Fedor's pupil, Vadim Nemkov seeks to defend his title and tries to advance to the tournament final at Bellator 268

V. Nemkov (left) tries to retain title against J. Anglickas (right) in Bellator 268. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

It's time to meet the finalists of the Bellator light heavyweight (up to 93kg) tournament. This Saturday (16), the organization will hold the 'semi', which will also feature a title fight between the champion Vadim nemkov and Julius Anglickas in the last fight of the night. Company bet, Corey anderson faces Ryan bader for the other vacancy.

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At the weekend, the pupil of Fedor Emelianenko, Nemkov will attempt his second title defense. Champion since August 2020, the Russian will have an alternative opponent. Initially, the champion would exchange forces with Anthony JohnsonHowever, the veteran ended up getting injured and leaving the show, giving way to Anglickas. The clash is also valid for the semifinals of the division tournament.

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Before the main fight, another clash for the light heavyweight championship. Bellator's bet for the season, Corey anderson tries to make the investment worth it and faces the group's former leader, Ryan bader.

The second half of the event will also feature the former UFC lightweight (up to 70,3kg) champion, Ben henderson. With an eye on a new title fight in Bellator, the athlete faces Brent Primus, former leader of the group.

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Nemkov x Anglickas

With a 'reserve' opponent in the show, Vadim nemkov He needs to prove that, regardless of his rival, he is the best representative of the category. If he is overcome, the Russian, in addition to losing the title, will let the chance of receiving the dream prize of US$1 million, given to the winner of the tournament, slip through his hands.

substitute for Anthony Johnson, Julius Anglickas took on the challenge of exchanging forces against Fedor's pupil. Although he was not the initial opponent, the Lithuanian athlete arrives with a respectable record for the duel. In 11 fights as a professional in MMA, the fighter was only defeated once, in June 2016. Since then, there have been nine consecutive victories, with two knockouts and four submissions.

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Category leader since dethroning Ryan bader In 2020, Nemkov wants to continue proving his value within the MMA world. The athlete tries to maintain hegemony and win his second title defense. The first happened in April this season, when he overcame Phil Davis, in the judges' decision.

Anderson x Bader

Former double Bellator champion, Ryan bader There are plenty of reasons to do your best this weekend. In addition to facing and having the opportunity to defeat one of the company's main signings for the season, the North American could get a rematch against the person responsible for the end of his light heavyweight reign.

To reach the semifinals, Ryan had to defeat a well-known Brazilian. Lyoto Machida he was the victim of the former champion, losing to the North American on points in April.

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If on one side Bader needs to show service, on the other, Corey anderson wants to make the investment worth it. In Bellator since the end of last season, the fighter needs to maintain his unbeaten record in the company if he wants to reach the final.

To date, the fighter has competed in two fights in the company, winning on both occasions. With a great business card, the former UFC fighter triumphed by knockout.

Only Brazilian

Responsible for bringing the green and yellow to the circular cage, Raphael Montini will be the Tupiniquim representative at the show. Present on the preliminary card, the athlete will make his debut in the organization.

To make a good impression, the Rio native will have a big challenge ahead of him. Willing to start off on the right foot, the fighter needs to take away Jaylo Bates' unbeaten record, the organization's 'creation' and bet on the flyweight division (up to 56,7kg).