Vadim Nemkov

Vadim was born on June 20, 1992. Many sources contain information that he is a native of Belgorod, but that is not true. His family began their life journey in a small village in Kazakhstan, where they lived until 1999, after which he, his brother Viktor and their parents moved to the village of Tomarovka, Belgorod Region. It was here that Nemkov's sports path began.{{Cite web |title=Вадим Немков |url=https://24smi.org/celebrity/121005-vadim-nemkov.html |access-date=2022-12-28 |website=24SMI |language=ru}}{{Cite web |title=Вадим Немков (Vadim Nemkov): все бои, видео, фото, биография Российского бойца Bellator - MMAExpress |url=https://mma.express/fighters/bellator/vadim-nemkov |access-date=2022-12-27 |website=mma.express}}

In all endeavors, Vadim followed his older brother Viktor. At the Tamarov school, they began to attend the judo section, then hand-to-hand combat attracted their attention, and only after that it was the turn of sambo, where both brothers reached great heights and received a good sports base. During the period of study at the school, Nemkov managed to participate in many competitions in sambo and other disciplines. Almost all of his youth was spent at a high pace, learning, discovering new things in sports.

At the time of graduation, Vadim was drafted into the army. He himself admits that there was an opportunity not to go there, but there was not even a thought about it. Due to the fact that the guy himself was strong and physically well developed, he was called up for service in the special forces. Nemkov notes that the army gave him additional knowledge, both in the sports component and in life in general. The hardening he received there helps him to enter the cage against any opponent without fear.

At the moment, Vadim has 2 educations. He received the first at the Technological University of Belgorod, having received a diploma in the specialty "Personnel Management", and the second, already in 2017, at BelSU, with a degree in "Coach".

During this entire period of "army-training", Nemkov actively participated in the Russian, European and world championships in combat sambo, where in most cases he took gold. Between 2014 and 2019, he took the gold 4 times at the World Sambo Championships 100 kg class, and after that he said that he would not waste his time on such competitions in the future and would devote himself entirely to MMA.

As part of mixed martial arts, Nemkov made his debut on May 31, 2013. The technical knockout that knocked out Magomed Datsiev brought victory to Vadim. Less than a month later, on June 27, he also defeated Andrei Trufaikin by TKO. The next were the Pole Michal Gutovskiy (10-3 at the time of the fight) and the Romanian Isidor Bunea, who generally appeared in professional MMA for the first and last time - they lost in the first round. As a result, having gained a series of 4 early victories, already in 2015 Vadim was signed to Rizin.{{cite web|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/62209-vadim-nemkov|title=Vadim Nemkov - MMA Fighter Page - Tapology|website=Tapology}}

In November 2015, the Japanese fight promotion – and successor to Pride Fighting Championships – Rizin Fighting Federation announced the brackets for a Heavyweight Grand Prix to be held on December 29 and 31.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2015/11/30/9818490/rizin-announces-heavyweight-tournament-brackets|title=Rizin announces heavyweight tournament bracket|date=30 November 2015 }} It was announced Nemkov would make his Rizin debut against Goran Reljic. He won the bout by knockout in the first round, advancing to the semi-finals 2 days later.{{cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/12/29/10680566/rizin-fighting-federation-aoki-vs-sakuraba-results-and-live-coverage|title=Rizin Fighting Federation Day 1 results: Aoki TKOs Sakuraba to cap entertaining show|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Karim Zidan|date= December 29, 2015}} In the semi-finals on December 31, Nemkov faced Jiří Procházka, losing via retirement due to being too exhausted at the end of the first (10 minute) round.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2015/12/rizin-fighting-federation-1-day-2-live-results|title=Rizin Fighting Federation 1: Day 2 results: Emelianenko TKOs Singh, Lawal wins tourney|date=December 31, 2015|work=MMAjunkie.com|author=Mike Bohn}}

Nemkov returned to face Karl Albrektsson on April 16, 2016, at Rizin 1.{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Rizin-1-Bout-Order-Announced-Prochazka-vs-Fujita-Gets-Top-Billing-Over-Wanderlei-Sakuraba-103117|title=Rizin 1 Bout Order Announced; Prochazka vs. Fujita Gets Top Billing Over Wanderlei, Sakuraba|date=April 11, 2016|work=Sherdog}} He lost the fight via split decision.{{Cite web|date=2016-04-16|title=Karl Albrektsson Wins by Decision at Rizin FF 1|url=https://www.mmaviking.com/results-karl-albrektsson-at-rizin-ff-1/|access-date=2021-05-02|website=Nordic MMA Everyday at MMA Viking|language=en-US}}

