Vadim Nemkov’s first heavyweight title defense is booked.
PFL announced Monday that Nemkov (20-2, 1 NC) is set to fight Sergei Bilostenniy (15-4) in the main event of PFL Dubai at Coca-Cola Arena on Nov. 14.
Nemkov previously reigned as Bellator’s light heavyweight champion, successfully defending that belt four consecutive times before moving up to the heavyweight division in the midst of Bellator being acquired by PFL. He is 3-0 at heavyweight and captured a vacant title by defeating Renan Ferreira via first-round submission this past December.
Bilostenniy is also coming off of a win over Ferreira, having put the Brazilian vet away via strikes in the third round of their bout at PFL Sioux Falls. In seven appearances across PFL and Bellator, Bilostenniy is 5-2 and has won five of his past six fights, including a two-minute heel hook submission over current ranked UFC heavyweight Tyrell Fortune.
