Aslanabek Badaev announced during a live stream on his channel that a fight between Artem Reznikov (7-5 in ACA) and Zaur Gadzhiev (2-0 in ACA) is currently being developed. According to the outlet's sources, the bout is expected to take place on July 17 at ACA 205 in Almaty, Kazakhstan. While the fight has not been officially confirmed by the promotion, the announcement came directly from Badaev during his broadcast. The post asks fans to weigh in on who they think will win the potential matchup. Further details about the card or contract terms were not provided in the announcement.
A potential matchup between Artem Reznikov and Zaur Gadzhiev is reportedly in the works for ACA 205, with the bout expected to take place on July 17 in Almaty, Kazakhstan, according to a live stream broadcast by commentator and analyst Aslanabek Badaev.
Badaev made the announcement directly on his channel, stating that the fight between the two ACA competitors is currently being developed. Sources connected to the outlet have indicated the card in question is ACA 205, though the promotion itself has yet to officially confirm the matchup. Contract terms and further details about the card were not disclosed as part of the announcement.
Reznikov carries a 7-5 record inside the ACA organization, making him one of the more experienced fighters in the promotion's roster at this level. Gadzhiev, by contrast, is unbeaten through two appearances in ACA, holding a 2-0 mark with the promotion and looking to build on that momentum against a more seasoned opponent.
Why it matters
- Reznikov's organizational experience against Gadzhiev's unbeaten ACA record creates a clear veteran-versus-prospect dynamic
- A July 17 date in Almaty would place the bout on ACA's home regional turf, where the promotion draws strong support
- The fight has not been officially confirmed, and details remain fluid
