Shlemenko's next fight is officially announced

The former Bellator middleweight champion Alexander Shlemenko will have his next fight against Artur Guseinov on October 17 in Sochi, Russia. The owner of Eagle FC promotion and former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov announced.

"I believe that this is one of the most interesting fights of the year! October 17 in Sochi, at Krasnaya Polyana. The day after Mineyev vs Ismailov fight. Two of the brightest fighters of our country, whose fights have raised an entire generation, will go to the cage. Alexander Shlemenko vs Artur Guseinov," Khabib wrote on Instagram.

The 37-year-old Shlemenko (60-13) last fought in May, defeating Marcio Santos by unanimous decision at AMC Fight Nights 101.

Guseisenov (26-10), who is the same age as his closest opponent, also faced the aforementioned Santos in his last fight - their fight ended in a draw on August 22.