Russian fighter Alexander Shlemenko criticized the work of the referee in the fight with Alexander Ilic.
Recall, on RCC 12 in Yekaterinburg, Shlemenko lost to the Serb by knockout in the first round.
“I wanted to talk to the referee, but he did not go into the dressing room. There was such a thought, to say: “Do not climb!” There are times when I don’t fit in. I revised the replay, yes, I missed it, no doubt. I didn’t see him. I started to rise.
I have 76 professional fights, I’m not a beginner. I was not allowed to return. I didn’t peck, I didn’t lose consciousness. The fight has just begun. My opinion is too early (stopped). I’m not afraid to go to the cabin. Beginners should be saved, but I have, I repeat, 76 fights.
I was preparing for a low wrestler, but they gave me a long drummer. Also left handed. I missed it, I should have been more careful. Made one mistake and couldn’t fix it.
The referee considered that I was a beginner, that they would bury me now. Major fights are not judged that way. I feel good. You can put a cross on me, but I’m not going to put a cross on myself, ”said Shlemenko.