The year 2024 is the 12th year in the history of the Absolute Championship Akhmat, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Russia. 2024 will begin with ACA 169.
List of events
No. Event Date Venue Location1 ACA 169: Bibulatov vs. Deák Sports Hall Coliseum Grozny, Russia2 ACA 170: Goncharov vs. Vyazigin 2 Irina Viner-Usmanova Gymnastics Palace Moscow, Russia3 ACA 171: Omarov vs. Polpudnikov Basket-Hall Krasnodar Krasnodar, Russia3 ACA 172: Esengulov vs. Vagaev Irina Viner-Usmanova Gymnastics Palace Moscow, Russia4 ACA 173: Frolov vs. Yankovsky Falcon Club Arena Minsk, Belarus5 ACA 174: Borisov vs. Vitruk Sibur Arena Saint Petersburg, Russia6 ACA 175: Gordeev vs. Damkovskiy Irina Viner-Usmanova Gymnastics Palace Moscow, Russia8 ACA 176: Ramos vs. Abdulkhalikov Ufa Arena Ufa, Russia7 ACA 177: Bagov vs. Shaikhaev 2 Bolshoy Ice Dome Sochi, Russia8 ACA 178: Goncharov vs. Bogatyrev Irina Viner-Usmanova Gymnastics Palace Moscow, Russia9 ACA 179: Omarov vs Taygibov Basket Hall Krasnodar, Russia10 ACA 180: Gadzhiev vs. Gaforov Sport Hall Colosseum Grozny, Russia11 ACA 181: Matevosyan vs. Gasanov Sibur Arena Saint Petersburg, Russia12 ACA 182: Odilov vs. Ibragimov Irina Viner-Usmanova Gymnastics Palace Moscow, Russia
Grands Prix
2023 ACA Heavyweight Grand Prix
*Francimar Barroso was unable to fight the day of the bout and no replacement was found. *In semi-final, Adam Bogatyrev has replaced Mukhamad Vakhaev, who withdrew due to arm injury.
2023 ACA Light Heavyweight Grand Prix
*following a missed weigh-in (over 5kg), Muslim Magomedov was withdrawn from the grand prix and stripped of his title. Adlan Ibragimov automatically qualifies for the semi-finals.
2023 ACA Middleweight Grand Prix
2023 ACA Welterweight Grand Prix
2023 ACA Lightweight Grand Prix
*Bagov was originally scheduled to face Herdeson Batista, but Batista withdrew due to hand injury and was replaced by Daud Shaikhaev.
2023 ACA Featherweight Grand Prix
2023 ACA Bantamweight Grand Prix
*In semi-final, Tomáš Deák has replaced Oleg Borisov, who withdrew due to injury..
2023 ACA Flyweight Grand Prix
*In the other semi-final, Azamat Pshukov has replaced Azamat Kerefov, who withdrew for health reasons.
ACA 169: Bibulatov vs. Deák
Absolute Championship Akhmat 169: Bibulatov vs. Deák was a mixed martial arts event held by Absolute Championship Akhmat on January 26, 2024 at the Sports Hall Coliseum in Grozny, Russia.
Background
An ACA Bantamweight Championship rematch between reigning champion Oleg Borisov and former champion Magomed Bibulatov was expected to headline the event. The pairing previously met at ACA 138 on March 26, 2022, where Borisov capture the title via unanimous decision. However, champion Borisov withdrew from both the fight and the grand prix due to injury and was replaced by Tomáš Deák in a non-title semi-final bout..
A semi-final bout for the 2023 ACA Flyweight Grand Prix between Azamat Kerefov and Rasul Albaskhanov was expected to serve as the co-main event. However Kerefov withdrew from the bout for health reasons and was replaced by Azamat Pshukov.
Bonus awards:
The following fighters were awarded bonuses: $50,000 Performance of the Night: Murad Abdulaev $25,000 Performance of the Night: Khusein Kushagov $5000 Stoppage Victory Bonuses: Magomed Bibulatov, Azamat Pshukov, Amirkhan Adaev, Albert Gukov, Dzhambulat Zelimkhanov, Akhmed Khamzaev, Imam Vitakhanov and Islam Isaev
Results ACA 169 Weight Class Method Round Time NotesBantamweight 61 kg Magomed Bibulatovdef. Tomáš Deák TKO (leg kick and punches) 3 3:482023 ACA Bantamweight Grand Prix Semi-Final boutFlyweight 57 kg Azamat Pshukov def. Rasul AlbaskhanovTKO (punch) 4 3:442023 ACA Flyweight Grand Prix Semi-Final bout Bantamweight 61 kg Josiel Silva def. Abdul-Rakhman DudaevDecision (unanimous) 3 5:00Middleweight 84 kg Murad Abdulaev def. Khusein KushagovDecision (split) 3 5:00Bantamweight 61 kg Murad Kalamovdef. Daniel OliveiraDecision (unanimous) 3 5:00 Preliminary CardFlyweight 57 kg Imran Bukuevdef. Romero ReisDecision (unanimous) 3 5:00Lightweight 70 kg Amirkhan Adaevdef. Cleverson SilvaKO (punches) 2 1:28Flyweight 57 kg Mansur Khatuevdef. Emomakhdi OrzuzodaDecision (split) 3 5:00Lightweight 70 kg Albert Gukov def. Abubakar MestoevSubmission (rear-naked choke) 1 0:40Bantamweight 61 kg Dzhambulat Zelimkhanovdef. Ronaldo OliveiraTKO (punches) 1 2:16Weltereight 77 kg Yakub Suleymanovdef. Jakyp TuganbaevDecision (unanimous) 3 5:00Flyweight 57 kg Akhmed Khamzaevdef. Zokirjon KhoshimovTKO (punches) 2 2:10Featherweight 66 kg Imam Vitakhanovdef. Antonio RobertoKO (punch) 1 1:19Lightweight 70 kg Islam Isaevdef. Guilherme DoinTKO (punches) 2 1:31
ACA 170: Goncharov vs. Vyazigin 2
Absolute Championship Akhmat 170: Goncharov vs. Vyazigin 2 was a mixed martial arts event held by Absolute Championship Akhmat on February 9, 2024 at the Irina Viner-Usmanova Gymnastics Palace in Moscou, Russia.
