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Viktor Nemkov

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In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Aleksandrovich and the family name is Nemkov.
Viktor Nemkov
Виктор Александрович Немков
Born (1987-01-26) January 26, 1987 (age 37)
Zhalgyskan, Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union
NationalityRussian
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st)
DivisionLight Heavyweight
StyleSambo
Fighting out ofBelgorod, Russia
TeamFedorTeam
Red Devil Sport Club
Lion North-West (BJJ)
Fight Spirit Team
TrainerSambo & Judo: Vladimir Voronov
MMA: Fedor Emelianenko
Vitaly Bondarenko
RankInternational Master of Sport in Sambo
Brown belt in Judo
Mixed martial arts record
Total43
Wins34
By knockout6
By submission14
By decision14
Losses8
By knockout1
By submission3
By decision4
Draws1
Other information
Notable relativesVadim Nemkov (brother)
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Viktor Nemkov
Medal record
Representing  Russia
Men's Sambo
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2022 Bishkek 98 kg
Gold medal – first place 2011 Vilnius 100 kg
Russian Combat Sambo Championships
Gold medal – first place 2011 St. Petersburg 100 kg

Viktor Aleksandrovich Nemkov (Russian: Виктор Александрович Немков; born January 26, 1987) is a Russian sambist, judoka competitor and mixed martial artist. Nemkov won the 2011 World Sambo Championships in Combat Sambo.[1] He is the older brother of Vadim Nemkov.

Mixed martial arts career

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Background

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Viktor Nemkov was born in a small village in Zhalgyskan, Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union, now modern-Kazakhstan. In 1999 the family moved to the village Tomarovka, Belgorod Oblast. There, Nemkov began to train in Judo.

Having spent some successful tournaments, Nemkov became a "Master of Sport in Judo."[2]

Nemkov was the 2008 Russian Combat Sambo bronze medalist in the 90 kg weight category and the 2009 World Cup champion.[3]

Nemkov trains at the Red Devil Sport Club; a training facility and team strongly linked with the M-1 Global promotion and Fedor Emelianenko.[4][5]

M-1 Global

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Nemkov began his professional mixed martial arts career with a loss to Magomed Sultanakhmedov via TKO, but quickly rebounded against newcomer Christian Bombay. Nemkov was able to secure a triangle choke on Bombay early in the first round to claim his first victory.[4]

Nemkov continued in M-1 with several victories, including one in a fight against Sergey Khramov.[6]

Nemkov's toughest challenge at that point came against the vastly experienced Tony Lopez in South Korea. Lopez' experience was perhaps too great, as he walked away with a submission victory via rear naked choke in the second round, handing Nemkov his second career loss.[7]

Nemkov then signed to fight Khanilav Khanilaev at the M-1 2009 Finals.[8] Nemkov went onto suffer his third career defeat, losing via split decision. Nemkov would bounce back with a victory over Shamil Vajsurov who, going into the fight, had a record of 0–1.[9]

In August 2010, Nemkov was reportedly scouted by World Wrestling Entertainment - whilst on a tour of Russia - who wanted to sign him as a professional wrestler.[10]

In April 2011, Nemkov fought Vinny Magalhaes for the vacant M-1 Global Light Heavyweight title. Early on, Magalhaes looked for a takedown, but it was Nemkov who was able to secure top position early on.[11] From there, Nemkov had to defend against multiple submission attempts, including an omoplata which seemed to be almost locked in.[11] From the second round, Magalhaes visibly tired, but still managed to mount Nemkov on a couple of occasions. Magalhaes was able to finish Nemkov in the third round via rare mounted gogoplata with a neck crank.[11]

Following the loss, Nemkov went on a four fight winning streak, including a tournament win held over a 4-month span.[4]

Professional Fighters League

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Nemkov participated in the 2019 season of PFL. During the regular season, Nemkov defeated Rakim Cleveland and Rashid Yusupov via decisions and advanced to playoffs.[12] In the playoffs he faced Bozigit Ataev at PFL 9, which ended in a majority draw leading to Ataev advancing to the semifinals.[13]

Bellator MMA

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On September 1, 2020, it was announced that Nemkov had signed a contract with Bellator MMA.[14]