After a fight in Russia for Fight Nights Global, Nemkov again competed in Rizin against Alison Vicente on December 29, 2016, at RIZIN FF WGP 2nd round. He won the fight via TKO in the first round.{{cite web|url=https://combatpress.com/2016/12/rizin-fighting-world-grand-prix-2016-2nd-round-results/|title=Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: 2nd Round Results|date=December 28, 2016|publisher=combatpress.com|author=Zach Aittama}}

On June 17, 2016, Nemkov fought Mikołaj Różanski on the Fight Nights Global 50: Emelianenko vs Maldonado card in St. Petersburg, Russia. He won the fight via TKO in the first round.{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Fedor-Emelianenko-Withstands-Fabio-Maldonado-Assault-Escapes-with-Majority-Decision-106613|title=Fedor Emelianenko Withstands Fabio Maldonado Assault, Escapes with Majority Decision|date=June 17, 2016|work=Sherdog|author=Brian Knapp}}

On August 25, 2017, Nemkov made his Bellator debut against Philipe Lins at Bellator 182.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2017/07/bellator-182-koreshkov-njokuani-lineup-fight-card-13-prelims|title='Bellator 182: Koreshkov vs. Njokuani' lineup finalized with 14 (!) prelims|date=July 25, 2017|author=Mike Bohn|work=MMAjunkie.com}} He won the fight by knockout in the first round.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/8/25/16202742/bellator-182-results-koreshkov-vs-njokuani|title=Bellator 182 Results: Koreshkov vs. Njokuani|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Alexander K. Lee|date=August 25, 2017}}

In his second bout for the promotion, Nemkov faced former Bellator Light Heavyweight champion Liam McGeary at Bellator 194 on February 16, 2017.{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/ExChamp-Liam-McGeary-to-Face-Vadim-Nemkov-at-Bellator-194-on-Feb-16-131501|title=Ex-Champ Liam McGeary to Face Vadim Nemkov at Bellator 194 on Feb. 16|date=January 25, 2018|work=Sherdog|author=Tristen Critchfield}} He won the fight via TKO due to leg kicks in the third round.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2018/02/bellator-194-results-vadim-nemkov-destroys-liam-mcgearys-leg-for-tko-win-over-ex-champ|title=Bellator 194 results: Vadim Nemkov destroys Liam McGeary's leg for TKO win over ex-champ|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=February 16, 2018|work=MMAjunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco}}

Nemkov faced another former Bellator Light Heavyweight champion in Phil Davis on November 15, 2018, at Bellator 209.{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/08/phil-davis-vs-vadim-nemkov-light-heavyweight-bellator-israel|title=Ex-champ Phil Davis vs. Vadim Nemkov added to Bellator's Israel return|date=2018-08-18|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-08-19|language=en-US}} He won the closely contested bout via split decision.{{Cite news|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2018/11/16/bellator-209-resultsphil-davis-vs-vadim-nemkov/|title=Bellator 209 Results: Vadim Nemkov Earns Decision Over Phil Davis|last=McClory|first=Mike|date=2018-11-16|work=Cageside Press|access-date=2018-11-21|language=en-US}}

In the beginning of 2019, Nemkov signed a new, multi-fight contract with Bellator MMA.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/01/sergei-kharitonov-vadim-nemkov-and-anatoly-tokov-sign-new-multi-fight-deals-with-bellator|title=Sergei Kharitonov, Vadim Nemkov and Anatoly Tokov sign new, multi-fight deals with Bellator|date=January 5, 2019|publisher=mmajunkie.com}} As the first fight of the contract, Nemkov faced former Bellator middleweight champion Rafael Carvalho at Bellator 230 on October 12, 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bellator-Announces-Return-to-Italy-with-Three-Cards-in-One-Night-159537|title=Bellator Announces Return to Italy with Three Cards in One Night|date=August 2, 2019|work=Sherdog|author=Jay Pettry}} Nemkov won the bout via submission in the second round.{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Nemkov-Submits-Carvalho-at-Bellator-230-Manhoef-Crushes-Bahati-at-Bellator-Milan-163561|title=Nemkov Submits Carvalho at Bellator 230; Manhoef Crushes Bahati at Bellator 'Milan'|author=Tudor Leonte|publisher=sherdog.com|date=October 12, 2019}}

