Timur Khizriev MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History
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TIMUR KHIZRIEV
“Imam”
RUSSIA • FEATHERWEIGHT
W-L-D
19-0-0
(T)KO
3-0
SUB
1-0
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
Russia
WT CLASS
Featherweight
HT / WT
5′ 9″, 145 lbs
BIRTHDATE
11/19/1995 (30)
STANCE
Orthodox
REACH
68.5″ (174cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
American Top Team • Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia
NICKNAME
“Imam”
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Timur Khizriev Record
WINS19
KO/TKO
3
SUB
1
DECISION
15
LOSSES0
KO/TKO
0
SUB
0
DECISION
0
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics
Calculated from 19 professional bouts (19-0-0).
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
WIN
Gabriel Braga
Brazil
Brazil
PFL Chicago: Carmouche vs. Bishop 2
Oct / 16 / 2026
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Oct / 16 / 2026
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PFL Chicago Co-Main Event • Khizriev vs. Braga 2
Co-Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupTimur Khizriev vs Gabriel Braga
Fight Location Chicago, Illinois, United States (Wintrust Arena)
Chicago, Illinois, United States (Wintrust Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145.4 lbs vs 145.8 lbs
Gabriel Braga Record at Bout (Opponent)17-3-0
Timur Khizriev Record at Bout18-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Timur Khizriev: -240 (Favorite)
vs
Gabriel Braga: +195 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Mike Cimmarusti
Judge 1: 29-28
Judge 2: 29-28
Judge 3: 28-29
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a fiercely contested rematch, Braga hurt Khizriev with hooks and scored knockdowns in the second round, but Khizriev dug deep with relentless pressure, wrestling reversals, and top control in the final round to take a razor-thin split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29).
WIN
Brendan Loughnane
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
2024 PFL World Championship
Nov / 29 / 2024
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Nov / 29 / 2024
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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2024 PFL Featherweight World Championship • Khizriev vs. Loughnane
Captured PFL World Championship
Fighter MatchupTimur Khizriev vs Brendan Loughnane
Fight Location Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (King Saud University Stadium)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (King Saud University Stadium)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Brendan Loughnane Record at Bout (Opponent)30-5-0
Timur Khizriev Record at Bout17-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse$1,000,000 USD (Championship Prize)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Timur Khizriev: -280 (Favorite)
vs
Brendan Loughnane: +190 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Keith Peterson
Judge 1: 50-45
Judge 2: 50-45
Judge 3: 50-45
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Khizriev put on a wrestling and positional control clinic across five championship rounds in Riyadh, neutralizing former champion Loughnane’s dangerous kickboxing to sweep all five rounds (50-45 x3), win the PFL Featherweight Championship, and claim the $1,000,000 prize.
WIN
Gabriel Braga
Brazil
Brazil
2024 PFL Playoffs: Welterweights & Featherweights
Aug / 23 / 2024
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Aug / 23 / 2024
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 2024 PFL Featherweight Semifinal • Khizriev vs. Braga 1
Playoff Semifinal
Fighter MatchupTimur Khizriev vs Gabriel Braga
Fight Location Washington, D.C., United States (The Anthem)
Washington, D.C., United States (The Anthem)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145½ lbs vs 145½ lbs
Gabriel Braga Record at Bout (Opponent)14-1-0
Timur Khizriev Record at Bout16-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Timur Khizriev: -350 (Favorite)
vs
Gabriel Braga: +260 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Vitor Ribeiro
Judge 1: 30-27
Judge 2: 29-28
Judge 3: 28-29
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-stakes semifinal contest in Washington, D.C. Khizriev utilized his relentless takedown pace and smothering top control against the fence to edge out a split decision victory over the dangerous Brazilian striker.
