ACA president Magomed Bibulatov announced at a press conference in Saint Petersburg that Abdul-Aziz Abdulvakhabov has vacated the lightweight championship belt. Daud Shaikhaev, who held the interim title, is now promoted to undisputed champion. Additionally, several major fights were officially announced for upcoming ACA events. ACA 204 in Omsk in July will feature Shlemenko vs. Emeev as the main event, with Shurkevich vs. Dudaev as co-main. ACA 206 in Moscow in August will showcase two championship bouts: A. Vakhaev vs. Aliakbari in the main event and Shaikhaev vs. B. Tumenov in the co-main event.
