“I am glad that Nemkov became the champion of Bellator. The road to the UFC is open to him “- Ankalaev

Russian UFC fighter Magomed Ankalaev commented on Vadim Nemkov’s victory over American Corey Anderson in the Bellator Grand Prix final.

The title fight between light heavyweight belt holder Nemkov and former UFC fighter Anderson became the main event of the Bellator 288 tournament in the United States. After the completion of five rounds, the judges unanimously gave the victory to the Russian. Judges score: 48–47 and 49–46 (twice).

– We started with Vadim in the MMA Union of Russia. I am very happy for him that he became the champion of Bellator. I watched his last fight where he showed good technique. I’m glad he’s a champion. If he wants to go to the UFC, the road will be open to him. Here he will meet new rivals. If you want, welcome to the UFC.

He scored everything: shock, wrestling. He always had a problem with stamina, but now it’s all right. He recently fought in a five-round fight with Corey Anderson, who constantly sets the pace, drives the opponent. But Vadim showed that now everything is at the highest level, – Ankalaev is quoted by Metaratings.ru.

Nemkov defended his Bellator light heavyweight title for the third time. The Russian fighter is 30 years old, he has 15 victories in MMA with two defeats. Corey Anderson suffered his sixth defeat with 16 wins to his credit.