Aslanbek Badaev announced during a live stream that a fight between Artem Reznikov and Zaur Gadzhiev is currently being developed. According to sources cited, the bout is scheduled to take place on July 17 at ACA 205 in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Reznikov holds a 7-5 record in ACA while Gadzhiev is 2-0 in the promotion. The announcement was made during Badaev's channel broadcast. No official confirmation from ACA has been provided yet, but the matchup appears to be in active negotiations.
A welterweight matchup between Artem Reznikov and Zaur Gadzhiev is reportedly being developed for ACA 205, according to an announcement made by Aslanbek Badaev during a live stream broadcast. The bout is said to be targeted for July 17 in Almaty, Kazakhstan, though no official confirmation from ACA has been issued at this stage.
Badaev's stream indicated that Reznikov brings a 7-5 record inside the ACA promotion to the potential matchup, making him one of the more experienced fighters on the roster in terms of organizational appearances. Gadzhiev, by contrast, has gone 2-0 in ACA so far, and a fight of this profile would represent a significant step up in competition for the unbeaten prospect within the promotion.
Why it matters
- Reznikov's seven wins in ACA give him considerable experience in the promotion, and a win over a rising prospect could push him toward contention
- Gadzhiev's unbeaten ACA record makes this a high-stakes test that could define his trajectory in the organization
- Almaty serves as a key market for ACA, and a card held there typically carries added promotional weight
Because the fight was surfaced through a streamer's broadcast rather than an official ACA announcement, the matchup should be treated as unconfirmed. Negotiations appear to be active, but the details surrounding the booking could still change before any formal announcement is made.
