PFL World Tournament 6 – Magomed Magomedov vs Sarvarjon Khamidov

Here’s an accurate and engaging recap of the bantamweight alternate bout between Magomed Magomedov and Sarvarjon Khamidov at PFL World Tournament 6, held on June 20, 2025, in Wichita’s INTRUST Bank Arena:

Magomed Magomedov, a seasoned Dagestani striker with slick wrestling and previously a Bellator standout, entered the bout at 20–4. He faced undefeated Tajik wrestler Sarvarjon Khamidov (16–0), known for pressing opponents and strong takedown control.

Round 1 saw a heated exchange: Magomedov landed left hands and kicks, but Khamidov quickly responded, pressing forward into the fence and landing knees and hooks. Inside-the-clinch work was intense—forearms and short shots—but neither gained a decisive strike or takedown.

Over the next two rounds, Magomedov began to assert himself by controlling the center with crisp striking and deftly defending takedowns, while Khamidov continued to push the pace and look for openings.

After fifteen competitive minutes, all three judges awarded Magomedov a narrow unanimous decision win (29–28 across the board). The victory snapped Magomedov’s recent winless run (he had dropped two of his last three fights) and marked Khamidov’s first professional loss.

Close battle for tacticians: tight in-fight grappling, significant striking exchanges, and back-and-forth pacing.
Magomedov edged it by mixing well-timed strikes with solid defense against takedowns.
Khamidov showed toughness, continuously pressing and challenging Magomedov’s base.
Scorecards read 29–28 for Magomedov, highlighting razor-thin margins in what became a pivotal alternate bout.

This result positions Magomed Magomedov as PFL’s top bantamweight alternate, while Sarvarjon Khamidov takes his first career defeat. It was a tactical, gritty matchup that showcased top-level striking and wrestling under tournament pressure.