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2026 in Absolute Championship Akhmat

The year 2026 is the 14th year in the history of the Absolute Championship Akhmat, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Russia.

2026 in Absolute Championship Akhmat
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First dateJanuary 16, 2026
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List of events

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# Event Date Venue Location
1 ACA 198: Omarov vs. Suleymanov 2 Jan 9, 2026 Sport Hall Colosseum Grozny, Russia
2 ACA 199: Frolov vs. Emeev Jan 16, 2026 Basket-Hall Krasnodar Krasnodar, Russia
3 ACA 200: Gasanov vs. Tumenov Feb 6, 2026 Megasport Sport Palace Moscow, Russia
4 ACA 201: Silva vs. Podlesniy Mar 27, 2026 Falcon Club Arena Minsk, Belarus
5 ACA 202: Johnson vs. Kornilov Apr 11, 2026 Yubileyny Sports Palace Saint Petersburg, Russia
6 ACA 203: Gaforov vs. Akopyan May 8, 2026 Humo Arena Tashkent, Uzbekistan
7 ACA 204: Emeev vs. Shlemenko Jun 19, 2026 G-Drive Arena Omsk, Russia
8 ACA 205: Magomedov vs. Gasanov Jul 17, 2026 Almaty Arena Almaty, Kazakhstan

ACA 198: Omarov vs. Suleymanov 2

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ACA 198: Omarov vs. Suleymanov 2
PromotionAbsolute Championship Akhmat
DateJanuary 9, 2026
VenueSport Hall Colosseum
CityGrozny, Russia

ACA 198: Omarov vs. Suleymanov 2 was a mixed martial arts event promoted by Absolute Championship Akhmat that took place on January 9, 2026, in Grozny, Russia.

Background

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A ACA Featherweight Championship rematch between current champion Islam Omarov and former champion Alikhan Suleymanov headlined the event.[1] They previously competed at ACA 160 in July 2023, where Omarov won the title via second round TKO.[2]

An interim ACA Lightweight Championship bout between Daud Shaikhaev and Herdeson Batista served as the co-main event.[3]

Bonus awards

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The following fighters received $20,000 bonus.

  • Fight of the Night: Khalid Satuev ($50,000) vs. Nikolay Aleksakhin ($20,000)
  • Performance of the Night: Islam Omarov and Sulim Batalov

Results

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Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Featherweight Islam Omarov (c) def. Alikhan Suleymanov Submission (guillotine choke) 1 3:14 [a]
Lightweight Daud Shaikhaev def. Herdeson Batista Decision (unanimous) (49–46, 49–46, 48–47) 5 5:00 [b]
Light Heavyweight Sulim Batalov def. Asylzhan Bakhytzhanuly KO (punches) 1 2:04
Bantamweight Tomáš Deák def. Rasul Albaskhanov Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Bantamweight Kairat Akhmetov def. Mansur Khatuev Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00
Preliminary card
Welterweight Khalid Satuev def. Nikolay Aleksakhin Decision (majority) (29–29, 30–27, 29–27) 3 5:00
Featherweight Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev def. Carlos Augusto da Silva Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–26, 30–27) 3 5:00
Light Heavyweight Arbi Agujev def. Manas Imarov TKO (punches) 1 0:57
Lightweight Furkat Komilov def. Imam Vitakhanov Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Bantamweight Chermen Gobaev def. Murad Kalamov Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Featherweight Shamil Boraev def. Kamal Mamedov Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00 [c]
Lightweight Valery Dashkevich def. Akhmed Magomedov Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Flyweight Ramzan Suleymanov def. Kholmurod Nurmatov Submission (arm-triangle choke) 2 0:58
  1. ↑ For the ACA Featherweight Championship.
  2. ↑ For the interim ACA Lightweight Championship.
  3. ↑ Boraev missed weight (149.2 lb).

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ACA 199: Frolov vs. Emeev

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ACA 199: Frolov vs. Emeev
PromotionAbsolute Championship Akhmat
DateJanuary 16, 2026
VenueBasket-Hall Krasnodar
CityKrasnodar, Russia

ACA 199: Frolov vs. Emeev is an upcoming mixed martial arts event promoted by Absolute Championship Akhmat that will take place on January 16, 2026, in Krasnodar, Russia.

