The bout between Artyom Reznikov and Zaur Gadzhiev at ACA 205 concluded in a split draw, with scorecards reading 29-29, 29-28 in favor of Gadzhiev, and 29-28 in favor of Reznikov. Following the decision, Reznikov called for a rematch to be scheduled in December.
A middleweight contest between Artyom Reznikov and Zaur Gadzhiev produced one of the more contentious results on the ACA 205 card, with the two fighters leaving the cage on July 17 locked in a split draw.
The judges could not reach a consensus after three rounds, submitting scorecards of 29-29, 29-28 for Gadzhiev, and 29-28 for Reznikov. The split reflected just how close and contested the action was, with no single fighter able to establish clear dominance across the full duration of the bout.
With neither man earning a victory, Reznikov wasted little time calling for a second meeting, publicly requesting that a rematch be booked for December.
Why it matters
- A split draw leaves both fighters without a definitive win or loss, keeping the rivalry unresolved and the door open for a rematch.
- Reznikov's immediate call for a December date signals his confidence that the result did not reflect his performance.
- The contested scorecards suggest a stylistic matchup that could produce another closely fought bout if the two meet again.
