Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 230: Carvalho vs. Nemkov
Light Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
Rafael Carvalho
BrazilRafael Carvalho
RESULT

Vadim Nemkov def. Rafael Carvalho (Submission)

Submission · Round 2 · 3:56
WIN
Vadim Nemkov
RussiaVadim Nemkov
20-2-0
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Ex Palalido, Milan, Italy

Vadim Nemkov defeated Rafael Carvalho by Submission in round 2 (3:56) in the Light Heavyweight main event of Bellator 230: Carvalho vs. Nemkov, held Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Ex Palalido, Milan.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Rafael Carvalho vs Vadim Nemkov?

Vadim Nemkov defeated Rafael Carvalho by Submission in round 2 (3:56) in the Light Heavyweight main event of Bellator 230: Carvalho vs. Nemkov, held Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Ex Palalido, Milan.

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

Win probability

Rafael Carvalho 50%50% 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

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Record
20-2-0
1805
Power Index rating
1802
0
Win Streak
13
40
Age
34
6'3"
191 cm
Height
6'0"
183 cm
78"
198 cm
Reach
76"
193 cm
Orthodox
Stance
--
Light Heavyweight
Weight Class
Light Heavyweight
Brazil
Nationality
Russia

Style Matchup

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vs
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Rafael Carvalho

No background on record

Camp American Top Team · Brazil

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.
-
-
Sub. Avg.
4.20

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Rafael Carvalho · 1-4
  • L
    Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov
    Bellator 277: McKee vs. Pitbull 2 · Apr 15, 2022
    TKO · R2 · 4:04
  • L
    Lorenz Larkin
    Bellator 258: Archuleta vs. Pettis · May 7, 2021
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00
  • L
    Alex Polizzi
    Bellator 245: Davis vs. Machida 2 · Sep 12, 2020
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Vadim Nemkov
    Bellator 230: Carvalho vs. Nemkov · Oct 12, 2019
    Submission · R2 · 3:56 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Chidi Njokuani
    Bellator 224: Budd vs. Rubin · Jul 12, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
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

Rafael Carvalho
Strike target
Vadim Nemkov
-
Head
66%
-
Body
27%
-
Leg
7%
Rafael Carvalho
Strike position
Vadim Nemkov
-
Distance
39%
-
Clinch
17%
-
Ground
44%