About Viktor Nemkov
Born 1987. Viktor Nemkov is a Kazakh and Russian judoka, sambo fighter and mixed martial arts fighter.
Viktor Alexandrovich Nemkov (; born January 26, 1987) is a Russian sambist, judoka competitor and mixed martial artist. Nemkov won the 2011 World Sambo Championships in Combat Sambo. 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."
Nemkov was the 2008 Russian Combat Sambo bronze medalist in the 90 kg weight category and the 2009 World Cup champion.
Nemkov trains at the Red Devil Sport Club; a training facility and team strongly linked with the M-1 Global promotion and Fedor Emelianenko.
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.
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.
Nemkov then signed to fight Khanilav Khanilaev at the M-1 2009 Finals. 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.
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.
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. From there, Nemkov had to defend against multiple submission attempts, including an omoplata which seemed to be almost locked in. In the playoffs he faced Bozigit Ataev at PFL 9, which ended in a majority draw leading to Ataev advancing to the semifinals.
Bellator MMA On September 1, 2020, it was announced that Nemkov had signed a contract with Bellator MMA.
Nemkov made his Bellator debut at Bellator 257 on April 16, 2021, against Karl Albrektsson. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.
Nemkov faced Leonardo Guimarães on December 19, 2021, at Open Fighting Championship 15. He won via unanimous decision.
Nemkov was scheduled to face José Augusto Azevedo on July 22, 2022, at Bellator 283. However, due to an injury to Nemkov, the bout was scrapped.
Submission grappling career Nemkov faced Ronny Markes at ADXC 10 on May 31, 2025. He lost the match by decision.
Championships and accomplishments M-1 Global M-1 Light Heavyweight Championship (2 Times)
Sambo All-Russian Sambo Federation Russian Combat Sambo National Championships 8nd Place (2010)
Mixed martial arts record Loss
Khadis Ibragimov Decision (unanimous) Sokol 2
Moscow, Russia Win
Júnior Albini TKO (punches) Sokol 1
Krasnodar, Russia Loss
Khadis Ibragimov Decision (split) Nashe Delo 86
Saint Petersburg, Russia Win
Shamil Gamzatov Decision (unanimous) Nashe Delo 84
Saint Petersburg, Russia Win
Khusein Adamov KO (knee) Nashe Delo 82
Saint Petersburg, Russia Win
Stepan Gorshechnikov Submission (rear-naked choke) Kuzbass MMA Federation: ASI Championship 6
Kemerovo, Russia Win
Leonardo Augusto Guimarães Decision (unanimous) Open Fighting Championship 15
Moscow, Russia Loss
Karl Albrektsson Decision (unanimous) Bellator 257
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Draw
Bozigit Ataev Draw (majority) PFL 9 (2019)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win
Rashid Yusupov Decision (split) PFL 6 (2019)
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win
Rakim Cleveland Decision (unanimous) PFL 3 (2019)
Uniondale, New York, United States Win
Sergio Souza Submission (choke) Club Alexander: The Don Battle
Voronezh, Russia Loss
Klidson Abreu Submission (rear-naked choke) RCC 3
Yekaterinburg, Russia Win
Ronny Markes Submission (guillotine choke) M-1 Challenge 77
Sochi, Russia Win
Attila Végh Decision (unanimous) M-1 Challenge 71: Nemkov vs. Vegh
Saint Petersburg, Russia Loss
Rashid Yusupov Decision (split) M-1 Challenge 66
Orenburg, Russia Win
Stephan Puetz Decision (majority) M-1 Challenge 63
Saint Petersburg, Russia Win
Maro Perak Decision (unanimous) M-1 Challenge 60: Battle in Orel
Oryol, Russia Win
Florian Martin Submission (rear naked choke) M-1 Global: Steel Battle 2
Stary Oskol, Russia Win
Beksot Jiyanov TKO (punches) M-1 Global: Steel Battle
Stary Oskol, Russia Loss
Stephan Puetz Decision (split) M-1 Challenge 46
St. Petersburg, Russia Lost the M-1 Global Light Heavyweight Championship. Win
Vasiliy Babich Submission (armbar) M-1 Challenge 43
Surgut, Russia Won the vacant M-1 Global Light Heavyweight Championship. Win
Maciej Browarski Decision (unanimous) Liberation Cup 2013
Belgorod, Russia Win
Reinaldo da Silva Submission (achilles lock) M-1 Challenge 40
Ingushetia, Russia Win
Gadzhimurad Antigulov Submission (guillotine choke) M-1 Challenge 36
Mytishchi, Russia Win
Baga Agaev Submission (guillotine choke) S-70: Plotforma Cup 2012
Moscow, Russia Win
Khadzhimurat Kamilov Submission (armbar) S-70: Russian Grand Prix 2011 (Stage 4)
Moscow, Russia Win
Abdul-Kerim Edilov Decision (unanimous) S-70: Russian Grand Prix 2011 (Stage 3)
Moscow, Russia Win
Chuck Grigsby KO (punch) S-70: Plotforma Cup 2011
Sochi, Russia Loss
Vinny Magalhães Submission (gogoplata neck crank) M-1 Challenge 25
Saint Petersburg, Russia Win
Vitaly Smirnov Decision (unanimous) Voronezh Interregional 2011
Voronezh, Russia Win
Daniel Viscaya Submission (triangle choke) M-1 Challenge 22
Moscow, Russia Win
Vasily Klepikov Submission (arm-triangle choke) M-1 Mix Fighter: Season 1 - Stage 2
Saint Petersburg, Russia Win
Artur Korchemny Submission (arm-triangle choke) M-1 Mix Fighter: Season 1 - Stage 1
Saint Petersburg, Russia Win
Rashid Magomedov KO (punches) Lipetsk Mixfight Cup 3
Lipetsk, Russia Win
Shamil Vajsurov Decision (unanimous) M-1 Selection 2010: Eastern Europe Round 2
Kyiv, Ukraine Loss
Khanilav Khanilaev Decision (split) M-1 Challenge: 2009 Selections 9
Saint Petersburg, Russia Win
Ramazan Rezvanov Submission (triangle choke) M-1 Challenge: 2009 Selections 8
Kyiv, Ukraine Win
Rasul Magomedaliev Submission (triangle choke) M-1 Challenge: 2009 Selections 6
Makhachkala, Russia Loss
Tony Lopez Submission (rear-naked choke) M-1 Challenge 17: Korea
Seoul, South Korea Win
Ilya Malyukov Decision (unanimous) M-1 Challenge: 2009 Selections 3
Saint Petersburg, Russia Win
Ishkhan Zakharian TKO (corner stoppage) M-1 Challenge: 2009 Selections 1
Saint Petersburg, Russia Win
Magomed Umarov Decision (unanimous) ProFC 3: Heavyweight Grand Prix 2008
Rostov-on-Don, Russia Win
Sergey Khramov Decision (unanimous) M-1: Emelianenko Cup 2008
Saint Petersburg, Russia Win
Christian Bombay Technical Submission (triangle choke) M-1 Challenge 2: Russia
Saint Petersburg, Russia Loss
Magomed Sultanakhmedov TKO (punches) RZP: Profi Mix Fight 2
Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
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Who is Viktor Nemkov?
Russian martial artist
When was Viktor Nemkov born?
Viktor Nemkov was born on 26 January 1987 in Jalgizkhan.
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Viktor Nemkov is a judoka, sambo fighter and mixed martial arts fighter.
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Viktor Nemkov is Kazakh and Russian.
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