ACA 201 Ends in Controversy. Absolute Championship Akhmat’s ACA 201 took place on March 27, 2026, at the Falcon Club Arena in Minsk, Belarus, headlined by a bantamweight title fight between Josiel Silva and Aleksandr Podlesniy.
n the main event, Silva and Podlesniy battled for the ACA Bantamweight Championship, but the fight came to an abrupt and unexpected end. Early in Round 2, the bout was halted due to an accidental eye poke, forcing officials to stop the action. After review, the fight was officially ruled a No Contest, leaving the title picture unsettled and both fighters without a definitive winner. The unusual ending served as a stark reminder of how quickly momentum can shift in mixed martial arts.
The rest of the ACA 201 card delivered action across multiple weight classes. Kirill Grishenko secured a convincing unanimous decision over Klidson Abreu, displaying control and sharp technique throughout their bout. Sidney Outlaw added another win to his resume with a decision victory against Davi Ramos, using his wrestling and pacing to edge the fight.
In featherweight action, Rustam Kerimov earned a decision win over David Dzhibilov, demonstrating his well‑rounded.
Other standout bouts included competitive showings from fighters like Sergey Chmel and others, who added notable performances to their records.
While the main event didn’t produce a champion, ACA 201 still highlighted the depth and unpredictability of global MMA. Fans in Minsk were treated to a mix of strategy, striking, and grappling with several fighters putting themselves in position for future high‑profile matchups. With the title bout ending in a No Contest, the bantamweight division now faces anticipation for a rescheduled showdown to crown a definitive champion.
ACA 201 Full Fight Card Results
Josiel Silva vs. Alexander Podlesniy -No Contest (Accidental Eye Poke), Round 2, 2:53 (Bantamweight title fight)
Kirill Grishenko def. Klidson Abreu via Unanimous Decision
Sidney Outlaw def. Davi Ramos Via Unanimous Decision
Rustam Kerimov def. David Dzhibilov via Unanimous Decision
Felipe Froes def. Vladislav Mishkevich via Unanimous Decision
Erivan Pereira def. Ruslan Kolodko via TKO (Head Kick), Round 2, 3:02
Sergey Starodub def. Evgeny Erokhin via Submission, Round 2
Sergey Chmel def. Manas Imarov via TKO (Strikes), Round 3
Alexander Kovalev def. Kamal Mamedov via Unanimous Decision
Ewerton Polaquini def. Mikhail Dolgov via Unanimous Decision
Dmitry Zasinets def. Michel Silva via Unanimous Decision
Mkhitar Barseghyan def. Vazha Tsiptauri via Split Decision
