1. Vadim Aleksandrovich Nemkov is a Russian professional mixed martial artist and a sambo competitor.
27 Facts About Vadim Nemkov
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Vadim Nemkov currently competes in the Heavyweight division of the PFL.
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Vadim Nemkov formerly competed in the Light Heavyweight division of Bellator MMA, where he was the longest-reigning Light Heavyweight World Champion.
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Vadim Nemkov's family began their life journey in a small village in Kazakhstan, where they lived until 1999, after which he, his brother Viktor and their parents moved to the village of Tomarovka, Belgorod Region.
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At the time of graduation, Vadim Nemkov was drafted into the army.
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Vadim Nemkov himself admits that there was an opportunity not to go there, but there was not even a thought about it.
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Vadim Nemkov received the first at the Technological University of Belgorod, having received a diploma in the specialty "Personnel Management", and the second, already in 2017, at BelSU, with a degree in "Coach".
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Vadim Nemkov won the bout by knockout in the first round, advancing to the semi-finals 2 days later.
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Vadim Nemkov returned to face Karl Albrektsson on April 16,2016, at Rizin 1.
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Vadim Nemkov won the fight via TKO in the first round.
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Vadim Nemkov won the fight via TKO in the first round.
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Vadim Nemkov won the fight by knockout in the first round.
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Vadim Nemkov won the fight via TKO due to leg kicks in the third round.
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Vadim Nemkov faced another former Bellator Light Heavyweight champion in Phil Davis on November 15,2018, at Bellator 209.
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Vadim Nemkov won the closely contested bout via split decision.
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Vadim Nemkov won the bout via submission in the second round.
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Vadim Nemkov won the bout via second-round technical knockout to capture the Bellator Light Heavyweight title.
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On February 9,2021, it was announced that Vadim Nemkov would be defending the Bellator Light Heavyweight title in the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament.
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Vadim Nemkov won the bout via unanimous decision, with Vadim Nemkov controlling the first three rounds on the feet.
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Vadim Nemkov dominated the fight with wrestling and ground and pound, eventually winning via submission in round four.
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Vadim Nemkov was able to stop all the takedowns of Anderson, going 16 for 16, and picked Anderson apart from distance on the way to defending his belt and winning the $1 million prize for winning the Grand Prix via unanimous decision.
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Vadim Nemkov was scheduled to defend his title against Yoel Romero on February 4,2023, at Bellator 290.
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However, Vadim Nemkov was forced to withdraw due to undisclosed reason and the bout was scrapped.
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On January 17,2024, Vadim Nemkov announced that he was vacating the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Championship and moving up to Heavyweight.
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Vadim Nemkov faced 2021 PFL Heavyweight champion Bruno Cappelozza on February 24,2024, at PFL vs Bellator.
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Vadim Nemkov won by arm-triangle submission in the second round.
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Vadim Nemkov won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.