Both fighters in the Fight Nights 136 main event successfully made weight ahead of their April 24 bout. Faniil Rafikov and Andrey Goncharov weighed in without issue for their scheduled fight. The event will take place at the Sports Palace in Rostov-on-Don. The official weigh-in confirms that the main event will proceed as planned with both competitors eligible to compete.
Both fighters scheduled to headline Fight Nights 136 have cleared the scales, confirming their main event bout will proceed as planned on April 24 at the Sports Palace in Rostov-on-Don.
Faniil Rafikov and Andrey Goncharov each made weight without issue at the official weigh-in on April 23, removing any procedural hurdles ahead of their scheduled meeting. With both competitors now eligible to compete, the card's top billing is locked in.
Fight Nights Global, one of Russia's premier mixed martial arts promotions, has built a consistent record of staging competitive events across the country, and the Rostov-on-Don venue provides a regional stage for what the promotion has positioned as its marquee matchup on this card.
No additional verified fighter data was available at the time of reporting, so further biographical and statistical context for Rafikov and Goncharov cannot be confirmed ahead of the bout.
Why it matters
- Both fighters cleared the scales without incident, meaning no weight-miss complications will affect the contest
- The main event at the Sports Palace in Rostov-on-Don is now officially confirmed to proceed on April 24
- Fight Nights 136 represents a regional showcase for the promotion, with the successful weigh-in keeping the card intact
