Eduard Vartanyan extended his winning streak to eleven consecutive victories by submitting Uzair Abdurakov in the third round at ACA 202 in St. Petersburg. Vartanyan has not lost a fight since 2017, maintaining an impressive unbeaten run over nearly nine years. For Abdurakov, this marks his second consecutive submission loss, bringing his ACA record to 3-2. The victory further solidifies Vartanyan's position as one of the promotion's top contenders and demonstrates his finishing ability against quality opposition.
Eduard Vartanyan stretched his remarkable winning streak to eleven consecutive victories at ACA 202 in St. Petersburg, submitting Uzair Abdurakov in the third round to further cement his status as one of the promotion's most dangerous finishers.
Vartanyan has not tasted defeat since 2017, a near nine-year unbeaten run that stands as one of the more impressive streaks in the ACA roster. The finish against Abdurakov underlines his ability to get the job done against credible opposition, with the third-round submission adding yet another finish to what has become a consistent pattern throughout his run.
For Abdurakov, the result is a difficult one to absorb. The loss is his second consecutive defeat by submission inside the ACA cage, dropping his record within the promotion to 3-2. Back-to-back finishes in the same manner represent a clear area of concern heading into his next assignment.
Why it matters
- Vartanyan's eleven-fight winning streak positions him firmly among ACA's top contenders, and continued momentum of this kind makes him difficult to overlook for a title opportunity.
- The finishing method matters: a third-round submission shows Vartanyan is dangerous deep into fights, not just in the early stages.
- Abdurakov's second straight submission loss raises questions about his grappling defense and will likely require a reset before he can push back toward the upper tier of the division.
