Evgeny Goncharov vs Hadis Ibragimov Prediction 19 June 2026
🔥 The co-main event of the upcoming ACA tournament in Omsk promises a high-stakes heavyweight clash. Former league champion Evgeny Goncharov steps into the cage against the ambitious Khadis Ibragimov. Goncharov, who previously held the title with two successful defenses and claimed the organization’s Grand Prix, is making his return after a layoff due to injuries and a bid to join the UFC. Meanwhile, Ibragimov has already made a successful ACA debut and is eager to break into the title picture. Check out our prediction for this showdown below.
Evgeny Goncharov Player Overview
Evgeny Goncharov, the 33-year-old Russian heavyweight (22-3, 1 NC) and former ACA champion, is a fighter with an impressive pedigree-he defended his title twice and won the promotion’s Grand Prix. Goncharov began his career in WFCA before moving on to ACA, where he reclaimed the championship in March 2023 by defeating Alihan Vakhaev and went on to notch two successful defenses. In May 2025, Goncharov made the decision to voluntarily vacate his belt and step away from competition due to health concerns. By November 2025, he tried his hand at boxing, scoring a victory over Greg Hardy, who retired on his stool. However, in December last year, Goncharov suffered a defeat under grappling rules against Alexander Volkov at ACBJJ 20. Following that setback, the Russian fighter has now opted to return to the league where he made his name.
Match Results: Evgeny Goncharov
Hadis Ibragimov Player Overview
Khadis Ibragimov, the 31-year-old Russian fighter (11-6), boasts championship titles in M-1, Hardcore MMA, and Nashe Delo. His stint in the UFC from 2019 to 2020 proved challenging, as he dropped all four of his bouts. After returning to the Russian circuit, Ibragimov quickly began collecting belts across various local promotions, competing under different rulesets in organizations such as Hardcore Boxing, Ural FC, and Hardcore MMA. His ACA debut earlier this April was nothing short of spectacular-he delivered a first-round knockout of Daniil Matsula, immediately breaking into the heavyweight division’s top 15 rankings.
Match Results: Hadis Ibragimov
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Goncharov stands out as the clear favorite in this matchup. First, Evgeny’s experience, previous achievements, and status as a former ACA champion all work in his favor. Second, stylistically, Goncharov presents a tough challenge for Khadis-Evgeny fights with a pragmatic approach, is effective both on the feet and on the ground, and his cardio is far superior. Khadis, on the other hand, tends to fade by the midway point of the fight. That’s why our pick is a Goncharov win.
