Timur Khizriev dominated former PFL featherweight champion Brendan Loughnane to win the 145-pound gold in the main event of the 2024 PFL World Championship.
Khizriev showcased his superiority early on with consistent kicks and secured a takedown to control Loughnane on the ground. He kept up the pressure and stifled Loughnane’s offense throughout the fight.
In the second round, Khizriev continued his striking dominance with precise jabs and powerful combinations. Loughnane briefly found success with a check hook, but Khizriev’s accuracy left him bloodied by the end of the round.
Despite Loughnane’s resilience, Khizriev’s striking and grappling prowess kept him in control of the fight, leading to a convincing victory. The judges scored the fight 49-46 in Khizriev’s favor.
Timur Khizriev Dominates Brendan Loughnane To Become 2024 PFL Featherweight Champion
This is a featherweight bout?! Khizriev might could smoke Topuria man #PFLWorldChampionship
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In six months.. (@MauiAndKirei) November 29, 2024
Timur Khizriev is the most dominant fighter with the least amount of killer instinct I have ever seen
#PFLWorldChampionship
— Cameron (@zs_cameron) November 29, 2024
Khizriev, a former Wushu Sanda champion, earned his spot in the championship fight in Riyadh by defeating Brett Johns, Enrique Barzola, and Gabriel Braga earlier in the year.
Loughnane, who previously held the PFL featherweight title in 2022, reached the final with victories over Pedro Carvalho, Justin Gonzales, and Kai Kamaka III this season after being upset by Jesus Pinedo in 2023.
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