Russian mixed style fighter (MMA) Alexander Shlemenko came into conflict and had a duel of views with compatriot Artur Guseinov, during which there was a clash. The corresponding video appeared on Shlemenko’s YouTube channel.
Huseynov, who had failed the weigh-in, got close to Shlemenko, who pushed him away. The fighters were separated by the head of the Eagle FC promotion Shamil Zavurov.
Later, Shlemenko admitted that he had never conflicted with opponents at the weigh-in before. “Why bother with him? I am not a bull or a ram. Therefore, he pushed. This is the softest thing I could do in this situation. I stopped my right leg. She wanted to catch up … “, – said the fighter.
Earlier on October 16, Huseynov failed the weigh-in. The athlete showed a weight of 85.6 kilograms with a category limit of 84 kilograms. At the same time, the fighter threatened to withdraw from the fight if penalties were applied to him.
The fight is to take place on October 17 in Sochi as part of the EFC 42 tournament. Shlemenko has 60 career victories with 13 defeats, another fight with his participation was declared invalid. Huseynov won 25 fights according to the MMA rules, lost 10, and one more brought to a draw.
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