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Gustavo Oliveira ends things suddenly with his punches
December 13, 2025 | Tom Albano
Gustavo Oliveira has developed himself into a dangerous striker. A nine-year pro, Oliveira has racked up an 11-2 professional record, with 10 finishes to his name. Oliveira made his debut in July, scoring a highlight spinning back elbow knockout over Anas Azizoun.
Movsar Ibragimov is a perfect 7-0 entering tonight, following an extensive amateur career that featured him winning a pair of titles. In his professional career, Ibragimov, also a two-time regional pro champion, has never gone past the second round. He also made his PFL debut in July, defeating Gerardo Fanny.
Which of these bantamweights will be 2-0 in the PFL after tonight?
Round 1
The two feel each other out in the center of the SmartCage. Oliveira with a feint 35 seconds in. Front kick by Ibragimov lands on the body. Oliveira throws wild, but Ibragimov lands a right. A side kick by Oliveira is blocked. Level change by Ibragimov, and he manages to get the takedown. Ibragimov is now in Oliveira’s guard. Ibragimov with a small slam. Shoulder strike by Ibragimov. Oliveira trying to control Ibragimov’s arms. The ref stands the fighters up, and Oliveira’s lockdown strategy works.
A leg kick knocks Oliveira up top. Oliveira connects and he gets a deep takedown attempt in. Oliveira manages to hold himself together and balances himself back against the fence. Ibragimov with another effort, and this time he gets the takedown. Oliveira looks for a kimura hold, and he works his legs up into a triangle position. Right hands from Ibragimov. The ref with another standup, bringing them back to the center. A couple of punches from Ibragimov. Oliveira with a wheel kick. Oliveira with another wheel kick, and the two swing away, with Oliveira throwing a spinning back elbow attempt.
Round 2
Low kick by Oliveira. Round kick by Oliveira lands on the body. Low kicks by Ibragimov. Right hand by Ibragimov. Left hand by Oliveira drops Ibragimov! Right hands to follow up put him out!!
GUSTAVO OLIVEIRA DOES IT AGAIN! 🤯
— PFL (@PFLMMA) December 13, 2025
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Gustavo Oliveira ends the unbeaten record of Ibragimov! What a finish!
OFFICIAL RESULT
Gustavo Oliveira defeats Movsar Ibragimov by 2nd round KO (0:34)
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