Eduard Vartanyan secured a submission victory over Uzair Abdurakov in the third round at ACA 202 in St. Petersburg. This marks Vartanyan's eleventh consecutive victory, extending his unbeaten streak that dates back to 2017. The win continues Vartanyan's impressive run in professional MMA. For Abdurakov, this represents his second consecutive submission loss, bringing his ACA record to 3-2. The defeat is a setback for Abdurakov, who has now lost two straight fights by the same method.
Eduard Vartanyan extended his remarkable unbeaten run with a third-round submission victory over Uzair Abdurakov at ACA 202, held in St. Petersburg on April 12, 2026.
The win marks Vartanyan's eleventh consecutive victory, a streak that stretches back to 2017 and underlines his standing as one of the most consistent performers on the ACA roster. The Russian promotion's card provided the stage for another commanding performance from Vartanyan, who once again demonstrated the finishing ability that has defined his recent career.
For Abdurakov, the result was a painful continuation of a difficult stretch. The defeat is his second consecutive loss by submission, dropping his overall ACA record to 3-2. Falling to the same method in back-to-back outings raises questions about areas of vulnerability that opponents have now identified and exploited twice in a row.
Why it matters
- Vartanyan's eleven-fight winning streak dating to 2017 places him among the most active unbeaten fighters in ACA competition.
- A second straight submission loss for Abdurakov signals a pattern his team will need to address before his next assignment.
- The finish rather than a decision reinforces Vartanyan's value to ACA matchmakers as a reliable finisher on any card.
