Undefeated Russian featherweight Movilid Khaybulaev will now fight American Tyler Diamond after a very late change occasioned by the suspension of his original opponent Daniel Torres. The suspension followed the Nevada State Athletic Commission clamp down on nine PFL fighters for offenses related to banned substances. PFL 4 takes place this week at the Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta and will feature featherweight and light heavyweight matches.
MMA: PFL 4
Location: Overtime Elite Arena, Atlanta, USA.
Where to watch: ESPN/ ESPN+
Date: 09.06.2023. 01.00
Movlid Khaybulaev
The 32-year-old Russian is undefeated professionally. He made his MMA debut in 2011 and has since competed in many promotions, including FNG and One Championship. A former Russian champion in Combat Sambo, “Killer” was born in Dagestan and trained with Khabib Nurmagomedov, the former UFC Lightweight champion. Last year Movlid Khaybulaev defeated Chris Wade by a unanimous decision to win the 2021 PFL Featherweight Championship. Already, he has started this season in good form scoring a unanimous decision over Ryoji Kudo in April at PFL 1 (2023).
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 32
- Height: 5.6”
- Reach: 70”
- Record: 12-0-2(1 draw, 1 NC)
Tyler Diamond
Tyler Diamond will face the biggest opponent of his career at very short notice. He lost his last fight in June 2021 via majority decision to Brendan Loughnane. Before that setback, the American striker was on a three-fight win streak. In 2018, Diamond featured in the prelims of The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale, where he lost to Bryce Mitchell. The 32-year-old featherweight competed in the Lightweight class in his last two fights.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 32
- Height: 5.7”
- Reach: 69”
- Record: 12-2
Betting Odds
Movlid Khaybulaev is a huge favorite with odds of 1.105 to win on 1XBET. Betting on the underdog comes at the price of 6.55 odds on 1XBET. Coinplay lists Yes for round three to start at 1.35 odds, while the No is available for 2.95. On Bet 365, Tyler Diamond to win is 6.75, and the Russian is 1.11 odds.
