Vadim Nemkov

Vadim Nemkov (born 20 June 1992) is a Russian professional mixed martial artist and a Four time Combat Sambo World Champion.[1] He is currently signed to Bellator MMA, where he competes in the Light Heavyweight division and he is the current Bellator Light Heavyweight World Champion.[2] Nemkov is the younger brother of Viktor Nemkov and is a protege of the legendary MMA Heavyweight and Sambo master Fedor Emelianenko. He is currently ranked the #3 MMA Light Heavyweight in the world by MMA ranking site Fight Matrix.[3]

Vadim Nemkov
Вадим Александрович Немков
BornVadim Nemkov
(1992-06-20) June 20, 1992
Belgorod, Belgorod Oblast, Russia
NationalityRussian
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st)
DivisionHeavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Reach76 in (193 cm)
StyleSambo
Fighting out ofStary Oskol, Belgorod Oblast, Russia
TeamFedorTeam
Alexander Nevsky (Stary Oskol)
Years active2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total14
Wins12
By knockout9
By submission2
By decision1
Losses2
By knockout1
By decision1
Other information
Notable relativesViktor Nemkov (brother)
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Vadim Nemkov
Medal record
Representing  Russia
Men's Sambo
World Championships
2019 Cheongju100 kg
2017 Sochi100 kg
2015 Casablanca100 kg
2014 Narita100 kg
2013 Saint Petersburg100 kg

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Between June 2013 and August 2015 Nemkov accumulated a 4–0 record in Russian regional promotions, winning all 4 fights via stoppage.[4]

Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2015

In November 2015, the Japanese fight promotion (and successor to Pride Fighting Championships - Rizin Fighting Federation announced the brackets for a Heavyweight Grand Prix to be held on December 29 and 31.[5] It was announced Nemkov would make his Rizin debut against Goran Reljic. He won the bout by knockout in the first round, advancing to the semi-finals 2 days later.[6] In the semi-finals on December 31, Nemkov faced Jiří Procházka, losing via retirement at the end of the first (10 minute) round.[7]

Rizin 1

Nemkov returned to face Karl Albrektsson on April 16, 2016 at Rizin 1. He lost the fight via split-decision.

Rizin Fighting Word Grand Prix 2016: Second Round

After a fight in Russia for Fight Nights Global, Nemkov again competed in Rizin against Alison Vicente on December 29, 2016 at | RIZIN FF WGP 2nd round. He won the fight via TKO 55 seconds into the first round.

Fight Nights Global 50: Emelianenko vs Maldonado

On June 17, 2016, Nemkov fought Mikołaj Różanski on the Fight Nights Global 50: Emelianenko vs Maldonado card in St. Petersburg, Russia. He won the fight via TKO in the first round.

Bellator MMA

On August 25, 2017, Nemkov made his Bellator debut against Philipe Lins at Bellator 182. He won the fight by knockout in the first round.[8]

In his second bout for the promotion, Nemkov faced former Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion Liam McGeary at Bellator 194 on February 16, 2017. He won the fight via TKO due to leg kicks in the third round.[9]

In his highest profile fight to date, Nemkov faced Phil Davis on November 15, 2018 at Bellator 209.[10] He won the fight via split decision.[11]

In the beginning of 2019, Nemkov signed a new, multi-fight contract with Bellator.[12] As the first fight of the contract, Nemkov faced Rafael Carvalho at Bellator 230 on October 12, 2019. After dominating most of the bout that far, Nemkov submitted Carvalho late in the second round via rear-naked choke.[13]

Bellator Light Heavyweight World Champion (2020-present)

