Featherweight3 rounds scheduled
RESULT
Movlid Khaybulaev def. Brendan Loughnane (Decision)
Split Decision · Round 3 · 5:00

Friday, August 27, 2021
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, United States
Movlid Khaybulaev defeated Brendan Loughnane by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Featherweight main event of Professional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2021 Playoffs, held Friday, August 27, 2021 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood.
Judges' Scorecards
Media Scores
3
Khaybulaev
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0
Loughnane
●30–27 Khaybulaev×2●29–28 Khaybulaev
All 3 media scorecards▾
- Michael DeSantis · MMASucka.com30–27Khaybulaev
- MMAMania.com30–27Khaybulaev
- Sherdog.com29–28Khaybulaev
Fan Scorecards
87%
Khaybulaev
13%
Loughnane
15 fan scorecards submitted
●30–27 Khaybulaev60%●29–28 Khaybulaev20%●29–28 Loughnane13.3%●30–28 Khaybulaev6.7%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
87%
Khaybulaev
R2
100%
Khaybulaev
R3
60%
Khaybulaev
Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com
Frequently asked questions
Who won Movlid Khaybulaev vs Brendan Loughnane?
Movlid Khaybulaev defeated Brendan Loughnane by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Featherweight main event of Professional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2021 Playoffs, held Friday, August 27, 2021 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood.
What were the judges' scorecards for Movlid Khaybulaev vs Brendan Loughnane?
The judges scored it 29–28, 30–27, 28–29 — Movlid Khaybulaev won the decision.
Referee
Keith Peterson
Pre-fight comparison▾
Win probability
Movlid Khaybulaev 55%45% Brendan Loughnane
What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings
Tale of the Tape
24-0-1
Record
17-3-0
1619
Elo rating
1588
9
Win Streak
0
35
Age
36
5'6"
168 cm
Height
5'10"
178 cm
70"
178 cm
Reach
70"
178 cm
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Stance
Switch
Featherweight
Weight Class
Featherweight
Russia
Nationality
England
Striking Profile
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SLpM
6.23
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Str. Acc.
63%
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SApM
6.70
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Str. Def.
53%
Grappling Profile
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TD Avg.
1.50
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TD Acc.
30%
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TD Def.
92%
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Sub. Avg.
0.00
Recent form (last 5 fights)
Movlid Khaybulaev · 5-0
- WProfessional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 8: FinalsFri, Aug 1, 2025Submission · R5 · 1:17 · Featherweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 5: SemifinalsThu, Jun 12, 2025Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 1: First RoundThu, Apr 3, 2025Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2023 Regular SeasonThu, Jun 8, 2023Submission · R2 · 4:23 · Featherweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 1: 2023 Regular SeasonSat, Apr 1, 2023Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
Brendan Loughnane · 3-2
- LProfessional Fighters League - 2024 Season PFL Championships & PFL MENA 2024 FinalsFri, Nov 29, 2024Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Featherweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2024 PlayoffsFri, Aug 23, 2024Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2024 Regular SeasonFri, Jun 28, 2024TKO · R2 · 3:34 · Featherweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2024 Regular SeasonFri, Apr 19, 2024TKO · R1 · 1:26 · Featherweight
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2023 Regular SeasonThu, Jun 8, 2023Knockout · R1 · 1:34 · Featherweight
Common Opponents
Movlid Khaybulaev
Brendan Loughnane
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Head-to-Head History
Career Averages
Based on 0 fights · 1 fight
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Avg sig. strikes
75.0
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Avg takedowns
0.00
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Avg control time
1:54
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Career high strikes
75
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Career high TDs
0
Strike Distribution
Movlid Khaybulaev
Strike target
Brendan Loughnane
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Head
48%
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Body
15%
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Leg
37%
Movlid Khaybulaev
Strike position
Brendan Loughnane
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Distance
89%
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Clinch
11%
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Ground
0%
