V. Nemkov (right) defends the light heavyweight belt. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Vadim nemkov defended the Bellator light heavyweight belt for the first time. On Friday night (16), in the main fight of Bellator 257, the pupil Fedor Emelianenko asserted his favoritism and, in a five-round fight, beat the veteran Phil Davis. In addition to continuing with the title, the Russian qualifies for the semi-finals of the category tournament and awaits the duel between Anthony Johnson e Yoel romero to meet your next opponent.
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With the result, Nemkov scores his 13th victory as a professional. He also has two defeats. On the other hand, Davis' streak of three positive results has been interrupted. Now, the American has a record of 22 triumphs, six setbacks and one fight without result.
The fight
The fight started with a lot of study between the fighters. In the first action of the duel, Vadim nemkov counterattacked Phil Davis with a straight shot, even though it didn't unbalance the challenger. Still, the champion grew in the last 30 seconds, with jabs and straight shots that reached his rival.
In the second round, the opposite happened. This time, Nemkov attacked and received a direct hit from Davis. The Russian, in the blow, began to bleed from his left eye. In exchange for frank striking, the champion landed another good blow and, in response, the challenger attempted a takedown. In defense, Vadim caught a standing guillotine, but was unable to submit the American.
The combinations of Vadim nemkov began to take effect in the third round. From the beginning, the Russian combined jabs and overhands that hurt Phil Davis. Thus, the North American also showed some wear and tear and did not even respond to the champion's attacks. In the last seconds, Nemkov still managed a takedown, but Davis got up soon after.
As time progressed, the wear and tear on the fighters became evident. Even so, Vadim nemkov he 'owned' the best shares and touched the face of Phil Davis. In turn, the North American tried to counterattack and repel his opponent's approach. On one of the opportunities, he threw a cross that actually pushed the champion back.
Aware that he was behind on the score, Phil Davis he went for 'all or nothing' and tried to lead the actions to the stage. Effectively, the North American managed to connect another good cross and looked for takedowns. Even so, Vadim nemkov He also didn't prefer to hold on to the result and continued with the frank exchange. With just over a minute left in the fight, the champion tried to take the game to the ground, but the challenger defended and narrowly missed getting a hand triangle. In the last seconds, the fight was held in the clinch until the referee stopped it.
Bellator 257 results
MAIN CARD
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Vadim nemkov derrotou Phil Davis in the unanimous decision of the judges (48-47, 48-47, 48-47) – Fight for the belt and the first stage of the GP
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Corey anderson x Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov – Fight for the first stage of the GP
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Veta Arteaga defeated Desiree Yanez by majority decision (29-27, 28-28, 29-27)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Paul Daley defeated Sabah Homasi by technical knockout at 1m44s of R2
PRELIMINARY CARD
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): julia budd derrotou Diana Silva in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Julius Anglickas defeated Gregory Milliard via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Heavyweight (up to 120,2kg): Steve Mowry defeated Shaun Asher by technical knockout at 55 seconds. from R1
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Grachik Bozinyan defeated Demarques Jackson via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Raymond Daniels defeated Peter Stanonik via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-26)
Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Lance Gibson Jr. defeated Marcus Surin via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Karl Albrektsson defeated Viktor Nemkov by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Mads Burnell defeated Saul Rogers with a rear naked choke at 4m08s of R2
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Jay Jay Wilson defeated Pedro Carvalho by technical knockout at 53 seconds. from R2
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