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Timur Khizriev

Mixed Martial Arts career

Early career

Native of Dagestan, Timur Khizriev, better known as "Imam," spent the majority of his professional career under the banner of Mairbek Khasiev's MMA organization ACB, where he managed to win the Grand Prix title after defeating adroit Circassian talent, Bibert "Headhunter" Tumenov, in the final.

Bellator MMA

In November 18, 2022, Khizriev made his debut for premiere combat promotion Bellator MMA, by replacing his comrade Akhmed Magomedov, against German legend Daniel "Drake" Weichel, who was ranked 5th at the time, in the main card of Bellator 288: Nemkov vs. Anderson 2 at Wintrust Arena, Chicago, Illinois, United States. Khizriev defeated the Deutsch fighter Weichel via unanimous decision in all three judges scorecard.

In his second fight for Bellator MMA, he was scheduled to face off against Irish BJJ black belt, Richie Smullen on June 16, 2023, at Postliminary card of Bellator 297: Nemkov vs. Romero. He defeated the Irish grappler Smullen via 30-27 unanimous decision.

On November 17, 2023, Khizriev had the opportunity to fight in last ever Bellator event under Viacom's management, against the American Justin "J-Train" Gonzales on the prelims of Bellator 301: Amosov vs. Jackson card at Wintrust Arena, in the city of Chicago, Illinois. The Imam defeated the J-Train Gonzales via dominating 30-27 unanimous decision in all three judges scorecard.

Professional Fighters League (PFL)

In April 19, 2024, Khizriev made his debut for major MMA promotion PFL against Brett "The Pikey" Johns of Wales on the prelims of PFL 3: Koreshkov vs. Umalatov card at at Wintrust Arena, in the city of Chicago, Illinois, United States. He defeated "The Pikey" Johns via unanimous decision in a vying battle.

In 28 June, 2024 Khizriev was booked to fight against Peruvian veteran, Enrique "El Fuerte" Barzola on PFL 6: Loughnane vs. Gonzales card, on Sanford Pentagon Stadium, in the city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. He defeated the Peruvian martial artist Barzola via unanimous decision.

References

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  17. "【PFL】ムサエフが脅威のKO勝ちで17勝無敗！ ゴイチがネイマンとの再戦制す、ウマラトフがコレシュコフに判定勝ち、元ONEラマザノフが6P獲得12勝無敗、フェザー級ボリッチ..." ゴング格闘技 - GONKAKU. Retrieved 2024-07-10.