Not often does Bellator upstage the UFC when the fight promotions have events on the same weekend, but that is the case this time around. Headlined by two title fights, Bellator 288 will have a lot of the MMA world’s attention.
Taking place on Friday in Chicago at WinTrust Arena, Bellator 288 kicks off with prelims on YouTube at 6 p.m. ET (3 p.m. PT), with the main card kicking off at 9 p.m. ET on Showtime.
The event will showcase 13 bouts, including the headliner that puts a stamp on the Bellator light heavyweight grand prix with the championship on the line between Vadim Nemkov (15-2) and Corey Anderson (16-5). Additionally, lightweight champion Patricky Pitbull (24-10) puts his belt on the line against rising superstar Usman Nurmagomedov (15-0).
The full Bellator 288: Nemkov vs. Anderson 2 card includes: