SAN JOSE, Calif. – Alexander Shabliy ’s next fight is more than just a typical next fight. Shabliy (22-3 MMA, 3-0 BMMA) is tasked with getting his hand raised against Tofiq Musayev (20-4 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) in the Bellator 292 co-main event if he wants to move on in the lightweight grand prix. Their fight kicks off the tournament as one of four quarterfinals. Lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov puts his belt on the line for the first time against Benson Henderson in the other opening-round bout on the card. Shabliy said knowing tournament fights are five-rounders played a key part of his training
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Alexander Shabliy took steps to be ready for grand prix format at Bellator 292 – MMA Junkie