MMA & Boxing · ACA · 2026

Date & time

17 Jul 2026, 21:00

Round

8

Location

Almaty, Kazakhstan

An intense atmosphere of elite regional mixed martial arts descends upon the Almaty Arena as Absolute Championship Akhmat makes its highly anticipated stop in Kazakhstan for ACA 205. The primary hurdle for both light heavyweight warriors in the headliner is managing the punishing physical toll of a five-round championship pace while trying to impose structural dominance in a division defined by devastating power. The objective for the formidable Muslim Magomedov is to assert his undefeated tactical authority early from the center of the cage, weaponizing his high-amplitude wrestling transitions and relentless ground-and-pound to dictate where the fight takes place. Concurrently, the mission for the surging Elmar Gasanov centers on utilizing his superior lateral movement and technical counter-striking combinations, seeking to expose a defensive opening to disrupt his opponent's rhythm and claim a historic victory on the global stage.