Bellator 230 Results: Carvalho vs. Nemkov

Bellator 230 took place on October 12, 2019, at the Allianz Cloud in Milan, Italy. Vadim Nemkov submitted Rafael Carvalho in the second round of the light heavyweight main event. Kirill Sidelnikov and Walter Pugliesi won decisions, while Nicolo Solli earned a first-round submission on a night featuring several separate Bellator presentations.

Main Event: Carvalho vs. Nemkov

Nemkov defeated Carvalho with a rear-naked choke at 3:56 of round two. Carvalho moved up from middleweight, where he had previously held the Bellator championship. Nemkov combined striking with takedowns and ground control before securing the submission, earning a contender win rather than a championship that night.

Other Notable Fights

The event also featured several other notable fights. In a heavyweight bout, Kirill Sidelnikov defeated Domingos Barros via unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 30-27, 29-28, 29-28 in favor of Sidelnikov. Walter Pugliesi also secured a unanimous decision victory over Andrea Fusi in a welterweight bout, with all judges scoring the fight 30-27.

Solli submitted Daniel Cassell with a triangle choke in the first round of their welterweight bout. The contest was not at lightweight. His grappling finish complemented Nemkov’s submission while taking place in a different division.

Event Highlights

Bellator 230 was a showcase of both striking and grappling skills. The main event highlighted Nemkov’s well-rounded abilities, as he was able to control the fight both on the feet and on the ground. His submission victory over Carvalho was evidence of his grappling skills.

Sidelnikov outpointed Domingos Barros in a heavyweight contest, and Pugliesi defeated Andrea Fusi unanimously at welterweight. Dragos Zubco also won a unanimous decision over Hesdy Gerges. These full-distance results contrasted with the two highlighted submission wins.

The Milan evening included Bellator 230, a separate Bellator Milan European-series card and Bellator Kickboxing 12. Results from those presentations should remain distinct. Nemkov’s win over Carvalho was the central outcome of Bellator 230, without folding in another card’s main event.

Why the Event Mattered

The event added another successful light heavyweight performance to Nemkov’s record, with Carvalho’s former middleweight title supplying context rather than a belt at stake. The wider evening’s multiple presentations explain why reports may list several headline fights. Precise event boundaries keep those results understandable.

Sources

Sherdog: Bellator 230 event record; FightBook MMA: official results.

Article Tags

Bellator, Bellator 230, Mixed Martial Arts