Timur Khizriev spoiled Brendan Loughnane’s fourth try at profitable PFL gold.
Khizriev defeated Loughnane in a unanimous choice in the principle occasion of 2024 PFL Championship this Friday at King Saudi College Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It was nearly a flawless efficiency, as Khizriev (18-0) received 50-45 and two 49-46 scorecards, beating Loughnane (30-6) with no controversy. The undefeated Dagestani wins the 2024 PFL featherweight title and the $1 million prize.
Khizriev just about dominated the motion from the begin to end. He pressed Loughnane in relentless vogue whereas selecting him aside along with his boxing. Because the rounds went on, Khizriev battered and bloodied Loughnane’s face. He additionally started utilizing his wrestling extra, and getting forward even farther within the battle.
Timur Khizriev stays undefeated #andNOW is the 2024 PFL Featherweight World Champion!#PFLWorldChampionship pic.twitter.com/4co9SjSqNU
— PFL (@PFLMMA) November 29, 2024
With this end result, Khizriev maintained his undefeated document. This was the primary time Khizriev participated in a PFL event. Previous to his 2024 participation, Khizriev competed below the Bellator banner, the place he went 3-0. The 29-year-old provides Loughnane to the listing of notable fighters he’s beat reminiscent of Enrique Barzola, Brett Johns, and Daniel Weichel.
For Loughnane, this was his fifteenth battle below the PFL banner and fourth season he’s competed in, as he fought within the 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 featherweight tournaments. Out of all these seasons, the Englishman was capable of crown himself champion in 2022. Loughnane made his first huge waves within the MMA world after defeating Invoice Algeo in a strong exhibiting on Dana White Contender Collection in 2019, but, to many’s shock, not getting a UFC contract whereas getting criticized by UFC CEO Dana White.
Timur Khizriev left little question en path to claiming the 2024 Featherweight World Title! #PFLWorldChampionship pic.twitter.com/xWOuRwwU3M
— PFL (@PFLMMA) November 29, 2024
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