SAN JOSE, Calif. – The Bellator light heavyweight grand prix final Friday was that in name only.
The Bellator 277 co-main event ended in controversy and confusion as a Vadim Nemkov cut caused by a Corey Anderson headbutt halted the bout at the advice of the cageside physician. The contest came to an end at 4:53 of Round 3.
The final sequence occurred on the ground, as Anderson ducked his head down and collided on the forehead of Nemkov as he was working in half guard. The slice was visibly deep and enough for the doctor to quickly wave off the fight.
