The lineup is taking shape for Fight Nights Global’s first event in Brazil.
Fight Nights Global 87 takes place May 5 at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, and it streams at VK.com/fightnightsofficial.
The Russian promotion is using a Brazilian champion to headline its first Brazil event. Former UFC fighter and current FNG light-heavyweight titleholder Fabio Maldonado (24-11), a 38-year-old vet who won the vacant belt with a submission victory over Kurban Omarov in September, meets fellow UFC vet Nikita Krylov.
Krylov, who’s No. 12 in the USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA light-heavyweight rankings, looks for his fourth straight victory since leaving the UFC. The 26-year-old Ukrainian left in 2016 on the strength of a 5-1 octagon run, and he’s now 8-1 overall – with eight stoppages – in his past nine fights.
Also on the card are lightweights Diego Brandao (22-12) vs. Felipe Froes (15-3-1) and welterweights Michael Graves (6-1) vs. Elias Silverio (13-3-1).
The latest Fight Night 87 card now includes:
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