WIN
Enrique Barzola
Peru
Peru
2024 PFL Regular Season: Welterweights & Featherweights
Jun / 28 / 2024
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jun / 28 / 2024
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PFL 6 Regular Season • Khizriev vs. Barzola
Regular Season Bout
Fighter MatchupTimur Khizriev vs Enrique Barzola
Fight Location Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States (Sanford Pentagon)
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States (Sanford Pentagon)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup146 lbs vs 145.8 lbs
Enrique Barzola Record at Bout (Opponent)20-8-2
Timur Khizriev Record at Bout15-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Timur Khizriev: -450 (Favorite)
vs
Enrique Barzola: +330 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Jason Herzog
Judge 1: 30-27
Judge 2: 30-27
Judge 3: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Khizriev neutralized TUF Latin America winner Barzola’s wrestling with superior clinch control, timely body trips, and technical boxing exchanges to sweep all three scorecards (30-27 x3).
WIN
Brett Johns
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
2024 PFL Regular Season: Welterweights & Featherweights
Apr / 19 / 2024
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Apr / 19 / 2024
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PFL 3 Regular Season • Khizriev vs. Johns
PFL Debut
Fighter MatchupTimur Khizriev vs Brett Johns
Fight Location Chicago, Illinois, United States (Wintrust Arena)
Chicago, Illinois, United States (Wintrust Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup146 lbs vs 145.6 lbs
Brett Johns Record at Bout (Opponent)20-3-0
Timur Khizriev Record at Bout14-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Timur Khizriev: -375 (Favorite)
vs
Brett Johns: +280 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Mike Cimmarusti
Judge 1: 30-27
Judge 2: 30-27
Judge 3: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his promotional PFL debut, Khizriev dictated distance against former UFC standout Brett Johns, landing crisp jabs and executing clean takedowns in every round to earn a unanimous 30-27 decision.
WIN
Justin Gonzales
United States
United States
Bellator 301: Amosov vs. Jackson
Nov / 17 / 2023
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Nov / 17 / 2023
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator 301 Feature • Khizriev vs. Gonzales
Featured Prelim
Fighter MatchupTimur Khizriev vs Justin Gonzales
Fight Location Chicago, Illinois, United States (Wintrust Arena)
Chicago, Illinois, United States (Wintrust Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup146 lbs vs 145.4 lbs
Justin Gonzales Record at Bout (Opponent)14-2-0
Timur Khizriev Record at Bout13-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Timur Khizriev: -425 (Favorite)
vs
Justin Gonzales: +310 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Mike Cimmarusti
Judge 1: 30-27
Judge 2: 30-27
Judge 3: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Khizriev demonstrated exceptional takedown defense and counter-wrestling, repeatedly reversing former LFA champion Gonzales while scoring with straight right hands to claim a unanimous decision.
WIN
Richie Smullen
Ireland
Ireland
Bellator 297: Nemkov vs. Romero
Jun / 16 / 2023
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jun / 16 / 2023
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator 297 Feature • Khizriev vs. Smullen
Featured Prelim
Fighter MatchupTimur Khizriev vs Richie Smullen
Fight Location Chicago, Illinois, United States (Wintrust Arena)
Chicago, Illinois, United States (Wintrust Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 144.8 lbs
Richie Smullen Record at Bout (Opponent)10-2-1
Timur Khizriev Record at Bout12-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Timur Khizriev: -600 (Favorite)
vs
Richie Smullen: +425 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Kevin MacDonald
Judge 1: 30-27
Judge 2: 30-27
Judge 3: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Khizriev controlled the striking and cage wrestling throughout 15 minutes, neutralizing SBG Ireland’s Smullen on the feet and on the mat to sweep all three rounds.
WIN
Daniel Weichel
Germany
Germany
Bellator 288: Nemkov vs. Anderson 2
Nov / 18 / 2022
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Nov / 18 / 2022
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator Promotional Debut • Khizriev vs. Weichel
Bellator Debut
Fighter MatchupTimur Khizriev vs Daniel Weichel
Fight Location Chicago, Illinois, United States (Wintrust Arena)
Chicago, Illinois, United States (Wintrust Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145.2 lbs vs 145.2 lbs
Daniel Weichel Record at Bout (Opponent)42-13-0
Timur Khizriev Record at Bout11-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Timur Khizriev: -400 (Favorite)
vs
Daniel Weichel: +300 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Kevin MacDonald
Judge 1: 30-27
Judge 2: 30-27
Judge 3: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his North American promotional debut, Khizriev outpaced two-time title challenger Daniel Weichel, utilizing rapid punch-kick combinations and dominant clinch work to win a unanimous decision.
