Edil Esengulov forced Ibrahim Magomedov to tap out via submission in the third round at ACA 203. The victory extends Esengulov's winning streak to three fights, improving his record to 25-6-1. For Magomedov, the loss snaps a two-fight winning streak and drops his record to 14-5. This marks the first submission defeat of Magomedov's career. The post refers to Esengulov as the "Issyk-Kul Dragon."
Edil Esengulov claimed a third-round submission victory over Ibrahim Magomedov at ACA 203 on May 8, 2026, tapping out his opponent to extend his current winning streak to three consecutive fights.
The win improves Esengulov's professional record to 25-6-1, a milestone that underscores the depth of experience the fighter known as the "Issyk-Kul Dragon" brings into the cage. The finish adds another submission to what has been a productive run of form for Esengulov inside the ACA promotion.
For Magomedov, the defeat carries a notable distinction: it marks the first time in his career that he has been forced to tap out. The loss snaps a two-fight winning streak and leaves him at 14-5 on the professional ledger. Reaching that submission finish against a fighter who had never previously been stopped in that manner speaks to the pressure Esengulov was able to generate across three rounds.
Why it matters
- Esengulov's three-fight winning streak at 25-6-1 positions him as a credible force within the ACA rankings
- Magomedov's first-ever submission loss at 14-5 represents a significant marker in his career development
- The finish in the third round suggests Esengulov's grappling durability and finishing ability over championship-length efforts