Nemkov made his Bellator debut at Bellator 257 on April 16, 2021, against Karl Albrektsson.[15] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[16]

Nemkov faced Leonardo Guimarães on December 19, 2021, at Open Fighting Championship 15. He won via unanimous decision.[17]

Nemkov was scheduled to face José Augusto Azevedo on July 22, 2022, at Bellator 283.[18] However, due to an injury to Nemkov, the bout was scrapped.[19]

Championships and accomplishments

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  • M-1 Global
    • M-1 Light Heavyweight Championship (2 Times)

Sambo

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  • All-Russian Sambo Federation

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
43 matches 34 wins 8 losses
By knockout 6 1
By submission 14 3
By decision 14 4
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 34–8–1 Shamil Gamzatov Decision (unanimous) Nashe Delo: Nemkov vs. Gamzatov June 12, 2024 5 5:00 Saint Petersburg, Russia Defended the Nashe Delo Heavyweight Championship.
Win 33–8–1 Khusein Adamov KO (knee) Nashe Delo: Ismagulov vs. Vartanyan March 6, 2024 5 1:35 Saint Petersburg, Russia Won the Nashe Delo Heavyweight Championship.
Win 32–8–1 Stepan Gorshechnikov Submission (rear-naked choke) ASI Championship 6 December 10, 2022 1 2:31 Kemerovo, Russia
Win 31–8–1 Leonardo Guimarães Decision (unanimous) Open Fighting Championship 15 December 19, 2021 3 5:00 Moscow, Russia Return to Heavyweight.
Loss 30–8–1 Karl Albrektsson Decision (unanimous) Bellator 257 April 16, 2021 3 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Draw 30–7–1 Bozigit Ataev Draw (majority) PFL 9 (2019) October 31, 2019 2 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States 2019 PFL Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win 30–7 Rashid Yusupov Decision (split) PFL 6 (2019) August 8, 2019 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 29–7 Rakim Cleveland Decision (unanimous) PFL 3 (2019) June 6, 2019 3 5:00 Uniondale, New York, United States
Win 28–7 Sergio Souza Submission (choke) Club Alexander: The Don Battle November 30, 2018 1 2:02 Voronezh, Russia
Loss 27–7 Klidson Abreu Submission (rear-naked choke) RCC 3 July 9, 2018 2 1:02 Yekaterinburg, Russia
Win 27–6 Ronny Markes Submission (guillotine choke) M-1 Challenge 77 May 19, 2017 1 2:06 Sochi, Russia
Win 26–6 Attila Végh Decision (unanimous) M-1 Challenge 71: Nemkov vs. Vegh October 21, 2016 3 5:00 Saint Petersburg, Russia
Loss 25–6 Rashid Yusupov Decision (split) M-1 Challenge 66 May 27, 2016 5 5:00 Orenburg, Russia Lost the M-1 Global Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win 25–5 Stephan Puetz Decision (majority) M-1 Challenge 63 December 4, 2015 5 5:00 Saint Petersburg, Russia Won the M-1 Global Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win 24–5 Maro Perak Decision (unanimous) M-1 Challenge 60: Battle in Orel August 5, 2015 3 5:00 Oryol, Russia
Win 23–5 Florian Martin Submission (rear naked choke) M-1 Global: Steel Battle 2 April 24, 2015 1 1:42 Stary Oskol, Russia
Win 22–5 Beksot Jiyanov TKO (punches) M-1 Global: Steel Battle July 16, 2014 1 3:03 Stary Oskol, Russia
Loss 21–5 Stephan Puetz Decision (split) M-1 Challenge 46 March 14, 2014 5 5:00 St. Petersburg, Russia Lost the M-1 Global Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win 21–4 Vasiliy Babich Submission (armbar) M-1 Challenge 43 November 15, 2013 2 4:06 Surgut, Russia Won the vacant M-1 Global Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win 20–4 Maciej Browarski Decision (unanimous) Liberation Cup 2013 August 5, 2013 3 5:00 Belgorod, Russia
