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Saturday, Aug 22, 2020

Bellator 244: Vadim Nemkov Takes Out Ryan Bader to Win LHW Crown

Fedor Emelianenko, Vadim Nemkov (center) and Scott Coker (right) (photo via Twitter)

By FCF Staff

Vadim Nemkov continues to roll through Bellator’s light heavyweight division, as the Russian fighter stopped Ryan Bader on Friday to win the promotion’s title.

Nemkov stunned Bader badly in round two with a head kick. The now former champ-champ tried to recover, but Nemkov continued to batter him with punches and the bout was stopped.

The 28 year-old Nemkov has won seven straight and carries a record of 12-2. Bader (27-6) had gone undefeated in eight straight bouts prior to Friday.

Here are the complete results for Bellator 244, which took place in Uncasville, Connecticut.

Vadim Nemkov def. Ryan Bader via TKO (strikes) – R2, 3:02

Julia Budd def. Jessy Miele via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Valentin Moldavsky def. Roy Nelson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

John Salter def. Andrew Kapel via submission (arm-triangle choke) – R3, 3:11

Yaroslav Amosov def. Mark Lemminger via TKO (doctor’s stoppage) – R1, 5:00

Sidney Outlaw def. Adam Piccolotti via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Joshua Hill def. Erik Perez via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Weber Almeida def. Salim Mukhidinov via KO (strikes) – R1, 3:57

John de Jesus def. Vladyslav Parubchenko via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

Chris Gonzalez def. Vladimir Tokov via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)

Lucas Brennan def. Will Smith via TKO (strikes) – R2, 4:14

Results via MMA Fighting

posted by FCF Staff @ 8:38 am
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