21-year-old prospect Ilya Fomochkin signs with PFL

Ilya Fomochkin, a 21-year-old lightweight prospect from Bataysk, Russia, has signed a contract with the Professional Fighters League (PFL). Fomochkin enters the promotion with a perfect 4-0 professional record, with all four victories coming by stoppage. He also won the Russian MMA Championship in 2024, demonstrating his amateur pedigree. The author had previously written two posts about Fomochkin, indicating he has been tracking the prospect's development. High expectations are set for Fomochkin's success in the PFL lightweight division.