Eduard Vartanyan defeated Uzair Abdurakov via submission in the third round at ACA 202 in St. Petersburg. This victory extends Vartanyan's winning streak to 11 consecutive victories, with his last loss coming in 2017. For Abdurakov, this marks his second consecutive submission loss and drops his ACA record to 3-2. The extended winning streak and nearly decade-long unbeaten run highlight Vartanyan's consistency and dominance in the organization.
Eduard Vartanyan stretched his remarkable unbeaten run to 11 consecutive victories with a third-round submission finish of Uzair Abdurakov at ACA 202 in St. Petersburg on April 12.
Vartanyan has not tasted defeat since 2017, making his current streak one of the more impressive sustained runs in ACA competition. The submission finish adds another finish to what has become a lengthy record of consistent results inside the organization, underlining his standing as one of its most reliable performers over the past several years.
For Abdurakov, the defeat continues a difficult stretch. The loss drops his ACA record to 3-2 and represents his second consecutive defeat by submission, raising questions about his vulnerability on the ground at this level of competition.
Why it matters
- Vartanyan's 11-fight winning streak and near-decade without a loss make him a significant figure in ACA's divisional picture.
- A second straight submission loss for Abdurakov signals a clear area of concern that opponents will look to exploit.
- The finish keeps Vartanyan's momentum building ahead of what figures to be increasingly high-profile matchups within the promotion.
