Makharbek Karginov and Alimardan Abdykarov will run it back on December 5 at ACA 210 in Bishkek, with the vacant ACA featherweight title on the line. The championship is open following Islam Omarov's departure from the promotion. Karginov won their first meeting one year ago by unanimous decision.
Makharbek Karginov and Alimardan Abdykarov are set to meet for the second time, with significantly more at stake than their first encounter. The two featherweights will clash on December 5 at ACA 210 in Bishkek, with the vacant ACA featherweight championship on the line.
The title is available after Islam Omarov departed the promotion, leaving the belt open and creating the opportunity for a new champion to be crowned. Rather than look elsewhere on the roster, ACA has turned to two fighters with unfinished business between them.
Karginov holds the early edge in this rivalry. He defeated Abdykarov by unanimous decision approximately one year ago, earning a clear victory on the judges' scorecards. Now the two will meet again under higher stakes, with a title and the division's top spot up for grabs.
Why it matters
- The ACA featherweight title is vacant, meaning the winner becomes the new champion rather than unseating a reigning titleholder.
- Holding the event in Bishkek adds regional significance, with the Kyrgyz capital hosting a high-profile title fight.
- Abdykarov enters motivated to avenge a loss, while Karginov has the psychological edge of already beating his opponent once.
- The rematch framing gives the bout a built-in narrative that elevates it beyond a standard title eliminator.