After racking up four straight wins in Bellator, three of which against former Bellator titleholders, Nemkov was signed to challenge Ryan Bader at Bellator 242 on May 9, 2020, for the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Championship.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/1/25/21078982/ryan-bader-defends-light-heavyweight-title-against-vadim-nemkov-at-bellator-243|title=Ryan Bader defends light heavyweight title against Vadim Nemkov at Bellator 243|author=Damon Martin|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=January 25, 2020}} However, it was later announced that Bellator 242 and Nemkov's bout against Bader was being postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/03/bellator-cancels-may-three-shows-coronavirus-concerns|title=Bellator postpones next three shows due to coronavirus concerns|publisher=MMA Junkie|website=mmajunkie.com|date=March 30, 2020|access-date=April 21, 2020}} The bout with Bader was rescheduled and took place on August 21 at Bellator 244. Nemkov won the bout via second-round technical knockout to capture the Bellator Light Heavyweight title.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/8/21/21395983/bellator-244-results-bader-vs-nemkov|title=Bellator 244 Results: Bader vs. Nemkov|work=MMAFighting.com|date=August 21, 2020|access-date=August 21, 2020}}

On February 9, 2021, it was announced that Nemkov would be defending the Bellator Light Heavyweight title in the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament. It was announced that Nemkov would make his first title defense against Phil Davis, a rematch of their November 2018 bout, which saw Nemkov win via split decision. The bout took place at Bellator 257 on April 16, 2021.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/bellator-set-for-showtime-debut-in-april-as-star-studded-light-heavyweight-world-grand-prix-headlines-slate/amp/|title=Bellator set for Showtime debut in April as star-studded Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix headlines slate|author=Brent Brookhouse|work=CBS Sports|date=February 9, 2021|access-date=February 9, 2021}} Nemkov won the bout via unanimous decision, with Nemkov controlling the first three rounds on the feet.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-04-16|title=Bellator 257 Results: Vadim Nemkov Wins Decision Over Phil Davis Once Again|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/04/16/bellator-257-results-vadim-nemkov-vs-phil-davis/|access-date=2021-04-17|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

In the semi-finals of the Grand Prix, Nemkov was scheduled to face Anthony Johnson on October 16, 2021, at Bellator 268.{{Cite web|title=Vadim Nemkov vs. Anthony Johnson, Ryan Bader vs. Corey Anderson set for Oct. 16 in Phoenix|url=https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/vadim-nemkov-vs-anthony-johnson-ryan-bader-vs-corey-anderson-set-for-oct-16-in-phoenix/|access-date=2021-08-01|website=CBSSports.com|language=en}} On September 18, it was announced that Johnson was pulled from the Grand Prix due to an undisclosed illness and he was replaced by Julius Anglickas.{{Cite web|date=2021-09-18|title=Anthony Johnson has 'never been this afraid of anything in my life' as non-COVID illness pauses career|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/09/mma-news-anthony-johnson-afraid-illness-dig-deep-non-covid-pause-career-title-fight-vadim-nemkov|access-date=2021-09-18|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-09-18|title=Bellator 268: Julius Anglickas Steps in for Rumble, Will Fight Nemkov for Title|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/09/18/bellator-268-julius-anglickas-steps-rumble-will-fight-nemkov-title/|access-date=2021-09-19|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}} Nemkov dominated the fight with wrestling and ground and pound, eventually winning via submission in round four.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-10-17|title=Bellator 268 Results: Vadim Nemkov Submits Julius Anglickas, Retains Title|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/10/17/bellator-268-results-vadim-nemkov-vs-julius-anglickas/|access-date=2021-10-17|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

In the finals of the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament, Nemkov took on Corey Anderson for the 205-pound title as well as the $1 million prize on April 15, 2022, at Bellator 277.{{Cite web|date=2022-02-16|title=Vadim Nemkov vs. Corey Anderson light heavyweight grand prix final co-headlines Bellator 277|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/02/bellator-277-vadim-nemkov-vs-corey-anderson-light-heavyweight-grand-prix-final-booked|access-date=2022-02-16|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}} The fight ended in a no contest after an accidental clash of heads resulted in a cut on Nemkov's left brow that rendered him unable to continue.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-04-15 |title=Bellator 277: Clash of Heads Leads to No Contest in Vadim Nemkov vs. Corey Anderson |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/04/15/bellator-277-vadim-nemkov-corey-anderson-grand-prix/ |access-date=2022-04-16 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

