Mehrokh Mamadshoev defeated Jaddal Alibekov by split decision with scores of 29-28, 28-29, and 29-28 at ACA 203. Mamadshoev nearly finished Alibekov in the second round but the fight went the distance. With this win, Mamadshoev (8-1) returns to the win column after suffering his first career loss in his ACA debut. Alibekov (11-3) now has only one victory in his last four fights. The bout was part of the ACA 203 card.
Mehrokh Mamadshoev returned to winning ways with a hard-fought split decision victory over Jaddal Alibekov at ACA 203, with two judges scoring the bout 29-28 in his favor against a dissenting 28-29 card.
The three-round contest came close to ending early when Mamadshoev threatened a finish in the second round, though Alibekov survived to take the fight to the scorecards. When the judges' tallies were read, Mamadshoev had done enough to earn the majority verdict and move his professional record to 8-1.
The win carries particular significance for Mamadshoev given the circumstances of his recent record. His sole career defeat had come in his ACA debut, making this his first appearance in the promotion a difficult one. The split decision here snaps that losing streak and re-establishes him as a winning presence inside the ACA cage.
For Alibekov, the defeat continues a troubling run of form. The loss drops him to 11-3 overall, and he has now managed just one victory in his last four outings. That stretch of results will demand attention as he looks to reverse a slide that has undermined what had been a strong start to his professional career.
Why it matters
- Mamadshoev (8-1) bounces back from his first career loss and establishes himself more firmly within the ACA roster
- Alibekov (11-3) has won only once in four fights, raising questions about where he goes from here in the promotion
- The near-finish in the second round suggests Mamadshoev carries genuine stopping power, even if the final verdict required the judges
