Joshua Cook
Jan 28, 2024, 10:26 PMOn Friday, August 21, at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, USA, Ryan «Darth» Bader will go head-to-head with Vadim Nemkov in an 5-round light heavyweight showdown for Bellator MMA title. Find out how to watch the fight live.
 Ryan Bader |
 Vadim Nemkov |
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 USA |
 Russia |
| 27 - 5 - 0 (12 KOs) |
11 - 2 - 0 (8 KOs) |
 Bellator MMA (heavyweight); Bellator MMA (light heavyweight) |
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| heavyweight (265 lbs / 120,2 kg) |
light heavyweight (205 lbs / 93,0 kg) |
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The fight will be held at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA.
What time do the first fights of Bellator 243 start?
USAThe fight night will start on Friday, August 21 at 9:00 PM New York time.
CanadaThe fight night will start on Friday, August 21 at 9:00 PM Ottawa time.
United KingdomThe fight night will start on Saturday, August 22 at 2:00 AM London time.
IrelandThe fight night will start on Saturday, August 22 at 2:00 AM Dublin time.
AustraliaThe fight night will start on Saturday, August 22 at 11:00 AM Canberra time.
New ZealandThe fight night will start on Saturday, August 22 at 1:00 PM Wellington time.
Watch Live: How to Stream Bader vs Nemkov Fight.
Ryan «Darth» Bader
Ryan Bader is an American MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Bader has been performing for 13 years.
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".
The last fight of Ryan Bader took place on September 7, 2019 against Cheick Kongo.
Bader’s bout was ruled a no contest.
On June 24, 2017 Ryan Bader became the Bellator MMA light heavyweight champion.
Bader defeated World champion Phil Davis.
I'm going to hit him for me and for Fedor.
How many fights did Ryan Bader have?
| Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
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| 2024-02-24 | Renan Ferreira | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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| 2023-02-04 | Fedor Emelianenko | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2022-05-06 | Cheick Kongo | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2022-01-29 | Valentin Moldavsky | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2021-10-16 | Corey Anderson | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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| 2021-04-09 | Lyoto Machida | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2020-08-21 | Vadim Nemkov | Loss TKO (Head Kick and Punches) |
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| 2019-09-07 | Cheick Kongo | No contest No Contest (Accidental Eye Poke) |
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| 2019-01-26 | Fedor Emelianenko | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2018-10-12 | Matt Mitrione | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2018-05-12 | Muhammed Lawal | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2017-11-03 | Linton Vassell | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2017-06-24 | Phil Davis | Win Decision (Split) |
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| 2016-11-19 | Antonio Rogerio Nogueira | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2016-09-03 | Ilir Latifi | Win KO (Knee) |
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| 2016-01-30 | Anthony Johnson | Loss KO (Punches) |
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| 2015-10-03 | Rashad Evans | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2015-01-24 | Phil Davis | Win Decision (Split) |
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| 2014-08-16 | Ovince St. Preux | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2014-06-14 | Rafael Cavalcante | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2013-12-07 | Anthony Perosh | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2013-09-04 | Glover Teixeira | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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| 2013-01-26 | Vladimir Matyushenko | Win Submission (Guillotine Choke) |
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| 2012-08-04 | Lyoto Machida | Loss KO (Punches) |
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| 2012-02-26 | Quinton Jackson | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2011-11-19 | Jason Brilz | Win KO (Punch) |
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| 2011-07-02 | Tito Ortiz | Loss Submission (Guillotine Choke) |
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| 2011-02-05 | Jon Jones | Loss Submission (Guillotine Choke) |
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| 2010-09-25 | Antonio Rogerio Nogueira | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2010-02-20 | Keith Jardine | Win KO (Punch) |
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| 2009-10-24 | Eric Schafer | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2009-04-01 | Carmelo Marrero | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2008-12-13 | Vinny Magalhaes | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2008-04-05 | Buckley Acosta | Win Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) |
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| 2007-12-28 | Brad Peterson | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2007-10-27 | Ulysses Cortez | Win KO (Punches) |
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| 2007-09-15 | Dicky Chavez | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2007-06-09 | Tim Peacock | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2007-05-12 | David Baggett | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| 2007-03-31 | Dave Covello | Win TKO (Submission to Punches) |
Who all beat Ryan Bader?
| Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
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| 2024-02-24 | Renan Ferreira | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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| 2021-10-16 | Corey Anderson | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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| 2020-08-21 | Vadim Nemkov | Loss TKO (Head Kick and Punches) |
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| 2016-01-30 | Anthony Johnson | Loss KO (Punches) |
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| 2013-09-04 | Glover Teixeira | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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| 2012-08-04 | Lyoto Machida | Loss KO (Punches) |
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| 2011-07-02 | Tito Ortiz | Loss Submission (Guillotine Choke) |
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| 2011-02-05 | Jon Jones | Loss Submission (Guillotine Choke) |
Vadim Nemkov
Vadim Nemkov is a Russian MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Nemkov has been performing for 7 years.
The last fight of Vadim Nemkov took place on October 12, 2019 against Rafael Carvalho.
Nemkov won by submission (rear naked choke).
We've got a young guy. That's a highly praised, Fedor's protege.
How many fights did Vadim Nemkov have?
| Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
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| 2025-01-25 | Tim Johnson | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| 2024-02-24 | Bruno Cappelozza | Win Technical Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) |
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| 2023-06-16 | Yoel Romero | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2022-11-18 | Corey Anderson | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2022-04-15 | Corey Anderson | No contest No Contest (Accidental Clash of Heads) |
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| 2021-10-16 | Julius Anglickas | Win Submission (Kimura) |
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| 2021-04-16 | Phil Davis | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2020-08-21 | Ryan Bader | Win TKO (Head Kick and Punches) |
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| 2019-10-12 | Rafael Carvalho | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| 2018-11-15 | Phil Davis | Win Decision (Split) |
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| 2018-02-16 | Liam McGeary | Win TKO (Leg Kicks) |
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| 2017-08-25 | Philipe Lins | Win KO (Punches) |
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| 2016-12-29 | Alison Vicente | Win KO (Punches) |
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| 2016-06-17 | Mikolaj Rozanski | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2016-04-17 | Karl Albrektsson | Loss Decision (Split) |
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| 2015-12-31 | Jiri Prochazka | Loss TKO (Retirement) |
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| 2015-12-29 | Goran Reljic | Win KO (Punches) |
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| 2015-08-29 | Joaquim Ferreira | Win KO (Punch) |
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| 2015-04-24 | Isidor Bunea | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| 2013-08-05 | Michal Gutowski | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2013-06-27 | Andrei Trufaikin | Win TKO (Punches) |
Who all beat Vadim Nemkov?
| Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
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| 2016-04-17 | Karl Albrektsson | Loss Decision (Split) |
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| 2015-12-31 | Jiri Prochazka | Loss TKO (Retirement) |
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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