Vadim Nemkov got his title reign off to a promising start on Friday when he defended the light heavyweight belt against Phil Davis in the Bellator 257 headliner.
Nemkov (13-2 MMA, 6-0 BMMA) retained the strap and subsequently advances to the semifinal round of the promotion’s 205-pound grand prix when he beat Davis (22-6 MMA, 9-3 BMMA) for a second time in his career, earning a unanimous decision victory in the headlining but at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.
Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Nemkov’s victory over Davis at Bellator 257.
