Vadim Nemkov won the main event on points by unanimous decision
In the main event of the tournament Bellator 288 in Chicago (USA), light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov (15–2) successfully defended his title for the third time, winning a rematch against American Corey Anderson (16–6).
In April, the first fight ended without a result due to an unintentional headbutt. This time, Nemkov confidently reworked Anderson in the standing position.
The fight went the entire 25-minute distance. Judges’ notes: 48-47, 49-46, 49-46 in favor of Vadim Nemkov.
In the co-main event, Usman Nurmagomedov defeated Pitbull (Patrica Freire) from Brazil (50-45, 50-44, 50-44).
VIDEO. How Corey Anderson lost his fight at Bellator 288
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgluQ5hwvyw
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— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) November 19, 2022
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— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) November 19, 2022
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— SHOWTIME SPORTS (@SHOsports) November 19, 2022
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— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) November 19, 2022
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— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) November 19, 2022
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— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) November 19, 2022
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— SHOWTIME SPORTS (@SHOsports) November 19, 2022
