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Shlemenko says Bellator gave him permission to fight for M-1 Global, still plans to sue CSAC

Former Bellator champion Alexander Shlemenko still plans to sue the California State Athletic Commission despite going to fight in Russia while serving a suspension.

Although Alexander Shlemenko eventually decided to return to fighting despite an active suspension in North America, he still plans to sue the California State Athletic Commission for their negligence throughout his particular doping case.

The former Bellator champion explained that he was scheduled for a hearing in December but it was delayed until July. He decided to remain active as a competitor in the meantime.

"I am a law-abiding person," Shlemenko told MatchTV.