Bellator MMA has signed Russian lightweight Alexandr Shabliy to an exclusive, multi-fight contract.
Sherdog.com confirmed the deal with a promotion official following a report from MMAjunkie.com. An opponent and debut date for Shabliy is currently unknown.
The 27-year-old will enter his promotional debut with a 19-3 record that includes 17 triumphs via submission. He has competed for organizations such as ProFC, Fight Nights Global and Absolute Championship Berkut over the course of a professional tenure that began in 2010.
Shabliy has won his last four outings, a run that includes triumphs over UFC veteran Adriano Martins and ex-Bellator talent Gleristone Santos.