V. Nemkov is a former Bellator light heavyweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Amid various criticisms by champions like Patrick Pitbull, the PFL seeks to change the scenario of the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg). In view of this, Vadim nemkov, former Bellator light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg.), faces Corey anderson, current owner of the category belt and former member of the UFC.
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The two will meet at the Bellator Champions Series, scheduled for January 25, in Dubai. It will be the second fight between the two, who faced off in 2022. The first duel ended in a draw, after a clash of heads. In the rematch, Nemkov emerged victorious by unanimous decision.
Since then, the Russian has won Yoel romero and left the category to make the transition to heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg), while Anderson won the vacant title. Nemkov was expected to face Before Delija in their next fight, but both had to withdraw.
The winner could be Francis Ngannou's next opponent
Since being hired by PFL, Francis Ngannou He only had one MMA fight, knocking him out Renan Problem still in the first round in October of this year. Due to the popularity and high competitive level of the fighters, it is likely that the winner of the fight will be the next opponent of the Cameroonian, by far the main name in the organization.
Francis Ngannou after victory in the PFL. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/@pflsaudiarabia
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