Background
An ACA Heavyweight Championship bout between reigning champion Evgeniy Goncharov and challenger Anton Vyazigin headlined the event. The pairing previously met at RCC 8 on December 19, 2020, where Goncharov won via unanimous decision.
An ACA Flyweight Championship bout between current champion Kurban Gadzhiev and contender Azam Gaforov was expected to take place in the co-main event. However, champion Gadzhiev withdrew from both the fight and the grand prix due to injury.
Bonus awards:
The following fighters were awarded bonuses: $50,000 Performance of the Night: Nikola Dipchikov $5000 Stoppage Victory Bonuses: Shamil Abdulaev, Vladimir Vasilyev and Masud Zamonov
Results ACA 170 Weight Class Method Round Time NotesHeavyweight 120 kg Evgeniy Goncharov (c)def. Anton VyaziginDecision (unanimous) 5 5:002023 ACA Heavyweight Grand Prix Semi-Final bout for the ACA Heavyweight ChampionshipMiddleweight 84 kg Shamil Abdulaev def. Abdul-Rakhman DzhanaevTKO (punches) 3 4:152023 ACA Middleweight Grand Prix Semi-Final bout Middleweight 84 kg Nikola Dipchikov def. Vitaly SlipenkoKO (punches) 1 2:22 Lightweight 70 kg Daud Shaikhaev def. Mukhamed KokovDecision (unanimous) 3 5:00Lightweight 70 kg Abdul-Rakhman Temirovdef. Bekbolot AbdyldaDecision (unanimous) 3 5:00 Preliminary CardBantamweight 61 kg Ayk Kazaryandef. Francisco MacielTKO (punches) 1 4:41Featherweight 66 kg Kafiz Sakibekovdef. Arsen ShibzukhovDecision (unanimous) 3 5:00Middleweight 84 kg Vladimir Vasilyevdef. Anderson GonçalvesTechnical Submission (ninja choke) 3 4:41Featherweight 66 kg Bagdos Olzhabaydef. Luis Rafael LaurentinoDecision (unanimous) 3 5:00Welterweight 77 kg Iskandar Mamadaliev def. Michel SilvaDecision (unanimous) 3 5:00Featherweight 66 kg Yusup-Khadzhi Zubarievdef. Said-Magomed GimbatovDecision (unanimous) 3 5:00Featherweight 66 kg Said-Magomed Batukaevdef. Avliyohon HamidovTKO (finger injury) 1 3:29Flyweight 57 kg Masud Zamonovdef. Andrey KalechitsTKO (spinning back kick) 1 4:17
ACA 171: Omarov vs. Polpudnikov
Absolute Championship Akhmat 171: Omarov vs. Polpudnikov was a mixed martial arts event held by Absolute Championship Akhmat on February 25, 2024 at the Basket-Hall Krasnodar in Krasnodar, Russia.
Background
An ACA Middleweight Championship bout between reigning champion Magomedrasul Gasanov and challenger Ibragim Magomedov headlined the event, while an ACA Featherweight Championship bout between current undefeated (14–0) champion Islam Omarov and challenger Alexey Polpudnikov served as the co-main event.
