While Corey Anderson isn’t fretting about his missed trilogy clash against Vadim Nemkov, “Overtime” is hoping for an opportunity to make things right down the line.
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The Professional Fighters League has made leaps and bounds in the world of MMA in the last few years, but nothing they have done has been bigger than acquiring Bellator MMA in 2023.
Vadim Nemkov is already the most accomplished light heavyweight champion in Bellator history. Now he plans to do the same as a heavyweight. Returning to the heavyweight weight class for the first time in nine years, Nemkov fights 2021 PFL heavyweight champ Bruno Cappelozza on February 24 at the PFL vs.
The wheels are officially in motion for Vadim Nemkov to transition to the heavyweight division. Nemkov has vacated his Bellator MMA light heavyweight crown, Sherdog.com confirmed with a promotion official on Wednesday following an initial report from MMAjunkie.com.
With Bellator-PFL talks looming, UFC CEO Dana White has been watching how the competition could look when fighters transition to the UFC. One name mentioned was Vadim Nemkov, the current Bellator light heavyweight champion.
Bellator will likely be without a light heavyweight champion in the near future. Yesterday, current light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov (17-2) told MMA Junkie that after conversations with his trainer and mentor Fedor Emelianenko, the two decided that Nemkov would move up to the heavyweight division.
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When it comes to the best light heavyweights in the world, Vadim Nemkov is at or near the top of most lists. According to Bellator president Scott Coker, Nemkov solidified his spot as the best 205-pound talent with his dominant title defense against Yoel Romero in the Bellator 297 headliner on Friday night in Chicago.
Vadim Nemkov added another high-profle name to his resume, as he took a lopsided unanimous verdict against former UFC middleweitht title challenger Yoel Romero in the Bellator 297 main event on Friday night.
UPDATE: Technical difficulties pushed the preliminary card broadcast back to 6:50 p.m. ET. UPDATE #2: Bellator 297 has concluded. You can see full results and video highlights from both title fights below.
Born: June 20, 1992 (Age: 30) in Belgorod, Russia Division: Light Heavyweight Height: 6’0” Reach: 76” Record: 15-2, 1 NC (8-0, 1 NC Bellator) Association: Alexander Nevsky Stage of Career: Prime Summary: Nemkov is a huge threat as a striker and a grappler while being exceptionally difficult to exploit in either area.
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Bellator 290 has a new co-main event. Reigning light heavyweight king Vadim Nemkov has withdrawn from his title defense against Yoel Romero for undisclosed reasons, and as a result, a middleweight title tilt between Johnny Eblen and Anatoly Tokov has been booked as the card’s new co-feature.
Vadim Nemkov lets others talk the talk while he walks the walk. Having emerged as the top 205-pound fighter in the sport in the eyes of many, the 30-year-old Russian will put his Bellator MMA light heavyweight championship on the line against onetime Olympic silver medalist Yoel Romero in the Bellator 290 co-main event on Feb.
Vadim Nemkov Born: June 20, 1992 (Age: 30) in Belgorod, Russia Division: Light Heavyweight Height: 6’0” Reach: 76” Record: 15-2 (7-0 Bellator) Association: Alexander Nevsky Stage of Career: Prime Summary: Nemkov is a significant threat in the striking and grappling departments while also being exceptionally difficult to exploit in those two areas.
On Sunday, veteran MMA insider Ariel Helwani was one of the first to report the sad news of the unexpected passing of the former UFC star.
SAN JOSE, California—Vadim Nemkov will awaken Friday morning in a clean and comfortable hotel room. The Russian light heavyweight will then be free to do whatever he typically does on fight day before defending the Bellator MMA light heavyweight title against Corey Anderson in the Bellator 277 co-main event on Showtime.
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