Fight Nights Global 67: Minakov vs. Bigfoot - June 2 (OFFICIAL DISCUSSION)

Its now Official Antonio Bigfoot Silva will face undefeated Russian heavyweight Vitaly Minakov at Fight Night Global in St. Petersburg on June 2

Great news! Looking forward to this one. I got Minakov, round 1 GNP.

Interesting. Has Bigfoot started using TRT again yet? Could make things very interesting

^Probably...Fight is in Russia.

Kind of makes me wish Fedor had signed with Fight nights global. He could have already fought Bigfoot this year instead of having his time wasted doing nothing.

^Completely agree!

Sergey Pavlovich (10-0) vs. Mikhail Mokhnatkin (9-1) is set for the Fight Nights Global Heavyweight championship on june 2.

Unbeaten young Russian mixed martial arts prospect Sergey Pavlovich owns a professional record of ten wins and no losses. The 24-year-old hones his craft with world-class teammates as a member of the mighty Fight Nights Team based in Moscow. At his best, Pavlovich is a dynamic striker with a solid grappling skill set. In his last bout, Pavlovich advance to the final when he won against Alexei "Brick" Kudin  via unanimous decision. He now takes on Mikhail Mokhnatkin who replace Kirill "Baby Fedor" Sidelnikov in the Heavyweight GP Final.

Mikhail Mokhnatkin (9-1) is a fight nights  vet whose signature features are impressive striking and great fighting will. He tends to exchange powerful shots in stand-up and doesn't afraid of taking damage in return. In his latest appearance, Sidelnikov defeated the brazilian Fábio Maldonado (22-11) via unanimous decision.

Nikita Krylov  (21-5), will make his Fight Nights Global debut on the same event in St. Petersburg, Russia  against former Bellator light heavyweight champion Emanuel Newton (26-12-1) 

Tony Johnson Jr (10-3) will also make his Fight Nights Global debut against Baga Agaev.

I got to catch this one live. Hope there is a stream.

I was originally thinking Minakov round 1 GNP but Big Foot might make this a good one. It all depends on which Big Foot shows up for this fight.

Kinosis wrote:Kind of makes me wish Fedor had signed with Fight nights global.  He could have already fought Bigfoot this year instead of having his time wasted doing nothing.  

Mitrione is #21 in the world, what's a guy got to do to get respect in this sport?

InfinityLens wrote:

Kinosis wrote:Kind of makes me wish Fedor had signed with Fight nights global.  He could have already fought Bigfoot this year instead of having his time wasted doing nothing.  

Mitrione is #21 in the world, what's a guy got to do to get respect in this sport?

He should have a better rank than that.

I would check the outside UFC ranks on Fight Matrix but I don't want to ruin Kongo v Sakai (I haven't watched it yet).

Friday afternoon, big fight coming up.

TRT Bigfoor (LINK) vs. Minakov could get interesting.

^I think it should be a good fight. I'm going with Minakov by GNP finish in the 2nd.

Is there a way to watch this outside of Fight Pass?

Minakov smashed Big Foot. Rnd 2 GNP.

Hope we see minakov in bellator or Rizin as well he would be a good repesentive for any up coming heavy weight tournament .Bigfoot should retire the Guy's 1-8-1nc in his last 10

westcott123 wrote:Hope we see minakov in bellator or Rizin as well he would be a good repesentive for any up coming heavy weight tournament .Bigfoot should retire the Guy's 1-8-1nc in his last 10

Bellator and Rizin is where I'd like to see Minakov as well. Some great fights for him there.

I'd like to see one more fight for Big Foot against Fedor as an avenge fight and then definite retirement.

westcott123 wrote:Hope we see minakov in bellator or Rizin as well he would be a good repesentive for any up coming heavy weight tournament .Bigfoot should retire the Guy's 1-8-1nc in his last 10

I wonder if he can retire. I remember reading an article that stated he was on some expensive medication to combat a disease he's had since birth. If this is the case, it's truly a sad situation.