Biography
Alexander Schemenko is a Russian athlete who speaks in the middle-weight category. The fighter goes into octave under the pseudonym storm. Its popularity is equally large abroad and in Russia, and in the account of Alexander for 2018 62 fights, 53 ended in triumph.
Alexander Schemenko was born on May 20, 1984 in Omsk. He liked everything that was connected with the sport, so Sasha combined walking on cross-country skiing with the passion of Thai boxing and tourist horses. It is curious that Gymnastics and kickboxing belongs to the youthful interests of Schemengo. At the age of 8, he was even a silver medalist of Omsk in weight 30 kg according to the second sport.
At 9, he signed up into a section on the Greek-Roman wrestling, and from 13 the boy began to make the first steps in judo. As a childhood, Sasha watched the video recordings of the UFC fighting and dreamed of feeling himself in the place of eminent rivals. He focused on the indicative example of Fedor Emelianenko, considering mixed martial arts as a matter of life that can earn. Army hand-to-hand fight attracted his attention at the age of 15 and allowed himself to declare himself at a variety of competitions.
Very soon in the athlete's piggy bank, the title of Master of Sports of International Class. Higher education The young man also did not care. Shemenko graduated from the Siberian State University of Physical Culture and Sports. The hardworking fighter received a diploma diploma.
The first mentor athlete was Vladimir Zborovsky, coach of the Martial Arts Club "Saturn-Profi", where Shemenko was engaged. Then the actualization of his skills was taken by a teammate Caucasus Sultanmagomedov - one of the first Russian fighters who managed to get into MMA. After the transition to the professional club "RusFighers", Alexey Zhernakov followed the fate of the fighter, the vice-president of the association, which is now the Alexander manager.
Martial arts
Professional debut Schlemenko took place in February 2004. The fight marked the beginning of numerous victories in serious contests in the CIS and abroad. In 2005, the athlete became a representative of Russia in international octagons. Mastery, tactics and perseverance turned out to be the distinctive characteristics of the fighter. In November 2007, Shemenko participated in the "Bodog Fayt" tournament in Moscow and struck American Diego Visotski. The fight recognized the feast of the evening.
In parallel with the development of his own career, Alexander Schemenko helped to improve like-minded people and teammates. In the same period, he began to train the fighters of the Omsk Sports Club and in a short time he prepared for the speeches of Andrei Koreshkov and Alexander Sarnavsky. Athletes represent MMA, glorifying their own names and the surname of the coach.
In 2010, a man has concluded a contract with Bellator Fighting Championships and in the first battle in the BELLATOR 16 competition, Matt Major won. Bellator 20 was marked by Triumph over Jared Hess. Because of the embarrassing movement, the enemy launched his knee, and Alexander received a chance to submit Russia in the final of the Tutornament. He who defeated Brian Baker, having received the honored 1st place.
In 2013, the confrontation of Shemenko with Michel Falkau was held. The victory brought the Russian athlete the title of tournament champion. Subsequently, he defended the title 3 times in the fight against Brett Cooper, Brennan Ward and Dag Marshal. Triumph always intersperses with defeats. In 2014, Alexander gave way to Tito Ortis, and after a couple of months he could not stand the attack of Brandon Helsi. The latter took the already familiar champion title.
In 2015, a victorious knockout ended the fight with Melvina Manhuf. But the winnings turned out to be dubious because Schemenko failed to pass the doping test. By decision of the Athletic Commission, California disqualified it. The athlete was fully justified in 2016 and the decision on the 3-year interruption was canceled, reducing to the expiration of the relevance of the license.
Twice reduced and the amount of financial compensation discussed as a fine. For the scandalous duel followed the battles held in Russia. In the tournament M-1 Challenge 64 and M-1 Challenge 68 athlete showed a confident grip and skill. In 2016, he returned to the ranks of Bellator's rivals and announced a victorious knockout to Kendalla Grewwa.
Within the framework of Bellator, 185 Schemenko became a participant in the scandal associated with the victory of Gegard Musasi. The fight, as well as the triumph of Omich's opponent, turned out to be unpleasant for fans and Schemenko himself. The Russian athlete allowed himself insults to the opponent. At the reward in the form of a title fight after this contest, Alexander did not have to qualify.
Personal life
Alexander Schemengko's biography is closely related to sports. But the beloved family has greater importance. The personal life of the fighter has developed successfully. His spouse Alena is a long-time friend. First, young people just were friends, and Sasha looked after the girl was offended.
His family perception was realized in marriage with his wife. The husband is here - the breadthrough and support, and the wife is the keeper of a homemade hearth and mother. Today in the family of Tremenko, three children: Son Svyatoslav and daughter, Angelina and Aksinya. In a personal account athlete in "Instagram", photos with loved ones appear extremely rarely.
Shemenko adores cars and motorcycles. As a versatile person, Alexander is interested in history, psychology, medicine and other sciences. Despite the status that Career brought, Shemenko remains simple ohmchom without gourmet preferences and overestimated requirements for the relatives and others.
Alexander Schemenko now
In October 2018, a fight was held with Anatoly Tokov, from which the latter came out by the winner.
Today, Alexander continues his career as a coach and fighter. He is engaged in crossfit, training in any weather. The athlete continues to cooperate with the Saturn Profi Club, transmitting experience and skills to young fighters. He pays special attention to the development of patriotism in the shoes of the wards. His efforts by Alexey Kunchenko became a participant in high-profile bages, including M-1 Global.
The desire for changes even provoked the possibility of politics and entry into the "Motherland" party in 2014. But the athlete has changed his mind, preferring the sport as basic activity. During the 2018 elections, Shemenko was a trustee of Vladimir Putin in his native region.
Titles and awards
- 2004 - Winner of the Russian Cup stage in Pankration
- 2004 - Winner of the Russian Cup stage in Pankration
- 2004 - Champion of Russia in Pankration
- 2004 - Winner of the Russian Cup stage in Pankration
- 2005 - Champion of Asia
- 2005 - Winner of the World Championship in professional pancration.
- 2009 - European Champion according to IVC
- 2010 - Winner of the International Tournament "Battle of Gladiators"
- 2010; 2011 - Two Prix winner of Bellator Grand Prix
- 2013-2014 - Third BELLATOR Champion in middleweight