Light HeavyweightTITLE FIGHT5 rounds scheduled

RESULT
Vadim Nemkov def. Ryan Bader (TKO)
TKO · Round 2 · 3:02
Saturday, June 6, 2020
Wintrust Arena, Chicago, United States
Vadim Nemkov defeated Ryan Bader by TKO in round 2 (3:02) in the Light Heavyweight title main event of Bellator 244: Chandler vs. Henderson 2, held Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Wintrust Arena, Chicago.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Ryan Bader vs Vadim Nemkov?
Vadim Nemkov defeated Ryan Bader by TKO in round 2 (3:02) in the Light Heavyweight title main event of Bellator 244: Chandler vs. Henderson 2, held Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Wintrust Arena, Chicago.
Time format
5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾
Win probability
Ryan Bader 51%49% 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
23-5-0
Record
20-2-0
1871
Power Index rating
1864
0
Win Streak
13
43
Age
34
6'2"
188 cm
Height
6'0"
183 cm
74"
188 cm
Reach
76"
193 cm
Orthodox
Stance
--
Light Heavyweight
Weight Class
Light Heavyweight
United States
Nationality
Russia
Style Matchup
Folkstyle WrestlingBJJ
vs-
Ryan Bader
- Black belt · BJJ · Jair Lourenco
- 2019Bellator Heavyweight World Championship · Bellator MMA
- 2019Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix winner · Bellator MMA
- 2017Bellator Light Heavyweight World Championship · Bellator MMA
Camp Power MMA Team · Gilbert, US
Vadim Nemkov
No background on record
Camp FedorTeam · Russia
Striking Profile
2.82
SLpM
5.16
43%
Str. Acc.
190%
1.39
SApM
0.98
71%
Str. Def.
-27%
Grappling Profile
3.37
TD Avg.
4.18
44%
TD Acc.
80%
80%
TD Def.
-
0.40
Sub. Avg.
4.20
Recent form (last 5 fights)
Ryan Bader · 3-2
Vadim Nemkov · 5-0
- W
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series · Jan 24, 2025Submission · R1 · 3:08 · Heavyweight
- WPFL Super Fights - PFL vs. Bellator Champs · Feb 23, 2024Submission · R2 · 2:13 · Heavyweight
- WBellator 297: Nemkov vs. Romero · Jun 16, 2023Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
- WBellator 288: Nemkov vs. Anderson 2 · Nov 18, 2022Majority Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
Common Opponents
Head-to-Head History
Career Averages
Based on 21 fights · 3 fights
27.5
Avg sig. strikes
24.7
2.19
Avg takedowns
1.33
3:38
Avg control time
2:21
86
Career high strikes
37
9
Career high TDs
2
Strike Distribution
Ryan Bader
Strike target
Vadim Nemkov
73%
Head
66%
12%
Body
27%
14%
Leg
7%
Ryan Bader
Strike position
Vadim Nemkov
48%
Distance
39%
10%
Clinch
17%
42%
Ground
44%
