Nemkov reveals kidney issues caused cardio problems before Corey Anderson loss

Vadim Nemkov disclosed that kidney problems in 2022 severely impacted his conditioning, causing him to fade rapidly during his first fight with Corey Anderson and in training sessions. The former Bellator champion explained he would feel strong for one round but completely run out of energy by the second round in sparring. After consulting with his doctor and undergoing tests, medical professionals identified the kidney issue but initially struggled to resolve it. While training in Thailand in August before the rematch, Nemkov found an over-the-counter pharmaceutical solution that restored his health and which he continues to use. As a result of the kidney problems and weight-cutting stress, Nemkov completely eliminated sports supplements including creatine, protein, and BCAAs from his regimen to reduce strain on his kidneys. He now only takes vitamins including omega-3, fish oil, magnesium, and vitamin B, and reports feeling no worse without the supplements as long as his nutrition and sleep are properly managed.