Bellator mixed martial arts event in 2022
Bellator 288: Nemkov vs. Anderson 2 The poster for Bellator 288: Nemkov vs. Anderson 2Promotion Bellator MMA Date November 18, 2022 (2022-November-18) Venue Wintrust Arena City Chicago, Illinois , United StatesEvent chronology
Bellator 288: Nemkov vs. Anderson 2 was a mixed martial arts event produced by Bellator MMA that took place on November 18, 2022, at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois , United States.
Background
The event was headlined by a rematch in the final of the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament for the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Championship between the champion Vadim Nemkov and former title challenger Corey Anderson . The two met earlier in the year at Bellator 277 where the bout ended in a no contest due to an accidental clash of heads at the end of the third round.
A Bellator Lightweight World Championship bout between the champion Patricky Pitbull and undefeated contender Usman Nurmagomedov took place at the event.
A featherweight bout between Daniel Weichel and Akhmed Magomedov was set for this event. However, Magomedov pulled out due to unknown reason and was replaced by Timur Khizriev .
A bantamweight bout between Jaylon Bates and Jornel Lugo was scheduled for this event, however the bout was scrapped the week of the event after Bates pulled out due to unknown reasons.
A featherweight bout between Lucas Brennan and Nick Talavera was set for this event. However, Talavera pulled out due to unknown reason the week of the event and the bout was scrapped.
A featherweight bout between Khasan Askhabov and Otto Rodrigues was scheduled for this event, however Askhabov did not attempt to weigh in and the bout was scrapped.
Results
Main Card (Showtime)
Weight class
Method
Round
Time
Notes
Light Heavyweight
Vadim Nemkov (c)
def.
Corey Anderson
Decision (unanimous) (48–47, 49–46, 49–46)
5
5:00
Lightweight
Usman Nurmagomedov
def.
Patricky Pitbull (c)
Decision (unanimous) (50–45, 50–44, 50–44)
5
5:00
Featherweight
Timur Khizriev
def.
Daniel Weichel
Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 30–27)
3
5:00
Heavyweight
Daniel James
vs.
Tyrell Fortune
NC (overturned)
2
0:27
Welterweight
Levan Chokheli
def.
Roman Faraldo
Decision (unanimous) (29–27, 29–27, 29–27)
3
5:00
Preliminary card (Youtube/Pluto TV)
Middleweight
Imamshafi Aliev
def.
Sean Connor Fallon
TKO (doctor stoppage)
1
3:20
Lightweight
Killys Mota
def.
Jairo Pacheco
Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
3
5:00
Lightweight
Archie Colgan
def.
Jesse Hannam
TKO (punches)
1
0:50
Light Heavyweight
Sullivan Cauley
def.
Jay Radick
KO (punch)
1
1:01
Middleweight
Jordan Newman
def.
Jayden Taulker
Submission (rear-naked choke)
2
3:20
Featherweight
Laird Anderson
def.
Rob Fenicle
TKO (elbows and punches)
2
2:28
Featherweight
Isaiah Hokit
def.
Matias Nader
TKO (punches)
2
3:48
Heavyweight
Wladmir Gouvea
def.
Kory Moegenburg
TKO (knee and punches)
2
1:46
Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament Final bout for the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Championship and $1 million dollar prize.
For the Bellator Lightweight World Championship .
Originally a TKO (punches and elbows) win for James, overturned after he tested positive for anabolic substance.
See also
References
Al-Shatti, Shaun (2022-08-29). "Corey Anderson vs. Vadim Nemkov 2 headlines championship doubleheader at Bellator 288" . MMA Fighting . Retrieved 2022-08-29.
"Patricky Freire to defend Bellator lightweight title against Usman Nurmagomedov in November" . MMA Junkie . 2022-08-11. Retrieved 2022-08-29.
^ "Bellator 288 fight card announced: 13 bouts official for Chicago" . MMA Junkie . 2022-10-06. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
King, Nolan (2022-11-01). "Undefeated Timur Khizriev, Sullivan Cauley, Jairo Pacheco among new additions to Bellator 288 in Chicago" . MMA Junkie . Retrieved 2022-11-01.
FightBookMMA (2022-11-14). "Updated Fight Card & Schedule of Events for This Friday's BELLATOR MMA: 288" . FightBook MMA . Retrieved 2022-11-14.
^ Sherdog.com. "Bellator 288 Weigh-in Results: 2 Title Fights Set" . Sherdog . Retrieved 2022-11-17.
Cade Morehouse (November 20, 2023). "Tyrell Fortune Says Bellator 288 Fight with Daniel James Ruled No Contest Due to Failed Drug Test" . cagesidepress.com.
"Bellator MMA | Bellator 288" . www.bellator.com . Retrieved 2022-08-29.
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