Alexander Shlemenko will not face Shara Bullet at the RAF League event in Moscow on September 5. Organizers are now searching for a new opponent for Bullet ahead of the card.
Alexander Shlemenko has been removed from his scheduled September 5 matchup against Shara Bullet at a RAF League event in Moscow, with organizers now working to find a replacement opponent for Bullet before the card takes place.
Shlemenko, 42, is one of Russian combat sports' most enduring figures. The middleweight known as "Storm" carries a professional record of 56 wins and 9 losses, and his striking numbers reflect decades of high-level competition — he lands an impressive 4.36 significant strikes per minute at a 60 percent accuracy rate, a combination that speaks to both volume and precision. He represents his own Storm Shlemenko Fight Team and has long been a headlining presence on the domestic Russian scene.
No reason for his withdrawal was provided in the announcement. Shara Bullet's participation in the Moscow event remains intact, and the search for a new opponent is underway ahead of the August card.
Why it matters
- Shlemenko's exit leaves a notable gap on what had been a marquee matchup for the RAF League card
- Organizers face a tight timeline, with the event roughly three weeks away from the date this news broke
- The replacement opponent chosen for Bullet could significantly reshape the bout's competitive stakes and divisional interest
Saturday, August 22, 2026
