Nemkov lost his first fight in 10 years and lost the PFL heavyweight title
The Russian fighter sensationally lost in the championship match in Dubai compatriot Sergey Bilostenny. Nemkov suffered his first defeat since April 2016
Russian fighter, former Bellator light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov lost to compatriot Sergei Bilostenny in a duel for the PFL title in the heavyweight category. This fight was led by the PFL tournament, which was held in Dubai.
The five-round battle ended with the victory of Bilostenny by unanimous decision of the judges. The score of judicial notes is 49:46, 48:47, 48:47.
The 34-year-old Nemkov held the first defense of the PFL championship title, which he won in December 2025, defeating Brazilian Renan Ferreira. In total, Nemkov now has 20 victories in MMA, three defeats, one fight was declared invalid. He last lost to Sweden's Karl Albrektsson in April 2016.
The 31-year-old has 16 wins and four defeats. He became the PFL champion for the first time.
Of the Russians, the PFL champion is now also Usman Nurmagomedov (lightweight).
PFL in November 2023 became the owner of Bellator, in early 2025, the promotion ceased to exist.
