Best fights of Vadim Nemkov
Over 13 years as a professional, Vadim Nemkov has compiled a 20-2 (16) record, including seven title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Vadim Nemkov KOs Ryan Bader
On August 21, 2020 Vadim Nemkov fought Ryan Bader for the Bellator light heavyweight title. Nemkov was 28 years old with a record of 12-2, and Bader was 37 with a record of 27-5. Nemkov was on a 6-fight winning streak. Nemkov stopped Ryan Bader via TKO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
2. Vadim Nemkov defeats Phil Davis in their 2nd fight
On April 16, 2021 Vadim Nemkov defended his Bellator light heavyweight title against Phil Davis. It was their second meeting. Nemkov was 28 years old with a record of 13-2, and Davis was 36 with a record of 22-5. Nemkov was on a 7-fight winning streak and Davis was on a 3-fight winning streak. Nemkov won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Vadim Nemkov defeats Corey Anderson in their 2nd fight
On November 18, 2022 Vadim Nemkov defended his Bellator light heavyweight title against Corey Anderson. It was their second meeting. Nemkov was 30 years old with a record of 15-2, and Anderson was 33 with a record of 16-5. Nemkov won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Vadim Nemkov defeats Phil Davis
On November 15, 2018 Vadim Nemkov faced Phil Davis in a light heavyweight bout. Nemkov was 26 years old with a record of 10-2, and Davis was 34 with a record of 19-4. Nemkov was on a 4-fight winning streak and Davis was on a 2-fight winning streak. Nemkov won via split decision.
5. Vadim Nemkov submits Rafael Carvalho
On October 12, 2019 Vadim Nemkov faced Rafael Carvalho in a light heavyweight bout. Nemkov was 27 years old with a record of 11-2, and Carvalho was 33 with a record of 16-3. Nemkov was on a 5-fight winning streak and Carvalho was coming off a win. Nemkov submitted Rafael Carvalho via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
6. Vadim Nemkov submits Julius Anglickas
On October 16, 2021 Vadim Nemkov defended his Bellator light heavyweight title against Julius Anglickas. Nemkov was 29 years old with a record of 14-2, and Anglickas was 30 with a record of 10-1. Nemkov was on a 8-fight winning streak and Anglickas was on a 9-fight winning streak. Nemkov submitted Julius Anglickas via kimura in the 4th round. Defended the title.
7. Vadim Nemkov defeats Yoel Romero
On June 16, 2023 Vadim Nemkov defended his Bellator light heavyweight title against Yoel Romero. Nemkov was 30 years old with a record of 16-2, and Romero was 46 with a record of 15-6. Nemkov was coming off a win and Romero was on a 2-fight winning streak. Nemkov won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
8. Vadim Nemkov submits Renan Ferreira
On December 13, 2025 Vadim Nemkov fought Renan Ferreira for the vacant inaugural PFL and inaugural PFL heavyweight titles. Nemkov was 33 years old with a record of 19-2, and Ferreira was 36 with a record of 13-4. Nemkov was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Ferreira was coming off a loss. Nemkov submitted Renan Ferreira via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant titles.
9. Vadim Nemkov chokes out Bruno Cappelozza
On February 24, 2024 Vadim Nemkov faced Bruno Cappelozza in a heavyweight bout. Nemkov was 31 years old with a record of 17-2, and Cappelozza was 34 with a record of 15-6. Nemkov was on a 2-fight winning streak. Nemkov submitted Bruno Cappelozza via choke-out in the 2nd round.
10. Vadim Nemkov KOs Liam McGeary
On February 16, 2018 Vadim Nemkov faced Liam McGeary in a light heavyweight bout. Nemkov was 25 years old with a record of 9-2, and McGeary was 35 with a record of 12-2. Nemkov was on a 3-fight winning streak, while McGeary was coming off a loss. Nemkov stopped Liam McGeary via TKO in the 3rd round.