Aslanabek Badaev announced during a live stream that a fight between Artyom Reznikov (7-5 in ACA) and Zaur Gadzhiev (2-0 in ACA) is in the works. According to the report, the bout is scheduled to take place on July 17 at ACA 205 in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Reznikov is returning to action after a period away from competition. Gadzhiev remains undefeated in his ACA appearances. The matchup represents a notable step up in competition for the younger Gadzhiev against the more experienced Reznikov.
A matchup between Artyom Reznikov and Zaur Gadzhiev is being targeted for ACA 205 in Almaty, Kazakhstan on July 17, though the bout has not yet been officially confirmed. The news emerged from a live stream by Aslanabek Badaev, who reported that the fight is in the works.
Reznikov brings the deeper résumé into the matchup, carrying a 7-5 record inside the ACA promotion. He is returning to competition after a stretch away from the cage, and a win here would represent a meaningful step back toward relevance in the organization.
Gadzhiev, meanwhile, has gone a perfect 2-0 in his ACA appearances to date. The unbeaten run has drawn attention, and a matchup against a veteran like Reznikov would mark a significant leap in the level of opposition he has faced inside the promotion.
Why it matters
- Reznikov's experience against Gadzhiev's unbeaten ACA record creates a clear measuring-stick bout for the younger fighter
- A Gadzhiev win would accelerate his rise within the promotion; a Reznikov victory would signal a strong return from his layoff
- The event is set for Almaty, Kazakhstan, one of ACA's established markets in the region
Because the fight was disclosed through a live stream rather than an official ACA announcement, it should be treated as a strong report rather than a finalized booking until the promotion confirms the pairing on the ACA 205 card.
