• By Joshua CookJoshua CookX (Twitter) Jan 14, 2025, 7:18 PM
  • Last updated | Jan 26, 2025, 12:43 PM

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.

Vadim Nemkov vs. Timothy Johnson
Vadim Nemkov
Vadim Nemkov
Timothy Johnson
Timothy Johnson
Country RussiaRussia
Belgorod, Russia
USAUSA
Lamberton, Minnesota, USA
Age 32 years 39 years
Pro 11 years 14 years
Height 6′ 0″ (183 cm) 6′ 3″ (191 cm)
Reach - 78″ (199 cm)
Division heavyweight
(265 lbs / 120,2 kg)
heavyweight
(265 lbs / 120,2 kg)
Stance
Orthodox

orthodox
Southpaw

southpaw
Titles - -
Record 17 - 2 - 0
(9 KOs)
18 - 10 - 0
(10 KOs)
KOs 52% 55%
Inactive 336 days 176 days
Advant.
Former World champion
Won first World title by defeating the World champion
Younger
Southpaw
More years pro
More professional fights
Less inactive days
Vadim Nemkov won by submission (rear naked choke) (video).

Arena

The fight will be held at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, Arab Emirates.

Date and Time

What time do the first fights of Bellator Champions Series Dubai start?

  • USAUSA

    The fight night will start on Saturday, January 25 at 10:00 AM New York time.

  • CanadaCanada

    The fight night will start on Saturday, January 25 at 10:00 AM Ottawa time.

  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom

    The fight night will start on Saturday, January 25 at 3:00 PM London time.

  • IrelandIreland

    The fight night will start on Saturday, January 25 at 3:00 PM Dublin time.

  • AustraliaAustralia

    The fight night will start on Sunday, January 26 at 2:00 AM Canberra time.

  • New ZealandNew Zealand

    The fight night will start on Sunday, January 26 at 4:00 AM Wellington time.

Watch Live: How to Stream Nemkov vs Johnson Fight.

  • To Be Announced

Full Fight/Highlights

Fight Promo

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
lightweight (155 lbs)Usman Nurmagomedov
(18 - 0 - 0)
Paul Hughes
(13 - 1 - 0)
Bellator MMA
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

Vadim Nemkov is a Russian MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Nemkov has been performing for 11 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 February 24, 2024 against Bruno CappelozzaBruno Cappelozza (15 - 6 - 0).
Nemkov won by submission (arm triangle choke).

Vadim Nemkov vs. Bruno Cappelozza 

Vadim Nemkov's last fight

First World Title

On August 21, 2020 Vadim Nemkov became the Bellator MMA light heavyweight champion.
Nemkov defeated World champion Ryan BaderRyan Bader.

Vadim Nemkov vs. Ryan Bader 

Vadim Nemkov's fight for the first world title

MMA Record

  • Total fightsTotal fights: 20
  • WinsWins: 17
  • Wins by KOWins by KO: 9
  • Wins by submWins by subm: 4
  • Wins by decWins by dec: 4
  • LossesLosses: 2
  • Losses by KOLosses by KO: 1
  • Losses by submLosses by subm: 0
  • Losses by decLosses by dec: 1
  • DrawsDraws: 0
  • No contestsNo contests: 1

MMA Career

How many fights did Vadim Nemkov have?

Date Opponent Result Notes
2025-01-25 Tim Johnson Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
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?

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

Vadim Nemkov Highlights

Timothy Johnson

Timothy Johnson

Timothy Johnson is an American MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Johnson has been performing for 14 years.

Last Fight

The last fight of Timothy Johnson took place on August 2, 2024 against Denis GoltsovDenis Goltsov (34 - 8 - 0).
Johnson lost by technical knockout (TKO).

Timothy Johnson vs. Denis Goltsov 

Timothy Johnson's last fight

MMA Record

  • Total fightsTotal fights: 28
  • WinsWins: 18
  • Wins by KOWins by KO: 10
  • Wins by submWins by subm: 3
  • Wins by decWins by dec: 5
  • LossesLosses: 10
  • Losses by KOLosses by KO: 6
  • Losses by submLosses by subm: 1
  • Losses by decLosses by dec: 3
  • DrawsDraws: 0

MMA Career

How many fights did Timothy Johnson have?

Date Opponent Result Notes
2025-01-25 Vadim Nemkov Loss
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2024-08-02 Denis Goltsov Loss
TKO (Punches)
2024-06-13 Danilo Marques Win
TKO (Punches)
2024-04-12 Darion Abbey Win
TKO (Punches)
2023-04-21 Said Sowma Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2022-04-15 Linton Vassell Loss
TKO (Punches)
2021-10-23 Fedor Emelianenko Loss
KO (Punches)
2021-06-25 Valentin Moldavsky Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2020-10-10 Cheick Kongo Win
Decision (Split)
2020-08-07 Matt Mitrione Win
TKO (Punches)
2020-02-21 Tyrell Fortune Win
KO (Punch)
2019-08-24 Vitaly Minakov Loss
KO (Punches)
2018-10-13 Cheick Kongo Loss
KO (Punches)
2018-02-03 Marcelo Golm Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2017-07-22 Junior Albini Loss
TKO (Punches)
2017-03-18 Daniel Omielanczuk Win
Decision (Split)
2016-11-19 Alexander Volkov Loss
Decision (Split)
2016-04-10 Marcin Tybura Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2015-08-08 Jared Rosholt Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2015-04-04 Shamil Abdurakhimov Win
TKO (Punches)
2014-10-25 Travis Wiuff Win
TKO (Punches)
2014-06-07 Kevin Asplund Win
Submission (Choke)
2014-04-26 Brett Murphy Win
TKO (Slam and Punches)
2014-01-11 Brian Heden Win
TKO (Punches)
2013-10-26 Scott Hough Win
Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
2013-03-23 Dean Lamb Win
TKO (Submission to Punches)
2012-11-17 Shane DeZee Win
Submission (Keylock)
2011-03-19 Lance Peterson Loss
Submission (Kimura)
2010-10-30 Travis Willey Win
TKO (Punches)

All Timothy Johnson's Losses

Who all beat Timothy Johnson?

Date Opponent Result Notes
2025-01-25 Vadim Nemkov Loss
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2024-08-02 Denis Goltsov Loss
TKO (Punches)
2022-04-15 Linton Vassell Loss
TKO (Punches)
2021-10-23 Fedor Emelianenko Loss
KO (Punches)
2021-06-25 Valentin Moldavsky Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2019-08-24 Vitaly Minakov Loss
KO (Punches)
2018-10-13 Cheick Kongo Loss
KO (Punches)
2017-07-22 Junior Albini Loss
TKO (Punches)
2016-11-19 Alexander Volkov Loss
Decision (Split)
2015-08-08 Jared Rosholt Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2011-03-19 Lance Peterson Loss
Submission (Kimura)

Timothy Johnson Highlights

Joshua Cook
Who will win: Nemkov or Johnson?

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

Nevertheless, I think that Vadim Nemkov will win by unanimous decision.

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