A fight between Artem Reznikov (7-5 in ACA) and Zaur Gadzhiev (2-0 in ACA) is currently in development. Aslan Badaev announced during a live stream on his channel that the matchup is being worked on. According to sources, the bout is scheduled to take place on July 17 at the ACA 205 event in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Both fighters currently compete in the ACA promotion. While Badaev confirmed the fight is being arranged, the post does not indicate whether contracts have been finalized. The announcement generated discussion among fans about the potential outcome of the matchup.
A welterweight matchup between Artem Reznikov and Zaur Gadzhiev is reportedly being developed for ACA 205, according to a live stream announcement by Aslan Badaev on his personal channel. Sources indicate the bout is being targeted for July 17 in Almaty, Kazakhstan, though contracts have not yet been confirmed as finalized.
Badaev's announcement generated notable discussion among fans of the promotion, but the fight should be treated as unconfirmed until official word comes from ACA.
Why it matters
- ACA 205 is set for Almaty, Kazakhstan, giving the event a strong regional draw
- Reznikov carries a 7-5 record inside the ACA promotion, bringing considerable experience to the matchup
- Gadzhiev is unbeaten through two ACA appearances at 2-0, making this a potential step up in competition for the prospect
- The bout's development signals ACA's continued effort to build meaningful matchups within its roster for a summer card
Both men compete under the ACA banner, and the promotion has a track record of building cards around internal rivalries and regional talent. Reznikov's experience advantage over Gadzhiev is notable on paper, while Gadzhiev's perfect ACA slate suggests the promotion sees him as a rising name worth testing. Whether the fight clears contract negotiations and lands on the July 17 card remains to be seen.
