ACA has announced the complete lineup for ACA 207, set for September 12 in Krasnodar. Headlining is heavyweight Evgeny Goncharov against league newcomer Jailton Almeida, a former UFC top-10 heavyweight. But the fight generating the most buzz among rankings watchers sits elsewhere on the card: ACA’s reigning No. 1 heavyweight Kirill Kornilov meets No. 15 Khadis Ibragimov.
A Top-10 UFC Name Makes His ACA Debut
Almeida parted ways with the UFC in February 2026, released after a lackluster decision loss to Kuniev. Ten days later he signed with ACA — ACA 207 marks his debut in the league. His record stands at 22-5, with 8 knockouts, 13 submissions and a single decision win; in the UFC he ranked among the division’s top 10. Goncharov, ACA’s former heavyweight champion who vacated the title due to injury in 2024, welcomes the newcomer on home turf carrying a 23-3 record with one no contest (8 KOs, 2 submissions, 13 decisions).
No. 1 Meets No. 15
While headline attention goes to Goncharov-Almeida, the fight that matters more for the division’s pecking order is Kornilov (6-2 in ACA) against Ibragimov (1-1 in ACA). Kornilov currently sits atop the heavyweight rankings; Ibragimov is fifteenth. A win over the division leader would instantly push Ibragimov into title contention.
Ibragimov Already Tested Goncharov
Ibragimov’s only loss inside ACA came at Goncharov’s hands — a unanimous decision back in June 2026. Now he faces a new test against a fighter ranked above him, while Goncharov turns his attention to testing the league’s newest heavyweight import.
The Rest of the ACA 207 Card
Also announced for the card: Alexey Polpudnikov vs. Mukhamed Kokov, Vadim Ogar vs. Brent Primus, and Bogdan Plutakhin vs. Nemat Abdrashitov.
Can Ibragimov settle the score with Goncharov, at least psychologically, by beating the division’s No. 1 heavyweight? The full ACA 207 card is up on the ACA 207 page at sportify.press.
