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Fight set for Feb. 6
Khizriev will make his official UFC debut against Wellington Turman in a middleweight matchup on Feb. 6, Marcel Dorff of MMADNA reports.
ANALYSIS
Khizriev picked up a win and contract on Dana White's Contender Series in September and will be making his UFC debut. He sports a 13-0 overall MMA record. His opponent, Turman, had his most recent fight cancelled after testing positive for COVID-19.
Khizriev picked up a win and contract on Dana White's Contender Series in September and will be making his UFC debut. He sports a 13-0 overall MMA record. His opponent, Turman, had his most recent fight cancelled after testing positive for COVID-19.
Quick submission earns contract
Khizriev defeated Henrique Shiguemoto via submission (rear-naked choke) in Round 1 at Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series. After the show, he was one of four fighters awarded an official UFC contract.
ANALYSIS
Khizriev looked every bit the part of a betting favorite of nearly (-400), as he rolled through his opponent to improve his undefeated record to 13-0. After recovering from a slip early, Khizriev went for the takedown, which he quickly achieved. From there, he was able to take Shiguemoto's back and secure the position for the RNC after less than a minute had elapsed. There's plenty of ceiling here for the 30-year-old, who should be able to get back in the cage quickly after absorbing relatively little damage here.
Khizriev looked every bit the part of a betting favorite of nearly (-400), as he rolled through his opponent to improve his undefeated record to 13-0. After recovering from a slip early, Khizriev went for the takedown, which he quickly achieved. From there, he was able to take Shiguemoto's back and secure the position for the RNC after less than a minute had elapsed. There's plenty of ceiling here for the 30-year-old, who should be able to get back in the cage quickly after absorbing relatively little damage here.