• Fight Date: Fri, Aug 21, 2020

On Friday, August 21 at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, USA Ryan «Darth» Bader will meet Vadim Nemkov for Bellator MMA title in a 5-round light heavyweight bout.

Ryan Bader vs. Vadim Nemkov
Ryan Bader
Ryan Bader
Darth
Vadim Nemkov
Vadim Nemkov
Country USAUSA
Reno, Nevada, USA
RussiaRussia
Belgorod, Russia
Age 37 years 28 years
Pro 13 years 7 years
Height 6′ 2″ (188 cm) 6′ 0″ (183 cm)
Reach 74″ (188 cm) -
Division heavyweight
(265 lbs / 120,2 kg)
light heavyweight
(205 lbs / 93,0 kg)
Stance

orthodox

orthodox
Titles
Bellator MMA (heavyweight); Bellator MMA (light heavyweight)
-
Record 27 - 5 - 0
(12 KOs)
11 - 2 - 0
(8 KOs)
KOs 44% 72%
Inactive 349 days 314 days
Advant.
Vadim Nemkov won by technical knockout (TKO) (video).

Date and Time

The fight night will begin on Friday, August 21 at 9:00 p.m ET / 6:00 p.m PT.

Arena

The fight will be held at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA.

On which TV channel or streaming service can I watch the live broadcast of the fight Ryan Bader versus Vadim Nemkov?

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Bader vs. Nemkov Full Fight Highlights

Bader vs. Nemkov Fight Promo

Ryan «Darth» Bader

Ryan «Darth» Bader

Ryan Bader is an American MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Bader has been performing for 13 years.

Info

Ryan Bader's words before the first fight with Fedor Emelianenko: "Man what an opportunity. How cool is it that I get to fight one of the best to ever do it for the Heavyweight championship of the world in a tournament style format, with the upside of holding two belts.
I used to watch this dude while wrestling in college and was/am a huge fan. Now I get to have him be part of my journey".

Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Grand Prix

Bellator MMA 2018

Last fight

The last fight of Ryan Bader took place on September 7, 2019 against Cheick Kongo.
Bader’s bout was ruled a no contest.

Ryan Bader vs. Cheick Kongo 

Ryan Bader's last fight

First world title

On June 24, 2017 Ryan Bader became the Bellator MMA light heavyweight champion.
The American defeated world champion Phil Davis.

Vadim Nemkov

I'm going to hit him for me and for Fedor.

- Vadim Nemkov,
5 time Combat Sambo Russia champion

MMA record

  • Total fights: 33
  • Wins: 27
  • Wins by KO: 12
  • Wins by subm: 3
  • Wins by dec: 12
  • Losses: 5
  • Losses by KO: 3
  • Losses by subm: 2
  • Losses by dec: 0
  • Draws: 0
  • No contests: 1

MMA career

How many fights did Ryan Bader have?

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Date Opponent Result Notes
2024-02-24 Renan Ferreira Loss
TKO (Punches)
2023-02-04 Fedor Emelianenko Win
TKO (Punches)
2022-05-06 Cheick Kongo Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2022-01-29 Valentin Moldavsky Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2021-10-16 Corey Anderson Loss
TKO (Punches)
2021-04-09 Lyoto Machida Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2020-08-21 Vadim Nemkov Loss
TKO (Head Kick and Punches)
2019-09-07 Cheick Kongo No contest
No Contest (Accidental Eye Poke)
2019-01-26 Fedor Emelianenko Win
TKO (Punches)
2018-10-12 Matt Mitrione Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2018-05-12 Muhammed Lawal Win
TKO (Punches)
2017-11-03 Linton Vassell Win
TKO (Punches)
2017-06-24 Phil Davis Win
Decision (Split)
2016-11-19 Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Win
TKO (Punches)
2016-09-03 Ilir Latifi Win
KO (Knee)
2016-01-30 Anthony Johnson Loss
KO (Punches)
2015-10-03 Rashad Evans Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2015-01-24 Phil Davis Win
Decision (Split)
2014-08-16 Ovince St. Preux Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2014-06-14 Rafael Cavalcante Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2013-12-07 Anthony Perosh Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2013-09-04 Glover Teixeira Loss
TKO (Punches)
2013-01-26 Vladimir Matyushenko Win
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
2012-08-04 Lyoto Machida Loss
KO (Punches)
2012-02-26 Quinton Jackson Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2011-11-19 Jason Brilz Win
KO (Punch)
2011-07-02 Tito Ortiz Loss
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
2011-02-05 Jon Jones Loss
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
2010-09-25 Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2010-02-20 Keith Jardine Win
KO (Punch)
2009-10-24 Eric Schafer Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2009-04-01 Carmelo Marrero Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2008-12-13 Vinny Magalhaes Win
TKO (Punches)
2008-04-05 Buckley Acosta Win
Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
2007-12-28 Brad Peterson Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2007-10-27 Ulysses Cortez Win
KO (Punches)
2007-09-15 Dicky Chavez Win
TKO (Punches)
2007-06-09 Tim Peacock Win
TKO (Punches)
2007-05-12 David Baggett Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2007-03-31 Dave Covello Win
TKO (Submission to Punches)

