Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 209: Pitbull vs. Sanchez
Light Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
Phil Davis
United StatesPhil Davis
“Mr. Wonderful”
17-4-0 (1 NC)
RESULT

Vadim Nemkov def. Phil Davis (Split Decision)

Split Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
WIN
Vadim Nemkov
RussiaVadim Nemkov
20-2-0
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Menora Mivtachim Arena, Tel Aviv, Israel

Vadim Nemkov defeated Phil Davis by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Light Heavyweight bout of Bellator 209: Pitbull vs. Sanchez, held Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Menora Mivtachim Arena, Tel Aviv.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Phil Davis vs Vadim Nemkov?

Vadim Nemkov defeated Phil Davis by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Light Heavyweight bout of Bellator 209: Pitbull vs. Sanchez, held Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Menora Mivtachim Arena, Tel Aviv.

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

Win probability

Phil Davis 71%29% 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

17-4-0 (1 NC)
Record
20-2-0
1937
Power Index rating
1786
0
Win Streak
13
41
Age
34
6'2"
188 cm
Height
6'0"
183 cm
79"
201 cm
Reach
76"
193 cm
Orthodox
Stance
--
Light Heavyweight
Weight Class
Light Heavyweight
United States
Nationality
Russia

Style Matchup

-
vs
-
Phil Davis

No background on record

Camp Alliance MMA · United States

Vadim Nemkov

No background on record

Camp FedorTeam · Russia

Striking Profile

2.85
SLpM
5.16
34%
Str. Acc.
190%
1.33
SApM
0.98
72%
Str. Def.
-27%

Grappling Profile

2.99
TD Avg.
4.18
38%
TD Acc.
80%
72%
TD Def.
-
0.60
Sub. Avg.
4.20

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Phil Davis · 3-2
  • L
    Sullivan Cauley
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 7: Semifinals · Jun 27, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Rob Wilkinson
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 4: First Round · Apr 30, 2025
    Knockout · R2 · 0:51 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Corey Anderson
    Bellator 297: Nemkov vs. Romero · Jun 16, 2023
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Julius Anglickas
    Bellator 276: Borics vs. Burnell · Mar 12, 2022
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00
  • W
    Yoel Romero
    Bellator 266: Davis vs. Romero · Sep 18, 2021
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00
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 14 fights · 3 fights
37.6
Avg sig. strikes
24.7
2.50
Avg takedowns
1.33
4:23
Avg control time
2:21
79
Career high strikes
37
9
Career high TDs
2

Strike Distribution

Phil Davis
Strike target
Vadim Nemkov
57%
Head
66%
30%
Body
27%
13%
Leg
7%
Phil Davis
Strike position
Vadim Nemkov
48%
Distance
39%
15%
Clinch
17%
36%
Ground
44%