Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 257: Nemkov vs. Davis 2
Light HeavyweightTITLE FIGHT5 rounds scheduled
WIN
Vadim Nemkov
RussiaVadim Nemkov
20-2-0
RESULT

Vadim Nemkov def. Phil Davis (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 5 · 5:00
Phil Davis
United StatesPhil Davis
“Mr. Wonderful”
17-4-0 (1 NC)
Friday, April 16, 2021
Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, United States

Vadim Nemkov defeated Phil Davis by Unanimous Decision in round 5 (5:00) in the Light Heavyweight title main event of Bellator 257: Nemkov vs. Davis 2, held Friday, April 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Vadim Nemkov vs Phil Davis?

Vadim Nemkov defeated Phil Davis by Unanimous Decision in round 5 (5:00) in the Light Heavyweight title main event of Bellator 257: Nemkov vs. Davis 2, held Friday, April 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

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

Win probability

Vadim Nemkov 48%52% Phil Davis

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

20-2-0
Record
17-4-0 (1 NC)
1932
Power Index rating
1948
13
Win Streak
0
34
Age
41
6'0"
183 cm
Height
6'2"
188 cm
76"
193 cm
Reach
79"
201 cm
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Stance
Orthodox
Light Heavyweight
Weight Class
Light Heavyweight
Russia
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

-
vs
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Vadim Nemkov

No background on record

Camp FedorTeam · Russia

Phil Davis

No background on record

Camp Alliance MMA · United States

Striking Profile

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

Grappling Profile

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

Recent form (last 5 fights)

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
Phil Davis · 3-2
  • L
    Sullivan Cauley
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 7: Semifinals · Jun 26, 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

Career Averages

Based on 3 fights · 14 fights
24.7
Avg sig. strikes
37.6
1.33
Avg takedowns
2.50
2:21
Avg control time
4:23
37
Career high strikes
79
2
Career high TDs
9

Strike Distribution

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