Alexey Makhno and Kuat Khamitov will face each other at ACA 206 in Moscow on August 15. The matchup was confirmed by ACA president Magomed Magomedov. Makhno brings a 2-4 record in ACA into the bout, while Khamitov is 1-0 in the promotion. The fight adds to the growing card for the Moscow event. Both fighters will be looking to build momentum in the ACA lightweight division.
ACA has officially confirmed a lightweight matchup between Alexey Makhno and Kuat Khamitov, set to take place at ACA 206 in Moscow on August 15. The bout was announced by ACA president Magomed Magomedov and adds another contest to the growing card for the event.
Makhno enters the fight with a 2-4 record inside the ACA promotion, giving him considerable experience within the organization. He will be looking to string together a winning run after a difficult stretch in the promotion's lightweight division.
Khamitov, meanwhile, carries an unbeaten 1-0 mark in ACA into the matchup. Having made a winning start to his tenure with the promotion, he will aim to stay perfect and continue building his standing among the division's contenders.
Why it matters
- Both fighters are competing in ACA's lightweight division, where momentum can quickly translate into higher-profile opportunities
- Makhno's organizational experience gives him a depth of promotional knowledge that Khamitov has yet to face
- A win for either man strengthens their case for a step up in competition within the division
