Edil Esengulov forced Ibragim Magomedov to tap in the third round at ACA 203, extending his winning streak to three fights. The victory improved Esengulov's record to 25-6-1, showcasing his grappling prowess. Magomedov's two-fight winning streak ended as he dropped to 14-5, suffering the first submission loss of his career. The finish demonstrated Esengulov's submission skills against a previously resilient opponent. Magomedov will need to address this new vulnerability moving forward.
Edil Esengulov picked up a third-round submission finish over Ibragim Magomedov at ACA 203 on May 8, 2026, extending his winning streak to three consecutive bouts and moving his professional record to 25-6-1.
Magomedov, a six-foot Orthodox striker from Russia who competes out of Red Devil Sport Club, came into the contest carrying a two-fight winning streak, but that run came to an abrupt halt when he was forced to tap for the first time in his career. He now stands at 22-8-1. The submission defeat represents a new vulnerability for a fighter who had previously shown resilience on the mat throughout his professional career.
Why it matters
- Esengulov's three-fight winning streak positions him as a serious contender in his division within the ACA promotion
- Magomedov suffered the first submission loss of his career, exposing a grappling weakness opponents will look to exploit going forward
- The finish underscores the threat Esengulov poses on the ground, even against opponents with no prior record of being submitted
