Alexander Shlemenko

Alexander Shlemenko
Александр Шлеменко
Alexander Shlemenko in December 2011, after his win against Vianna
Born (1984-05-20) 20 May 1984 (age 40)
Omsk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Other namesStorm
NationalityRussian
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
DivisionMiddleweight (2004–present)
Light Heavyweight (2014)
Reach71 in (180 cm)
StyleArmeyskiy Rukopashniy Boy, Pankration
Fighting out ofOmsk, Siberia, Russia
Lake Forest, California, United States
TeamRusFighters Sport Club (Saturn MMA team)
Storm Fight School
RankInternational Master of Sports in Hand-to-hand combat[1]
National Master of Sports in Armeyskiy Rukopashniy Boy
Years active2004–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total83
Wins66
By knockout35
By submission12
By decision19
Losses15
By knockout3
By submission4
By decision8
Draws1
No contests1
Other information
UniversitySiberian Academy of Physical Culture
SpouseAlena
Children3
Notable studentsAlexander Sarnavskiy
Andrey Koreshkov
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Alexander Pavlovich Shlemenko (Russian: Александр Павлович Шлеменко, born 20 May 1984) is a Russian mixed martial artist currently fighting in the Middleweight division. He is most notable for fighting for Bellator Fighting Championships, where he is the former Bellator Middleweight World Champion. Alexander is an expert in hand-to-hand combat and traditional kickboxing.[1] He trains at the "Saturn Profi" sports club in Omsk, Russia, and holds a degree in Physical Culture (specialization – Combat Sports Trainer) at the Siberian University of Physical Culture.