The main event participants for Fight Nights 136, Fanil Rafikov and Andrey Goncharov, successfully weighed in ahead of their bout. The event is scheduled for April 24 at the Sports Palace in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. Both fighters made weight without issue, clearing the way for their scheduled contest. Rafikov holds a record of 25-6 while Goncharov stands at 17-4. This is a rematch between the two fighters who previously met seven years ago at featherweight.
Both competitors for the Fight Nights 136 main event stepped on the scales without issue on April 23, clearing the final procedural hurdle before their scheduled bout the following day at the Sports Palace in Rostov-on-Don, Russia.
Fanil Rafikov enters the contest carrying a professional record of 25-6, while Andrey Goncharov brings a mark of 17-4 into the rematch. The two men have history together, having previously shared the cage at featherweight seven years ago, making Friday's meeting a long-awaited second chapter between them.
Why it matters
- The successful weigh-in confirms the main event is on track for Fight Nights 136 on April 24
- Both fighters bring winning records into the bout, with Rafikov's 25-6 and Goncharov's 17-4 reflecting extensive experience at this level
- The rematch dynamic adds an extra layer of familiarity and rivalry, as the two men already have footage and memory of each other from their featherweight clash seven years prior
- The Rostov-on-Don venue gives the event a regional significance within the Russian MMA scene, where Fight Nights Global has a strong following