The rematch of the finals took place on November 18, 2022, at Bellator 288.{{Cite web |last=Al-Shatti |first=Shaun |date=2022-08-29 |title=Corey Anderson vs. Vadim Nemkov 2 headlines championship doubleheader at Bellator 288 |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/8/29/23327259/corey-anderson-vs-vadim-nemkov-2-headlines-championship-double-header-at-bellator-288 |access-date=2022-08-29 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}} Nemkov was able to stop all the takedowns of Anderson, going 16 for 16, and picked Anderson apart from distance on the way to defending his belt and winning the $1 million prize for winning the Grand Prix via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2022-11-19 |title=Bellator 288: Vadim Nemkov Wins Grand Prix, Million Dollars with Decision Over Corey Anderson |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/11/19/bellator-288-vadim-nemkov-wins-grand-prix-over-corey-anderson/ |access-date=2022-11-19 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Nemkov was scheduled to defend his title against Yoel Romero on February 4, 2023, at Bellator 290.{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Alexander K. |date=2022-11-18 |title=Yoel Romero to fight Vadim Nemkov vs. Corey Anderson 2 winner at Bellator 290 |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/11/18/23466360/yoel-romero-to-fight-vadim-nemkov-vs-corey-anderson-2-winner-at-bellator-290 |access-date=2022-11-21 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}} However, Nemkov was forced to withdraw due to undisclosed reason and the bout was scrapped.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/35328271/middleweight-johnny-eblen-defend-title-bellator-290?platform=amp|title=Middleweight Johnny Eblen to defend title at Bellator 290|website=ESPN.com|author=Brett Okamoto|date=2022-12-27|access-date=2022-12-27}}

In January 2023, Bellator announced that it had signed a multi-year, multi-fight contract with Nemkov.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/35512335/bellator-re-signs-champion-vadim-nemkov-multiyear-deal|title=Bellator re-signs champion Vadim Nemkov to multiyear deal|date=January 24, 2023|work=ESPN|author=Marc Raimondi}}

The fight with Yoel Romero was rebooked and eventually took place on June 16, 2023, at Bellator 297.{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Damon |date=2023-03-27 |title=Vadim Nemkov vs. Yoel Romero, Sergio Pettis vs. Patricio Pitbull headlines Bellator 297 |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/3/27/23658273/vadim-nemkov-vs-yoel-romero-sergio-pettis-vs-patricio-pitbull-headlines-bellator-297 |access-date=2023-03-27 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}} Nemkov won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |date=2023-06-17 |title=Bellator 297 results: Vadim Nemkov dominates inactive Yoel Romero to defend title |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/06/bellator-297-results-vadim-nemkov-dominates-yoel-romero-defend-title |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}

On January 17, 2024, Nemkov announced that he was vacating the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Championship and moving up to Heavyweight.{{Cite web |date=2024-01-17 |title=Vadim Nemkov officially vacates Bellator light heavyweight title |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/01/bellator-news-vadim-nemkov-vacates-light-heavyweight-title |access-date=2024-01-17 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}

Nemkov faced 2021 PFL Heavyweight champion Bruno Cappelozza on February 24, 2024, at PFL vs. Bellator.{{Cite web|title=Nemkov to enter PFL vs. Bellator event as heavyweight, vacants light heavyweight belt|url=https://www.scrapdigest.com/nemkov-vacants-light-heavyweight-belt/73059/|website=scrapdigest.com |language=en-US}} He won by arm-triangle submission in the second round.{{Cite web |title=PFL vs. Bellator: Champions video: Vadim Nemkov puts Bruno Cappelozza to sleep with arm triangle |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/02/pfl-vs-bellator-champions-video-vadim-nemkov-def-bruno-cappelozza-techincal-submission-arm-triangle |website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2024-02-24 |title=PFL vs. Bellator: Vadim Nemkov Submits Bruno Cappelozza in Heavyweight Debut |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/02/24/pfl-vs-bellator-champs-vadim-nemkov-submits-bruno-cappelozza/ |access-date=2024-02-25 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

After Ante Delija withdrew for unknown reasons, Nemkov was scheduled to face Bellator Light Heavyweight World Champion Corey Anderson in a heavyweight bout for their third meeting on January 25, 2025 at Bellator Champions Series 6 (also marketed as PFL Road to Dubai: Champions Series).{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2024/12/11/24318786/ante-delija-out-vadim-nemkov-faces-corey-anderson-light-heavyweight-title-jan-25-road-to-dubai-mma|title=Ante Delija out, Vadim Nemkov now faces Corey Anderson for light heavyweight title on Jan. 25 in Dubai|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Adam Guillen|date=2024-12-11|access-date=2024-12-11}} However, on December 15, Anderson stated that the fight was off because he is "too tough of a fight" for Nemkov.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/12/15/corey-anderson-says-nemkov-trilogy-off-im-too-tough-of-a-fight/|title=Corey Anderson Says Nemkov Trilogy Off: "I’m Too Tough of a Fight"publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Staff|date=2024-12-15|access-date=2024-12-15}}, and Nemkov instead faced Timothy Johnson.{{Cite web |date=2025-01-06 |title=Ex-Bellator champion Vadim Nemkov to face Tim Johnson at PFL's Road to Dubai on Jan. 25 |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2025/01/pfl-bellator-vadim-nemkov-vs-tim-johnson-road-dubai-champions-series |access-date=2025-01-06 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.{{Cite web |date=2025-01-25 |title=PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series results |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2025/01/pfl-results-usman-nurmagomedov-retains-foty-candidate-paul-hughes-road-to-dubai |access-date=2025-01-06 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}

