Aslantek Badaev announced during a live stream that a fight between Artem Reznikov (7-5 in ACA) and Zaur Gadzhiev (2-0 in ACA) is in development. According to the report, the bout is scheduled for July 17 at ACA 205 in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Badaev revealed the matchup while discussing upcoming ACA cards. The fight represents Reznikov's return to action after a period away from competition. Both fighters compete in ACA's roster.
A welterweight matchup between Artem Reznikov and Zaur Gadzhiev is reportedly being finalized for ACA 205, according to a live stream broadcast by Aslantek Badaev. The bout is said to be targeted for July 17 in Almaty, Kazakhstan, though neither ACA nor the fighters have issued official confirmation.
Badaev, discussing upcoming cards during the stream, revealed the pairing and noted that the contest would mark Reznikov's return to competition after a period away from the cage. Within ACA, Reznikov carries a 7-5 record, making him one of the more experienced fighters on the promotion's roster. Gadzhiev, by contrast, is unbeaten through two appearances in ACA, carrying a 2-0 mark inside the organization into what would be his most significant test to date.
Why it matters
- Reznikov's ACA experience gives the bout a veteran-versus-prospect dynamic that could have divisional implications within the promotion.
- A win for Gadzhiev over a fighter with Reznikov's organizational record would represent a meaningful step up in competition.
- The reported Almaty setting keeps the event on home soil for ACA, which regularly stages cards in Central Asia and Russia.
Because the announcement came through a live stream rather than an official ACA release, the matchup should be treated as unconfirmed until the promotion verifies the card. Reznikov's return storyline adds an additional layer of interest, as the length of his absence from competition remains a factor in how both men approach preparation for a potential July date.