Background

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A lightweight bout between Alexey Polpudnikov and Rasul Magomedov was scheduled to headline the event.[5] At the weigh-ins, Polpudnikov weighed in at 73,75 kg, 2,45 kg over the limit. As a results, the bout has been officially cancelled by ACA president Magomed Bibulatov, citing Polpudnikov's serious violation of regulations during the weigh-in.[6][7]

A middleweight bout between Artem Frolov and UFC veteran Ramazan Emeev was originally scheduled to headline the event, but the bout was shifted to the co-main event instead.[8] After the main event was cancelled, the bout was promoted to new headliner.[7]

Bonus awards

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The following fighters received $20,000 bonus.

  • Fight of the Night: No bonus awarded.
  • Performance of the Night: Altynbek Mamashov and Magomed Sardalov

Results

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Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Middleweight Ramazan Emeev def. Artem Frolov Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–26, 30–26) 3 5:00
Lightweight Abdul-Rakhman Temirov def. Mukhamed Kokov Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00 [a]
Heavyweight Zaur Gadzhiev def. Vadim Ogar Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Featherweight Zhora Ayvazyan def. Bagdos Olzhabay Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Featherweight Gleb Khabibullin def. Bagama Nikabagamaev Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 30–27) 3 5:00
Preliminary card
Middleweight Edil Esengulov def. Murad Abdulaev TKO (elbows and punches) 3 4:07
Flyweight Saygid Abdulaev def. Astemir Nagoev Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) 3 5:00
Middleweight Altynbek Mamashov def. Chris Honeycutt TKO (knee and punches) 2 0:29
Featherweight Shamil Basaev def. Nikolay Galochkin Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Lightweight Ali Suleymanov def. Tamerlan Temirov Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00 [b]
Welterweight Herbert Batista def. Oganes Voskanyan Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 30–27) 3 5:00
Featherweight Magomed Sardalov def. Evgeny Bondarev TKO (punches) 2 1:47
Featherweight Radzhab Ramazanov def. Gegam Manavazyan Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 3:41 [c]
Welterweight Ayndi Umakhanov def. Amazasp Martirosyan TKO (punches) 2 0:52
Featherweight Alexander Treskin def. Luis Rafael Laurentino Decision (split) (30–27, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00
Welterweight Tagir Magomedov def. Joseilton Santos TKO (punches) 3 3:46
  1. ↑ Kokov missed weight (159.3 lb).
  2. ↑ Temirov missed weight (159 lb).
  3. ↑ Ramazanov missed weight (149 lb).

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ACA 200: Gasanov vs. Tumenov

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ACA 200: Gasanov vs. Tumenov
PromotionAbsolute Championship Akhmat
DateFebruary 6, 2026
VenueMegasport Sport Palace
CityMoscow, Russia

ACA 200: Gasanov vs. Tumenov was a mixed martial arts event promoted by Absolute Championship Akhmat that took place on February 6, 2026, in Moscow, Russia.

Background

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A ACA Middleweight Championship bout between current champion Magomedrasul Gasanov and former two-time ACA Welterweight Champion Albert Tumenov headlined the event.[10]

In addition, a ACA Flyweight Championship bout between current champion Azamat Pshukov and Anatoliy Kondratyev served as the co-main event.[11]

Bonus awards

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The following fighters received $20,000 bonus.

  • Fight of the Night: No bonus awarded.
  • Performance of the Night: Anatoliy Kondratyev, Bibert Tumenov, Alimardan Abdykaarov and Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev

