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Vadim Nemkov

Vadim Nemkov

MMA record: 19-2, 1 NC (15)
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Belgorod, Russia

Best fights of Vadim Nemkov

Over 12 years as a professional, Vadim Nemkov has compiled a 19-2 (15) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.

  1. 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 11-2, 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. 2. Vadim Nemkov defeats Phil Davis in their 2nd fight

    On April 16, 2021 Vadim Nemkov faced Phil Davis in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Nemkov was 28 years old with a record of 12-2, 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.

  3. 3. 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 10-2, 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.

  4. 4. Vadim Nemkov defeats Corey Anderson in their 2nd fight

    On November 18, 2022 Vadim Nemkov fought Corey Anderson for the vacant Bellator World Grand Prix light heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Nemkov was 30 years old with a record of 14-2, and Anderson was 33 with a record of 16-5. Nemkov won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.

  5. 5. 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 9-2, 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.

  6. 6. 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 15-2, 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.

  7. 7. 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 16-2, 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.

  8. 8. 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 8-2, 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.

  9. 9. Vadim Nemkov submits Timothy Johnson

    On January 25, 2025 Vadim Nemkov faced Timothy Johnson in a heavyweight bout. Nemkov was 32 years old with a record of 17-2, and Johnson was 39 with a record of 18-10. Nemkov was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Johnson was coming off a loss. Nemkov submitted Timothy Johnson via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.