Mehdi Dakaev forced Nikita Podkovalnikov to submit in the second round at ACA 203. This marks Dakaev's first victory since June 2023, ending his two-fight losing streak and bringing his record to 16-4. Podkovalnikov, now 13-7, has dropped his second consecutive bout. The submission victory allows Dakaev to return to winning form after nearly two years without a win.
