ACA bantamweight grand prix champion Mekhdi Baidulaev (10-0) steps up to featherweight for his next outing, set for July 17 at ACA 205 in Almaty. His opponent will be undefeated Gadzhimurad Aliev (1-0).
ACA bantamweight grand prix champion Mekhdi Baidulaev will move up a weight class for his next fight, taking on fellow unbeaten prospect Gadzhimurad Aliev at ACA 205 on July 17 in Almaty.
Baidulaev enters the contest carrying a perfect ten-and-zero professional record and the prestige of having won the ACA bantamweight grand prix. The move to featherweight signals that his team believes he is ready to test himself at a higher weight class, adding another layer of intrigue to what is already a notable booking for the promotion.
Aliev is one-and-zero as a professional, meaning both men will step into the cage at ACA 205 with unblemished records on the line.
Why it matters
- Two undefeated fighters collide, ensuring at least one perfect record will end on the night
- Baidulaev's willingness to campaign at featherweight after bantamweight grand prix glory raises questions about his long-term divisional home in ACA
- The card takes place in Almaty, giving the event a strong regional draw and a partisan atmosphere for both competitors
