Sources: Denis Goltsov returns against Maxwell Djantou Nana at PFL Chicago
Former PFL heavyweight tournament champion Denis Goltsov will face rising contender Maxwell Djantou Nana in Chicago on Oct. 16.
Denis Goltsov, the 2024 PFL heavyweight tournament champion, will face off against Maxwell Djantou Nana in an upcoming PFL event in Chicago on October 16. Both fighters are ranked contenders in the division. Goltsov last competed at PFL Charlotte, where he defeated Hasan Mezhiev via technical knockout in just 52 seconds. Prior to that win, Goltsov suffered a loss to Corey Anderson in July 2025.
This will be Goltsov's third appearance of 2026, following his victory in the 2024 PFL heavyweight tournament. Djantou Nana, on the other hand, has emerged as a success story for PFL Africa. Despite losing to Justin Clarke in the 2025 championship, he boasts a 4-1 record since joining the PFL and won his debut under the One Championship banner.
He will make his third appearance of 2026 as well. The PFL Chicago event is set to be the second time the promotion visits the Windy City in 2026, headlining with a women's flyweight title rematch between Liz Carmouche and Jena Bishop. Carmouche defeated Bishop during the 2025 PFL women's flyweight tournament, but they will meet again with the championship at stake.
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