Alexander Shlemenko submitted Nikola Dipchikov with a rear-naked choke at 2:39 of round two to headline ACA 204 in Omsk. Evgeny Goncharov defeated Khadis Ibragimov by unanimous decision in the co-main event, extending his winning streak to eight. The card also featured TKO victories for Alexey Shurkevich, Anton Vyazigin, and Ruslan Shamilov, while the bout between Alexander Grozin and Gleb Khabibullin was declared a majority draw.
Alexander Shlemenko extended his legendary career with a second-round submission finish of Nikola Dipchikov to headline ACA 204 in Omsk on June 19, locking in the rear-naked choke at 2:39 of round two.
Shlemenko, known as "Storm," improved to 56-9-0 with the victory, a remarkable record for the 42-year-old Russian veteran. Fighting out of Storm Shlemenko Fight Team, he has long been one of the most recognizable names in Russian MMA. His striking volume remains notable — he lands 4.36 significant strikes per minute at 60 percent accuracy — making the submission finish a reminder of the full range of his game.
Dipchikov, an orthodox fighter standing six-foot-three with a 78-inch reach, entered the bout at 8-4-0. The 31-year-old Russian trains out of Sambo Piter and lands 3.55 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy, with a modest takedown output of 0.97 per 15 minutes.
In the co-main event, Evgeny Goncharov defeated Khadis Ibragimov by unanimous decision, pushing Goncharov's winning streak to eight consecutive fights.
The rest of the card saw TKO victories for Alexey Shurkevich, Anton Vyazigin, and Ruslan Shamilov, adding to a finish-heavy night in Omsk. The evening's lone blemish on a decisive card came when Alexander Grozin and Gleb Khabibullin fought to a majority draw.
Why it matters
- Shlemenko moves to 56-9-0 at age 42, continuing one of the longest careers in the sport
- Goncharov's eight-fight winning streak puts him in firm contention within the ACA ranks
- A finish-heavy card reinforces ACA's position as a showcase for active, aggressive fighters on the Russian circuit
