Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 297: Nemkov vs. Romero
3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Timur Khizriev
RussiaTimur Khizriev
“Imam”
18-0-0
RESULT

Timur Khizriev def. Richie Smullen (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Richie Smullen
IrelandRichie Smullen
3-1-1
Friday, June 16, 2023
Wintrust Arena, Chicago, United States

Timur Khizriev defeated Richie Smullen by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the bout of Bellator 297: Nemkov vs. Romero, held Friday, June 16, 2023 at Wintrust Arena, Chicago.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Timur Khizriev vs Richie Smullen?

Timur Khizriev defeated Richie Smullen by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the bout of Bellator 297: Nemkov vs. Romero, held Friday, June 16, 2023 at Wintrust Arena, Chicago.

Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Timur Khizriev 56%44% Richie Smullen

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

18-0-0
Record
3-1-1
1747
Power Index rating
1703
11
Win Streak
0
30
Age
35
5'8"
173 cm
Height
5'9"
175 cm
69"
175 cm
Reach
68"
173 cm
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Stance
Orthodox
Russia
Nationality
Ireland

Style Matchup

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vs
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Timur Khizriev

No background on record

Camp American Top Team · Russia

Richie Smullen

No background on record

Camp SBG Ireland · Ireland

Striking Profile

3.30
SLpM
1.98
-
Str. Acc.
77%
2.27
SApM
2.26
-
Str. Def.
65%

Grappling Profile

2.14
TD Avg.
8.49
59%
TD Acc.
66%
60%
TD Def.
0%
0.00
Sub. Avg.
0.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Timur Khizriev · 5-0
  • W
    Brendan Loughnane
    Professional Fighters League - 2024 Season PFL Championships & PFL MENA 2024 Finals · Nov 28, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • W
    Gabriel Braga
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2024 Playoffs · Aug 22, 2024
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • W
    Enrique Barzola
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2024 Regular Season · Jun 27, 2024
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • W
    Brett Johns
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2024 Regular Season · Apr 18, 2024
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • W
    Justin Gonzales
    Bellator 301: Amosov vs. Jackson · Nov 17, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00
Richie Smullen · 3-2
  • L
    Zafar Mohsen
    OKTAGON 90: FLEURY VS. ARAS · Jun 20, 2026
    Knockout · R1 · 2:19 · Featherweight
  • L
    Ivan Buchinger
    OKTAGON 77: ENGIZEK vs. HUMBURGER · Oct 4, 2025
    Submission · R3 · 1:40 · Lightweight
  • W
    Vojto Barborík
    OKTAGON 73: ECKERLIN VS. PUKAČ · Jun 28, 2025
    TKO · R2 · 3:59 · 68 kg Catchweight
  • W
    Jose Sanchez
    BRAVE CF 89 · Oct 19, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 04:01 · Lightweight
  • W
    Marcos Junior
    Cage Legacy 22 · May 17, 2024
    TKO · R2 · 2:55 · Lightweight

Career Averages

Based on 4 fights · 5 fights
57.8
Avg sig. strikes
20.4
2.50
Avg takedowns
1.40
3:43
Avg control time
3:00
99
Career high strikes
67
5
Career high TDs
4

Strike Distribution

Timur Khizriev
Strike target
Richie Smullen
70%
Head
83%
13%
Body
9%
17%
Leg
9%
Timur Khizriev
Strike position
Richie Smullen
69%
Distance
11%
17%
Clinch
46%
15%
Ground
43%