Eduard Vartanyan defeated Uzair Abdurakov via submission in the third round at ACA 202 in St. Petersburg. This marked Vartanyan's eleventh consecutive victory, extending his unbeaten streak since 2017. For Abdurakov, it was his second consecutive submission loss, bringing his ACA record to 3-2.
Eduard Vartanyan extended his remarkable unbeaten run with a third-round submission victory over Uzair Abdurakov at ACA 202 in St. Petersburg on April 12, 2026.
The win marked Vartanyan's eleventh consecutive victory and pushed his undefeated streak to nearly a decade, dating back to 2017. The performance once again demonstrated his finishing ability and reinforced his standing as one of the most consistent performers on the ACA roster.
For Abdurakov, the result was a difficult setback. The defeat was his second consecutive loss by submission, bringing his overall ACA record to 3-2. Back-to-back finishes of this nature raise questions about where he goes from here within the promotion.
Why it matters
- Vartanyan's eleven-fight winning streak places him among the elite prospects and contenders operating outside the UFC's major spotlight
- A run stretching back to 2017 without a defeat signals durable, well-rounded skills across multiple opponents and settings
- Abdurakov's successive submission losses suggest a potential vulnerability on the ground that opponents will continue to target
- The result keeps Vartanyan firmly in contention for any divisional title picture ACA is building around his weight class
