On Saturday, January 25, at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, Arab Emirates, Vadim Nemkov will go head-to-head with Timothy Johnson in an 3-round heavyweight showdown. Find out how to watch the fight live.
The fight will be held at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, Arab Emirates.
What time do the first fights of Bellator Champions Series Dubai start?
The fight night will start on Saturday, January 25 at 10:00 AM New York time.
The fight night will start on Saturday, January 25 at 10:00 AM Ottawa time.
The fight night will start on Saturday, January 25 at 3:00 PM London time.
The fight night will start on Saturday, January 25 at 3:00 PM Dublin time.
The fight night will start on Sunday, January 26 at 2:00 AM Canberra time.
The fight night will start on Sunday, January 26 at 4:00 AM Wellington time.
Watch Live: How to Stream Nemkov vs Johnson Fight.
Check out who’s stepping into the ring or cage on Saturday, January 25.
Fight card subject to change.
Division | Fighter #1 | Fighter #2 | Notes |
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lightweight (155 lbs) | Usman Nurmagomedov (18 - 0 - 0) | Paul Hughes (13 - 1 - 0) | ![]() |
heavyweight (265 lbs) | Vadim Nemkov (17 - 2 - 0) | Tim Johnson (18 - 10 - 0) | |
featherweight (145 lbs) | Akhmed Magomedov (9 - 1 - 0) | Nathan Kelly (11 - 2 - 0) | |
featherweight (145 lbs) | Ibragim Ibragimov (8 - 0 - 0) | Kenny Mokhonoana (5 - 1 - 0) | |
bantamweight (135 lbs) | Renat Khavalov (8 - 0 - 0) | Cleiver Fernandes (9 - 1 - 0) | |
middleweight (185 lbs) | Ahmed Sami (11 - 4 - 0) | Tarek Suleiman (13 - 8 - 0) | |
middleweight (185 lbs) | Yakub Sulimanov (7 - 0 - 0) | Jarrah Al-Silawi (20 - 7 - 0) | |
lightweight (155 lbs) | Mirafzal Akhtamov (8 - 0 - 1) | Mike Thompson (7 - 2 - 0) | |
flyweight (125 lbs) | Ruel Panales (6 - 2 - 0) | Hadi Omar Al Hussaini (5 - 1 - 1) | |
lightweight (155 lbs) | John Mitchell (9 - 2 - 0) | Souhil Tahiri (7 - 5 - 1) | |
middleweight (185 lbs) | Mostafa Rashed Nada (9 - 3 - 0) | Haider Khan (8 - 1 - 0) | |
featherweight (145 lbs) | Saeed AlHosani (debut) | Talal AlQallaf (debut) |
Vadim Nemkov
Vadim Nemkov is a Russian MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Nemkov has been performing for 11 years.
The last fight of Vadim Nemkov took place on February 24, 2024 against Bruno Cappelozza (15 - 6 - 0).
Nemkov won by submission (arm triangle choke).
Vadim Nemkov vs. Bruno Cappelozza
On August 21, 2020 Vadim Nemkov became the Bellator MMA light heavyweight champion.
Nemkov defeated World champion Ryan Bader.
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) |
Timothy Johnson
Timothy Johnson is an American MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Johnson has been performing for 14 years.
The last fight of Timothy Johnson took place on August 2, 2024 against Denis Goltsov (34 - 8 - 0).
Johnson lost by technical knockout (TKO).
Timothy Johnson vs. Denis Goltsov
How many fights did Timothy Johnson have?
Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
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2025-01-25 | Vadim Nemkov | Loss Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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2024-08-02 | Denis Goltsov | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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2024-06-13 | Danilo Marques | Win TKO (Punches) |
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2024-04-12 | Darion Abbey | Win TKO (Punches) |
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2023-04-21 | Said Sowma | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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2022-04-15 | Linton Vassell | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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2021-10-23 | Fedor Emelianenko | Loss KO (Punches) |
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2021-06-25 | Valentin Moldavsky | Loss Decision (Unanimous) |
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2020-10-10 | Cheick Kongo | Win Decision (Split) |
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2020-08-07 | Matt Mitrione | Win TKO (Punches) |
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2020-02-21 | Tyrell Fortune | Win KO (Punch) |
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2019-08-24 | Vitaly Minakov | Loss KO (Punches) |
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2018-10-13 | Cheick Kongo | Loss KO (Punches) |
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2018-02-03 | Marcelo Golm | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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2017-07-22 | Junior Albini | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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2017-03-18 | Daniel Omielanczuk | Win Decision (Split) |
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2016-11-19 | Alexander Volkov | Loss Decision (Split) |
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2016-04-10 | Marcin Tybura | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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2015-08-08 | Jared Rosholt | Loss Decision (Unanimous) |
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2015-04-04 | Shamil Abdurakhimov | Win TKO (Punches) |
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2014-10-25 | Travis Wiuff | Win TKO (Punches) |
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2014-06-07 | Kevin Asplund | Win Submission (Choke) |
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2014-04-26 | Brett Murphy | Win TKO (Slam and Punches) |
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2014-01-11 | Brian Heden | Win TKO (Punches) |
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2013-10-26 | Scott Hough | Win Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) |
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2013-03-23 | Dean Lamb | Win TKO (Submission to Punches) |
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2012-11-17 | Shane DeZee | Win Submission (Keylock) |
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2011-03-19 | Lance Peterson | Loss Submission (Kimura) |
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2010-10-30 | Travis Willey | Win TKO (Punches) |
Who all beat Timothy Johnson?
Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
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2025-01-25 | Vadim Nemkov | Loss Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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2024-08-02 | Denis Goltsov | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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2022-04-15 | Linton Vassell | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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2021-10-23 | Fedor Emelianenko | Loss KO (Punches) |
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2021-06-25 | Valentin Moldavsky | Loss Decision (Unanimous) |
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2019-08-24 | Vitaly Minakov | Loss KO (Punches) |
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2018-10-13 | Cheick Kongo | Loss KO (Punches) |
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2017-07-22 | Junior Albini | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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2016-11-19 | Alexander Volkov | Loss Decision (Split) |
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2015-08-08 | Jared Rosholt | Loss Decision (Unanimous) |
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2011-03-19 | Lance Peterson | Loss Submission (Kimura) |