Fight between V. Nemkov (left) and C. Anderson (right) ended in 'no contest'. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Total anticlimax. In the long-awaited final of the light heavyweight Grand Prix (up to 93kg), held this Friday (15), in San Jose, Vadim nemkov He kept the category belt, but not in the way he would have liked. In his third title defense, the Russian had the worst of the fight against Corey anderson, but an unintentional headbutt in the third round ended up causing a deep cut on the champion's eyebrow, which was unable to continue in the fight. After the incident, the fight was interrupted, ending as a 'no contest'.
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In his third title defense, Nemkov was unable to repeat the good performances that took him to the top of the 93kg category. Even without the triumph, the Russian remains on the throne of the group, but an immediate rematch is inevitable.
Former UFC fighter, Anderson did not hide his frustration at not being declared the winner. Until the moment of the incident, the North American controlled the actions and dominated his pupil. Fedor Emelianenko.
As there was no winner in the GP final, the dream prize of US$1 million (around R$4,7 million) was not awarded to any of the athletes.
The fight
The confrontation began with Nemkov taking the initiative with a high kick, which stopped in the American's guard. Anderson responded with a cross, but the Russian absorbed it well. Still in the first minute, Nemkov knocked the challenger off balance with a low kick. The clash remained tense, with the fighters exchanging blows in the center of the circular cage. Close to the middle of the round, Vadim went into a grappling fight and tried to take down his opponent. Corey managed to move away and then received a cross. With two minutes left in the stage, it was the North American's turn to look for a takedown, but the champion defended himself efficiently. The round ended with the athletes exchanging attacks close to the bars.
In the second round, the athletes started to engage in frank exchanges in the opening seconds. With an advantage in the attacks, Anderson went into a grappling fight and tried to take down the Russian. After insistence, Corey managed to take him down and used ground and pound. Even without force, Anderson continued to control the champion, who was protecting himself from below. In the final minute, Vadim managed to 'explode', got to his feet and reached his opponent's back. The athletes moved away, but there was no more time.
The third round began with Nemkov launching a series of jabs into Anderson's face. The North American responded with a takedown attempt, well defended by the Russian. With just over a minute left, Corey rocked the champion with a right bomb. The challenger then took his opponent to the ground and returned to control of the fight. Near the middle of the round, the Russian attempted a guillotine choke, but Corey defended himself well. The North American managed to get to his back and didn't allow the champion to react. The stage ended with Anderson applying ground and pound. After an accidental headbutt, a deep cut opened on the Russian's eyebrow. Realizing the athlete's condition, the fight was interrupted.
Bellator 277 results
MAIN CARD
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Patrick Pitbull derrotou A. J. McKee defeated by unanimous decision of the judges (49-46, 48-47, 48-47) – Fight for the belt
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Vadim nemkov x Corey anderson ended without result (No Contest) in R3 due to Anderson's unintentional headbutt – Fight for the belt
Catchweight (up to 68kg): Aaron Pico defeated Adli Edwards by technical knockout in 55 seconds. from R3
Heavyweight (up to 120,2kg): Linton Vassell defeated Timothy Johnson by technical knockout at 4m21s of R1
PRELIMINARY CARD
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Tyson Miller defeated Rhalan Gracie by technical knockout (medical interruption) 5m from R1
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Tyrell Fortune defeated Rakim Cleveland by technical knockout at 1:38 of R1
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov defeated Raphael Carvalho by technical knockout at 4m04s of R2
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Bobby Seronio III defeated Calob Ramirez by knockout at 2:14 of R2
Catchweight (up to 66,2kg): Gaston Bolanos defeated Daniel Carey by knockout at 4m59s of R1
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Kyle Crutchmer defeated Michael Lombardo via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Edwin De Los Santos defeated Alberto Mendez via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Rogelio Luna defeated Socrates Hernandez by technical knockout at 4m48s of R3
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Laird Anderson submitted JT Donaldson with a rear naked choke at 2m44s of R1
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Theo Haig submitted Alan Benson with a rear naked choke at 2m08s of R1
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