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
Background
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
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
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
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
- M-1 Global
- M-1 Light Heavyweight Championship (2 Times)
Sambo
- All-Russian Sambo Federation
- Russian Combat Sambo National Championships 8nd[clarification needed] Place (2010)
Mixed martial arts record
| 44 matches | 34 wins | 9 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 1 |
| By submission | 14 | 3 |
| By decision | 14 | 5 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 34–9–1 | Khadis Ibragimov | Decision (split) | Nashe Delo: Nemkov vs. Ibragimov | December 6, 2024 | 5 | 5:00 | Saint Petersburg, Russia | Lost the Nashe Delo Heavyweight Championship. |
| 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. |
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