Vadim Nemkov, MMA heavyweight fighter
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VADIM
NEMKOV

Russia flagHeavyweight MMA FedorTeam
20
Wins
2
Losses
0
Draws
16
Finishes
14
Win Streak
63.16
FS Score
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Overview

Vadim Nemkov is a Russia mixed martial artist competing in PFL's Heavyweight division, with a professional MMA record of 20-2. (Record and vitals verified from Wikipedia/Wikidata; combat ratings are editorial estimates.)

Attributes (editorial ratings)

Power
72
Speed
71
Defense
83
Durability
93
Fight IQ
79

Tale of the Tape

Age
34
Height
6'2" · 74 in · 187 cm
Reach
76 in · 193 cm
Division
Heavyweight · ≤ 265 lb / 120.2 kg
Divisions Fought
Light Heavyweight → Heavyweight
Hometown
Stary Oskol, Russia
Country
Russia

Recent Form

W W W W W

Fight History

Fight Summary

Nemkov defeated Renan Ferreira via Submission (arm-triangle choke) in round 1 (4:00) at PFL Lyon: Nemkov vs. Ferreira on December 13, 2025, taking his record to 20–2 (1).

ResultWin MethodSubmission (arm-triangle choke) Round1 · 4:00 EventPFL Lyon: Nemkov vs. Ferreira DateDec 13, 2025 Record after20–2 (1)
Watch on YouTube BIG HEAVYWEIGHT CLASH!! | Vadim Nemkov v Renan Ferreira | Full Fight | PFL Europe 4 2025 — PFL Europe
Fight Summary

Nemkov defeated Timothy Johnson via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 1 (3:08) at PFL Champions Series 1 on January 25, 2025, taking his record to 19–2 (1).

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round1 · 3:08 EventPFL Champions Series 1 DateJan 25, 2025 Record after19–2 (1)
Watch on YouTube Vadim Nemkov v Timothy Johnson | Full Fight | PFL Champions Series 1 — PFL MMA
Fight Summary

Nemkov defeated Bruno Cappelozza via Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) in round 2 (2:13) at PFL vs. Bellator on February 24, 2024, taking his record to 18–2 (1).

ResultWin MethodTechnical Submission (arm-triangle choke) Round2 · 2:13 EventPFL vs. Bellator DateFeb 24, 2024 Record after18–2 (1)
Watch on YouTube Vadim Nemkov vs Bruno Cappelozza | PFL vs Bellator | Full Fight — PFL MMA
Fight Summary

Nemkov defeated Yoel Romero via Decision (unanimous) in round 5 (5:00) at Bellator 297 on June 16, 2023, taking his record to 17–2 (1).

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round5 · 5:00 EventBellator 297 DateJun 16, 2023 Record after17–2 (1)
Watch on YouTube No Comms Light Heavyweight Fight!! | Vadim Nemkov v Yoel Romero | Full Fight | Bellator 297 — BellatorMMA
Fight Summary

Nemkov defeated Corey Anderson via Decision (unanimous) in round 5 (5:00) at Bellator 288 on November 18, 2022, taking his record to 16–2 (1).

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round5 · 5:00 EventBellator 288 DateNov 18, 2022 Record after16–2 (1)
Watch on YouTube Full Fight | Vadim Nemkov vs Corey Anderson 2 | Bellator 288 — BellatorMMA
Fight Summary

Nemkov's bout with Corey Anderson was ruled a no contest in round 3 (4:55) at Bellator 277 on April 15, 2022, taking his record to 15–2 (1).

ResultNo Contest MethodNC (accidental clash of heads) Round3 · 4:55 EventBellator 277 DateApr 15, 2022 Record after15–2 (1)
Watch on YouTube Bellator 277 : Vadim Nemkov Vs Corey Anderson Full Fight BREAKDOWN — MMA Squad
Fight Summary

Nemkov defeated Julius Anglickas via Submission (kimura) in round 4 (4:25) at Bellator 268 on October 16, 2021, taking his record to 15–2.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (kimura) Round4 · 4:25 EventBellator 268 DateOct 16, 2021 Record after15–2
Watch on YouTube Light Heavyweight Semis! | Vadim Nemkov v Julius Anglickas | Full Fight | Bellator 268 — PFL MMA
Fight Summary

Nemkov defeated Phil Davis via Decision (unanimous) in round 5 (5:00) at Bellator 257 on April 16, 2021, taking his record to 14–2.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round5 · 5:00 EventBellator 257 DateApr 16, 2021 Record after14–2
Watch on YouTube Full Fight | Vadim Nemkov vs. Phil Davis | Bellator 257 — BellatorMMA
Fight Summary

Nemkov defeated Ryan Bader via TKO (head kick and punches) in round 2 (3:02) at Bellator 244 on August 21, 2020, taking his record to 13–2.

