PFL Chicago adds Denis Goltsov and Alexander Shabliy to October card
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 12:51 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
PFL Chicago announced new fights for its October 16 event at Wintrust Arena. The headline bout features Liz Carmouche rematching Jena Bishop for the inaugural women's flyweight title. Additionally, Denis Goltsov will face Maxwell Djantou Nana at heavyweight, while Sarvarjon Khamidov meets Rafael Do Nascimento at bantamweight. Former Bellator title challenger Alexander Shabliy takes on Landry Ward. The event follows the PFL's merger with Jake Paul's MVP, which will be incorporated in 2027.
- •Liz Carmouche faces Jena Bishop for inaugural women's flyweight title.
- •Denis Goltsov takes on Maxwell Djantou Nana at heavyweight.
- •Sarvarjon Khamidov meets Rafael Do Nascimento at bantamweight.
- •Alexander Shabliy will fight Landry Ward.
- •PFL Chicago event is scheduled for October 16 at Wintrust Arena.
- 12:51 PMYahoo Sports — Denis Goltsov, Alexander Shabliy among new additions to PFL Chicago
"The PFL's fall return to Chicago has a trio of new fights to support the title bout atop the card in the "Windy City."
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