''Bellator 288: Nemkov vs. Anderson 2'' was a

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event produced by

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that took place on November 18, 2022, at the

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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

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and undefeated contender Usman Nurmagomedov took place at the event. A featherweight bout between

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and Akhmed Magomedov was set for this event. However, Magomedov pulled out due to unknown reason and was replaced by

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. 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 for unknown reasons. A featherweight bout between

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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

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Background

Results

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