Goncharov defeats Rafikov by decision to reach Fight Nights grand prix final

Andrey Goncharov secured a unanimous decision victory over Fanil Rafikov at Fight Nights, advancing to the final of the lightweight grand prix. The bout went the full distance with all three judges scoring in favor of Goncharov. This result moves Goncharov one step closer to winning the tournament. The post acknowledges that while Goncharov was the better fighter on the night and deserved the win, the outcome was not the dominant performance some had predicted. Details about the specific rounds or key moments of the fight were not provided in the announcement.