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Dauren Yermekov (2-1 ACA) and Rene Pessoa (5-6 ACA) are set to meet at ACA 205 on July 17 in Almaty.
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ACA has finalized a welterweight matchup between Dauren Yermekov and Rene Pessoa for ACA 205, scheduled for July 17 in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Yermekov enters the bout carrying a 2-1 record inside the ACA promotion, making him a developing prospect looking to build momentum on home soil. Pessoa, a more seasoned ACA veteran, brings a 5-6 promotional record into the contest, giving him a notable experience edge over his opponent.
Why it matters
- Almaty serves as a home-crowd setting for Yermekov, adding additional pressure to the contest
- Pessoa's promotional experience — eleven ACA appearances — contrasts sharply with Yermekov's three
- A win for either fighter carries meaningful implications for positioning within the ACA welterweight division
