Firdavs Zaripov submitted Kholmurod Nurmatov in the second round at ACA 203, marking his promotional debut with the organization. The victory extends Zaripov's winning streak to three fights and improves his overall record to 13-5. Nurmatov, now 12-11-1, has dropped his third consecutive fight, with two of those losses coming by finish. The submission finish showcased Zaripov's grappling skills in his first ACA appearance. The event was broadcast live on ACA's pay-per-view platform on May 8, 2026.
