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
40-7-0Record20-2-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'0"Height6'0"
74"Reach76"
237 lbsWeight242 lbs
What's at stake
Fedor Emelianenko is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Vadim Nemkov carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+11→ 1872
If they lose-13→ 1848
If they win+18→ 1837
If they lose-14→ 1805
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 Elo1710 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Elo Trajectory
Fedor EmelianenkoVadim Nemkov
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Vadim Nemkov60%
Fedor Emelianenko 40%Elo baseline: 44%
The Combat Edge model makes Vadim Nemkov a 60% 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 1819, a 42-point edge.
Vadim Nemkov enters on a 10-fight win streak.
Fedor Emelianenko finishes 78% of wins inside the distance, Vadim Nemkov 80%.
Fedor Emelianenko and Vadim Nemkov share 2 common opponents: Ryan Bader and Tim Johnson.
Vadim Nemkov carries a 2-inch reach advantage.
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
WinSubmission (Rear Naked Choke) · 2025