Ramazan Emeev has pulled out of his scheduled bout against Alexander Shlemenko citing an injury. The announcement was brief and no additional details about the nature of the injury or potential rescheduling were provided in the post. This represents a setback for what was anticipated to be a significant matchup between the two fighters.
Ramazan Emeev has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled fight against Alexander Shlemenko due to injury, the announcement confirmed on May 18, 2026. No details about the nature of the injury or any timeline for rescheduling were provided.
Emeev, nicknamed "Gorets," holds a professional record of 20-6-0 and competes out of American Top Team. The 39-year-old Russian southpaw stands five-foot-ten with a 76-inch reach. He averages 2.53 significant strikes per minute at a 45 percent accuracy rate and adds a consistent ground threat, averaging 2.37 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Shlemenko, known as "Storm," brings a remarkable 56-9-0 record into the matchup. The 42-year-old Russian fights out of his own Storm Shlemenko Fight Team and stands five-foot-eleven. He is primarily a striker, landing 4.36 significant strikes per minute at an exceptional 60 percent accuracy rate, with virtually no takedown activity on his record.
Why it matters
- Shlemenko's prolific striking output against Emeev's takedown-heavy approach made this a compelling stylistic contrast that will now have to wait.
- Both fighters are on the back end of their careers, making scheduling delays more consequential for each.
- No replacement opponent or rescheduled date has been announced, leaving Shlemenko without a confirmed next step.