Win 19–4 Reinaldo da Silva Submission (achilles lock) M-1 Challenge 40 June 8, 2013 2 N/A Ingushetia, Russia
Win 18–4 Gadzhimurad Antigulov Submission (guillotine choke) M-1 Challenge 36 December 8, 2012 2 1:30 Mytishchi, Russia
Win 17–4 Baga Agaev Submission (guillotine choke) S-70: Plotforma Cup 2012 August 11, 2012 1 1:12 Moscow, Russia Heavyweight bout.
Win 16–4 Khadzhimurat Kamilov Submission (armbar) S-70: Russian Grand Prix 2011 (Stage 4) May 25, 2012 2 4:10 Moscow, Russia
Win 15–4 Abdul-Kerim Edilov Decision (unanimous) S-70: Russian Grand Prix 2011 (Stage 3) April 6, 2012 3 5:00 Moscow, Russia
Win 14–4 Chuck Grigsby KO (punch) S-70: Plotforma Cup 2011 August 5, 2011 2 3:24 Sochi, Russia
Loss 13–4 Vinny Magalhães Submission (gogoplata neck crank) M-1 Challenge 25 April 28, 2011 3 1:40 Saint Petersburg, Russia For the vacant M-1 Global Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win 13–3 Vitaly Smirnov Decision (unanimous) Voronezh Interregional 2011 January 15, 2011 2 5:00 Voronezh, Russia
Win 12–3 Daniel Viscaya Submission (triangle choke) M-1 Challenge 22 December 10, 2010 1 1:09 Moscow, Russia
Win 11–3 Vasily Klepikov Submission (arm-triangle choke) M-1 Mix Fighter: Season 1 - Stage 2 August 19, 2010 2 N/A Saint Petersburg, Russia Won the M-1 Fighter Light Heavyweight Tournament.
Win 10–3 Artur Korchemny Submission (arm-triangle choke) M-1 Mix Fighter: Season 1 - Stage 1 July 10, 2010 1 2:55 Saint Petersburg, Russia M-1 Fighter Light Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win 9–3 Rashid Magomedov KO (punches) Lipetsk Mixfight Cup 3 June 18, 2010 2 3:24 Lipetsk, Russia
Win 8–3 Shamil Vajsurov Decision (unanimous) M-1 Selection 2010: Eastern Europe Round 2 April 10, 2010 2 5:00 Kyiv, Ukraine
Loss 7–3 Khanilav Khanilaev Decision (split) M-1 Challenge: 2009 Selections 9 December 3, 2009 3 5:00 Saint Petersburg, Russia
Win 7–2 Ramazan Rezvanov Submission (triangle choke) M-1 Challenge: 2009 Selections 8 October 4, 2009 1 3:08 Kyiv, Ukraine
Win 6–2 Rasul Magomedaliev Submission (triangle choke) M-1 Challenge: 2009 Selections 6 September 5, 2009 1 2:52 Makhachkala, Russia
Loss 5–2 Tony Lopez Submission (rear-naked choke) M-1 Challenge 17: Korea July 4, 2009 2 3:06 Seoul, South Korea
Win 5–1 Ilya Malyukov Decision (unanimous) M-1 Challenge: 2009 Selections 3 May 28, 2009 2 5:00 Saint Petersburg, Russia Return to Light Heavyweight.
Win 4–1 Ishkhan Zakharian TKO (corner stoppage) M-1 Challenge: 2009 Selections 1 March 13, 2009 2 0:34 Saint Petersburg, Russia Middleweight debut.
Win 3–1 Magomed Umarov Decision (unanimous) ProFC 3: Heavyweight Grand Prix 2008 October 4, 2008 3 5:00 Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Win 2–1 Sergey Khramov Decision (unanimous) M-1: Emelianenko Cup 2008 May 15, 2008 3 5:00 Saint Petersburg, Russia Light Heavyweight debut.
Win 1–1 Christian Bombay Technical Submission (triangle choke) M-1 Challenge 2: Russia April 3, 2008 1 1:31 Saint Petersburg, Russia
Loss 0–1 Magomed Sultanakhmedov TKO (punches) RZP: Profi Mix Fight 2 February 22, 2008 1 N/A Nizhny Novgorod, Russia Heavyweight debut.

References

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