Mehrokh Mamadshoev earned a split decision victory over Jaddal Alibekov with judges scoring it 29-28, 28-29, and 29-28 at ACA 203. Mamadshoev nearly finished Alibekov in the second round but was unable to secure the stoppage. The win improves Mamadshoev's record to 8-1 and marks his return to winning form after suffering the first loss of his career in his ACA debut. Alibekov falls to 11-3 and has now won just one of his last four fights. The competitive scorecards reflect a closely contested bout despite the near-finish in round two.
Mehrokh Mamadshoev returned to winning ways at ACA 203 on May 8, 2026, defeating Jaddal Alibekov by split decision with judges scoring the bout 29-28, 28-29, and 29-28.
Mamadshoev moves to 8-1 with the victory, bouncing back after suffering the first loss of his career in his ACA debut. He came close to ending the fight early, nearly finishing Alibekov in the second round, but could not secure the stoppage despite the pressure he applied.
Alibekov drops to 11-3 with the defeat and has now won just one of his last four bouts. The experienced fighter showed enough resilience to take the fight the distance and keep one judge on his side, but the majority ruled in favor of his opponent.
Why it matters
- Mamadshoev's bounce-back win demonstrates he has recovered mentally and physically from the adversity of his first career defeat
- Alibekov's slide to one win in his last four outings raises questions about where he stands in the ACA pecking order
- The near-finish in round two and the split cards suggest the contest was genuinely competitive, even if the scorecards ultimately favored Mamadshoev
The narrow margins on the cards reflect how tightly contested the fight was throughout, even as Mamadshoev's second-round aggression left a clear impression on two of the three judges.
