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Daulet Yermekov (2-1 in ACA) and Rene Pessoa (5-6 in ACA) are set to meet on July 17 at ACA 205 in Almaty.
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ACA 205 will feature a welterweight matchup between Daulet Yermekov and Rene Pessoa, with the two fighters set to collide on July 17 in Almaty at the promotion's 205th event.
Yermekov enters the bout having compiled a 2-1 record inside ACA competition, giving him a winning ledger in the promotion as he looks to build further momentum on home soil in Almaty.
Pessoa brings considerably more ACA experience to the contest, having gone 5-6 across his appearances in the promotion. The Brazilian veteran has seen action extensively under the ACA banner, and his 11 fights in the organization speak to a long-standing presence in the promotion.
Why it matters
- Yermekov fights in front of a home crowd in Almaty, which could prove a significant factor in the atmosphere surrounding the bout.
- Pessoa's experience advantage — 11 ACA fights compared to Yermekov's three — sets up a contrast between a seasoned promotion veteran and a fighter still establishing himself.
- A win for Yermekov would push him to 3-1 in ACA and strengthen his position in the welterweight division; a Pessoa victory would give the veteran a winning record in the promotion at 6-6.
