Alexander Shlemenko made his ACA debut in dominant fashion, submitting Nikola Dipchikov with a rear-naked choke at 2:39 of the second round in the main event of ACA 204 in Omsk. The victory is Shlemenko's 69th career win; Dipchikov has now dropped two straight in the promotion. Both fighters are 42 years old.
Alexander Shlemenko announced his ACA debut in emphatic style, submitting Nikola Dipchikov via rear-naked choke at 2:39 of the second round to headline ACA 204 in Omsk on June 19, 2026.
Shlemenko, known as "Storm," is one of Russian combat sports' most enduring figures. The 42-year-old from Russia stands five-foot-eleven and carries a verified UFC and regional career record of 56-9-0, though the victory at ACA 204 pushed his overall professional tally to 69 career wins. Fighting out of his own Storm Shlemenko Fight Team, he brings considerable striking output to the cage — landing 4.36 significant strikes per minute at a 60 percent accuracy rate — making the finishing submission all the more notable as a display of his well-rounded skill set.
Dipchikov, also 42 years old, entered the contest under pressure after an earlier loss inside the ACA organization. The defeat extends his skid to two consecutive losses within the promotion, raising questions about his path forward at this stage of his career.
Why it matters
- Shlemenko's 69th career win marks a milestone debut for a high-profile signing, immediately establishing him as a credible presence on the ACA roster.
- Dipchikov's second straight defeat in the promotion puts his standing in significant jeopardy and may force a reassessment of his matchmaking.
- The finish demonstrated Shlemenko's finishing ability beyond his well-documented striking game, adding a submission victory to his debut performance.
- At 42, both men are proving willing to compete at the highest available level, though the result firmly separates their current trajectories within ACA.
