Dauren Yermekov (ACA 2-1) and Rene Pessoa (ACA 5-6) are booked to meet on July 17 at ACA 205 in Almaty.
Dauren Yermekov and Rene Pessoa have been officially booked to face each other at ACA 205, scheduled for July 17 in Almaty.
The matchup was confirmed as part of the card for Absolute Championship Akhmat's 205th event, which takes place in Yermekov's home country of Kazakhstan. Yermekov enters the bout having compiled a two-win, one-loss record under the ACA banner, giving him a foothold in the promotion as a fighter working to establish himself on home soil.
Pessoa brings considerably more ACA experience to the contest. The Brazilian holds a five-win, six-loss mark inside the promotion, reflecting a career defined by competitive fights against established opposition on the European and international circuit.
Why it matters
- ACA 205 is a homecoming card for Yermekov, adding local stakes and crowd significance to his performance.
- Pessoa's eleven ACA appearances give him a notable experience edge heading into the fight.
- The outcome could reshape both men's standing within the promotion, with Yermekov looking to push toward contention and Pessoa seeking to climb back toward the winning side of his ACA ledger.
