V. Nemkov (right) won the light heavyweight belt in UFC 244. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Even though he is the current light heavyweight champion (up to 93kg), Vadim nemkov declared that he does not feel pressured in his fight against Phil Davis No. Bellator 257 this Friday (16), also valid for the GP of the division. The Russian stated that the key to not losing his peace of mind is not to get complacent and declared that he was happy with the level he had reached in the organization. The statement was given in the 'half day' of the show.
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“There is no pressure on me. I know I'm the champion but I enter this tournament as a hungry fighter. I don’t put any pressure on myself,” said Nemkov.
The current belt holder was happy to see his face on posters advertising the event throughout the gym and promised to reciprocate all the treatment received by the organization.
“I'm very proud to be at this level. Bellator made posters with my face and my photo is in the arena. I like. I am very happy that the company trusts me. I'm working hard with my team to give back and show them that we are also very happy to be in the organization”, concluded the Russian.
the russian Vadim nemkov is still undefeated in the organization chaired by Scott Coker. Since his arrival in August 2017, there have been five consecutive victories. The leader of the under-93kg group won the belt in August 2020 by knocking out Ryan bader No. Bellator 244.
At 36 years old, Davis is looking to regain the belt he held between 2016 and 2017. In a great moment in his career, the veteran is on a streak of three consecutive victories and is looking to avenge his last defeat. At the time, Phil was defeated by Nemkov via judges' decision at Bellator 209, in November 2018.
The duel between the two athletes will also be valid for the quarterfinals of the grand prix of light heavyweights. The tournament champion receives a prize of US$1 million (around R$5,6 million), in addition to the category belt.
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