Alexander Shlemenko made his ACA debut at age 42, submitting Nikola Dipchikov with a rear-naked choke in round two at ACA 204 in Omsk. After losing the first round, Shlemenko used an inside low kick to take Dipchikov's back before finishing with the choke. The victory is Shlemenko's 69th in a professional career spanning 22 years and 87 fights, and he is set to continue competing in ACA.
Alexander Shlemenko made a winning return to Russian MMA on June 19, submitting Nikola Dipchikov via rear-naked choke in the second round at ACA 204 in Omsk, marking the 42-year-old veteran's debut under the ACA banner.
Known throughout his career as "Storm," the Russian middleweight showed his trademark finishing instincts despite dropping the opening round. Shlemenko used an inside low kick to disrupt Dipchikov's base, secured the back, and locked in the choke to force the stoppage. The win is his 69th as a professional across a career that now spans 22 years and 87 total fights, a remarkable accumulation of experience for any fighter still competing at elite level.
Shlemenko carries a verified record of 56 wins and 9 losses and represents his own Storm Shlemenko Fight Team out of Russia. Standing five-foot-eleven and operating primarily as a striker, he lands an average of 4.36 significant strikes per minute at a striking accuracy of 60 percent — numbers that reflect a fighter who throws with both volume and precision. Despite those grappling-heavy statistics not being a traditional feature of his game, the rear-naked choke finish demonstrates he remains dangerous wherever a fight goes.
Why it matters
- Shlemenko's ACA debut at 42 signals a new chapter in one of Russian MMA's longest and most decorated careers.
- The second-round submission, achieved after losing the first round, underscores his composure and finishing ability at an advanced age.
- His confirmed status as a continuing ACA competitor sets up potential high-profile matchups within one of Europe's premier regional promotions.
