Vadim Nemkov and Corey Anderson will meet in a heavyweight trilogy battle on the Street to Dubai Champions Sequence on January 25, 2025, at Coca-Cola Area, which the PFL not too long ago introduced.
Vadim Nemkov vs. Corey Anderson
The bout will function the final two Bellator Mild Heavyweight Champions dealing with off within the Heavyweight division. Vadim Nemkov (18-2, 1 NC) and Anderson (18-6, 1 NC) will battle within the co-main occasion. Vadim Nemkov and Anderson first fought within the 2022 Bellator Mild Heavyweight World Grand Prix finals, the place their bout led to a no contest resulting from an unintentional conflict of heads. The 2 met once more later that 12 months, with Nemkov successful to retain his title. Anderson has since claimed the Bellator Mild 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 towards Eire’s Paul Hughes (13-1), who not too long ago defeated AJ McKee on the Battle of the Giants. The occasion will function two Dagestan vs. Eire bouts, with additional particulars on the undercard to come back.
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 Street to Dubai collection.
