Eduard Vartanyan defeated Uzair Abdurakov via rear-naked choke in the third round at ACA 202 in St. Petersburg. This victory marks Vartanyan's eleventh consecutive win, extending an unbeaten streak that dates back to 2017. For Abdurakov, this represents his second consecutive submission loss, bringing his ACA record to 3-2. The win further solidifies Vartanyan's position as one of the top undefeated fighters in the promotion.
Eduard Vartanyan extended his remarkable unbeaten run to eleven consecutive victories, submitting Uzair Abdurakov via rear-naked choke in the third round at ACA 202 in St. Petersburg on April 12, 2026.
The winning streak dates back to 2017, making Vartanyan one of the most consistently dominant fighters on the ACA roster. The finish by rear-naked choke underlines his ability to finish opponents on the ground, and an eleventh straight win cements his reputation as one of the promotion's premier undefeated prospects.
For Abdurakov, the defeat is a difficult one to absorb. It marks his second consecutive loss by submission, dropping his overall ACA record to 3-2. Back-to-back finishes of that nature point to a vulnerability on the mat that will need to be addressed before he can challenge the upper tier of the division.
Why it matters
- Vartanyan's eleven-fight winning streak, unbroken since 2017, places him among ACA's most credible title contenders.
- A second straight submission loss raises serious questions about Abdurakov's grappling defense heading into his next assignment.
- The finish adds another highlight-reel result to Vartanyan's record and increases pressure on the promotion to match him against its top-ranked names.
