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Mehdi Dakaev discusses difficulty of leaving ACA for better conditions

May 12, 2026, 7:17 AM
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Mehdi Dakaev has shared his experience about the challenges fighters face when trying to leave ACA for better contract opportunities elsewhere. According to Dakaev, while it is difficult to get into ACA and compete there, it is even harder to exit the promotion for improved terms. The fighter also revealed details about his secret submission technique that worked even against Aslanbek Badaev. Dakaev's comments serve as a cautionary tale for other ACA fighters considering their contract options. The full interview is available on YouTube.

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