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Dauren Yermakov (2-1 in ACA) and Rene Pessoa (5-6 in ACA) will meet on July 17 at ACA 205 in Almaty.
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ACA 205 has a new matchup locked in, with Dauren Yermakov and Rene Pessoa set to clash on July 17 in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
The bout was officially announced for the card, which marks a homecoming of sorts given that Almaty serves as a natural base for ACA events drawing on Central Asian talent. Yermakov enters the fight having gone 2-1 under the ACA banner, showing steady development inside the promotion. Pessoa, a more experienced ACA veteran, carries a 5-6 record within the organization, giving him a depth of promotional experience that Yermakov has yet to match.
Why it matters
- Yermakov will be fighting in front of a home crowd in Almaty, adding pressure and motivation in equal measure
- Pessoa's longer ACA tenure means he has faced a wider range of opposition inside the promotion
- The matchup pits a fighter on the rise against a seasoned ACA competitor, with each man carrying clear motivation to earn a statement win