Results

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Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Middleweight Magomedrasul Gasanov (c) def. Albert Tumenov Decision (unanimous) (50–45, 50–45, 50–45) 5 5:00 [a]
Flyweight Anatoliy Kondratyev def. Azamat Pshukov (c) TKO (punches) 1 2:45 [b]
Welterweight Iskandar Mamadaliev def. Ali Bagov Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00 [c]
Lightweight Bibert Tumenov def. Aleksandr Grozin TKO (punches) 1 2:31
Featherweight Alimardan Abdykaarov def. Saifulla Dzhabrailov KO (punches) 1 2:02
Preliminary card
Lightweight Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev def. Artem Reznikov Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–27, 29–27) 3 5:00
Heavyweight Anton Vyazigin def. Carlos Felipe Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Featherweight Maharbek Karginov def. Bekhruz Zugurov Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00 [d]
Welterweight Aslanbek Kodzhaev def. Vitaly Slipenko Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Light Heavyweight Ruslan Gabaraev def. Grigor Matevosyan Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Light Heavyweight Ruslan Shamilov def. Rene Pessoa Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 4:59
Welterweight Rasul Magomedov def. Alexey Polpudnikov Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Featherweight Said Khatiev def. Kurban Taygibov TKO (ankle injury) 2 4:13
Lightweight Bogdan Plutakhin def. Davlatmand Chuponov TKO (punches) 2 4:17
Heavyweight Daniil Matsola def. Denis Smoldarev TKO (punches) 1 1:07
Welterweight Shadid Abdurazakov def. Ali Mashrapov Submission (guillotine choke) 2 2:09
  1. ↑ For the ACA Middleweight Championship.
  2. ↑ For the ACA Flyweight Championship.
  3. ↑ Mamadaliev missed weight (175.7 lb).
  4. ↑ Karginov missed weight (149.4 lb).

ACA 201: Silva vs. Podlesniy

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ACA 201: Silva vs. Podlesniy
PromotionAbsolute Championship Akhmat
DateMarch 27, 2026
VenueFalcon Club Arena
CityMinsk, Belarus

ACA 201: Silva vs. Podlesniy was a mixed martial arts event promoted by Absolute Championship Akhmat that took place on March 27, 2026, in Minsk, Belarus.

Background

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A ACA Bantamweight Championship bout between current champion Josiel Silva and Alexander Podlesniy headlined the event.[12]

Results

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Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Bantamweight Josiel Silva (c) vs. Alexander Podlesniy No Contest (accidental eye poke) 2 2:53 [a]
Heavyweight Kirill Grishenko def. Klidson Abreu Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Lightweight Sidney Outlaw def. Davi Ramos Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Featherweight Rustam Kerimov def. David Dzhibilov Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Lightweight Felipe Froes def. Vladislav Mishkevich Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00 [b]
Preliminary card
Welterweight Erivan Pereira def. Ruslan Kolodko KO (head kick) 2 3:02
Light Heavyweight Sergey Starodub def. Evgeny Erokhin Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 3:57
Light Heavyweight Sergey Chmel def. Manas Imarov KO (knees and punches) 3 4:05
Featherweight Alexander Kovalev def. Kamal Mamedov Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Welterweight Ewerton Polaquini def. Mikhail Dolgov Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Welterweight Dmitriy Zasinets def. Michel Silva Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Bantamweight Mhitar Barseghyan def. Vazha Tsiptauri Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00
  1. ↑ For the ACA Bantamweight Championship. Accidental eye poke rendered Silva unable to continue.
  2. ↑ Froes missed weight (157.8 lb).

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ACA 202: Johnson vs. Kornilov

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ACA 202: Johnson vs. Kornilov
PromotionAbsolute Championship Akhmat
DateApril 12, 2026
VenueYubileyny Sports Palace
CitySaint Petersburg, Russia

ACA 202: Johnson vs. Kornilov was a mixed martial arts event promoted by Absolute Championship Akhmat that took place on April 12, 2026, in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Background

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A heavyweight bout between former ACA Heavyweight Champion Tony Johnson and Kirill Kornilov headlined the event.[14]

Bonus awards

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The following fighters received $20,000 bonus.