After racking up four straight wins in Bellator, Nemkov was signed to challenge Ryan Bader at Bellator 242 on May 9, 2020 for the Light Heavyweight championship.[14] However, it was later announced that Bellator 242 and Nemkov's bout against Bader was being postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[15] The bout with Bader was rescheduled and took place on August 21 at Bellator 244. Nemkov won the bout via second-round technical knockout.[16]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
14 matches 12 wins 2 losses
By knockout 10 1
By submission 1 0
By decision 1 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 12–2 Ryan Bader TKO (head kick and punches) Bellator 244 August 21, 2020 2 3:02 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Won the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Championship.
Win 11–2 Rafael Carvalho Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 230 October 12, 2019 2 3:56 Milan, Italy
Win 10–2 Phil Davis Decision (split) Bellator 209 November 15, 2018 3 5:00 Tel Aviv, Israel
Win 9–2 Liam McGeary TKO (leg kicks) Bellator 194 February 16, 2018 3 4:02 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win 8–2 Philipe Lins KO (punches) Bellator 182 August 25, 2017 1 3:03 Verona, New York, United States
Win 7–2 Alison Vicente TKO (punches) RIZIN FF WGP 2nd round December 29, 2016 1 0:55 Saitama, Japan
Win 6–2 Mikołaj Różanski TKO (punches) Fight Nights Global 50: Emelianenko vs Maldonado June 17, 2016 1 3:39 St. Petersburg, Russia
Loss 5–2 Karl Albrektsson Decision (split) RIZIN FF 1 April 17, 2016 3 5:00 Nagoya, Aichi, Japan Return to Light Heavyweight.
Loss 5–1 Jiří Procházka TKO (retirement) RIZIN WGP part 2: Iza December 31, 2015 1 10:00 Saitama, Japan 2015 Rizin Heavyweight Grand Prix Semifinals
Win 5–0 Goran Reljić TKO (punches) RIZIN WGP part 1: Saraba December 29, 2015 1 2:58 Saitama, Japan Heavyweight debut. 2015 Rizin Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinals
Win 4–0 Joaquim Ferreira KO (punch) Plotforma S-70 6th[17] August 29, 2015 1 0:22 Sochi, Russia
Win 3–0 Isidor Bunea TKO (submission to punches) SOMMAF: Steel Battle 2 April 24, 2015 1 1:00 Stary Oskol, Belgorod Oblast, Russia
Win 2–0 Michał Gutowski TKO (punches) Alexander Nevsky MMA: Liberation August 5, 2013 1 4:32 Stary Oskol, Belgorod Oblast, Russia
Win 1–0 Andrei Trufaikin TKO (punches) RadMer 4: 2 Round June 27, 2013 1 2:29 Sterlitamak, Bashkortostan, Russia

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See also

References
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  2. "Vadim Nemkov - MMA Fighter Profile - Bellator.com".
  3. "Light Heavyweight (191.0-210.0 lbs) fighter ranks". FightMatrix.com. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
  4. "Vadim Nemkov - MMA Fighter Page - Tapology". Tapology.
  5. "Rizin announces heavyweight tournament bracket".
  6. "Vadim Nemkov vs Goran Reljic Results". bloodyelbow.com.
  7. "Today's Faceplant Brought To You By King Mo Lawal".
  8. "Vadim Nemkov vs Philipe Lins Results". mmafighting.com.
  9. "Nemkov vs McGeary". mmajunkie.com.
  10. "Ex-champ Phil Davis vs. Vadim Nemkov added to Bellator's Israel return". MMAjunkie. 2018-08-18. Retrieved 2018-08-19.
  11. McClory, Mike (2018-11-16). "Bellator 209 Results: Vadim Nemkov Earns Decision Over Phil Davis". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2018-11-21.
  12. "Sergei Kharitonov, Vadim Nemkov and Anatoly Tokov sign new, multi-fight deals with Bellator". mmajunkie.com. January 5, 2019.
  13. Tudor Leonte (October 12, 2019). "Nemkov Submits Carvalho at Bellator 230; Manhoef Crushes Bahati at Bellator 'Milan'". sherdog.com.
  14. Damon Martin (January 25, 2020). "Ryan Bader defends light heavyweight title against Vadim Nemkov at Bellator 243". mmafighting.com.
  15. "Bellator postpones next three shows due to coronavirus concerns". mmajunkie.com. MMA Junkie. March 30, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  16. "Bellator 244 Results: Bader vs. Nemkov". MMAFighting.com. August 21, 2020. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
  17. "Plotforma S-70 6th - MMA Event Page - Tapology". Tapology.
  18. Sherdog.com. "Vadim Nemkov MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-11-21.

Professional MMA record for Vadim Nemkov from Sherdog

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