Alexander Shlemenko made his ACA debut in the main event of ACA 204 in Omsk, submitting Nikola Dipchikov with a rear-naked choke at 2:39 of round two. The 42-year-old Shlemenko, who now holds a 69-17-1 record, set up the finish with an inside low kick before taking Dipchikov's back. Dipchikov, also 42, has now lost two consecutive bouts in ACA and stands at 24-13-1 NC in the promotion.
Alexander Shlemenko made a statement in his ACA debut, submitting Nikola Dipchikov via rear-naked choke at 2:39 of the second round to claim the main event of ACA 204 in Omsk on June 19, 2026.
Shlemenko, nicknamed "Storm," is a 42-year-old middleweight from Russia who trains with Storm Shlemenko Fight Team. The veteran enters his ACA chapter with a 69-17-1 record, a testament to a long and decorated career in combat sports. Standing five-foot-eleven (180 cm), he has long been known for his striking, posting a significant strike rate of 4.36 landed per minute at 60 percent accuracy over his career. Against Dipchikov, however, it was grappling that sealed the deal. Shlemenko softened his opponent with an inside low kick before securing the back and finishing with the rear-naked choke.
Dipchikov, also 42, came in on the wrong end of the result and has now dropped two consecutive bouts inside ACA. His record stands at 24-13-1 NC overall in the promotion, and consecutive losses put his position in the organization under pressure.
Why it matters
- Shlemenko's debut win signals he remains competitive at the highest levels of European MMA despite his age.
- The finish showcased his versatility, using a low kick to set up a back-take and submission rather than relying solely on his well-documented striking output.
- Dipchikov's second straight ACA loss raises questions about where he fits in the promotion's middleweight picture going forward.