  • Fight of the Night: Eduard Vartanyan ($20,000) vs. Uzair Abdurakov ($10,000)
  • Performance of the Night: Khadis Ibragimov and Altynbek Mamashov

Results

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Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight Kirill Kornilov def. Tony Johnson Decision (unanimous) (50–45, 50–45, 50–44) 5 5:00
Welterweight Eduard Vartanyan def. Uzair Abdurakov Submission (rear-naked choke) 3 2:04
Bantamweight Renat Ondar def. Osimkhon Rakhmonov Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00
Heavyweight Khadis Ibragimov def. Daniil Matsola KO (punches) 1 1:00
Light Heavyweight Asylzhan Bakhytzhanuly def. Maxim Grishin Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Preliminary card
Welterweight Andrei Koshkin def. Vinicius Cruz Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Lightweight Pavel Gordeev def. Brent Primus Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Bantamweight Tomáš Deák def. Hayk Kazaryan Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Heavyweight Anton Vinnikov def. Hamdy Abdelwahab Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Featherweight Khafiz Sakibekov def. Daniel Oliveira TKO (knee injury) 3 0:28
Welterweight Oleg Dadonov def. Lincoln Puig Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Welterweight Elias Silvério def. Evgeny Galochkin Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Middleweight Altynbek Mamashov def. Ivan Bogdanov KO (punch) 1 3:42
Light Heavyweight Caio Bittencourt def. Artem Dushenko Submission (heel hook) 1 1:30
Welterweight Aslanbek Kodzaev def. Alexander Grebnev Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00

ACA 203: Gaforov vs. Akopyan

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ACA 203: Gaforov vs. Akopyan
PromotionAbsolute Championship Akhmat
DateMay 8, 2026
VenueHumo Arena
CityTashkent, Uzbekistan

ACA 203: Gaforov vs. Akopyan was a mixed martial arts event promoted by Absolute Championship Akhmat that took place on May 8, 2026, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

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The event marked the promotion's debut in Uzbekistan.[15]

A flyweight title eliminator bout between Azam Gaforov and Aren Akopyan headlined the event.[15]

Results

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Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Flyweight Aren Akopyan def. Azam Gaforov Decision (unanimous) (49–46, 49–46, 50–45) 5 5:00 [a]
Catchweight (194 lb) Faridun Odilov def. Dauren Ermekov Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) 3 5:00
Flyweight Firdavs Zaripov def. Kholmurod Nurmatov Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 2:14 [b]
Featherweight Alimardan Abdykarov def. Dzhambulat Selimkhanov Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) 3 5:00
Middleweight Edil Esengulov def. Ibragim Magomedov Submission (arm-triangle choke) 3 3:41
Preliminary card
Lightweight Ali Abdulkhalikov def. Amir Elzhurkaev KO (punches) 1 2:58
Heavyweight Zumso Zuraev def. Klidson Abreu Submission (arm-triangle choke) 1 3:40
Lightweight Alikhan Musaev def. Furkat Komilov Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 30–27) 3 5:00
Lightweight Nemat Abdrashitov def. Apti Bimarzaev Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Flyweight Emomakhdi Orzuzoda def. Anvar Abdullaev Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) 3 5:00
Lightweight Mehdi Dakaev def. Nikita Podkovalnikov Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 3:12
Featherweight Sharif Kushaev def. Ali AlQaisi Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Featherweight Shamil Boraev def. Shergazy Kenjebekov Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 30–27) 3 5:00 [c]
Welterweight Tagir Magomedov def. Alexey Kunchenko Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 30–27) 3 5:00
Bantamweight Mekhroch Mamadshoev def. Dzhaddal Alibekov Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00
Flyweight Oyatullo Muminov def. Azatbek Kochorov Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Featherweight Khasan Dadalov def. Kazakbai Tilenov Submission (arm-triangle choke) 1 4:17
  1. ↑ ACA Flyweight title eliminator.
  2. ↑ Nurmatov missed weight (129.4 lb).
  3. ↑ Boraev missed weight (151.7 lb).

ACA 204: Emeev vs. Shlemenko

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ACA 204: Emeev vs. Shlemenko
PromotionAbsolute Championship Akhmat
DateJune 19, 2026
VenueG-Drive Arena
CityOmsk, Russia

ACA 204: Emeev vs. Shlemenko is an upcoming mixed martial arts event promoted by Absolute Championship Akhmat that will take place on June 19, 2026, in Omsk, Russia.