Bonus awards:
The following fighters were awarded bonuses: $50,000 Performance of the Night: Nashkho Galaev $25,000 Performance of the Night: John Macapá $5000 Stoppage Victory Bonuses: Islam Omarov, Magomedrasul Gasanov, Grigor Matevosyan, Vartan Asatryan, Muslim Magomedov, Bayzet Khatkhokhu and Lincoln Henrique
Results ACA 171 Weight Class Method Round Time NotesFeatherweight 66 kg Islam Omarov (c)def. Alexey PolpudnikovSubmission (rear-naked choke)24:212023 ACA Featherweight Grand Prix Semi-Final bout for the ACA Featherweight ChampionshipMiddleweight 84 kg Magomedrasul Gasanov (c)def. Ibragim MagomedovTKO (punches)24:562023 ACA Middleweight Grand Prix Semi-Final bout for the ACA Middleweight ChampionshipLight Heavyweight 93 kg Grigor Matevosyandef. Elkhan MusaevTKO (punches and elbows)13:14Flyweight 57 kg Vartan Asatryandef. Alexsandro PraiaSubmission (ninja choke)14:26Light Heavyweight 93 kg Muslim Magomedovdef. Ewerton PolaquiniTKO (punches)32:46 Preliminary CardLightweight 70 kg Rasul Magomedovdef. Ramazan KishevDecision (unanimous)35:00Bantamweight 61 kg Goga Shamatavadef. Dzhaddal AlibekovDecision (unanimous)35:00Lightweight 70 kg Bayzet Khatkhokhudef. Alik AlbogachievSubmission (rear-naked choke)14:04Light Heavyweight 93 kg Elmar Gasanovdef. Oleg OlenichevDecision (unanimous)35:00Light Heavyweight 93 kg Arbi Aguevdef. Rodrigo CavalheiroDecision (unanimous)35:00Featherweight 66 kg Nashkho Galaevdef. John MacapáDecision (split)35:00Lightweight 70 kg Basir Saralievdef. Amir ElzhurkaevDecision (unanimous)35:00Flyweight 57 kg Ryskulbek Ibraimovdef. Muso VistokadamovDecision (unanimous)35:00Welterweight 77 kg Lincoln Henriquedef. Zelimkhan AmirovTechnical Submission (arm-triangle choke)24:37Bantamweight 61 kg Khasan Dadalovdef. Igor OlchonovDecision (split)35:00Bantamweight 61 kg Islam Yunusovdef. Rodrigo PraiaDecision (unanimous)35:00
ACA 172: Esengulov vs. Vagaev
Absolute Championship Akhmat 172: Esengulov vs. Vagaev was a mixed martial arts event held by Absolute Championship Akhmat on March 9, 2024 at the Irina Viner-Usmanova Gymnastics Palace in Moscow, Russia.
Background
A Middleweight rematch between Magomed Ismailov and former Bellator Middleweight title challenger Anatoly Tokov was expected to headline the event.The pairing previously met at M-1 Challenge 39 on May 23, 2013, where Ismailov won via submission in the first round. However, Magomedov withdrew from the fight due to knee injury. As a results, a semi-final bout for the 2023 ACA Welterweight Grand Prix between Edil Esengulov and Abubakar Vagaev was promoted to the main event status.
Bonus awards:
The following fighters were awarded bonuses: $50,000 Performance of the Night: Abubakar Vagaev and Adlan Ibragimov $25,000 Performance of the Night: Leonardo Silva $5000 Stoppage Victory Bonuses: Adam Bogatyrev and Aren Akopyan
Results ACA 172 Weight Class Method Round Time NotesWelterweight 77 kg Abubakar Vagaev def. Edil EsengulovDecision (unanimous) 5 5:002023 ACA Welterweight Grand Prix Semi-Final bout Heavyweight 120 kg Adam Bogatyrev def. Kirill KornilovSubmission (rear-naked choke) 4 3:!62023 ACA Heavyweight Grand Prix Semi-Final bout Light Heavyweight 93 kg Adlan Ibragimovdef. Leonardo SilvaDecision (split) 5 5:002023 ACA Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Semi-Final bout Bantamweight 61 kg Mehdi Baydulaevdef. Makharbek KarginovTechnical Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 1:402023 ACA Bantamweight Grand Prix Semi-Final bout Welterweight 77 kg Chersi Dudaevdef. Anatoly BoykoDecision (unanimous) 3 5:00 Preliminary CardWelterweight 77 kg Uzair Abdurakov def. Andrei KoshkinDecision (split) 3 5:00Bantamweight 61 kg Aleksandr Podlesniy def. Timur ValievDecision (unanimous) 3 5:00Heavyweight 120 kg Ruslan Medzhidov def. Salimgerey RasulovDecision (split) 3 5:00 Fkyweight 57 kg Aren Akopyandef. Giliarde MotaTKO (elbow and punches) 1 0:54Lightweight 70 kg Ali Abdulkhalikov def. Lom-Ali NalgievDecision (unanimous) 3 5:00Welterweight 77 kg Marat Gafurov def. Gábor BorárosSubmission (armbar) 1 2:55 Bantamweight 61 kg Tamerlan Kulaev def. Murad KalamovDecision (split) 3 5:00Fkyweight 57 kg Saygid Abdulaev def. Oyatullo MuminovDecision (split) 3 5:00
ACA 173: Frolov vs. Yankovsky
Absolute Championship Akhmat 173: Frolov vs. Yankovsky was a mixed martial arts event held by Absolute Championship Akhmat on March 29, 2024 at the Falcon Club Arena in Minsk, Belarus.
Background
A middleweight bout between Artem Frolov and Vladislav Yankovsky headlined the event.