Tag: Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov

PFL Confirms 2024 Light Heavyweight, Lightweight Finalists

Two-thirds of PFL's 2024 championship bouts were confirmed by Friday evening, as light heavyweight and lightweight talents worked past the semi-final portion of their playoff brackets from the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, USA. At light heavyweight, a former champ set up a potential back-to-back title year with a victory in the main event. … Continue reading PFL Confirms 2024 Light Heavyweight, Lightweight Finalists →

PFL 8: 2024 Light Heavyweight and Lightweight Semi-Finals Preview

PFL's playoffs will continue on Friday night, with finalists for the promotion's lightweight and light heavyweight tournaments being confirmed by the end of the night. Successful fighters from Friday's main card at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, USA will return later this year in championship fights with a lucrative grand prize on the … Continue reading PFL 8: 2024 Light Heavyweight and Lightweight Semi-Finals Preview →

Patricio Pitbull Takes Close Decision Over AJ McKee Jr. In Rematch, Regains Bellator Championship

Patricio Pitbull avenged his loss to AJ McKee Jr. on Friday night, defeating him via unanimous decision to begin his third reign as Bellator Featherweight Champion. Pitbull's win headlined Bellator 277 from the SAP Center in San Jose, California, USA. Pitbull's victory came through a competitive five-round fight that was mostly contested on the feet. … Continue reading Patricio Pitbull Takes Close Decision Over AJ McKee Jr. In Rematch, Regains Bellator Championship →

Bellator 268: Nemkov vs. Anglickas Live Coverage

The Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix will roll on this evening, as the promotion's semi-final bouts will take place at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. In the main event of Bellator 268, tournament alternate Julius Anglickas will take on 205-pound champ Vadim Nemkov, with the winner walking away as champion and a finalist … Continue reading Bellator 268: Nemkov vs. Anglickas Live Coverage →

Bellator 268: Nemkov vs. Anglickas Preview

The Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix will continue on Saturday night when the promotion holds an event from the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. In the main event, tournament alternate Julius Anglickas will have a tough challenge when facing current Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion Vadim Nemkov. The co-main event will see former champ Ryan … Continue reading Bellator 268: Nemkov vs. Anglickas Preview →

Anthony Johnson Out of Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix, Replaced By Julius Anglickas

Former UFC fighter Anthony Johnson has withdrawn from his Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Semi-Final bout against Vadim Nemkov. Replacing him will be tournament alternate Julius Anglickas, per an announcement made during the Bellator 266 broadcast on Saturday night. The title fight is expected to take place at Bellator 268 on October 16th at the Footprint … Continue reading Anthony Johnson Out of Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix, Replaced By Julius Anglickas →

Bellator 257: Nemkov vs. Davis 2 Live Coverage

Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion Vadim Nemkov will compete in the opening round of an eight-man grand prix on Friday, fighting Phil Davis in the main event of Bellator 257. The title fight headlines a 13-fight card that is set to happen behind closed doors at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA. Follow along … Continue reading Bellator 257: Nemkov vs. Davis 2 Live Coverage →

Bellator 257: Nemkov vs. Davis 2 Preview

Bellator's Light Heavyweight Grand Prix will make great progress on Friday night, as two quarterfinal fights in the bracket will take place. Along with a five-round co-main event bout between Corey Anderson and Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov, newly-crowned Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion Vadim Nemkov will rematch Phil Davis in the main event. Here is a full preview … Continue reading Bellator 257: Nemkov vs. Davis 2 Preview →

Bellator Light Heavyweight GP Bouts Shifted Around, New Prelims Unveiled In Recent Announcement

Bellator's upcoming slate of events in April and May has undergone numerous changes, with new fights being announced and others being shifted around the schedule. All of the fights are set to take place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA. Light Heavyweight Bout Booted Ahead A Week The promotion's April 9th card … Continue reading Bellator Light Heavyweight GP Bouts Shifted Around, New Prelims Unveiled In Recent Announcement →