Aslanbet Badaev announced during a live stream on his channel that a fight between Artem Reznikov and Zaur Gadzhiev is currently in development. According to the post's sources, the matchup is scheduled to take place on July 17 at ACA 205 in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Reznikov holds a 7-5 record in ACA competition, while Gadzhiev is 2-0 in the promotion. The bout represents a significant opportunity for both fighters in the ACA lightweight division. Details are still being finalized but the announcement appears credible based on Badaev's involvement.
A lightweight matchup between Artem Reznikov and Zaur Gadzhiev is reportedly in the works for ACA 205, with promoter-adjacent commentator Aslanbet Badaev announcing the development during a live stream on his channel. According to sources cited in connection with the announcement, the fight is being targeted for July 17 in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
The report has not yet received official confirmation from ACA, and details are described as still being finalized. Badaev's involvement lends the report a degree of credibility, though the matchup should be treated as unconfirmed for now.
Within the ACA lightweight division, Reznikov brings the more seasoned promotional record, having gone 7-5 across his time competing in ACA. Gadzhiev, by contrast, is a perfect 2-0 inside the promotion and would be stepping up in experience level if the bout is made official.
Why it matters
- A 7-5 ACA record against a 2-0 mark sets up a clear experience-versus-momentum dynamic in the lightweight division.
- The outcome would have meaningful implications for lightweight rankings within ACA, one of Europe and Central Asia's premier MMA promotions.
- Almaty has become a recurring host city for ACA events, giving the card regional significance for the promotion's fanbase.
