The main event fighters for Fight Nights 136, Fanil Rafikov and Andrey Goncharov, have successfully made weight ahead of their bout. The event is scheduled for April 24 at the Sports Palace in Rostov-on-Donu, Russia. Both fighters are confirmed ready for their rematch, which follows their first encounter seven years ago when Goncharov knocked out Rafikov. No specific weight figures were provided in the announcement.
Both main event fighters for Fight Nights 136 have cleared the scales and are officially cleared to compete, with Fanil Rafikov and Andrey Goncharov set to headline the card on April 24 at the Sports Palace in Rostov-on-Don, Russia.
The two are meeting for the second time, with their history dating back seven years to a first encounter that ended decisively in Goncharov's favor via knockout. That result makes this rematch a significant piece of unfinished business for Rafikov, who returns to the main event stage looking to reverse the outcome.
No specific weight figures were included in the official announcement, and fighter record or ranking data was not available at the time of publication. What is confirmed is that both men came in on weight and are cleared to compete.
Why it matters
- The rematch carries added weight given Goncharov's knockout victory in their first meeting seven years ago
- A main event slot at Fight Nights 136 places both fighters in a high-visibility position on one of Russia's prominent MMA platforms
- The result could have meaningful implications for where each fighter stands in their respective division going forward
