Surging Bellator light heavyweight contender Vadim Nemkov stands one win away from capturing the promotion’s 205-pound title as he prepares to take on two-division champion Ryan Bader at Bellator 242 in San Jose on May 9 (pending the resumption of normal activities in the state of California due to the COVID-19 pandemic). Nemkov’s rise through the Bellator light heavyweight ranks has been as impressive as any contender in any division. After his debut win over Brazilian Philipe Lins, Nemkov was thrown in with a succession of world champion opponents, and the Stary Oksol, Russia native has beaten them all to earn his shot at Bader’s 205-pound strap
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Bellator free fight: Vadim Nemkov dismantles a former champion at Bellator 194 – MMA Junkie