Fight Nights Global delays Brazilian debut, announces new Fight Nights Global 87 lineup in Russia

Fight Nights Global officials delayed plans for a previously announced Brazilian event next month and will instead a host a show in the organization’s home nation of Russia.

Fight Nights Global officials told MMAjunkie “logistics issues” were to blame for the change, which comes on the heels of the arrest of Russian billionaire Ziyavudin Magomedov, chief financial backer of the promotion.

Fight Nights Global 87 now takes place on May 19 at KSK Express in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. The night’s main event sees Armenian lightweight David Khachatryan (24-3) take on SBG Ireland product Peter Queally (10-4-1).

The night’s co-feature sees Brazilian Adriano Martins (28-9) return to action for the first time since ending a seven-fight UFC stint when he takes on Russia’s Alexandr Shabliy (17-3).

As with all Fight Nights Global events, the new card streams live on Russian social media outlet VK.com.

The latest Fight Nights Global 87 lineup includes:

• David Khachatryan vs. Peter Queally
• Adriano Martins vs. Alexandr Shabliy
• Malik Merad vs. Khalid Murtazaliev
• Nikolay Gaponov vs. Daniil Voevodin
• Michael Graves vs. Murat Khasanov
• Vladimir Egoyan vs. Alexander Yanishev
• Nikolai Danilov vs. Masoud Ranjbar
• Vladimir Ivanov vs. Ovanes Obgaryan
• Migran Arutyunyan vs. opponent TBA
• Chermen Kobesov vs. opponent TBA

For more on Fight Nights Global 87, check out the MMA Rumors section of the site.