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Vadim Nemkov Demolishes Julius Anglickas – Bellator 268 Highlights

Bellator light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov faces short-notice replacement Julius Anglickas in the Bellator World Light Heavyweight Grand Prix semifinals at Bellator 268. Let’s find out who will meet Corey Anderson in the finals. Both fighters show patience on the feet in the opening seconds, but time is stopped due to an inadvertent eye poke […]

Both fighters show patience on the feet in the opening seconds, but time is stopped due to an inadvertent eye poke by Anglickas. The fight resumes and Nemkov lands a huge right hand that briefly stuns Anglickas. But, Anglickas catches Nemkov with a big punch that briefly drops him, but he’s able to get back up to his feet quickly. Nemkov goes in for the takedown and gets top mount. Lands some heavy elbows from top position. Nemkov is controlling the fight on the ground and Anglickas is showing very little resistance and is struggling to work from the bottom. Anglickas finally escapes and gets the fight standing once again. As the opening round ends, Nemkov lands a pair of big combinations that damage Anglickas before time is called.

Vadim Nemkov overwhelmed Julius Anglickas en route to a submission win at Bellator 268

The second round begins and Nemkov is starting to outpace Anglickas on the feet. Anglickas is having a tough time dealing with the deceptive speed of Nemkov. Nemkov is starting to also find a home for the overhand right that is forcing Anglickas’ hands to drop. Nemkov scores another big takedown with ease. He lands some hard strikes from the top and forces Anglickas to the edge of the cage in the process. Nemkov is the busier fighter and wearing Anglickas down with some hard ground and pound combinations with about 20 seconds left in the round, and Anglickas barely survives to fight another round as Nemkov overwhelms him and nearly finishes the bout.

The third round opens up much like how the second round ended, with Nemkov imposing his will and scoring another big takedown on Anglickas. He lands some hard ground strikes and has Anglickas in big trouble early in the round. Nemkov nearly secures the armbar, but Anglickas slips out near the end of the round.

Both fighters appear exhausted as the fourth round begins. But, Nemkov scores another takedown and finishes the fight with a nasty kimura submission.

Check out the highlights from Nemkov’s dominant performance at Bellator 268 below.

EXCLUSIVE | Julius Anglickas Predicts Stoppage Win Over Vadim Nemkov

Julius Anglickas, Bellator‘s No.5 ranked light-heavyweight has predicted a stoppage win over Vladim Nemkov when he steps in as a late replacement for Anthony Johnson, to take on Vadim Nemkov for the light-heavyweight world title at Bellator 268 on October 16. In an interview with LowKickMMA Anglickas stated “For some reason I see a stoppage, […]

In an interview with LowKickMMA Anglickas stated “For some reason I see a stoppage, I don’t know why I never say that, I feel there is going to be a finish.”

Anglickas will be coming in as an underdog against No.3 ranked pound-for-pound and reigning Bellator light-heavyweight weight champion Nemkov. The Russian-born fighter is currently riding an eight-fight win streak including wins over Ryan Badar, Phil Davis and Philipe Lins.

When asked about asked about being the underdog and if it makes it easier, Anglickas responded “Without added pressure. Yes, yes absolutely everyone’s like he’s famous, he did a lot of amazing fights so everyone is expecting me to lose.”

Anglickas is currently undefeated in Bellator, holding wins over Jordan Young, Alex Polizzi and Gregogory Milliard and hasn’t tasted defeat since his second professional fight. Anglickas also competed on the Dana White Contender Series, winning by submission but not gaining a contract from the UFC.

“I didn’t get signed, whatever,” Anglickas said about his DWCS experience. “I’m actually glad I did not get signed because now I’m just in a much better position.”

Aside from being in a world title fight, Anglickas will also be vying for a spot in the Bellator light-heavyweight Grand Prix final. In the other semi-final sport, Ryan Bader and Corey Anderson will face off in a battle of two former UFC fighters.

When asked for a prediction, Anglickas stated “No idea, the way I see Bader is more of a brute strength power guy but Corey he’ll just put pressure on you and they’re both great wrestlers. One second I say like I see Corey winning the more I think about it I jump back to Bader.”

What do you think? How will Julius Anglickas fare against Vladim Nemkov?

Julius Anglickas Steps In For Anthony Johnson Against Vadim Nemkov At Bellator 268

Julius Anglickas will get the opportunity of a lifetime. Bellator recently announced that the Lithuanian-born fighter will step in to fight Vadim Nemkov in the semifinals of the light heavyweight grand prix at Bellator 268 on October 16. Anglickas — who was originally set to fight grand prix alternate Karl Albrektsson — will now have the […]

Julius Anglickas will get the opportunity of a lifetime.

Bellator recently announced that the Lithuanian-born fighter will step in to fight Vadim Nemkov in the semifinals of the light heavyweight grand prix at Bellator 268 on October 16.

Anglickas — who was originally set to fight grand prix alternate Karl Albrektsson — will now have the opportunity to not only advance to the finals of the grand prix, but also do it as the new Bellator 205-pound champion.

He would face the winner of the other semifinal between Ryan Bader and Corey Andeson which also takes place at Bellator 268.

Nemkov — who defeated Phil Davis to reach the semifinals — was originally slated to fight former UFC title challenger Anthony Johnson. However, “Rumble” recently pulled out due to illness.

Anglickas is coming off a unanimous decision win over Gregory Milliard in April and hasn’t suffered defeat since his sole pro loss which came back in June 2016. He holds a 10-1 record overall.

DWCS 24 Highlights: Julius Anglickas Taps Karl Reed

Julius Anglickas got the 24th edition of Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series started with a submission win. Anglickas shared the Octagon with Karl Reed inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two light heavyweights got tired quickly…

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