Nemkov served in the 16th Spetsnaz Brigade in 2010.{{cite web |last1=Коржова |first1=Елена |title="Мужская, очень тяжёлая работа". Вадим Немков провёл один день в спецотряде "Белогор" |url=https://www.belpressa.ru/society/bezopasnost/36012.html |website=БелПресса |language=ru |date=10 March 2021}}

Since 2015, he has been married to a woman named Yekaterina Nemkova. Together they have one daughter.{{cite web|title=Vadim Nemkov and Ekaterina Nemkova - Marriage|url=https://m.famousfix.com/post/vadim-nemkov-and-ekaterina-nemkova-marriage-108585715|access-date=20 November 2022}}

• Bellator MMA
• 20x20px Bellator Light Heavyweight World Championship (One time)
• Five successful title defenses
• Most consecutive Light Heavyweight title defenses in Bellator MMA history (five){{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/bellator-297-post-event-facts-vadim-nemkov-rare-feat-history-dominant-title-defense|title=Bellator 297 post-event facts: Vadim Nemkov achieves rare feat in dominant title defense|date=June 18, 2023|work=MMAjunkie.com|author=Mike Bohn}}
• 2021 Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix winner
• 20x20px PFL vs. Bellator Champion of Champions Super Belt (One time)
• Rizin Fighting Federation
• 2015 Rizin World Grand Prix Semifinalist

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|Uncasville, Connecticut, United States

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|Ryan Bader

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|Bellator 244

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|Uncasville, Connecticut, United States

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| Rafael Carvalho

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| Milan, Italy

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|Phil Davis

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|Bellator 209

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|Tel Aviv, Israel

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|Liam McGeary

|TKO (leg kicks)

|Bellator 194

|{{dts|2018|February|16|}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|4:02

|Uncasville, Connecticut, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 8–2

| Philipe Lins

| KO (punches)

|Bellator 182

| {{dts|2017|August|25}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 3:03

| Verona, New York, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 7–2

| Alison Vicente

| KO (punches)

| Rizin World Grand Prix 2016: 2nd Round

| {{dts|2016|December|29}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 0:55

| Saitama, Japan

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 6–2

| Mikołaj Różanski

| TKO (punches)

| Fight Nights Global 50

| {{dts|2016|June|17}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 3:39

| Saint Petersburg, Russia

|

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 5–2

| Karl Albrektsson

| Decision (split)

| Rizin 1

| {{dts|2016|April|17}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

|Nagoya, Japan

|{{small|Return to Light Heavyweight.}}

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 5–1

| Jiří Procházka

| TKO (retirement)

| Rizin World Grand Prix 2015: Part 2 - Iza

| {{dts|2015|December|31}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 10:00

| Saitama, Japan

|{{small|2015 Rizin World Grand Prix Semifinal.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 5–0

| Goran Reljić

| KO (punches)

| Rizin World Grand Prix 2015: Part 1 - Saraba

| {{dts|2015|December|29}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 2:58

| Saitama, Japan

|{{small|Heavyweight debut. 2015 Rizin World Grand Prix Quarterfinal.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 4–0

| Joaquim Ferreira

| KO (punch)

| League S-70: Plotforma 6th

| {{dts|2015|August|29}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 0:22

| Sochi, Russia

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 3–0

| Isidor Bunea

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| SOMMAF: Steel Battle 2

| {{dts|2015|April|24}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:00

| Stary Oskol, Russia

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 2–0

| Michał Gutowski

| TKO (punches)

| Alexander Nevsky MMA: Liberation

| {{dts|2013|August|5}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 4:32

| Stary Oskol, Russia

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 1–0

| Andrei Trufaikin

| TKO (punches)

| RadMer 4: 2 Round

| {{dts|2013|June|27}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 2:29

| Sterlitamak, Russia

| {{small|Light Heavyweight debut.}}

|-

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