ACA president Magomed Bibulatov announced significant organizational changes at a press conference in Saint Petersburg. Abdul-Aziz Abdulvakhabov has vacated his lightweight title, with interim champion Daud Shaikhaev now promoted to undisputed champion. ACA 204 is scheduled for Omsk in July, headlined by Shlemenko vs. Emeev, with co-main event Shurkevich vs. Dudaev. ACA 206 is set for Moscow in August, featuring title fights with A. Vakhaev vs. Aliakbari as the main event and Shaikhaev defending against B. Tumenov in the co-main. Additional bouts include Khabibullin vs. Grozin and Matmuratov vs. Sulumov.
ACA president Magomed Bibulatov used a press conference in Saint Petersburg to unveil a series of organizational changes and lay out an ambitious fight card schedule stretching into the summer.
The most significant announcement was a title update at lightweight. Abdul-Aziz Abdulvakhabov has vacated the belt, and interim champion Daud Shaikhaev has been elevated to undisputed champion. Shaikhaev will not hold the title long without a defense, as he is already booked to put it on the line against B. Tumenov at ACA 206.
ACA 204, slated for Omsk in July, will be headlined by a middleweight clash between Alexander Shlemenko and Ramazan Emeev. Shlemenko, a 42-year-old Russian known as "Storm," carries a remarkable 56-9 record and is one of the most prolific finishers in ACA history. His striking output is elite, averaging 4.36 significant strikes per minute at 60 percent accuracy. Emeev, nicknamed "Gorets," is a 39-year-old southpaw also out of Russia, now training with American Top Team. He holds a 20-6 record, a 76-inch reach, and blends his striking with a solid grappling game, averaging 2.37 takedowns per 15 minutes. Their styles set up a compelling contrast between Shlemenko's high-volume power striking and Emeev's multidimensional approach.
The co-main event of ACA 204 will feature Shurkevich against Dudaev.
ACA 206 moves to Moscow in August and carries two title fights. The main event pits A. Vakhaev against Amir Aliakbari. The Iranian heavyweight, who trains at AKA Thailand, stands six-foot-three and holds a 10-1 record at 42 years old. Shaikhaev's undisputed lightweight title defense against B. Tumenov serves as the co-main. The card is further filled out by Khabibullin versus Grozin and Matmuratov versus Sulumov.
Why it matters
- Shaikhaev's promotion to undisputed champion immediately reshapes the ACA lightweight division
- Shlemenko vs. Emeev is a high-profile middleweight matchup pitting two experienced Russian veterans with contrasting styles
- ACA 206 offers a rare double-title-fight card, giving both the lightweight and a separate division simultaneous championship clarity
