Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Timur Khizriev

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 16, 2025

How Timur Khizriev built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Timur Shamilovich Khizriev is a Russian professional mixed martial artist and Sanda artist. He competes in the Featherweight division of the Professional Fighters League (PFL), having previously fought in Bellator MMA, Fight Nights Global, Eagle Fighting Championship, and Absolute Championship Berkut (ACB). Notably, he won the ACB's Featherweight Grand Prix in 2019, defeating Bibert Tumenov for the title.

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1981: Rasul Dzhalakovich Chotanov becomes USSR Karate Champion

In 1981, Rasul Dzhalakovich Chotanov became the First ever USSR Karate Champion. He later became Timur Khizriev's first coach in striking art, playing a fundamental role in establishing the foundation for Timur's striking technique.

August 30, 2014: Pro MMA Debut and Victory

On August 30, 2014, at the age of 18, Timur Khizriev began his professional MMA career, defeating Roman Kishev at the Severo-Kavkazsky Federal Okrug - SKFO-Championships.

March 22, 2015: Bronze Medal at MMA Cup Of Dagestan

On March 22, 2015, Timur Khizriev earned a bronze medal at the MMA Cup Of Dagestan, after losing to Gamzat Saidbekov in the semifinals.

April 3, 2016: Silver Medal at Ural MMA Championship

On April 3, 2016, Timur Khizriev secured a silver medal at the Ural MMA Championship, losing to Davlatmand Chuponov in the final held in Chelyabinsk.

September 23, 2016: Return to Pro MMA Circuit

On September 23, 2016, Timur Khizriev returned to the pro MMA circuit at the Superstar Fight 5 event in Beijing, China.

September 4, 2017: Participation in Fight Nights Global tournament

On September 4, 2017, Timur Khizriev participated in a Fight Nights Global tournament.

March 22, 2019: ACB Featherweight Grand Prix Victory

On March 22, 2019, Timur Khizriev won the Absolute Championship Berkut's (ACB) Featherweight Grand Prix by defeating Bibert Tumenov.

2019: Fought under ACB banner and won Grand Prix title

In 2019, Khizriev fought four times under the ACB banner, winning the Grand Prix title after defeating Bibert Tumenov in the final.

November 18, 2022: Bellator MMA Debut and Victory

On November 18, 2022, Timur Khizriev made his Bellator MMA debut at Bellator 288, replacing Akhmed Magomedov and defeating Daniel Weichel via unanimous decision.