The Professional Fighters League is bringing a major international card to the United Arab Emirates this weekend, offering mixed martial arts fans a high-stakes championship clash. On Saturday, November 14, the promotion will host PFL Dubai: Nemkov vs. Bilostenniy live from the striking Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. At the top of the marquee stands a pivotal heavyweight title bout that has captured the attention of the global combat sports community, pitting elite champion talent against a formidable contender in what promises to be an explosive main event.
Fight week activities reached their official threshold on Friday, November 13, when all competing athletes stepped onto the scales to make their respective weight limits official. With the weigh-in results now locked in, the entire lineup has been greenlit for Saturday’s action, ensuring that all scheduled bouts will proceed as planned before a packed arena in Dubai and a worldwide viewing audience.
For fans tuning in from the United States and abroad, the event will be broadcast live on ESPN+, with the action scheduled to kick off at 11 a.m. ET. The early morning start time for North American viewers reflects the PFL’s ongoing global expansion strategy, bringing elite-tier mixed martial arts directly to premier international venues like the Coca-Cola Arena, a modern architectural marvel located in the heart of Dubai’s vibrant urban center.
Official Weigh-In Results and Card Breakdown
The main event features a clash of heavyweight titans as former champion Vadim Nemkov prepares to square off against Sergei Bilostenniy. During Friday’s official weigh-ins, Nemkov tipped the scales at 244.6 pounds, coming in comfortably under the heavyweight limit. His opponent, Sergei Bilostenniy, registered slightly heavier at 262.0 pounds, setting the stage for a compelling battle of size, strength, and technical prowess with the heavyweight crown hanging in the balance.
The supporting card features a diverse array of international talent, showcasing veteran contenders and rising prospects across multiple weight classes. In the welterweight division, Patrick Habirora weighed in at 169.8 pounds, while his opponent, Omar El Dafrawy, registered at 170.8 pounds.
Heavyweight action will also feature prominently elsewhere on the card. Pouya Rahmani stepped on the scale at 245.1 pounds, preparing to face Oleg Popov, who weighed in at 251.2 pounds. In the bantamweight division, veteran standout Sergio Pettis weighed in cleanly at 135.0 pounds, ready to test his skills against Joji Goto, who registered at 135.4 pounds.
Additional bantamweight action features Lewis McGrillen, who weighed in at 135.6 pounds, squaring off against Nawras Abzakh, who registered at 135.8 pounds. Moving to the lightweight division, Shem Rock hit the limit at 156.0 pounds, while Connor Hughes came in slightly lighter at 155.6 pounds.
Welterweight competitors Saygid Izagakhmaev and David Martinez also successfully made weight, registering at 170.0 pounds and 170.4 pounds, respectively. In another compelling lightweight pairing, Alexei Pergande weighed in at 154.8 pounds, matching up against Akhmed Magomedov, who registered at 155.6 pounds.
Featherweight action is highlighted by Khasan Magomedsharipov, who stepped on the scale at 146.0 pounds, and Adam Borics, who weighed in at 145.8 pounds. Meanwhile, heavyweight veteran Denis Goltsov registered at 248.8 pounds for his matchup against Maxwell Djantou Nana, who weighed in right at the division limit of 265.0 pounds.
Rounding out the remaining bouts, welterweight Ernesto Rodriguez weighed in at 170.2 pounds ahead of his bout with Rhys McKee, who registered at 170.8 pounds. In the light heavyweight division, Khabib Nabiev checked in at 205.4 pounds, while Styve Ngono registered at 205.1 pounds. Finally, strawweight competitors Aleksandra Savicheva and Jacinta Austin successfully made weight at 115.2 pounds and 116.0 pounds, respectively, locking in the final details for Saturday’s comprehensive lineup.
With all athletes safely making weight on Friday, the stage is set for a memorable afternoon of fights at the Coca-Cola Arena. As the promotion continues its slate of international events, Saturday’s card in Dubai stands out as one of the most anticipated stops on the PFL calendar, culminating in the high-stakes heavyweight championship battle between Nemkov and Bilostenniy.
