Timur Khizriev dominated Brendan Loughnane over five rounds to win the featherweight title at the 2024 PFL World Championships, securing a unanimous decision victory with scorecards of 50-45, 49-46, and 49-46.
Timur Khizriev did everything but secure a finish. He battered and bloodied Brendan Loughnane over five rounds to claim the featherweight title at the 2024 PFL World Championships main event.
It was a dominant showcase from the undefeated Russian. He beat Loughnane in every facet of the game, from striking to grappling, across all five rounds. Khizriev never slowed down, especially after Loughnane started gushing blood from his nose. That really summed up how the entire fight played out.
The scorecards read 50-45, 49-46, and 49-46. Khizriev ended the 2024 PFL season with a unanimous decision win.
“That was a long and tough road, but with God’s help, I got here,” Khizriev said post-win. “I believed I picked apart my opponent. I knew everything he was going to do, and today I was here to counter him.”
“He is a former champion. A tough fighter. Took a lot of damage, and I was honestly surprised. He’s a tough dude.”
A spinning attack from Loughnane in the opening round led to a takedown by Khizriev. He dominated the former PFL champion from the top position. On the feet, Khizriev didn’t slow down either, establishing a powerful jab that found a home on Loughnane’s nose.
Repeated blows opened a nasty gash on Loughnane’s face. Khizriev targeted that wound with precision punches. He also connected with a slick uppercut as he jumped into exchanges. Loughnane wore a crimson mask as blood poured down his face and body.
Loughnane’s movement appeared labored. The PFL commentary team noted something might be wrong with his right knee because he stayed heavy on his lead left foot and never switched stances.
While Khizriev wasn’t throwing with much volume, he continuously stabbed at Loughnane with his left jab. Then followed with a big right behind it. He mixed in another late takedown, punishing Loughnane at every turn.
When time expired, Khizriev was covered in Loughnane’s sweat and blood—a definitive sign of his dominance. He outworked and inflicted far more damage than his opponent before winning a lopsided decision on the scorecards.
Now 18-0 in his career, Khizriev won every fight in 2024 similarly. He might look to repeat this success in 2025 after winning a million dollars to close out his first season with the PFL.