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 the PFL Dubai tournament at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, UAE, Sergey Bilostenniy defeated Vadim Nemkov to become the new PFL heavyweight champion on Saturday. Bilostenniy, with a record of 16-4, dominated the five-round bout by controlling the pace and using effective head punches and leg kicks. Nemkov, a former Bellator light heavyweight champion, primarily relied on grappling, but Bilostenniy kept the fight standing.
Early in the fight, Nemkov attempted a belly-down armbar, but Bilostenniy prevented it, maintaining control throughout. By the final bell, it was clear that Bilostenniy was the victor. Two of the three judges scored the fight in Bilostenniy's favor, with scores of 48-47 and 49-46, while the third judge scored it 49-46, making Nemkov's 10-year winning streak come to an end.
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