Alexander Shlemenko Former Bellator middleweight champion Alexander Shlemenko is scheduled to fight in Russia despite a three-year suspension for alleged steroid use. But the California State Athletic Commission, which issued the suspension and is defending it in court against Shlemenko, won’t take any additional administrative action against the fighter. “We don’t have jurisdiction over there, and I don’t plan to take any action on someone who’s fighting beyond on our jurisdiction,” CSAC Executive Director Andy Foster. Shlemenko (51-9 MMA, 11-3 BMMA) signed with M-1 Global earlier this month and is scheduled to face fellow Bellator vet Vyacheslav Vasilevsky (27-3 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) at M-1 Challenge 64 in Moscow. Shlemenko reportedly reached an agreement with Bellator to compete overseas despite a contract with the Viacom-owned promotion. Bellator officials declined comment to MMAjunkie
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California State Athletic Commission won’t pursue Alexander Shlemenko for Russia fight – MMA Junkie