ACA announced post-fight bonuses following ACA 203 in Uzbekistan. Ali Abdulkhalikiv earned $20,000 for best performance of the night, while Oyatullo Muminov received $20,000 and Azat Kochorov $10,000 for fight of the night. President's special bonus of $5,000 went to Mahdi Orzuzoda. Five fighters—Hasan Dadalov, Zumso Zuraev, Mehdi Dakaev, Edil Esengeulov, and Firdavs Zaripov—each received $5,000 for finishing bonuses. The event drew 5,000 sold tickets, and ACA confirmed it will return to Uzbekistan next year.
ACA 203 wrapped up in Uzbekistan with the promotion distributing a total of $105,000 in post-fight bonuses across multiple categories, capping what the organization described as a sold-out event in front of 5,000 fans.
Ali Abdulkhalikiv took home the largest individual payout of the night, earning $20,000 for best performance of the night. The fight of the night bonus was split between Oyatullo Muminov, who collected $20,000, and Azat Kochorov, who received $10,000 for his role in the evening's most entertaining contest.
ACA President Mairbek Khasiev handed out a special $5,000 bonus to Mahdi Orzuzoda, recognizing a standout effort that caught the attention of the organization's leadership.
Five fighters were rewarded for finishing their opponents, each picking up $5,000. Hasan Dadalov, Zumso Zuraev, Mehdi Dakaev, Edil Esengeulov, and Firdavs Zaripov all earned finishing bonuses on the night.
Why it matters
- The sold-out attendance of 5,000 demonstrates strong regional demand for ACA events in Central Asia.
- ACA confirmed it will return to Uzbekistan in 2027, signaling a continued push to expand its footprint in the region.
- The $105,000 bonus pool reflects a meaningful investment by the promotion in incentivizing aggressive, fan-friendly performances.
