Andrey Goncharov secured a unanimous decision victory over Fanil Rafikov in the Fight Nights lightweight grand prix semifinal. The judges' scorecards all favored Goncharov, advancing him to the tournament final. This victory positions Goncharov one win away from claiming the lightweight grand prix championship. The Fight Nights promotion is running concurrent grand prix tournaments in both lightweight and light heavyweight divisions. Details about the final matchup and timeline were not provided in the announcement.
Andrey Goncharov punched his ticket to the Fight Nights lightweight grand prix final with a unanimous decision win over Fanil Rafikov in their semifinal bout, as announced on April 24, 2026.
All three judges sided with Goncharov, eliminating Rafikov from the tournament and setting up a championship finale in the lightweight division. The Fight Nights promotion is running simultaneous grand prix tournaments at both lightweight and light heavyweight, meaning two divisional champions will ultimately be crowned before the series concludes.
Why it matters
- Goncharov now stands one win away from claiming the Fight Nights lightweight grand prix title.
- The concurrent light heavyweight bracket means the promotion is building toward a significant double-championship conclusion.
- Details on Goncharov's final opponent and the scheduled date for the finale have not yet been announced.