All Ryan Bader's losses

Who all beat Ryan Bader?

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Date Opponent Result Notes
2024-02-24 Renan Ferreira Loss
TKO (Punches)
2021-10-16 Corey Anderson Loss
TKO (Punches)
2020-08-21 Vadim Nemkov Loss
TKO (Head Kick and Punches)
2016-01-30 Anthony Johnson Loss
KO (Punches)
2013-09-04 Glover Teixeira Loss
TKO (Punches)
2012-08-04 Lyoto Machida Loss
KO (Punches)
2011-07-02 Tito Ortiz Loss
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
2011-02-05 Jon Jones Loss
Submission (Guillotine Choke)

Ryan «Darth» Bader Highlights

Vadim Nemkov

Vadim Nemkov

Vadim Nemkov is a Russian MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Nemkov has been performing for 7 years.

Bellator MMA World Grand Prix 2022 (Light Heavyweight)

Bellator MMA World Grand Prix 2022 (Light Heavyweight)

Last fight

The last fight of Vadim Nemkov took place on October 12, 2019 against Rafael Carvalho.
Nemkov won by submission (rear naked choke).

Ryan Bader

We've got a young guy. That's a highly praised, Fedor's protege.

- Ryan Bader,
Bellator MMA (heavyweight) and Bellator MMA (light heavyweight) World champion

MMA record

  • Total fights: 13
  • Wins: 11
  • Wins by KO: 8
  • Wins by subm: 2
  • Wins by dec: 1
  • Losses: 2
  • Losses by KO: 1
  • Losses by subm: 0
  • Losses by dec: 1
  • Draws: 0

MMA career

How many fights did Vadim Nemkov have?

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Date Opponent Result Notes
2024-02-24 Bruno Cappelozza Win
Technical Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
2023-06-16 Yoel Romero Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2022-11-18 Corey Anderson Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2022-04-15 Corey Anderson No contest
No Contest (Accidental Clash of Heads)
2021-10-16 Julius Anglickas Win
Submission (Kimura)
2021-04-16 Phil Davis Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2020-08-21 Ryan Bader Win
TKO (Head Kick and Punches)
2019-10-12 Rafael Carvalho Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2018-11-15 Phil Davis Win
Decision (Split)
2018-02-16 Liam McGeary Win
TKO (Leg Kicks)
2017-08-25 Philipe Lins Win
KO (Punches)
2016-12-29 Alison Vicente Win
KO (Punches)
2016-06-17 Mikolaj Rozanski Win
TKO (Punches)
2016-04-17 Karl Albrektsson Loss
Decision (Split)
2015-12-31 Jiri Prochazka Loss
TKO (Retirement)
2015-12-29 Goran Reljic Win
KO (Punches)
2015-08-29 Joaquim Ferreira Win
KO (Punch)
2015-04-24 Isidor Bunea Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2013-08-05 Michal Gutowski Win
TKO (Punches)
2013-06-27 Andrei Trufaikin Win
TKO (Punches)

All Vadim Nemkov's losses

Who all beat Vadim Nemkov?

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Date Opponent Result Notes
2016-04-17 Karl Albrektsson Loss
Decision (Split)
2015-12-31 Jiri Prochazka Loss
TKO (Retirement)

Vadim Nemkov Highlights

Latest Odds

  • Favorite
    Bader to win: 4/6
  • Underdog
    Nemkov to win: 6/5
  • Draw: 17/1

Prediction

Joshua Cook
Who will win: Bader or Nemkov?

Bader and Nemkov are worthy opponents.
It is difficult to predict which of the fighters will win.

Nevertheless, I think that Ryan Bader will win by submission.

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