Biography
Vadim Germans - Russian professional fighter of mixed martial arts, world champion, sambo competition winner. The athlete acts as part of the Bellator competition in the weight heavyweight category. German does not apply to the number of media persons: little of his personal life was known. However, the fighting 2019-2020 gradually changed the situation.Childhood and youth
Vadim Nekkov was born in Belgorod on June 20, 1992. The elder brother Victor from the young years was fond of martial arts - Sambo and Judo. At first, the Jr. German also went to workout. He then came into account Viktor Bondarenko, a mentor who taught the guy asam of mixed martial arts. After graduating from school, Vadim understood that it was time to put priorities. His family did not apply to the number of secured, so the young man had to earn money or forget about the abundance and devote himself to sports.
Vadim helped the coach. Subsequently, the guy began to receive income independently and was able to afford further classes. In the young years, the Germans with a brother often visited the fees in Stary Oskol, where he met Vladimir Voronov and Alexander Michkov, mentors of Fyodor Emelianenko. Then a meeting with the brothers Emelyanenko took place. For a high school student, it was a dream and great motivation for working on himself.
Choosing a more attractive direction, Vadim preferred sports sambo. The guy went under the custody of the coach of Vladimir Voronov. Higher education athlete received in Belgorod State Technological University. V. G. Shukhov.
Professional classes were interrupted by the service in the army. Vadim's duty was given to Vadim in a special purpose division. In an interview, the fighter commented that this stage of his biography presented new skills, which were subsequently useful in octave and ordinary life. Being a serviceman, Vadim participated in profile tournaments, but flew out of the competition, reaching only until the 2nd or 3rd stage.
Personal life
Vadim Germans are not used to spreading his personal life. His account in "Instagram" is full photo from training, fees and competitions. In 2019, the fighter noted 4 years of living with his wife Catherine Nekkova. She gave a two daughters athlete.With the arrival of victories and the growth of popularity, Vadim increased the number of fans, who found his personal pages in social networks, including "Instagram" and in Vkontakte. At first glance, it may seem that a man is open in relation to the public, but in reality he clearly shares a professional and personal life. Therefore, in its profiles rarely appears information about everyday weekdays.
The Vadim family supports him in all aspirations. Understanding that the athlete must regularly keep himself in the form for a successful battle, the wife adjusts its culinary skills under his needs. The men's menu is thought out in such a way that it turns out to be nutritious and not bored.
Vadim's growth - 193 cm, and weight - 83 kg.
Mixed martial arts
Returning from the army, Vadim began to make noticeable success: he was submitted to the championship of Europe and the world, the Russian Championship. MMA offered a young man contract.
2012 brought Nemkov's bronze medal of the Russian Championship in combat sambo. Next year, the fighter became the owner of gold on the national championship. Participation in the World Cup presented the 3rd place. Vadim performed in the category of fighters with a weight of up to 100 kg. As part of mixed martial arts, he debuted on June 27, 2013. Technical knockout, which disabled Andrei Trufaykina, brought a German victory.
In 2014, the athlete confirmed the title of Champion of Russia, and also conquered the title of world champion in combat sambo. A year later, the fighter managed to repeat these achievements at once in two competitions. In the same period, Germans joined the promotion Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix. A fight with Goran Railich, in which the Russian won. And the next fight with the fighter of Jiji Razkazka, the Czech by nationality, brought defeat.
In 2016, Germans endured the fight with Karl Albrektson. He was unsuccessful for a fighter who lost to the decision of the judges. In June, Vadim went into octave against Mikolai Rosansky at the Fight Nights Global tournament. Knockout solved the fate of this fight, as well as the subsequent battle with Alison Vicente. In the same period, Nemkov won the Silver Award of the Russian Championship and became European champion in sambo.
A year later, Vadim made his debut at the Bellator tournament, going out to octave against Philip Linza. He won two victories in a row, putting not only this opponent into Ring, but also the former Liam McGyry tournament champion. In 2017, the Germans became the world champion in his weight category.
In 2018, the status was held for the athlete battle - a fight with Phil Davis. The meeting was completed in favor of Russian. The victory was awarded Vadim by the decision of the judges. The next year brought a new contract with Bellator. The first was the fight with Raphael Carvalo, in which the Germans won.
The Russian fighter demonstrated four victories in a row. In just 20 months, the athlete won the fights with three ex-champions Bellator. This brought him to the leader of the division. In parallel, the athlete received awards for participating in sambo tournaments. 2019 brought the medal of the world champion deserved in Seoul.
Vadim Germans now
For May 2020, Nekov's fight with Ryan Bader was appointed. Because of the situation with Coronavirus, the fight was transferred to a later time, since mass events around the world were limited or prohibited. Sports came in the number of events that postponed on more acceptable terms.Focusing on the statistics of previous fights, experts suggest that the speed and excellent right blow can bring the Russian victory. Now Vadim at the peak of a sports form, so the triumph in the meeting will not be for fans amazing.
Achievements
- 2012 - Bronze Championship of Russia in combat sambo
- 2013 - Gold of the Russian Championship in combat sambo
- 2014 - Gold Championship of Russia in combat sambo
- 2015 - Russian Championship Gold for Combat Sambo
- 2016 - European champion in sambo
- 2016 - Russian Silver Championship in combat sambo
- 2017 - Gold Championship of Russia in combat sambo
- 2019 - Gold Championship of Russia in combat sambo
- 2019 - Sambo world champion