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Kevlin Tiller in, Evgeniy Goncharov out at heavyweight for PFL’s debut season

BAD MMA News — Wed, 16 May 2018 22:23:07 +0000

Russia’s Evgeniy Goncharov (11-2) has been forced to withdraw from the Professional Fighters League upcoming debut season, and Kelvin Tiller (8-1) has agreed to take his place. PFL officials today told MMAjunkie that with the change, Tiller will now face Alex Nicholson (10-5) at PFL 1, while Goncharov’s original opponent, Josh Copeland (14-4), will instead face Jack May (9-3). PFL 1 takes place June 7 at Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York. Four fights air on NBCSN following eight contests that stream live on Facebook, though the night’s bout order has yet to be officially finalized.

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Former UFC middleweight Alex Nicholson enters PFL’s debut season at heavyweight

BAD MMA News — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 21:53:49 +0000

Fresh off a win over former UFC heavyweight champion Ricco Rodriguez, Alex Nicholson (10-5) is now a part of the Professional Fighters League. PFL officials told MMAjunkie that Nicholson has signed on for the promotion’s upcoming debut season and will face off with fellow UFC veteran Jack May (9-3) at PFL 1, which takes place June 7 at Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York. Four fights air on NBCSN following eight contests that stream live on Facebook, though the night’s bout order has yet to be officially finalized. Nicholson replaces Denis Goltsov (21-5) on PFL’s season one heavyweight roster after visa issues forced the Russian to withdraw. Nick Rossborogh (26-20-1), who was scheduled to face Goltsov will be paired against another opponent at a later date.

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PFL welcomes replacements Evgeniy Goncharov, Magomed Magomedkerimov for debut season

BAD MMA News — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 01:22:49 +0000

A pair of Russian fighters have stepped in as replacement competitors in Professional Fighters League’s upcoming debut season. PFL officials today informed MMAjunkie that heavyweight Evgeniy Goncharov (10-2) has replaced an injured Nick Rossborough (26-20-1), while welterweight Magomed Magomedkerimov (18-5) has stepped in for David Zawada (16-3), who failed to come to terms with the organization despite being announced as part of the company’s roster . Goncharov and Magomedkerimov will now take part in PFL’s upcoming debut season, with hopes of qualifying for the playoffs and taking him the $1 million prize set aside for each bracket’s final champion. Goncharov made his professional debut in 2013 and currently owns a six-fight winning streak built while competing under a variety of banners in his native Russia.

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PFL welcomes replacements Evgeniy Goncharov, Magomed Magomedkerimov for debut season – MMA Junkie