WIN
Ruslan Ryskul
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan
EFC/AMC: Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov In Memory Tournament
Sep / 17 / 2021
Technical Submission
Rnd 1 (3:06)
Sep / 17 / 2021
ROUND1
TIME3:06
METHODTechnical Submission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov Memorial • Khizriev vs. Ryskul
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupTimur Khizriev vs Ruslan Ryskul
Fight Location Moscow, Russia (CSKA Arena)
Moscow, Russia (CSKA Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Ruslan Ryskul Record at Bout (Opponent)7-1-0
Timur Khizriev Record at Bout10-0-0
Officials
Ref: Alexander Sidorin
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Khizriev locked in a tight standing-to-ground guillotine choke during an exchange, putting Ryskul to sleep at 3:06 of round one to score his first career submission victory.
WIN
Alexander Belikh
Russia
Russia
AMC Fight Nights Global 99
Dec / 25 / 2020
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Dec / 25 / 2020
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 AMC Fight Nights 99 • Khizriev vs. Belikh
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupTimur Khizriev vs Alexander Belikh
Fight Location Moscow, Russia (VTB Arena)
Moscow, Russia (VTB Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Alexander Belikh Record at Bout (Opponent)9-3-0
Timur Khizriev Record at Bout9-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Khizriev overwhelmed Belikh with smothering wrestling transitions and heavy top ground-and-pound to take a clear unanimous decision at the VTB Arena.
WIN
Baish Babakulov
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan
GFC 27: Gorilla Fighting 27
Aug / 22 / 2020
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:55)
Aug / 22 / 2020
ROUND1
TIME2:55
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 GFC 27 Feature • Khizriev vs. Babakulov
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupTimur Khizriev vs Baish Babakulov
Fight Location Almetyevsk, Tatarstan, Russia
Almetyevsk, Tatarstan, RussiaDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Baish Babakulov Record at Bout (Opponent)2-0-0
Timur Khizriev Record at Bout8-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Khizriev blitzed Babakulov with heavy punches against the cage, dropping him and landing follow-up strikes to force the referee stoppage at 2:55 of round one.
WIN
Bibert Tumenov
Russia
Russia
BYE 8: Berkut Young Eagles Grand-Prix Berkut Finals
Mar / 23 / 2019
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Mar / 23 / 2019
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Berkut Young Eagles Featherweight Grand Prix Championship • Khizriev vs. Tumenov
Captured Grand Prix Championship
Fighter MatchupTimur Khizriev vs Bibert Tumenov
Fight Location Grozny, Chechnya, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)
Grozny, Chechnya, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Bibert Tumenov Record at Bout (Opponent)6-0-0
Timur Khizriev Record at Bout7-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In an electric 5-round tournament final between unbeaten Dagestani prospects, Khizriev neutralized power-puncher Bibert Tumenov with relentless pressure and superior wrestling to capture the Berkut Young Eagles Grand Prix title.
WIN
Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev
Russia
Russia
BYE 7: 2018 Berkut Young Eagles Grand Prix Semifinals
Dec / 22 / 2018
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Dec / 22 / 2018
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 BYE 7 Grand Prix Semifinal • Khizriev vs. Zubariev
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupTimur Khizriev vs Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev
Fight Location Tolstoy-Yurt, Chechnya, Russia
Tolstoy-Yurt, Chechnya, RussiaDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev Record at Bout (Opponent)2-0-0
Timur Khizriev Record at Bout6-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Khizriev controlled the semifinal encounter from top position across all three rounds to earn a unanimous decision and advance to the tournament finals.
