Alexander Shlemenko vs. Melvin Manhoef

Main Event | Middleweight · 185 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Feb 13, 2015
Overturned to No Contest
Overturned By: California State Athletic Commission Overturned Reason: Shlemenko Failed Drug Test (elevated testosterone) Original Result: Shlemenko Win · KO/TKO (Spinning Backfist · 1:25 · R2)
vs.
No Contest

Fighter Comparison

52-9-0

Stayed at 52-9-0
Pro
Record
29-12-1

Stayed at 29-12-1
-285
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+225
(Moderate Underdog)

Russia
Nation

Netherlands
Omsk
Omskaya oblast
Fights out of
Amsterdam
NH
30
+8 mos, 3 wks, 3 days
Age at Fight 38
+9 mos, 2 days
185.0 lbs
(83.9 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
186.0 lbs
(84.4 kgs)
5'11"
(180cm)
Height
5'8"
(173cm)
70.5"
(179cm)
Reach
71.0"
(180cm)
RusFighters MMA Gym Mikes Gym

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 455

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Manhoef
27%
Shlemenko
73%

Bout Information

Event Poster

Bellator 133

Fight Details

  • Event: Bellator 133: Shlemenko vs. Manhoef
  • Date: Friday 02.13.2015 at 08:45 PM ET
  • Referee: John McCarthy
  • Venue: SaveMart Center
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Fresno, California, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 7 of 12)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Sean Wheelock, Jimmy Smith
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Jimmy Smith
  • Shlemenko Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Manhoef Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Event Links:

Originally a KO win for Shlemenko, the bout was changed to No Contest when Shlemenko tested positive for elevated levels of testosterone.

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