Sergey Bilostenniy outpoints Vadim Nemkov to become PFL heavyweight champion
Sergey Bilostenniy was the superior fighter in the main event of PFL Dubai.
In the main event of PFL Dubai, Sergey Bilostenniy emerged victorious over Vadim Nemkov, taking the PFL heavyweight championship. Bilostenniy (16-4) dominated the five-round bout, controlling the pace and landing precise head punches along with leg kicks, while Nemkov (20-3, 1 NC) struggled to maintain his grappling advantage early.
The champion attempted a belly-down armbar in the first round but was unable to capitalize. Bilostenniy kept Nemkov off the canvas and battered his fellow Russian's face with jabs, causing his opponent to tire. When the final bell rang, the unanimous decision was clear. Two of the three judges scored the fight 48-47 for Bilostenniy, while the third judge awarded him 49-46, officially ending Nemkov's 10-year winning streak.
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