Alimardan Abdykaarov secured a unanimous decision victory over Dzhambulat Selimkhanov with scores of 30-27, 30-27, and 29-28 in what was described as an exciting fight at ACA 203. The win marks Abdykaarov's second consecutive victory, improving his record to 24-10-1. For Selimkhanov, the loss snaps a two-fight winning streak and represents his first career defeat by judges' decision, dropping his record to 16-4. The bout was noted for its high level of action throughout. Selimkhanov had never previously lost a fight that went to the scorecards.
Alimardan Abdykaarov earned a unanimous decision win over Dzhambulat Selimkhanov at ACA 203 on May 8, 2026, with two judges scoring the bout 30-27 and a third seeing it 29-28 in what was reported as an action-packed contest from start to finish.
Abdykaarov improves to 24-10-1 with the victory, securing back-to-back wins and adding another notable scalp to a career that spans well over three dozen professional bouts. The result underlines his consistency at the top level of ACA competition.
For Selimkhanov, the defeat carries a particular sting beyond the loss itself. Now 16-4, he had never previously been beaten on the scorecards across his entire professional career, meaning every one of his prior losses had come by finish. The decision defeat snaps a two-fight winning streak and hands him the first points loss of his career.
Why it matters
- Abdykaarov's second straight win strengthens his position as a credible contender within ACA's divisional picture.
- Selimkhanov's unblemished decision record is gone, a significant footnote given how rarely fighters reach double-digit bouts without a judges' loss.
- The reported high pace of the fight suggests both men bring pressure-heavy styles, which could shape how each is matched going forward.