Background

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The event will mark the promotion's first visit to Omsk.[16]

A middleweight bout between Ramazan Emeev and former Bellator Middleweight World Champion Alexander Shlemenko is scheduled to headline the event.[17]

Fight card

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Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Middleweight Ramazan Emeev vs. Alexander Shlemenko
Middleweight Ruslan Shamilov vs. Dmitry Aryshev

ACA 205: Magomedov vs. Gasanov

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ACA 205: Magomedov vs. Gasanov
PromotionAbsolute Championship Akhmat
DateJuly 17, 2026
VenueAlmaty Arena
CityAlmaty, Kazakhstan

ACA 205: Magomedov vs. Gasanov is an upcoming mixed martial arts event promoted by Absolute Championship Akhmat that will take place on July 17, 2026, in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Background

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The event will mark the promotion's fifth visit to Almaty and first since ACA 192 in September 2025.[18]

A ACA Light Heavyweight Championship bout between current two-time champion Muslim Magomedov and Elmar Gasanov is scheduled to headline the event.[18]

Fight card

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Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Light Heavyweight Muslim Magomedov (c) vs. Elmar Gasanov [a]

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ Карин, Никита (2025-12-04). "Титульный реванш Омарова и Сулейманова состоится 9 января на турнире ACA 198". mma.metaratings.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  2. ↑ "АСА 160: Омаров и Гаджидаудов стали новыми чемпионами, все результаты турнира". Чемпионат (in Russian). 2023-07-21. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  3. ↑ "Бой между Исламом Омаровым и Алиханом Сулеймановым возглавит АСА 198 в Грозном". Матч ТВ (in Russian). 2025-12-04. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  4. ↑ "ACA 198: Омаров vs. Сулейманов". ACA MMA (in Russian). Retrieved 2025-12-22.
  5. ↑ Искендеров, Бахтияр (2025-12-02). "Полпудников и Магомедов проведут бой 16 января на турнире ACA 199". mma.metaratings.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2025-12-22.
  6. ↑ "Полпудников сорвал взвешивание перед ACA 199: перевес почти 2,5 кг". Sportify.Press (in Russian). 2026-01-16. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
  7. 1 2 "Магомед Бибулатов сообщил о смене главного боя на ACA 199". Sportify.Press (in Russian). 2026-01-16. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
  8. ↑ Искендеров, Бахтияр (2025-12-02). "Фролов и Эмеев проведут бой 16 января на турнире ACA 199". mma.metaratings.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2025-12-02.
  9. ↑ "ACA 199: Фролов vs. Емеева". ACA MMA (in Russian). Retrieved 2025-12-02.
  10. ↑ "Бой Магомедрасула Гасанова и Альберта Туменова возглавит турнир АСА 200 в Москве". Матч ТВ (in Russian). 2025-12-04. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  11. ↑ "Анонсированы главные бои юбилейного турнира ACA 200 в Москве". FightTime.ru (in Russian). 2025-12-04. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  12. ↑ Искендеров, Бахтияр (2026-01-22). "Сильва проведет бой с Подлесным 27 марта на турнире ACA 201". mma.metaratings.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2026-02-06.
  13. ↑ "ACA 201: Силва vs. Подлесный". ACA MMA (in Russian). Retrieved 2026-02-21.
  14. ↑ Аверин, Игорь (2026-02-10). "Россиянин Корнилов и американец Джонсон возглавят турнир АСА 202 в Санкт-Петербурге". mma.metaratings.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2026-02-21.
  15. 1 2 Искендеров, Бахтияр (2026-03-26). "Гафуров и Акопян проведут претендентский бой 8 мая на турнире ACA 203 в Ташкенте". mma.metaratings.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2026-03-26.
  16. ↑ "Александр Шлеменко проведёт дебютный бой в ACA против экс-бойца UFC на турнире в Омске". Чемпионат (in Russian). 2026-02-26. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
  17. ↑ Искендеров, Бахтияр (2026-03-26). "Шлеменко проведет бой с Эмеевым 19 июня на турнире ACA 204". mma.metaratings.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2026-03-26.
  18. 1 2 Искендеров, Бахтияр (2026-03-26). "Магомедов проведет бой с Гасановым 17 июля на турнире ACA 205 в Алматы". mma.metaratings.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2026-03-27.
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