ACA distributed approximately $95,000 in total bonuses following ACA 203 in Uzbekistan. Ali Abdulkhalikov earned the Performance of the Night bonus worth $20,000. The Fight of the Night honors went to Oyatullo Muminov ($20,000) and Azat Kochorov ($10,000). ACA president Mairbek Khasiev awarded a special $5,000 bonus to Mahdi Orzuzoda. Five fighters received $5,000 finish bonuses: Khasan Dadalov, Zumso Zuraev, Mehdi Dakaev, Edil Esengul, and Firdavs Zaripov. The event sold 5,000 tickets. ACA confirmed it will return to Uzbekistan in 2027, with that decision now finalized.
ACA wrapped up its 203rd event in Uzbekistan earlier this month by distributing approximately $95,000 in post-fight bonuses across multiple categories, while also confirming the promotion will return to the country in 2027.
The event drew a sold-out crowd of 5,000 spectators and produced a full slate of finishes that prompted ACA to hand out rewards across several tiers. Ali Abdulkhalikov claimed the night's top individual honor, taking home a $20,000 Performance of the Night bonus for his display inside the cage.
The Fight of the Night award was split between Oyatullo Muminov and Azat Kochorov, with Muminov receiving $20,000 and Kochorov collecting $10,000 for their roles in the evening's most entertaining contest.
ACA president Mairbek Khasiev personally presented a special $5,000 bonus to Mahdi Orzuzoda, an acknowledgment that fell outside the standard bonus structure. Five additional fighters each received $5,000 finish bonuses for getting the job done: Khasan Dadalov, Zumso Zuraev, Mehdi Dakaev, Edil Esengul, and Firdavs Zaripov.
Why it matters
- The $95,000 total payout reflects ACA's continued investment in incentivizing finishes and exciting performances on its roster.
- Uzbekistan's ability to sell out 5,000 seats underscores the region's growing appetite for live MMA events.
- The confirmed 2027 return signals a long-term strategic commitment by ACA to Central Asia as a key market, rather than a one-off visit.
