Anderson, Nemkov Set for Trilogy Fight in Dubai

Corey Anderson will face Vadim Nemkov for the third time in a heavyweight bout at the Bellator Champions Series: Road to Dubai event on January 25. The fight comes after Nemkov's original opponent, Ante Delija, withdrew from the card. This match follows their previous encounters, which included a no contest due to an accidental headbutt in April 2022 and a unanimous decision victory for Nemkov seven months later. Both fighters have recently been active, with Anderson winning the vacant light heavyweight title and Nemkov moving up to heavyweight to defeat Bruno Cappelozza. The event will be headlined by a lightweight championship fight between Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes. This trilogy bout marks a significant moment for both fighters as they aim to settle their rivalry in the heavyweight division.