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Timur Khizriev returns to face Gabriel Braga at PFL Chicago

Sherdog • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 8:07 PM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Timur Khizriev returns to face Gabriel Braga at PFL Chicago
Summary

Undefeated featherweight Timur Khizriev returns to competition at PFL Chicago this October following a year-long absence caused by a shooting. The tournament champion, who holds an 18-0 record, last competed in 2024 when he defeated Brendan Loughnane. He is set to face Gabriel Braga in a rematch of their 2024 tournament semifinal, which Khizriev won by split decision. Braga, currently ranked fifth in the division, enters the bout coming off a unanimous decision victory over Cheyden Leialoha in April. The upcoming PFL Chicago event also features a women's flyweight title rematch between Liz Carmouche and Jena Bishop. The card includes additional bouts such as Alexandr Shabliy versus Landry Ward and Denis Goltsov against Maxwell Djantou Nana.

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  • •Timur Khizriev returns to action after recovering from five gunshot wounds.
  • •The fight is scheduled for the PFL Chicago event in October.
  • •Khizriev and Gabriel Braga previously met in a 2024 PFL tournament semifinal.
  • •Khizriev holds an undefeated 18-0 record entering the rematch.
  • •The PFL Chicago card features a title fight between Liz Carmouche and Jena Bishop.
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Undefeated former PFL tournament champion Timur Khizriev will return from a lengthy absence for a rematch with Gabriel Braga at PFL Chicago in October.

— Sherdogby Mike.Pendleton23@gmail.com (Mike Pendleton)
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