Vadim Nemkov Vacates Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

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. The 31-year-old will make his his first heavyweight appearance on the Professional Fighters League vs. Bellator main card against former PFL heavyweight winner Bruno Cappelozza on Feb. 24.

Currently No. 1 in Sherdog’s 205-pound rankings, Nemkov has widely been regarded as one of the world’s best light heavyweights regardless of promotion. The Fedorteam representative went unbeaten in 10 Bellator appearances, claiming the belt with a second-round stoppage of Ryan Bader in August 2020. His championship reign spanned five successful defenses, including a run through the organization’s 205-pound grand prix that culminated in a five-round verdict over Corey Anderson at Bellator 288. He owns a 16-2-1 career mark that includes notable wins over the likes of Yoel Romero, Phil Davis (twice), Anderson, Bader, Rafael Carvalho, Liam McGeary and Philipe Lins.

Vadim Nemkov Vacates Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship

The wheels are officially in motion for Vadim Nemkov to transition to the heavyweight division.

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[Kowboy On Sherdog]

Nemkov will be PFL Heavyweight Champion and fight Ngannou in 2025... you heard it here first

 

[OLD RED]

Nemkov will be PFL Heavyweight Champion and fight Ngannou in 2025... you heard it here first

Would be epic and life changing for Nemkov.

 

[IneedSometop]

Nemkov will be PFL Heavyweight Champion and fight Ngannou in 2025... you heard it here first

I'm not so sure about that. It really depends on how the Anthony Joshua fight goes. If Ngannou somehow wins that it wouldn't surprise me if he never has another MMA fight. There's no incentive for him to do it as long as he can keep getting high profile boxing match ups

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

I'm not so sure about that. It really depends on how the Anthony Joshua fight goes. If Ngannou somehow wins that it wouldn't surprise me if he never has another MMA fight. There's no incentive for him to do it as long as he can keep getting high profile boxing match ups

They could end up fighting for the PFL Championship , Super Fight Championship , Riydah Championship

 

[Kryptt]

 

[MMALOPEZ]

What a horrible fight …

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

 

[samuelsoncast]

Rumour has it, he is going to.
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SUPER FIGHT LEAGUE!!

 

[TRVITMVNZ]

Im not sure he actually declares for the PFL season. I think he just stays on the Bellator side for now. Fighting potentially 5 times this year in 10 months is pretty radical

 

[Klippy]

IIRC after watching his fights with Corey, Vadim is very beatable.

 

[TorontoTO]

IIRC after watching his fights with Corey, Vadim is very beatable.

Including the second bout? I think Nemkov is easily the best LHW, Ankalaev can’t check a Leg kick to save his life, which kicking is something Nemkov is very good at and neutralized Corey in the rematch by just hammering his leg whenever he went for a takedown

 

[Phrozenspite]

Including the second bout? I think Nemkov is easily the best LHW, Ankalaev can’t check a Leg kick to save his life, which kicking is someone Nemkov is very good at and neutralized Corey in the rematch by just hammering his leg whenever he went for a takedown

He has that mousasi energy or lack thereof which doesn't help

 

[Doctor Grudge]

He has that mousasi energy or lack thereof which doesn't help

Lack of energy? Even in the first fight he was active off his back.

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

Left Kick Cemetery , Rick Kick PFL

 

[Cartiac]

They could end up fighting for the PFL Championship , Super Fight Championship , Riydah Championship

Would be epic and life changing for Nemkov.

It would definitely be life changing for Nemkov as he would have to be suffering from severe dementia to think that ever happened in the real world

 

[WoozyFailGuy]

Damn now I'll never see Nemkov vs Periera

 

[dog y]

Would be epic and life changing for Nemkov.

Changing as in ending

 

[dog y]

I'm not so sure about that. It really depends on how the Anthony Joshua fight goes. If Ngannou somehow wins that it wouldn't surprise me if he never has another MMA fight. There's no incentive for him to do it as long as he can keep getting high profile boxing match ups

Ngannou will unify every HW boxing belt with the UFC belt. Then he can collect the PFL belt too and keep at it.

 

[OLD RED]

Changing as in ending

Why would it be ending?