Tag: Vadim Nemkov

Vadim Nemkov Shuts Down Corey Anderson In Rematch, Wins Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix

Vadim Nemkov defended his Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship for the third time on Friday night, going five rounds against Corey Anderson to win via unanimous decision and earn a prize of $1 million. Nemkov's victory headlined Bellator 288 from the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Nemkov used his sharp stand-up skills to out-land Anderson … Continue reading Vadim Nemkov Shuts Down Corey Anderson In Rematch, Wins Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix →

Bellator 288: Nemkov vs. Anderson 2 Preview

There was no true winner after Vadim Nemkov and Corey Anderson met for the first time. A no-contest result to their Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship fight meant nobody was crowned the winner of the promotion's eight-man 205-pound bracket, and neither fighter got to walk away with a $1 million grand prize. This weekend looks to … Continue reading Bellator 288: Nemkov vs. Anderson 2 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 Announces McKee vs. Pitbull 2, Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Final For April 15th

Bellator has announced two big title fights for their April 15th event. In the main event, undefeated Bellator Featherweight Champion AJ McKee will face former titleholder Patricio Pitbull in a rematch. The matchup provides a chance for Pitbull to avenge a quick loss he took against McKee Jr. in the grand final of a tournament … Continue reading Bellator Announces McKee vs. Pitbull 2, Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Final For April 15th →

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 Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Semi-Final Bouts Announced For October 16th

Bellator's Light Heavyweight Grand Prix is set to continue on October 16th, as the promotion will host their semi-finals at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, per an announcement made Saturday. The main event of the show will see Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion Vadim Nemkov face former UFC title challenger Anthony Johnson. Johnson won … Continue reading Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Semi-Final Bouts Announced For October 16th →

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 →