ACA bantamweight Grand Prix champion Mehdi Baidulaev (10-0) will return to action at featherweight on July 17, facing undefeated Gadjimurad Aliev (1-0) at ACA 205 in Almaty.
Undefeated ACA bantamweight Grand Prix champion Mehdi Baidulaev will step up to featherweight for his next outing, with the promotion confirming he will compete on July 17 at ACA 205 in Almaty.
Baidulaev, who carries a perfect 10-0 professional record, won the ACA bantamweight Grand Prix to establish himself as one of the organization's most decorated prospects. His move to featherweight for this contest marks a notable shift in division, testing whether his unbeaten slate can travel up a weight class.
Standing across from him will be Gadjimurad Aliev, who enters the bout at 1-0 and looks to build on his professional debut victory with a significant step up in competition. Facing a Grand Prix champion in only his second professional fight represents a steep challenge for the newcomer.
Why it matters
- Baidulaev's featherweight debut could signal a permanent divisional move or a one-off appearance, with implications for the ACA bantamweight title picture either way.
- A win for Aliev over an established undefeated champion would instantly elevate his profile within the ACA featherweight roster.
- The Almaty card, ACA 205, adds a high-stakes matchup at the top of the card with two undefeated fighters colliding.
