V. Nemkov (left) was signed by Bellator. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @viktornemkov
MMA is a sport in which it is not difficult to see members of the same family working in the same organization. We can mention the Nogueira brothers, Emelianenko, Diaz, Pettis, the Nurmagomedov clan and, now, another one has entered this hall. According to the Russian website Tass, it was enough Vadim nemkov become Bellator light heavyweight (93kg) champion by knocking out Ryan bader, in issue number 244, held in August, so that Scott Coker, president of the organization, announced the hiring of his older brother, Viktor. The date of its debut has not yet been defined by the company.
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The 33-year-old fighter has worked for well-known companies in the sport. The Russian was two-time M-1 Global light heavyweight champion, winning the titles in 2013 and 2015. His last appearance was in the PFL, in October 2019, when he drew with Bozigit Ataev, in the quarterfinals of the category tournament. .
Vikot Nemkov competed in 36 fights in MMA, recording 28 wins (four by knockout and twelve by submission) against seven losses (one by knockout and three by submission). Throughout his career, the athlete faced well-known fighters, alternating results. He has triumphs over Stephan Puetz, Ronny Markes, Attila Vegh and Gadzhimurad Antigulov and was surpassed by Stephan Puetz, Klidson Abreu and Vinny Magalhães. Furthermore, the Russian won the gold medal in Combat Sambo in 2011.
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