Bellator has a new light heavyweight champion after the title changed hands in dramatic fashion at Bellator 244 on Friday night. Russia’s Vadim Nemkov stepped into the “FightSphere” and dethroned two-division champion Ryan Bader in the main event in Uncasville to claim the promotion’s 205-pound title and in the process avenge the defeat of his mentor, Fedor Emelianenko. Bader (27-6 MMA, 5-1 BMMA) finished “The Last Emperor” in just 35 seconds in the Bellator heavyweight grand prix as he captured the heavyweight title and became the promotion’s first simultaneous two-division champion. Related After Bellator 244 victory, John Salter says he's 'right there' for a middleweight title shot Yaroslav Amosov unfazed by prelim placement at Bellator 244, targets big name in title quest Bellator champ Vadim Nemkov feels like No. 1 light heavyweight in world, thanks Jon Jones But Nemkov (13-2 MMA, 5-0 BMMA) exacted painful revenge as he dropped Bader with a head kick, then battered “Darth” until referee Kerry Hatley waved off the bout at the 3:02 mark of the second round. Bellator 244 took place Friday at Mohegan Sun Arena.
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Bellator 244 highlights: Relive the action as Vadim Nemkov captures 205-pound title – MMA Junkie