V. Nemkov is the current Bellator light heavyweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
The rematch was intense and, this time, there was a winner. In the main fight of Bellator 288, event held this Friday (18), Vadim nemkov e Corey anderson they met again in the circular cage and, after a busy fight, the Russian emerged victorious in the judges' unanimous decision. He won the light heavyweight belt (up to 93 kg.) and earned US$ 1 million (around R$ 5,3 million, at current prices) for the Grand Prix title in the category.
Vadim managed to walk away with the belt after an anticlimactic first encounter, with an unsuccessful fight due to an unintentional headbutt. The Russian, who is a millionaire, has a record of 15 wins and two losses. He has already had his next fight announced and faces Yoel romero on the 4rd of February.
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Anderson, in turn, feels the 'bitter taste' of the sixth setback. The North American also has 14 other triumphs in his career in professional MMA, which began in August 2013.
Vadim Nemkov does well, sets the pace and surpasses Corey Anderson
The fight started strong, with Corey trying for a takedown and being countered by Nemkov. The North American remained in the center of the cage, working from a distance, but was shaken by the Russian's blows as he approached. Anderson lifted Vadim's leg, and didn't take him down. In the final stretch, Fedor's 'pupil' delivered a spinning kick that made his rival fall. He, on instinct, even tried a goal kick, which is illegal, but missed.
In the second round, Nemkov applied good combinations and touched his rival frequently, in addition to avoiding Anderson's takedowns. The North American tried to exchange with his rival, as he saw his attempts being frustrated, but he couldn't even find Vadim in the cage.
Corey came back strong in the third round. Cradled by a left hand, the fighter smelled the 'smell of blood' and shook Nemkov. He continued marching forward, found the distance and seemed at ease in the fight. The Russian, on the other hand, retreated from his actions.
The fighters did not slow down. Vadim tried a high kick, lost his balance and saw Corey looking – again unsuccessfully – for the takedown. The Russian found a 'path of stones' with kicks to the North American's leg, who started to limp in the fight.
With an advantage on the scoreboard, Nemkov did not expose himself and started to adopt a single blow: the kick to Corey's left leg. The fighter, in fact, was attentive and followed the strategy to take few risks. He won the US$1 million prize based on the judges' decision.
Daniel James resists pressure from Tyrell Fortune, knocks him out and asks for a title fight
D. James beat T. Fortune and asked for a chance at the belt in Bellator 288. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter
Daniel James was a warrior and ended up rewarded for it. After a bad opening round, being pressed on the ground, the fighter resisted the pressure and came back with aggressive momentum to knock out Tyrell Fortune after a strong uppercut in the second round. With the victory, he asked for a chance at the heavyweight belt (up to 120,2kg).
James, who was not in the rankings, should jump up positions and go strong towards the title. The 'American Predator', as he is known, has 14 triumphs, six setbacks and one draw.
Fortune, in turn, loses again in Scott Coker's company. In his career, there are now 12 positive results and three negative ones.
Levan Chokheli does well, wins on points and takes Roman Faraldo's unbeaten record
L. Chokheli does well and takes away R.Faraldo's unbeaten record. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter
On the main card of Bellator 288, an event that took place this Friday (18), Levan Chokheli ended Roman Faraldo's unbeaten record. In a duel valid for the welterweight division (up to 77 kg.), the Georgian set his pace, dominated the North American in the grappling game and came away with his arms raised in the unanimous decision of the judges.
Chokheli, as a result, won again in the organization and has 11 positive results and two negative results. On the other hand, Faraldo updated his record to eight triumphs and one setback in his career in mixed martial arts.
Bellator 288 results
MAIN CARD (23 p.m. Brasília time)
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Vadim nemkov derrotou Corey anderson in the unanimous decision of the judges (49-46, 48-47, 49-46) – Fight for the belt; category tournament final
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Usman Nurmagomedov derrotou Patricky Pitbull in the unanimous decision of the judges (50-44, 50-45, 50-44) – Fight for the belt
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Timur Khizriev derrotou Daniel weichel in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Heavyweight (up to 120,2kg): Daniel James defeated Tyrell Fortune by technical knockout (punches) at 27 seconds. from R2
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Levan Chokheli defeated Roman Faraldo by unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD (20pm (Brasília time)
Middleweight (up to 83,9kg): Imamshafi Aliev defeated Sean Fallon by technical knockout (medical stoppage) at 3:20. from R1
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Killys Mota derrotou Jairo Pacheco in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Archie Colgan defeated Jesse Hannam by technical knockout (punches) at 50 seconds. from R1
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Sullivan Cauley defeated Jay Radick by knockout (punches) at 1m01sec. from R1
Middleweight (up to 83,9kg): Jordan Newman defeated Jayden Taulker by submission (rear naked choke) at 3m20sec. from R2
Featherweight (up to 65,7k): Laird Anderson defeated Rob Fenicle by technical knockout (punches) at 2:28. from R2
Featherweight (up to 65,7k): Isaiah Hokit defeated Matias Nader by technical knockout (punches) at 3m48sec. from R2
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Wladmir Gouvea defeated Kory Moegenburg by technical knockout (punches) at 1m46sec. from R2
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