Vadim Nemkov and Corey Anderson will meet in a heavyweight trilogy struggle on the Highway to Dubai Champions Collection on January 25, 2025, at Coca-Cola Enviornment, which the PFL just lately introduced.
Vadim Nemkov vs. Corey Anderson
The bout will characteristic the final two Bellator Gentle Heavyweight Champions dealing with off within the Heavyweight division. Vadim Nemkov (18-2, 1 NC) and Anderson (18-6, 1 NC) will struggle within the co-main occasion. Vadim Nemkov and Anderson first fought within the 2022 Bellator Gentle Heavyweight World Grand Prix finals, the place their bout resulted in a no contest on account of an unintentional conflict of heads. The 2 met once more later that 12 months, with Nemkov profitable to retain his title. Anderson has since claimed the Bellator Gentle Heavyweight title, defeating Phil Davis and Karl Moore.
Three extra bouts have been confirmed for the cardboard. Undefeated British fighter Ibragim Ibragimov (8-0) will face Eire’s Kenny Mokhonoana (5-1) in a Featherweight contest. Khasan Magomedsharipov (10-0), the youthful brother of Zabit Magomedsharipov, will tackle Irish fighter Nathan Kelly (11-2), who’s on an 11-fight win streak. In a Bantamweight match, Russia’s Renat Khavalov (8-0) will meet Brazil’s Cleiver Fernandes (9-1), a former Shooto Brazil Bantamweight Champion.
The principle occasion will see Bellator Light-weight Champion Usman Nurmagomedov (18-0) defend his title in opposition to Eire’s Paul Hughes (13-1), who just lately defeated AJ McKee on the Battle of the Giants. The occasion will characteristic two Dagestan vs. Eire bouts, with additional particulars on the undercard to return.
Nemkov, a protege of Fedor Emelianenko, is making his second look within the Heavyweight division after a win over Bruno Cappeloza earlier this 12 months. He now faces Anderson within the Highway to Dubai collection.
