Former UFC veteran Corey Anderson will face Karl Moore for the vacant Bellator light heavyweight title in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Get all the details and updates on this exciting matchup.
| Corey Anderson vs. Karl Moore: Battle for the Bellator Light Heavyweight Title |
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| Former UFC veteran Corey Anderson is set to face Karl Moore for the vacant Bellator light heavyweight title. This highly anticipated matchup will take place on March 22 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Anderson, ranked No. 6 in the world at light heavyweight, has been on a winning streak since his departure from the UFC in 2020. Moore, a former Cage Warriors light heavyweight champion, is ready to make his mark in the Bellator promotion. This matchup is a significant event for Bellator, marking the first Bellator-branded event since PFL acquired the promotion in 2023. Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling matchup as the date approaches! |
Corey Anderson vs. Karl Moore: Battle for the Bellator Light Heavyweight Title
In an exciting turn of events, former UFC veteran Corey Anderson is set to face Karl Moore for the vacant Bellator light heavyweight title. This highly anticipated matchup will take place on March 22 in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
This announcement comes after Vadim Nemkov vacated the Bellator light heavyweight title to move up to the heavyweight division. Nemkov will be facing former PFL heavyweight champion Bruno Cappelozza on the PFL vs. Bellator: Champs card on Feb. 24 in Saudi Arabia.
Ranked No. 6 in the world at light heavyweight by ESPN, Anderson has been on a winning streak since his departure from the UFC in 2020. His most recent victory was a split decision win over former champ Phil Davis in June 2023. Despite a previous loss to Nemkov, Anderson has proven himself to be a formidable contender.
On the other hand, Moore boasts an impressive record of 4-0 in Bellator. The 32-year-old Ireland native, and former Cage Warriors light heavyweight champion, is ready to make his mark in the Bellator promotion.
This matchup is a significant event for Bellator, as it will be the first Bellator-branded event since PFL acquired the promotion in 2023. The booking of a bout for the vacant Bellator belt indicates PFL’s commitment to preserving Bellator championships moving forward.
Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling matchup as the date approaches!
