Vadim Nemkov

Vadim Aleksandrovich Nemkov (Russian: Вадим Александрович Немков; born 20 June 1992) is a Russian professional mixed martial artist and a four-time Combat Sambo World Champion. He currently competes in the Heavyweight division of Bellator, where he is the former Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion. As of June 20, 2023, he was #1 in the Bellator men's pound-for-pound rankings. Nemkov is the younger brother of Viktor Nemkov and is a protégé of the MMA Heavyweight and Sambo master Fedor Emelianenko. He’s ranked #1 in the 205 division by sherdog.

Vadim Nemkov
Вадим Александрович Немков
BornVadim Nemkov
(1992-06-20) June 20, 1992
Belgorod, Russia
Native nameВадим Немков
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st)
DivisionHeavyweight (2015, 2016)
Light Heavyweight (2013–2015, 2016–present)
Reach76 in (193 cm)
StyleCombat sambo
Fighting out ofStary Oskol, Belgorod Oblast, Russia
TeamFedorTeam
Alexander Nevsky (Stary Oskol)
American Top Team
TrainerFedor Emelianenko
RankInternational Master of Sport in Combat Sambo
Years active2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total19
Wins16
By knockout9
By submission3
By decision4
Losses2
By knockout1
By decision1
No contests1
Other information
Notable relativesViktor Nemkov (brother)
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Representing  Russia
Combat sambo
World Championships
2014 Narita 100 kg
2015 Casablanca 100 kg
2017 Sochi 100 kg
2019 Cheongju 100 kg
2013 Saint Petersburg 100 kg
European Championships
2014 Bucharest 100 kg
2016 Kazan 100 kg
Last updated on: 17 October 2021 (2021-10-17)
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