WIN
Musa Visengeriev
Russia
Russia
BYE 5: 2018 Berkut Young Eagles Grand Prix: Quarterfinals
Oct / 13 / 2018
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Oct / 13 / 2018
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 BYE 5 Grand Prix Quarterfinal • Khizriev vs. Visengeriev
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupTimur Khizriev vs Musa Visengeriev
Fight Location Tolstoy-Yurt, Chechnya, Russia
Tolstoy-Yurt, Chechnya, RussiaDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Musa Visengeriev Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Timur Khizriev Record at Bout5-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Khizriev displayed dominant wrestling and ground control to sweep all three rounds in the tournament quarterfinals.
WIN
Maxim Pugachev
Russia
Russia
BYE 2: 2018 Berkut Young Eagles Grand Prix: Opening Round
Apr / 15 / 2018
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Apr / 15 / 2018
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 BYE 2 Grand Prix Opening Round • Khizriev vs. Pugachev
Tournament Opening Round
Fighter MatchupTimur Khizriev vs Maxim Pugachev
Fight Location Tolstoy-Yurt, Chechnya, Russia
Tolstoy-Yurt, Chechnya, RussiaDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Maxim Pugachev Record at Bout (Opponent)8-3-1
Timur Khizriev Record at Bout4-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Khizriev opened the Grand Prix tournament by out-grappling experienced Russian competitor Pugachev over 15 minutes to earn a clear unanimous decision.
WIN
Martiros Grigoryan
Russia
Russia
FNG: Fight Nights Global 73
Sep / 04 / 2017
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:09)
Sep / 04 / 2017
ROUND1
TIME2:09
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Fight Nights Global 73 • Khizriev vs. Grigoryan
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupTimur Khizriev vs Martiros Grigoryan
Fight Location Kaspiysk, Dagestan, Russia (Ali Aliyev Sports Complex)
Kaspiysk, Dagestan, Russia (Ali Aliyev Sports Complex)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Martiros Grigoryan Record at Bout (Opponent)2-5-0
Timur Khizriev Record at Bout3-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Khizriev stunned Grigoryan with a head kick and unleashed a flurry of unanswered punches to secure a first-round TKO at 2:09 in front of his hometown crowd in Dagestan.
WIN
Bolin Li
China
China
SF: Superstar Fight 5
Sep / 23 / 2016
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Sep / 23 / 2016
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Superstar Fight 5 • Khizriev vs. Li
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupTimur Khizriev vs Bolin Li
Fight Location Beijing, China
Beijing, ChinaDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Bolin Li Record at Bout (Opponent)2-3-0
Timur Khizriev Record at Bout2-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Traveling to Beijing for his international debut, Khizriev controlled the distance and wrestling against Bolin Li to capture a unanimous decision.
WIN
Zaur Asukov
Russia
Russia
CSDF: Combat Self-Defense Federation 1
Sep / 12 / 2014
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:56)
Sep / 12 / 2014
ROUND1
TIME4:56
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 CSDF 1 • Khizriev vs. Asukov
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupTimur Khizriev vs Zaur Asukov
Fight Location Kislovodsk, Russia
Kislovodsk, RussiaDuration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Zaur Asukov Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Timur Khizriev Record at Bout1-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Khizriev grounded Asukov early and landed unanswered ground-and-pound to record a first-round TKO finish at 4:56.
WIN
Roman Kishev
Russia
Russia
Severo-Kavkazsky Federal Okrug: SKFO Championship
Aug / 30 / 2014
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 2 (5:00)
Aug / 30 / 2014
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Khizriev vs. Kishev
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupTimur Khizriev vs Roman Kishev
Fight Location Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia
Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkaria, RussiaDuration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Roman Kishev Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Timur Khizriev Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
18-year-old Russian Wushu Sanda champion Timur Khizriev made his professional mixed martial arts debut, controlling the striking exchanges and utilizing top pressure to earn a unanimous decision victory over Roman Kishev.
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