Combat Edge Intelligence

Fedor Emelianenko vs Vadim Nemkov

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Tale of the tape

40-7-0Record19-2-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'0"Height6'0"
TBDReach76"
237 lbsWeight242 lbs
FedorTeamTeamFedorTeam

What's at stake

Fedor Emelianenko is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Vadim Nemkov carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Fedor EmelianenkoNow 1861
If they win+10→ 1871
If they lose-14→ 1847
Vadim NemkovNow 1816
If they win+18→ 1834
If they lose-14→ 1802

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1685 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1701 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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Trajectory

Fedor EmelianenkoVadim Nemkov
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Win method breakdown

16 (40%)
KO/TKO
9 (47%)
15 (38%)
Submission
6 (32%)
9 (23%)
Decision
4 (21%)

Combat Edge model read

Vadim Nemkov75%
Fedor Emelianenko 25%Elo baseline: 44%

The Combat Edge model makes Vadim Nemkov a 75% favorite over Fedor Emelianenko in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Fedor Emelianenko's way (44%).

Fedor Emelianenko holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1861 to 1816, a 45-point edge.

Vadim Nemkov enters on a 10-fight win streak.

Fedor Emelianenko finishes 78% of wins inside the distance, Vadim Nemkov 79%.

Fedor Emelianenko and Vadim Nemkov share 2 common opponents: Ryan Bader and Tim Johnson.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.

Common opponents (2)

Win Right Hook · 2021
Tim Johnson
WinSubmission (Rear Naked Choke) · 2025
Loss Ground & Pound · 2023
Loss Punches · 2019
Ryan Bader
Win Head Kick & Punches · 2020