Heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov and challenger Sergey Bilostenniy hit their marks ahead of the Professional Fighters League’s return to the United Arab Emirates.
The pair successfully made weight for the upcoming title clash at the Coca-Cola Arena, anchoring a fight card that features 26 fighters who all cleared the scale without issue.
Nemkov registered at 244.6 pounds for the headline encounter, while Bilostenniy tipped the scale at 262 pounds. The championship meeting marks the first defense of the belt Nemkov secured when he defeated Renan Ferreira to claim the inaugural PFL heavyweight title.
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Nemkov enters the cage carrying a professional record of 20-2 with one no-contest, remaining undefeated since 2016. Across the division, Bilostenniy holds a 15-4 record and stands 4-1 inside the promotion, having also earned his title opportunity following a third-round knockout win over Ferreira earlier this year.
Weigh-in breakdown
Beyond the main event, the full preliminary and main card rosters verified their weights ahead of fight night. Competitors across multiple divisions completed the pre-fight protocol.
| Weight Class | Fighter | Weight (lbs) | Fighter | Weight (lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavyweight | Vadim Nemkov | 244.6 | Sergey Bilostenniy | 262 |
| Welterweight | Patrick Habirora | 169.8 | Omar El Dafrawy | 170.8 |
| Heavyweight | Oleg Popov | 251.2 | Pouya Rahmani | 245.1 |
| Bantamweight | Sergio Pettis | 135 | Joji Goto | 135.4 |
| Bantamweight | Lewis McGrillen-Evans | 135.6 | Nawras Abzakh | 135.8 |
Watch the event live on November 14
The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 14, at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. Viewers in the United States can watch the action stream live through the ESPN App.
Preliminary bouts are slated to begin at 9 a.m. ET, followed by the main card broadcasts starting at 1 p.m. ET. International time zones adjust accordingly, with preliminary action opening at 6 a.m. PT and the main card kicking off at 10 a.m. PT.
Additional card pairings
The rest of the verified matchups feature international talent across weight classes, including Connor Hughes against Shaqueme Rock at lightweight, and Adam Borics facing Khasan Magomedsharipov at featherweight. Denis Goltsov meets Maxwell Djantou Nana in a heavyweight bout, while strawweight competitors Aleksandra Savicheva and Jacinta Austin also finalized their weights at 115.2 and 116 pounds respectively.
Additional bouts include lightweight clashes, welterweight meetings featuring Ernesto Rodriguez and Rhys McKee, and light heavyweight action with Khabib Nabiev taking on Styve Ngono Essono.
