Vadim Nemkov reveals kidney issues caused conditioning problems against Cory Anderson

Vadim Nemkov disclosed that kidney problems significantly impacted his performance in his first fight against Cory Anderson in 2022. The Russian fighter experienced severe stamina issues, fading after the first round in both sparring sessions and the actual bout. After extensive medical consultation, doctors identified kidney issues related to extreme weight cuts as the cause. Nemkov found an appropriate legal medication that resolved the problem before his November 2022 rematch. He has since eliminated all sports supplements from his diet to reduce kidney stress, relying only on vitamins, omega-3, fish oil, magnesium, and vitamin B. Nemkov reports feeling no worse without creatine, protein, and BCAAs.