Firdavs Zaripov secured a submission victory over Kholmurod Nurmatov in the second round at ACA 203, marking his promotional debut. The win extends Zaripov's winning streak to three fights and brings his overall record to 13-5. Nurmatov falls to 12-11-1 and has now lost three consecutive bouts, with two of those defeats coming by stoppage. The submission finish showcased Zaripov's grappling prowess in his first appearance for the ACA promotion. The loss continues a difficult stretch for Nurmatov, who has struggled to find consistency in recent outings.
