Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 297: Nemkov vs. Romero
Light HeavyweightTITLE FIGHT5 rounds scheduled
WIN
Vadim Nemkov
RussiaVadim Nemkov
20-2-0
RESULT

Vadim Nemkov def. Yoel Romero (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 5 · 5:00
Yoel Romero
Yoel Romero
“Soldier of God”
13-5-0
Friday, June 16, 2023
Wintrust Arena, Chicago, United States

Vadim Nemkov defeated Yoel Romero by Unanimous Decision in round 5 (5:00) in the Light Heavyweight title main event of Bellator 297: Nemkov vs. Romero, held Friday, June 16, 2023 at Wintrust Arena, Chicago.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Vadim Nemkov vs Yoel Romero?

Vadim Nemkov defeated Yoel Romero by Unanimous Decision in round 5 (5:00) in the Light Heavyweight title main event of Bellator 297: Nemkov vs. Romero, held Friday, June 16, 2023 at Wintrust Arena, Chicago.

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

Win probability

Vadim Nemkov 71%29% Yoel Romero

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
13-5-0
1952
Power Index rating
1800
13
Win Streak
2
34
Age
49
6'0"
183 cm
Height
6'0"
183 cm
76"
193 cm
Reach
73"
185 cm
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Stance
Southpaw
Light Heavyweight
Weight Class
Light Heavyweight
Russia
Nationality
Cuba / United States

Style Matchup

-
vs
-
Vadim Nemkov

No background on record

Camp FedorTeam · Russia

Yoel Romero

No background on record

Camp American Top Team · Cuba

Striking Profile

5.16
SLpM
3.44
190%
Str. Acc.
49%
0.98
SApM
3.05
-27%
Str. Def.
60%

Grappling Profile

4.18
TD Avg.
1.57
80%
TD Acc.
30%
-
TD Def.
78%
4.20
Sub. Avg.
0.00

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
Yoel Romero · 3-2
  • W
    Alex Nicholson
    Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA · May 1, 2026
    TKO · R1 · 1:11
  • L
    Vagab Vagabov
    IBA Bare Knuckle 4 · Mar 28, 2026
    Unanimous Decision
  • L
    Stephen Buchanan
    RAF 5: Covington vs. Rockhold · Jan 10, 2026
  • W
    Patrick Downey
    RAF 4: Hendrickson vs. Parris · Dec 20, 2025
  • W
    Theo Doukas
    BKFC 80 Hollywood: Perdomo vs Adams 2 · Sep 12, 2025
    TKO · R2 · 01:56 · Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 3 fights · 15 fights
24.7
Avg sig. strikes
47.8
1.33
Avg takedowns
1.50
2:21
Avg control time
1:46
37
Career high strikes
125
2
Career high TDs
7

Strike Distribution

Vadim Nemkov
Strike target
Yoel Romero
66%
Head
58%
27%
Body
17%
7%
Leg
24%
Vadim Nemkov
Strike position
Yoel Romero
39%
Distance
75%
17%
Clinch
12%
44%
Ground
14%