Russian Bellator champion Vadim Nemkov denies offer to join Russian league
Nurmangambetov: Nemkov is waiting for the UFC
Vadim Nemkov, a former Bellator champion, has declined an offer to join the Russian league AMC Fight Nights Global. This was announced by the president of the organization, Kamil Gadzhiev.
According to Gadzhiev, Nemkov immediately refused, saying that he was only interested in the UFC.
Nemkov's manager, Alexei Zheleznyakov, confirmed the fighter's plans to move to the UFC. He said that Nemkov received an offer from UFC President Dana White to fight in the promotion.
Nemkov is a two-time Bellator light heavyweight champion. He won the title in 2020, defeating Ryan Bader by unanimous decision. In 2022, he defended his title against Corey Anderson by split decision.
Nemkov's reasons for refusing the offer
There are several reasons why Nemkov may have turned down AMC Fight Nights Global's offer.
- He may believe that the UFC is a more prestigious and competitive promotion than AMC Fight Nights Global.
- He may be seeking a bigger payday than AMC Fight Nights Global is willing to offer.
- He may be concerned about the level of competition in AMC Fight Nights Global.
Nemkov's brother is a UFC fighter
It is also worth noting that Nemkov's brother, Viktor, is a UFC fighter. This may have influenced Vadim's decision to pursue a career in the UFC as well.
Conclusion
Nemkov's decision to turn down AMC Fight Nights Global's offer is a significant development in his career. It shows that he is ambitious and believes that he can compete at the highest level of MMA. It will be interesting to see if Nemkov can achieve his goal of fighting in the UFC and becoming a champion there.