ResultWin MethodTKO (head kick and punches) Round2 · 3:02 EventBellator 244 DateAug 21, 2020 Record after13–2
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Nemkov defeated Rafael Carvalho via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 2 (3:56) at Bellator 230 on October 12, 2019, taking his record to 12–2.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round2 · 3:56 EventBellator 230 DateOct 12, 2019 Record after12–2
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Nemkov defeated Phil Davis via Decision (split) in round 3 (5:00) at Bellator 209 on November 15, 2018, taking his record to 11–2.

ResultWin MethodDecision (split) Round3 · 5:00 EventBellator 209 DateNov 15, 2018 Record after11–2
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Nemkov defeated Liam McGeary via TKO (leg kicks) in round 3 (4:02) at Bellator 194 on February 16, 2018, taking his record to 10–2.

ResultWin MethodTKO (leg kicks) Round3 · 4:02 EventBellator 194 DateFeb 16, 2018 Record after10–2
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Nemkov defeated Philipe Lins via KO (punches) in round 1 (3:03) at Bellator 182 on August 25, 2017, taking his record to 9–2.

ResultWin MethodKO (punches) Round1 · 3:03 EventBellator 182 DateAug 25, 2017 Record after9–2
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Nemkov defeated Alison Vicente via KO (punches) in round 1 (0:55) at Rizin World Grand Prix 2016: 2nd Round on December 29, 2016, taking his record to 8–2.

ResultWin MethodKO (punches) Round1 · 0:55 EventRizin World Grand Prix 2016: 2nd Round DateDec 29, 2016 Record after8–2
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Nemkov defeated Mikołaj Różanski via TKO (punches) in round 1 (3:39) at Fight Nights Global 50 on June 17, 2016, taking his record to 7–2.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round1 · 3:39 EventFight Nights Global 50 DateJun 17, 2016 Record after7–2
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Nemkov lost to Karl Albrektsson via Decision (split) in round 3 (5:00) at Rizin 1 on April 17, 2016, taking his record to 6–2.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (split) Round3 · 5:00 EventRizin 1 DateApr 17, 2016 Record after6–2
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Nemkov lost to Jiří Procházka via TKO (retirement) in round 1 (10:00) at Rizin World Grand Prix 2015: Part 2 - Iza on December 31, 2015, taking his record to 6–1.

ResultLoss MethodTKO (retirement) Round1 · 10:00 EventRizin World Grand Prix 2015: Part 2 - Iza DateDec 31, 2015 Record after6–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Nemkov defeated Goran Reljić via KO (punches) in round 1 (2:58) at Rizin World Grand Prix 2015: Part 1 - Saraba on December 29, 2015, taking his record to 6–0.

ResultWin MethodKO (punches) Round1 · 2:58 EventRizin World Grand Prix 2015: Part 1 - Saraba DateDec 29, 2015 Record after6–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Nemkov defeated Joaquim Ferreira via KO (punch) in round 1 (0:22) at League S-70: Plotforma Cup 2015 on August 29, 2015, taking his record to 5–0.

ResultWin MethodKO (punch) Round1 · 0:22 EventLeague S-70: Plotforma Cup 2015 DateAug 29, 2015 Record after5–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Nemkov defeated Isidor Bunea via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 1 (1:00) at Stary Oskol MMA Federation: Steel Battle 2 on April 24, 2015, taking his record to 4–0.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round1 · 1:00 EventStary Oskol MMA Federation: Steel Battle 2 DateApr 24, 2015 Record after4–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Nemkov defeated Michał Gutowski via TKO (punches) in round 1 (4:32) at Youth Sports Foundation KHARS: Liberation 2013 on August 5, 2013, taking his record to 3–0.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round1 · 4:32 EventYouth Sports Foundation KHARS: Liberation 2013 DateAug 5, 2013 Record after3–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Nemkov defeated Andrei Trufaikin via TKO (punches) in round 1 (2:29) at Radmer Cup 4: 2 Round on June 27, 2013, taking his record to 2–0.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round1 · 2:29 EventRadmer Cup 4: 2 Round DateJun 27, 2013 Record after2–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Nemkov defeated Magomed Datsiev via TKO (punches) in round 3 (0:57) at Union of Mixed Martial Arts: Way of the Warrior 3 on May 31, 2013, taking his record to 1–0.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round3 · 0:57 EventUnion of Mixed Martial Arts: Way of the Warrior 3 DateMay 31, 2013 Record after1–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.

Career record from the fighter's Wikipedia record table; fight footage plays via the official YouTube embed from its original channel.

Analytics

Win Method Breakdown
20 WINS
  • KO/TKO10 · 50%
  • Submission6 · 30%
  • Decision4 · 20%
  • DQ/Other0 · 0%
Key Rates
Finish rate
80%
KO rate
50%
Submission rate
30%
Recent Form
W W W W W
P4P Ranking Movement
#4 → #4 over 3 snapshots
FighterStatus Score
63.16

Proprietary FighterStatus metric — not an official ranking.

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