Vitaly Shemetov vs. Maxim Neledva

Main Card | Tournament Championship | 185 lbs
Completed MMA Bout Dec 11, 2002

Modified Rules Bout

Against current-day standards, the rules for this bout would not qualify it to count towards a fighter's MMA record. At the time, however, it was considered to be within the boundaries of mixed martial arts or no holds barred fighting. For historical recordkeeping purposes, Tapology has "grandfathered" this bout and continues to classify it as an MMA contest for fighter record purposes.

W
Neledva defeats Shemetov
L
KO/TKO, Leg Injury Round 3 of 5
vs.
KO/TKO Round 3
◀︎
▶︎
"The Dancing Russian"

Fighter Comparison

5-0-0

Climbed to 6-0
Pro
Record
7-3-0

Fell to 7-4

Ukraine
Nation

Russia
Odessa
Odessa Oblast
Fights out of
Omsk
Omskaya oblast
Age at Fight 17
+5 mos, 2 days
6'0"
(182cm)
Height
6'1"
(186cm)
N/A
-
Reach
78.3"
(199cm)
N/A Gym Shembros Academy

(Primary)
Roufusport MMA Academy

(Other)

Bout Information

Event Poster

BARS

Fight Details

  • Event: BARS: Middleweight Grand Prix 2002 (Stage 2)
  • Date: Wednesday 12.11.2002
  • Referee:
  • Venue: Arbat Centre
  • Enclosure: Ring
  • Location: Moscow, Russia
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 3 of 3)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 185 lbs (84.0 kg)
  • Shemetov Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Neledva Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Title on Line: Tournament Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: N/A
  • Tournament: BARS
  • Tournament Round: Semi-Finals
  • Event Links:

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