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The PFL First Round Jeremy Kennedy vs. Movlid Khaybulaev round-by-round updates are here. They provide real-time coverage and live scoring of the upcoming featherweight clash. The matchup is a massively important one for both men, as it takes part in a tournament with future world title implications.
Unfortunately for Kennedy, he has a tall order ahead of him. Khaybulaev is a heavy favorite heading into the bout, given his excellent run of form. Kennedy, by contrast, is currently on a two-fight losing streak which has blemished his record to an acceptable 19-5.
He is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Gabriel Alves Braga, and before that had been TKO'd by former Bellator great Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire. By contrast, Khaybulaev is undefeated at 21-0-1, though is the older man of the two. Nevertheless, the oddsmakers at DraftKings consider him a heavy favorite.
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The unbeaten Russian is a -800 favorite, while Kennedy is a +550 underdog. The main card of the event starts at 10:00 PM E.T. (Eastern Time) / 7:00 PM P.T., which is also the start time of the Kennedy vs. Khaybulaev fight.
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PFL First Round: Jeremy Kennedy vs. Movlid Khaybulaev
Round 1: Kennedy opens the round with an inside low kick, followed by a second one. Khaybulaev responds with a body jab, but he's being pressured by Kennedy, who cracks him with a big right hand, wobbling him! Kennedy tries to pounce and almost gets thrown to the mat by a desperate Khaybulaev.
They're in the clinch, with Kennedy pinning Khaybulaev against the fence. Big elbow from Kennedy, who is now battering his foe's midsection with some good punches. Both men fighting for position in the clinch against the fence. They break and Kennedy blasts Khaybulaev with another right hand, wobbling him again!
Somehow, Khaybulaev has kept his wits about him, but he is in massive trouble. Kennedy is giving him no breathing room, keeping him pinned to the fence. Khaybulaev is bleeding badly and eats another elbow. Khaybulaev tries to fire back, but misses with every shot.
Kennedy still keeping him pinned against the fence, battering him with three quick elbows. Another elbow from Kennedy. They break into the open and Khaybulaev throws a good head kick, but he's still on wobbly legs. A one-two lands for Khaybulaev, but he eats a good low kick from Kennedy.
Kenny shoots for a double-leg, lifting and slamming Khaybulaev, who is looking exhausted. This is an extremely dominant round for Kennedy. Khaybulaev manages to get back to his feet, but this is Kennedy's fight to finish.
Our Score: 10-8 Kennedy
Round 2: The round starts with a glove touch before Kennedy gets back on the front foot. Khaybulaev with a body jab. A one-two lands for the Russian, who is now lunging forward with haymakers. However, Kennedy has him against the fence already. Khaybulaev explodes forward, but gets countered by a check hook.
A lot of high-energy movements from Khaybulaev, who is intent on landing a fight-ending left hand. He lands a good overhand left. Kennedy snipes him with a jab, but Khaybulaev stuns Kennedy with a big right hand! Kennedy's hurt and Khaybulaev floors him with a flying knee!
Kennedy survives the ground-and-pound, getting back to his feet. Both men start trading, and now Kennedy's cut. Insane fight. Khaybulaev shoots and gets an easy double-leg takedown. Khaybulaev wastes no time in tying up Kennedy's wrist, controlling him against the fence as Kennedy tries to get back up.
He's using his knee to keep Kennedy's leg pinned to the mat. Khaybulaev briefly flattens him on the mat, but Kennedy tries to scramble. Khaybulaev is trying to tug his foe's wrist under him, but Kennedy manages to get back to his feet. Khaybulaev, though, keeps him pinned to the fence.
Knees to the back of the thigh for Khaybulaev.
Our Score: 10-8 Khaybulaev, 18-18 overall
Round 3: Kennedy with immediate pressure, backing Khaybulaev up. The Russian fires off a jab to the body. A clinch ensues, with an over-under for both men. Kennedy has him pinned against the fence before Khaybulaev reverses positions and attempts a double-leg. Kennedy defends well, thtough.
Big knee from Kennedy. Khaybulaev shot for a takedown, but Kennedy turned away, giving his back up, which Khaybulaev uses to drag him to the mat. Kennedy is quick to stand though, reversing positions, but unable to drag the Russian to the mat. Khaybulaev now reverses positions, eating a few elbows for his troubles.
After a brief sequence along the fence, Khaybulaev gets a rear bodylock. They break and trade in the open before Khaybulaev pins him to the fence once more. However, never to be outdone, Kennedy reverses positions. This is a tough round to score, with just one minute remaining.
Knees to the thigh for Kennedy. Khaybulaev reversees positions, shooting for a takedown but nothing to it. He keeps Kennedy pinned to the fence, briefly getting his foe's back.
Our Score: 10-10, 28-28 overall
Official Results
Movlid Khaybulaev def. Jeremy Kennedy via split-decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
