The lineup is taking shape for Fight Nights Global’s first event in Brazil. Fight Nights Global 87 takes place May 5 at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, and it streams at VK.com/fightnightsofficial. The Russian promotion is using a Brazilian champion to headline its first Brazil event. Former UFC fighter and current FNG light-heavyweight titleholder Fabio Maldonado (24-11), a 38-year-old vet who won the vacant belt with a submission victory over Kurban Omarov in September, meets fellow UFC vet Nikita Krylov . Krylov, who’s No. 12 in the USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA light-heavyweight rankings , looks for his fourth straight victory since leaving the UFC
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Champ Fabio Maldonado vs. Nikita Krylov headlines Fight Nights Global 87 in Brazil – MMA Junkie