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Twitter reacts to Vadim Nemkov’s light heavyweight grand prix final win over Corey Anderson at Bellator 288

Vadim Nemkov turned in a much-improved performance in his rematch with Corey Anderson in the main event of Bellator 288.

Nemkov (16-2 MMA, 8-1 BMMA) picked Anderson (16-6 MMA, 3-2 BMMA) apart with sharp strikes and perfect takedown defense to retain his light heavyweight title and win the Bellator light heavyweight grand prix. As an additional bonus, Nemkov takes home a $1 million prize for winning the tournament.

With the win, Nemkov stretches his unbeaten streak to 10, and is now set up to face Yoel Romero at Bellator 290 in February.

Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Nemkov’s title and grand prix final win over Anderson at Bellator 288 in Chicago.

It's time for the main event

Sean Sheehan

Luke Thomas

Josh Gross

Aaron Bronsteter

Nemkov lands a big head kick

Simon Samano

Nolan King

Matthew Wells

Daniel Cormier

Chris Taylor

Danny Segura

Luke Thomas

Daniel Cormier

Ben Askren

Aaron Bronsteter

Ben Askren

Bellator MMA

Johnny Eblen

Jason Floyd

The Schmo

Danny Segura

Vadim Nemkov wins via unanimous decision

Nolan King

Cris Cyborg

Damon Martin

Mike Bohn

The scorecards

The $1 million grand prix prize

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