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Nekmov vs. Anderson 2, Freire vs. Nurmagomedov Set for Bellator 288 on Nov. 18

A pair of title fights will top the card for Bellator 288 on Nov. 18.

The California-based promotion announced Monday that a light heavyweight championship rematch between Vadim Nemkov and Corey Anderson will headline the card, while a previously reported lightweight title tilt pitting Patricky Freire against Usman Nurmagomedov will serve as the co-main event. Bellator 288 takes place at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, and the main card airs on Showtime at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

Nemkov and Anderson initially squared off in the finals of the 205-pound grand prix at Bellator 277, but the bout was declared a no contest due to an accidental clash of heads 4:55 into Round 3.