"My brother understands he needs to be in the UFC." Viktor Nemkov on the fight with Khadis, Volkov, and the situation of Vadim Nemkov in the PFL
Nemkov about fight with Khadis Ibragimov and further plans
Bellator light heavyweight champion Viktor Nemkov said that he was preparing for the fight with a different opponent, but now he will face a new challenge, which he will accept with great pleasure.
“Our preparation was going according to plan, but I was preparing for a different rival. The main thing is that I am ready, I am always ready. I have been training hard for a long time, so who to fight is not so important. I'll tell you this: I will do everything to finish the fight ahead of schedule,” Nemkov said.
About the fight between Volkov and Aspinall
Nemkov commented on the fight between Alexander Volkov and Tom Aspinall, which ended in the first round with a victory for the British fighter.
"I was rooting for Sasha, because we had a training camp together. I thought Volkov would win because Tom recently suffered a knee injury. But, you know, injuries... Of course, it's not an excuse, but it's still serious. Perhaps because of this, the ligaments could not withstand such a fight. You saw that the fight ended as soon as the clinch and wrestling began. I think that if the fight continued in a standing position, then Sasha would have been able to deliver his blow and finish the fight in his favor. I think he can still make amends and catch up,” Nemkov believes.
About brother’s situation in the PFL
Viktor Nemkov also spoke about his brother's situation in the PFL, who lost to Josh Silveira in the semifinals of the tournament.
“I watched Vadim's fight, I was rooting for him. I think he could have won, but... it didn't work out. Maybe the excitement affected, maybe the preparation. It is difficult to say from the outside, you need to analyze the fight in detail. I will definitely talk to him, we will draw conclusions and work on the mistakes. There is always something to work on. Vadim is a strong fighter, he is a champion, and I believe that he will still prove it,” Viktor Nemkov said.
About the UFC
Nemkov also shared his thoughts on the transition of his brother to the UFC.
"I think my brother understands that he needs to be in the UFC, because this is the best league in the world. I think he will move there when he becomes a free agent, and I will always support him." Nemkov said.
