Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 194: Nelson vs. Mitrione
Light Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
Liam McGeary
United KingdomLiam McGeary
13-4-0
RESULT

Vadim Nemkov def. Liam McGeary (TKO)

TKO · Round 3 · 4:02
WIN
Vadim Nemkov
RussiaVadim Nemkov
20-2-0
Friday, February 16, 2018
Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, United States

Vadim Nemkov defeated Liam McGeary by TKO in round 3 (4:02) in the Light Heavyweight bout of Bellator 194: Nelson vs. Mitrione, held Friday, February 16, 2018 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Liam McGeary vs Vadim Nemkov?

Vadim Nemkov defeated Liam McGeary by TKO in round 3 (4:02) in the Light Heavyweight bout of Bellator 194: Nelson vs. Mitrione, held Friday, February 16, 2018 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

Referee
Dan Miragliotta
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Liam McGeary 57%43% Vadim Nemkov

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

13-4-0
Record
20-2-0
1797
Power Index rating
1749
0
Win Streak
13
43
Age
34
6'6"
198 cm
Height
6'0"
183 cm
81"
206 cm
Reach
76"
193 cm
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Stance
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Light Heavyweight
Weight Class
Light Heavyweight
United Kingdom
Nationality
Russia

Style Matchup

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vs
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Liam McGeary

No background on record

Camp Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu · England

Vadim Nemkov

No background on record

Camp FedorTeam · Russia

Striking Profile

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SLpM
5.16
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Str. Acc.
190%
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SApM
0.98
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Str. Def.
-27%

Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
4.18
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TD Acc.
80%
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TD Def.
-
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Sub. Avg.
4.20

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Liam McGeary · 2-3
  • L
    Phil Davis
    Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch · Apr 27, 2019
    TKO · R3 · 4:11 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Muhammed Lawal
    Bellator 212: Primus vs. Chandler 2 · Dec 14, 2018
    TKO · R3 · 0:53 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Vadim Nemkov
    Bellator 194: Nelson vs. Mitrione · Feb 16, 2018
    TKO · R3 · 4:02 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Linton Vassell
    Bellator 179: Daley vs. MacDonald · May 19, 2017
    Submission · R3 · 2:28 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Brett McDermott
    Bellator 173: McGeary vs. McDermott · Feb 24, 2017
    TKO · R2 · 1:06 · Light Heavyweight
Vadim Nemkov · 5-0
  • W
    Renan Ferreira
    PFL Europe 4: 2025 Finals · Dec 13, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 4:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Timothy Johnson
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series · Jan 24, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 3:08 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Bruno Cappelozza
    PFL Super Fights - PFL vs. Bellator Champs · Feb 23, 2024
    Submission · R2 · 2:13 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Yoel Romero
    Bellator 297: Nemkov vs. Romero · Jun 16, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Corey Anderson
    Bellator 288: Nemkov vs. Anderson 2 · Nov 18, 2022
    Majority Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 0 fights · 3 fights
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Avg sig. strikes
24.7
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Avg takedowns
1.33
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Avg control time
2:21
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Career high strikes
37
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Career high TDs
2

Strike Distribution

Liam McGeary
Strike target
Vadim Nemkov
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Head
66%
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Body
27%
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Leg
7%
Liam McGeary
Strike position
Vadim Nemkov
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Distance
39%
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Clinch
17%
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Ground
44%