Absolute Championship Akhmat 201: Silva vs. Podlesniy is a mixed martial arts event held by Absolute Championship Akhmat to be held on March 27, 2026, at the Falcon Club Arena in Minsk, Belarus.
Fight Card
Main Card
Bantamweight Josiel Silva (c) vs. Alexander Podlesniy 135 lbs Bantamweight Championship
Heavyweight Kirill Grishenko vs. Klidson Abreu 265 lbs
Lightweight Davi Ramos vs. Sidney Outlaw 155 lbs
Featherweight David Dzhibilov vs. Rustam Kerimov 145 lbs
Lightweight Vladislav Mishkevich vs. Felipe Froes 155 lbs
Preliminary Card
Welterweight Ruslan Kolodko vs. Erivan Pereira 170 lbs
Light Heavyweight Sergey Starodub vs. Evgeny Erokhin 205 lbs
Light Heavyweight Sergey Chmel vs. Norman Parke 205 lbs
Featherweight Alexander Kovalev vs. Kamal Mamedov 145 lbs
Welterweight Mikhail Dolgov vs. Ewerton Polaquini 170 lbs
Welterweight Dmitriy Zasinets vs. Michel Silva 170 lbs
Bantamweight Albert Misikov vs. Alan Gomes de Castro 135 lbs
Bantamweight Mhitar Barseghyan vs. Vazha Tsiptauri 135 lbs
Background
The Minsk Massacre: Bantamweight Gold and Global Titans Headline ACA 201!
The Falcon Club Arena is set to become a theater of high-velocity impact as Absolute Championship Akhmat makes its triumphant return to Belarus. On March 27, 2026, ACA 201: Silva vs. Podlesniy delivers a card of staggering depth, featuring a championship clash at the summit and a roster of battle-hardened veterans from the world’s biggest stages. In an organization known for its "no easy fights" philosophy, this event stands as a definitive proving ground for the most dangerous athletes in Eurasia and beyond.
The Main Event: Silva Defends the Throne Against Podlesniy
At the pinnacle of the evening, the ACA Bantamweight Championship is on the line as the reigning king Josiel Silva looks to extend his dominance against the surging Alexander Podlesniy. Silva has become a symbol of technical aggression, possessing the kind of one-punch knockout power rarely seen in the 135-pound division. His reign has been defined by a clinical ability to find the finish in the most chaotic exchanges.
In Alexander Podlesniy, however, he faces a challenger whose tactical grappling and relentless pace have dismantled the division's elite. Podlesniy is a master of the grind, utilizing a suffocating top game and opportunistic submissions to break his opponents' will. This is a quintessential "striker vs. grappler" narrative at the highest level: can Silva’s "Iron Hands" find their mark before Podlesniy initiates the clinch? The winner walks away not just with the belt, but as the undisputed premier bantamweight in the Eastern Hemisphere.
Heavyweight Thunder and Lightweight Legends
The intensity remains at a peak in the heavyweight co-main attraction as hometown hero Kirill Grishenko returns to Minsk to face the dangerous Brazilian Klidson Abreu. Grishenko, an elite-level Greco-Roman wrestler, brings a massive physical presence and an evolving striking game to the cage. He meets a veteran in Abreu who has competed against the best in the world, bringing a black-belt jiu-jitsu pedigree that makes him a threat the moment the fight hits the canvas.
The 155-pound division features a "dream match" for hardcore fans as ADCC world champion Davi Ramos takes on the versatile Sidney Outlaw. This lightweight encounter is a masterclass in tactical grappling and positional dominance. Ramos, known for his explosive submissions, faces an Outlaw who has consistently proven he can out-wrestle the best in the business. With both men looking to secure a title shot, expect a high-stakes chess match played with devastating intent.
Featherweight Fire and the Preliminary Gauntlet
The main card is further bolstered by a featherweight collision between the rising David Dzhibilov and the legendary Rustam Kerimov. Kerimov, a former champion and one of the most decorated athletes in ACA history, looks to turn back the clock against the youthful hunger of Dzhibilov. Simultaneously, the lightweight ranks see Vladislav Mishkevich defend home soil against the explosive Felipe Froes.
The preliminary slate is a "who's who" of international talent, headlined by the light heavyweight debut of veteran Norman Parke against Sergey Chmel, and a 205-pound war between Sergey Starodub and the heavy-hitting Evgeny Erokhin. From the welterweight technicality of Ruslan Kolodko and Erivan Pereira to the opening bantamweight scrambles, every athlete at ACA 201 understands the mission. In the Falcon Club Arena, there are no easy wins, only those forged in the hardest cage in the world.
ACA 201 PREDICTIONS: Silva, Kerimov, Barseghyan, Podlesny, Grishchenko, Abreu, Ramos, Outlaw, Dzibilov
