ACA 182: Odilov vs. Ibragimov is a mixed martial arts event held by Absolute Championship Akhmat to be held on December 13, 2024 at the Irina Viner-Usmanova Gymnastics Palace in Moscow, Russia.
Fight Card
Main Card
Light Heavyweight 93 kg Tajikistan Faridun Odilov vs. Russia Adlan Ibragimov Light Heavyweight GP Semi-Final for the Light Heavyweight Championship
Lightweight 70 kg Russia Abdul-Aziz Abdulvakhabov (c) vs. Russia Ali Abdulkhalikov Lightweight GP Semi-Final for the Lightweight Championship Unification
Flyweight 57 kg Russia Vartan Asatryan vs. Tajikistan Anis Ekubov
Heavyweight 120 kg Russia Mukhomad Vakhaev vs. Russia Anton Vyazigin
Welterweight 77 kg Russia Uzair Abdurakov vs. Russia Ustarmagomed Gadzhidaudov
Preliminary Card
Lightweight 70 kg Brazil Raush Manfio vs. Russia Bibert Tumenov
Lightweight 70 kg Russia Alexey Polpudnikov vs. Russia Daud Shaikhaev
Welterweight 77 kg Belarus Ruslan Kolodko vs. Russia Alexey Makhno
Flyweight 57 kg Russia Azamat Kerefov vs. Russia Anatoliy Kondratyev
Light Heavyweight 93 kg Mexico Jorge Gonzalez vs. Russia Maxim Grishin
Middleweight 84 kg Russia Mikhail Dolgov vs. Russia Sergey Kalinin
Light Heavyweight 93 kg Russia Artur Astakhov vs. Russia Vitaly Bigdash
Bantamweight 61 kg Brazil Charles Henrique vs. Tajikistan Osimkhon Rakhmonov
Welterweight 77 kg Kyrgyzstan Altynbek Mamashov vs. Russia Azamat Amagov
Bantamweight 61 kg Russia Oleg Borisov vs. Russia Goga Shamatava
Background
The event brings together an exceptional lineup of fighters, each with a fierce desire to climb the ranks and leave a lasting mark in their respective divisions.
The headlining bout features Faridun Odilov from Tajikistan facing Russia’s Adlan Ibragimov in a pivotal Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Semi-Final. Both fighters possess the ability to dominate through explosive power and well-rounded skill sets, making this clash a defining moment in the tournament. With the Light Heavyweight Championship on the line, the stakes couldn’t be higher, and each competitor is sure to leave it all in the cage to secure their shot at the title.
In the Lightweight division, reigning champion Abdul-Aziz Abdulvakhabov will defend his belt against Ali Abdulkhalikov in a semi-final matchup with unification implications. Both fighters bring a strikingly different approach to the fight, with Abdulvakhabov relying on his dynamic control and precision while Abdulkhalikov showcases an aggressive, relentless style. The battle for lightweight supremacy will be as much about mental fortitude as it will be about technical prowess.
The Flyweight division sees Russia’s Vartan Asatryan take on Anis Ekubov of Tajikistan in what promises to be a battle of speed and strategy. Both men possess exceptional agility and technical grappling, making this contest one that could be decided by the slightest of margins, requiring flawless execution under pressure.
In a hard-hitting Heavyweight clash, Russia’s Mukhomad Vakhaev will meet Anton Vyazigin. These two powerful men are known for their knockout capabilities, and it’s hard to imagine this bout going the distance. With both fighters carrying the kind of power that can turn the tide in an instant, the outcome is sure to be dramatic.
Rounding out the main card is the Welterweight matchup between Uzair Abdurakov and Ustarmagomed Gadzhidaudov. Both fighters are specialists in controlling pace and imposing their will on their opponents. This bout will showcase a clash of styles, where strategy and mental toughness will play a key role in determining who comes out on top in this fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
ACA 182 is shaping up to be a night of gritty competition and high-level martial arts. With titles on the line and careers hanging in the balance, the fighters will leave everything in the cage, knowing that their performances will define the next chapter of their journeys.
