In rematch, Vadim Nemkov defends belt against Phil Davis this Friday

V. Nemkov and P. Davis face each other in the main fight of Bellator 257. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

After the victory of Ryan bader against Lyoto Machida last weekend, Bellator continues with the Grand Prix light heavyweights (up to 93kg.). This Friday (16), the champion Vadim nemkov defends the division belt in a rematch with Phil Davis, fighting for edition no. 257 of the franchise. In addition to the second meeting between the two, the former Ultimate Corey anderson faces newcomer Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov. The winners guarantee a place in the tournament semi-finals.

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In the main fight, a confrontation that promises to catch fire. In the light heavyweight title fight, Vadim nemkov e Phil Davis They will face each other in a rematch in November 2018. On that occasion, the Russian won by split decision from the judges.

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The dangerous Corey anderson will also be present at the event. The American makes his second appearance in Bellator. On the other hand, Turkmen Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov debuts in the organization in the light heavyweight tournament. The confrontation will be the penultimate of the night and, whoever wins, will face Ryan bader then.

At bantamweight (up to 65,7kg.) Dayana Silva is the only Brazilian in the show. Representative of the 'Nova União' academy, she faces the former champion and North American julia budd at the end of the preliminary card.

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Vadim Nemkov x Phil Davis

Excited by the opportunity to build a 'legacy' at light heavyweight, Vadim nemkov wants to defend the division title for the first time. In August 2020, the legend's pupil Fedor Emelianenko knocked out Ryan bader and managed to win the belt.

In addition to the objective of continuing as 'king' of the light heavyweight division, Nemkov aims to reach the semifinals of the Bellator Grand Prix and wants to extend his streak of seven consecutive victories. In his career, there are 12 wins and two losses in his career.

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Former category champion, Phil Davis prioritizes getting back to wearing the belt – which he obtained by beating Englishman Liam McGeary in 2016. Coincidentally, his last opportunity to get closer to his goal came against Vadim Nekmov, in 2018. In a balanced five-round duel, he was defeated by decision division of judges.

Currently, the North American has a sequence of three victories, the last being against the Brazilian Lyoto Machida, in September 2020. In total, there were 22 positive results, five negative results and one fight without result.

Corey Anderson vs. Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov

After leaving the UFC to sign with Bellator, his main goal was to Corey anderson it's about competing at a high level and reaching the top. Therefore, by starting in the organization with a knockout over Melvin Manhoef, the North American knows that his big opportunity depends on success in the light heavyweight Grand Prix (up to 93kg). At 30 years old, Corey has 19 fights as a professional in MMA, with 14 triumphs and five setbacks.

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With his first big opportunity to introduce himself to the general public, Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov is the big 'zebra' of the tournament. The Turkmen, who makes his Bellator debut, has great knockout power. In his recent retrospect, he has knocked out three of his last five fights. In total, there are 18 wins, five defeats and one draw, in addition to having an unbeaten record of eight fights.

Tupiniquim representative

Without fighting for eight months, Dayana Silva debuts in Bellator. Considered one of the main Brazilian promises in the featherweight division (up to 65,7kg), the former Shooto Brasil champion faces the former holder of the division's belt, julia budd.

The only Tupiniquim representative at the event, Dayana has a record of nine wins and five losses in her career. On the other hand, Budd is one of the main and renowned fighters in the franchise. Currently, the Canadian has 14 positive results and three negative results.