Eduard Vartanyan defeated Uzair Abdurakov via third-round submission at ACA 202 in St. Petersburg. This marks Vartanyan's eleventh consecutive victory, maintaining an unbeaten streak dating back to 2017. Abdurakov suffered his second consecutive submission loss, bringing his ACA record to 3-2. The victory further solidifies Vartanyan's position as one of the top undefeated prospects in Russian MMA.
Eduard Vartanyan extended his remarkable unbeaten run to eleven consecutive victories, submitting Uzair Abdurakov in the third round at ACA 202 in St. Petersburg on April 12, 2026.
Vartanyan has not tasted defeat since 2017, and the finish of Abdurakov adds another chapter to what has become one of the most impressive winning streaks in Russian MMA. The submission victory demonstrates the finishing ability that has defined his run through the ACA roster and cements his standing as one of the premier undefeated prospects the promotion has produced.
Abdurakov, meanwhile, suffered his second straight submission loss, a troubling pattern that drops his ACA record to three wins and two defeats. Back-to-back finishes of the same variety will raise questions about areas he needs to address moving forward.
Why it matters
- Vartanyan's eleven-fight win streak, unbroken since 2017, places him among the most compelling unbeaten fighters in European MMA
- The third-round submission underlines his ability to get finishes late in fights, a sign of both conditioning and grappling depth
- Abdurakov's consecutive submission losses could affect his standing within the ACA rankings and the matchups offered to him next
- The result keeps Vartanyan firmly in the conversation for a title shot or a high-profile crossover opportunity as his profile continues to grow
