Vadim Nemkov reveals kidney issues caused poor performance vs Anderson

Vadim Nemkov disclosed that kidney problems in 2022 caused severe stamina issues that affected his first fight with Corey Anderson. During training, Nemkov would gas out after one round of sparring, despite performing well in other training activities like CrossFit and weightlifting. This same fatigue struck during the Anderson fight, where he won the first round but had no energy in the second, unable to execute techniques he knew he should be capable of. Doctors eventually identified the issue and found an approved pharmaceutical solution during a training camp in Thailand before the rematch. As part of addressing the kidney problems caused by severe weight cuts, Nemkov eliminated all sports supplements including creatine, protein, and BCAAs from his regimen, now only taking vitamins like omega-3, fish oil, magnesium, and vitamin B. He reports feeling no worse without the supplements as long as his nutrition, sleep, and vitamin intake are properly managed.