Vadim Nemkov wears the target well.
The decorated sambo stylist will defend his 205-pound championship against Julius Anglickas when their Bellator MMA light heavyweight grand prix semifinal shoulders the Bellator 268 marquee on Saturday at the Footprint Center in Phoenix. Nemkov enters the cage on the strength of a personal-best eight-fight winning streak. The 29-year-old Belogrod, Russia, native owns a perfect 6-0 record under the Bellator flag, having delivered four of his six victories by knockout, technical knockout or submission.
As Nemkov makes final preparations for his latest title defense, a look at a few of the rivalries that have helped shape his career to this point:
Nemkov retained his undisputed 205-pound title and advanced to the semifinals of the Bellator MMA light heavyweight grand prix with a unanimous decision over “Mr.