Vadim Nemkov wants winner of Lyoto Machida x Phil Davis for first Bellator title defense

V. Nemkov (right) won the light heavyweight belt in UFC 244. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

After making history and becoming the first Russian to hold the light heavyweight title (up to 93kg) at Bellator, Vadim nemkov He already has plans for the future. After ending the reign of Ryan bader With a brutal knockout, last Friday (21), in the United States, the champion suggests the next steps for his career.

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“The situation is not very clear right now. (Lyoto) Machida will face Phil Davis and I'm probably waiting for the winner of that fight to make my first belt defense. I know that Corey anderson signed (with Bellator) recently, but it would be wrong to give him a title fight since he just arrived from the UFC. You need to fight first”, said the Russian, in a press conference after the Bellator 244.

Current number three in the light heavyweight rankings, Lyoto will face Davis, second in the group, in the duel confirmed for September 11, at Bellator 245. In addition to exchanging forces in a direct confrontation for a title fight, the Brazilian and the North- American team make a repeat of the duel held in 2013, when they were still playing for Ultimate. At the time, Phil won the judges' decision.

Machida has not played since the defeat to Gegard Mousasi, which took place in September last year. Davis, in turn, comes from two consecutive victories. His last performance took place in October last year, in the triumph over Karl Albrektsson.