Oleg Popov 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
23-2-0Record20-2-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'1"Height6'0"
75.5"Reach76"
250 lbsWeight242 lbs
What's at stake
Vadim Nemkov is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +15 while a loss costs more — Oleg Popov carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+13→ 1815
If they lose-11→ 1791
If they win+15→ 1835
If they lose-17→ 1803
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.
1642 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1711 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Elo Trajectory
Oleg PopovVadim Nemkov
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Vadim Nemkov53%
Oleg Popov 47%Elo baseline: 53%
The Combat Edge model makes Vadim Nemkov a 53% favorite over Oleg Popov in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (53%).
Vadim Nemkov holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1820 to 1802, a 18-point edge.
Oleg Popov enters on a 4-fight win streak.
Vadim Nemkov enters on a 10-fight win streak.
Oleg Popov finishes 52% of wins inside the distance, Vadim Nemkov 80%.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.