Nemkov, Anderson face off before $1 million final

CHICAGO – All of the pre-fight festivities are wrapped, and after a seven-month wait, Bellator ought to have a brand new event winner Friday.

Gentle heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov (15-2 MMA, 7-1 BMMA) meets challenger Corey Anderson (16-5 MMA, 3-0 BMMA) within the $1 million grand prix closing within the Bellator 288 fundamental occasion.

Thursday, the 2 received head to head for the primary time since their April struggle that led to a no contest, which necessitated Friday’s rematch at Wintrust Enviornment in Chicago. The primary card airs on Showtime following prelims on MMA Junkie.

Take a look at their faceoff from the ceremonial weigh-ins within the video above.

For extra on the cardboard, go to MMA Junkie’s occasion hub for Bellator 288.