{"id":87593,"date":"2014-02-24T13:30:42","date_gmt":"2014-02-24T21:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/?p=87593"},"modified":"2022-02-06T12:01:07","modified_gmt":"2022-02-06T20:01:07","slug":"alexander-shlemenko-signs-multi-year-multi-fight-extension-with-bellator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/mma-news\/bellator\/alexander-shlemenko-signs-multi-year-multi-fight-extension-with-bellator\/","title":{"rendered":"Alexander Shlemenko Signs Multi-Year, Multi-Fight Extension With Bellator"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/move-over-wsof-nbc-tries-to-get-in-bed-with-bellator\/bellator-logo-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-83027\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Bellator-logo.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"Bellator logo.PNG\" width=\"390\" height=\"270\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Bellator-logo.png 390w, https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Bellator-logo-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Bellator-logo-361x250.png 361w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When reigning Bellator Middleweight Champion Alexander Shlemenko steps into the cage on March 28th, the 29-year-old Russian finisher will not only be looking for his incredible 50th win, but will also be fighting with a new contract in hand as Bellator has announced a long term extension for the man known simply as \u201cStorm\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBellator has been my home for many years, and it\u2019s where I want to be,\u201d Shlemenko said. \u201cBjorn made me a promise and he lived up to that promise to provide me with a new deal. I have made a home here at Bellator, and I will continue to represent Russia in my efforts in the cage. I have gained millions of new fans both in the US and in Russia and around the world during my time with Bellator, and I will enjoy being Bellator\u2019s longest running champion. I will continue wearing that belt with honor during my time with Bellator, which will now be at the peak of my career.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Currently riding a twelve-fight win streak that includes victories over Brett Cooper, Maiquel Falcao, Doug Marshall and Vitor Vianna, Shlemenko will defend his crown against Season 9 Tournament winner Brennan Ward on March 28th live on Spike. As one of the true Russian ambassadors for the sport, Shlemenko is set to reign over the Bellator Middleweight division for years thanks to his extension.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAlexander Shlemenko has been with this organization since its infancy, and has grown into one of the most dominant champions in MMA,\u201d Bellator Chairman &#038; CEO Bjorn Rebney said. \u201cI can say without hesitation Alexander has been a large part of the success we have enjoyed over the last five years and as the biggest name in Russian MMA, he\u2019s been the catalyst to the largest TV deal in the history of MMA in Russia.  It\u2019s an honor to have him fight in this organization. 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