Best fights of Alexander Shlemenko
Over 21 years as a professional, Alexander Shlemenko has compiled a 68-16-1 (48) record, including 15 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Alexander Shlemenko loses to Gegard Mousasi via unanimous decision
On October 20, 2017 Alexander Shlemenko faced Gegard Mousasi in a middleweight bout. Shlemenko was 33 years old with a record of 57-9, and Mousasi was 32 with a record of 42-6-2. Both Shlemenko and Mousasi were on a 5-fight winning streak. Shlemenko lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Mousasi.
2. Alexander Shlemenko loses to Héctor Lombard via unanimous decision
On October 28, 2010 Alexander Shlemenko fought Héctor Lombard for the Bellator middleweight title. Shlemenko was 26 years old with a record of 38-6, and Lombard was 32 with a record of 26-2-1. Shlemenko was on a 6-fight winning streak and Lombard was on a 15-fight winning streak. Shlemenko lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Lombard.
3. Alexander Shlemenko defeats Brett Cooper in their 2nd fight
On September 7, 2013 Alexander Shlemenko defended his Bellator middleweight title against Brett Cooper. It was their second meeting. Shlemenko was 29 years old with a record of 48-7, and Cooper was 26 with a record of 19-8. Shlemenko was on a 10-fight winning streak, while Cooper was coming off a loss. Shlemenko won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Alexander Shlemenko defeats Paul Bradley
On March 3, 2017 Alexander Shlemenko faced Paul Bradley in a middleweight bout. Shlemenko was 32 years old with a record of 55-9, and Bradley was 33 with a record of 23-7. Shlemenko was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Bradley was coming off a loss. Shlemenko won via unanimous decision.
5. Alexander Shlemenko submits Vyacheslav Vasilevsky in their 2nd fight
On June 16, 2016 Alexander Shlemenko fought Vyacheslav Vasilevsky for the vacant 2016 M-1 Global Grand Prix middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Shlemenko was 32 years old with a record of 53-9, and Vasilevsky was 28 with a record of 28-4. Both Shlemenko and Vasilevsky were coming off a win. Shlemenko submitted Vyacheslav Vasilevsky via guillotine choke in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
6. Alexander Shlemenko defeats Vitor Vianna
On November 12, 2011 Alexander Shlemenko fought Vitor Vianna for the vacant Bellator Season Five Tournament middleweight title. Shlemenko was 27 years old with a record of 43-7, and Vianna was 32 with a record of 12-1-1. Both Shlemenko and Vianna were on a 5-fight winning streak. Shlemenko won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
7. Alexander Shlemenko defeats Yasubey Enomoto
On December 20, 2014 Alexander Shlemenko faced Yasubey Enomoto in a middleweight bout. Shlemenko was 30 years old with a record of 51-9, and Enomoto was 31 with a record of 12-5. Shlemenko was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Enomoto was coming off a win. Shlemenko won via unanimous decision.
8. Alexander Shlemenko submits Alex Oliveira
On July 21, 2023 Alexander Shlemenko faced Alex Oliveira in a middleweight bout. Shlemenko was 39 years old with a record of 62-15-1, and Oliveira was 35 with a record of 25-14-1. Shlemenko was coming off a loss, while Oliveira was coming off a win. Shlemenko submitted Alex Oliveira via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
9. Alexander Shlemenko defeats Anthony Ruiz
On August 11, 2012 Alexander Shlemenko faced Anthony Ruiz in a middleweight bout. Shlemenko was 28 years old with a record of 46-7, and Ruiz was 34 with a record of 30-16. Shlemenko was on a 8-fight winning streak and Ruiz was on a 5-fight winning streak. Shlemenko won via unanimous decision.
10. Alexander Shlemenko submits David Branch
On December 14, 2019 Alexander Shlemenko faced David Branch in a middleweight bout. Shlemenko was 35 years old with a record of 59-13, and Branch was 38 with a record of 22-6. Shlemenko was coming off a loss and Branch was on a 2-fight losing streak. Shlemenko submitted David Branch via guillotine choke in the 1st round.