ACA 209 took place in Dushanbe on October 30, marking the promotion's return to Tajikistan after an 11-year absence. In the main event, Faridun Odilov defeated Artem Frolov by unanimous decision, while Felipe Bunes secured a submission victory over Azam Gaforov in the co-main event.
In the main event, Faridun Odilov earned a unanimous decision victory over Artem Frolov after three rounds. All three judges scored the fight 30-27 in favor of the Tajik fighter.
In the co-main event, Felipe Bunes submitted Azam Gaforov with a rare twister submission at 4: 13 of the first round.
ACA 209 featured a total of 17 bouts, with eight fights ending in finishes.
Full ACA 209 Results:
17. Faridun Odilov defeated Artem Frolov via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
16. Felipe Bunes defeated Azam Gaforov via submission (twister), Round 1, 4: 13.
15. Bekhruz Zukhurov defeated Viskhan Kadirov via TKO, Round 2, 1: 28.
14. Kuat Khamitov defeated Alexey Makhno via TKO, Round 2, 0: 44.
13. Firdavs Zaripov defeated Vagiz Ismagilov via submission (rear-naked choke), Round 1, 1: 25.
12. Alikhan Musaev defeated Jahongir Saidjamolov via TKO, Round 2, 2: 36.
11. Khafiz Sakibekov defeated Nikita Podkovalnikov via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
10. Tural Ragimov defeated Nashkho Galaev via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 29-28).
9. Klidson Abreu defeated Hamdy Abdelwahab via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26).
8. Bektur Zhenishbek Uulu defeated Oyatullo Muminov via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
7. Ayk Kazaryan defeated Eldar Munapov via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
6. Emomakhdi Orzuzoda defeated Kholmurod Nurmatov via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
5. Bakhtovar Yunusov defeated Saidyokub Kakhramonov via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26).
4. Akhmed Khamzaev defeated Mustafa Ashurzoda via submission (rear-naked choke), Round 1, 3: 26.
3. Sayed Safarmamadov defeated Ali Mashrapov via TKO (doctor stoppage), Round 1, 5: 00.
2. Nizambek Abdrashitov defeated Shadid Abdurzakov via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28).
1. Mamurzhon Khamdamov defeated Ivan Solovyev via TKO, Round 2, 3: 52.
ACA 209 Bonuses
Performance of the Night: Kuat Khamitov and Felipe Bunes.
Fight of the Night: Bektur Zhenishbek Uulu vs. Oyatullo Muminov.
ACA President Magomed Bibulatov clarified that Kuat Khamitov, Felipe Bunes, and Oyatullo Muminov will receive their bonuses only if they sign contracts with the promotion. All three fighters competed at ACA 209 under one-fight agreements.
The following fighters were awarded $5, 000 bonuses for their finishes:
Akhmed Khamzaev
Mamurzhon Khamdamov
Sayed Safarmamadov
Alikhan Musaev
Firdavs Zaripov
ACA 209 drew an attendance of 4, 500 spectators, with ticket revenue exceeding 10 million.
