“Hey, paper champion, everyone knows that you inherited this title from your brother.

Therefore, show courage and take the fight with the one who is rightfully the real contender in this weight.

I am here, I am ready and waiting for your answer, ”Shabliy wrote on social networks.

The last fight the Russian had with Brent Primus.

The fight took place at the Bellator 282 tournament and ended with Alexander's victory by technical knockout in the second round.

On account of the Russian 22 wins with three defeats.

Shablis, 29, is ranked sixth in the Bellator lightweight division.

Earlier, Shabliy commented on the hit of his compatriot Usman Nurmagomedov in the first place in the Bellator ranking in the lightweight division.