Nemkov, who was scheduled to face Corey Anderson, now will take on heavyweight veteran Tim Johnson on Jan. 25 at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. Anderson announced the cancellation of their bout nearly a month ago, claiming Nemkov refused to fight him because he wanted an “easier fight.”

After losing two previously-scheduled opponents, Vadim Nemkov has been booked to face off against Tim Johnson in a heavyweight fight at the upcoming Bellator "Road to Dubai" event on Jan. 25, 2025 in Dubai,

Ibragim Ibragimov Talks Road to Dubai Champions Series & PFL Title Run. An originally-planned heavyweight co-main event between former Bellator Light Heavyweight Champ