Nemat Abdurasitov secured a unanimous decision victory over Apti Bimarzaev with all three judges scoring the bout 29-28 at ACA 203. The win allows Abdurasitov, who now holds a 20-9 record, to return to winning ways in his first fight under the ACA banner. Bimarzaev suffered his second consecutive loss, dropping his record to 21-6. The bout marked a successful promotional debut for Abdurasitov after competing elsewhere previously. All three scorecards were closely contested, reflecting a competitive fight between the two veterans.
Nemat Abdurasitov made a winning first impression under the ACA banner, defeating Apti Bimarzaev by unanimous decision at ACA 203 on May 8, 2026. All three judges scored the bout 29-28, reflecting how closely contested the fight was from start to finish.
Abdurasitov improved his professional record to 20-9 with the victory, ending what had been a difficult stretch and returning to the win column in his promotional debut. The narrow scorecards suggest he had to earn the result the hard way, grinding out rounds against a durable and experienced opponent.
Bimarzaev, now 21-6, suffered his second consecutive defeat with the loss. Despite entering the bout with a strong overall record built across years of competition, he was unable to halt his current skid, falling short on all three judges' cards in what was nonetheless a competitive outing.
Why it matters
- Abdurasitov opens his ACA tenure on a positive note at 20-9, giving the promotion a tested veteran with winning momentum
- Bimarzaev's back-to-back losses at 21-6 raise questions about where he stands in the divisional pecking order under the ACA banner
- The tight 29-28 scorecards across the board signal both men remain evenly matched with the broader ACA field, keeping future matchmaking options open for either fighter
