Ultimate Fighting Calendar
RIZINRizin Fighting Federation - Saraba no Utake
Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Vadim Nemkov
RussiaVadim Nemkov
20-2-0
RESULT

Vadim Nemkov def. Goran Reljic (Knockout)

Knockout · Round 1 · 2:58
Goran Reljic
CroatiaGoran Reljic
“Ghost”
15-8-0
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan

Vadim Nemkov defeated Goran Reljic by Knockout in round 1 (2:58) in the Heavyweight bout of Rizin Fighting Federation - Saraba no Utake, held Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Vadim Nemkov vs Goran Reljic?

Vadim Nemkov defeated Goran Reljic by Knockout in round 1 (2:58) in the Heavyweight bout of Rizin Fighting Federation - Saraba no Utake, held Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama.

Referee
John McCarthy
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Vadim Nemkov 51%49% Goran Reljic

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

20-2-0
Record
15-8-0
1500
Elo rating
1493
4
Win Streak
0
34
Age
42
6'0"
183 cm
Height
6'3"
191 cm
76"
193 cm
Reach
81"
206 cm
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Stance
Southpaw
Heavyweight
Weight Class
Heavyweight
Russia
Nationality
Croatia

Striking Profile

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SLpM
1.69
—
Str. Acc.
37%
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SApM
2.69
—
Str. Def.
59%

Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
1.69
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TD Acc.
50%
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TD Def.
33%
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Sub. Avg.
1.10

Recent form (last 5 fights)

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  • W
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  • W
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  • L
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    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
Goran Reljic · 2-3
  • L
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    TKO · R1 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
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    TKO · R1 · 1:56 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Davrbek Isakov
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    TKO · R2 · 01:26 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Carlos Eduardo
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    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • L
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    TKO · R1 · 02:38 · Light Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 1 fight · 4 fights
29.0
Avg sig. strikes
22.5
1.00
Avg takedowns
1.50
3:10
Avg control time
3:55
29
Career high strikes
33
1
Career high TDs
3

Strike Distribution

Vadim Nemkov
Strike target
Goran Reljic
62%
Head
56%
34%
Body
31%
3%
Leg
13%
Vadim Nemkov
Strike position
Goran Reljic
0%
Distance
79%
0%
Clinch
4%
100%
Ground
17%