History of Timur Khizriev in Timeline

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

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.

November 19, 1995: Timur Khizriev's Birth

On November 19, 1995, Timur Shamilovich Khizriev was born. He is a Russian professional mixed martial artist and Sanda artist.

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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.

2020: Gamid Khizriev Earns Bronze Medal

In 2020, Gamid Shamilovich Khizriev, Timur's younger brother, earned a bronze medal in Soyuz MMA at lightweight.

May 16, 2022: Birth of Gamid Khizriev

On May 16, 2022, Timur Khizriev's younger brother, Gamid Shamilovich Khizriev, was born. He also competes in MMA.

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.

June 16, 2023: Victory over Richie Smullen at Bellator 297

On June 16, 2023, Timur Khizriev defeated Richie Smullen via unanimous decision at Bellator 297: Nemkov vs. Romero.

November 17, 2023: Victory over Justin Gonzales at Bellator 301

On November 17, 2023, Timur Khizriev defeated Justin Gonzales via unanimous decision at Bellator 301: Amosov vs. Jackson in Chicago.

April 19, 2024: PFL Debut and Victory

On April 19, 2024, Timur Khizriev debuted in the PFL, defeating Brett Johns via unanimous decision at PFL 3: Koreshkov vs. Umalatov in Chicago.

June 2024: Defeated Enrique Barzola at PFL 6

In June 2024, Timur Khizriev defeated Enrique Barzola via unanimous decision at PFL 6: Loughnane vs. Gonzales in Sioux Falls.

August 23, 2024: Victory over Gabriel Braga at The Anthem

On August 23, 2024, Timur Khizriev defeated Gabriel Braga via split decision at The Anthem stadium in Washington D.C.

November 29, 2024: PFL Tournament Victory

On November 29, 2024, Timur Khizriev won the PFL tournament and a $1 million prize by defeating Brendan Loughnane by unanimous decision at PFL 10.

April 1, 2025: Ranked #10 in World Featherweight Rankings

On April 1, 2025, Timur Khizriev was ranked #10 in the World Featherweight rankings according to the Fight Matrix website.

July 15, 2025: Hospitalized After Shooting Attack

On the evening of July 15, 2025, Timur Khizriev was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being shot five times by masked attackers in Makhachkala.