Featherweights Movlid Khaybulaev and Tae Kyun Kim are set to clash in the semifinals of the Professional Fighters League World Tournament. This highly anticipated bout is scheduled to take place at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee.
`Siberian Killer` Movlid Khaybulaev enters the cage with a perfect professional record, boasting 22 wins since his debut in 2016. In his last fight, he secured a split decision victory over Jeremy Kennedy. Across from him, `Ares` Tae Kyun Kim, who began his professional career in 2018, most recently headlined a bout against Nathan Kelly, where he earned a technical submission win via rear-naked choke. Khaybulaev`s unblemished record and extensive experience likely provide him with a significant advantage over Kim.
What Time is the Movlid Khaybulaev vs Tae Kyun Kim Fight?
The live broadcast for the main card, which includes the Movlid Khaybulaev vs Tae Kyun Kim bout, is set to commence at 08:30 PM EST on ESPN. Consult the table below to find the approximate start time in your local region.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Movlid Khaybulaev vs Tae Kyun Kim Ring Walks (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA and Canada (EST) | Thursday, June 12, 2025 | 08:30 PM | 10:50 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Thursday, June 12, 2025 | 05:30 PM | 07:50 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Friday, June 13, 2025 | 12:30 AM | 02:50 AM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Friday, June 13, 2025 | 11:30 AM | 01:50 PM |
The event is scheduled for June 12, 2025, at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. As part of the Professional Fighters League`s 2025 PFL World Tournament 5 Semifinals, the featherweight contest between Movlid Khaybulaev and Tae Kyun Kim is featured on the undercard, with ring walks anticipated around 10:50 PM EST.
The main event for the night will feature Jason Jackson against Thad Jean. It is important to note that the actual start times for individual fights can fluctuate depending on the length of preceding bouts. Viewers are advised to verify the precise start times according to their local time zones.
Fighter Details
This upcoming fight is a featherweight contest with no titles on the line.
Movlid Khaybulaev
- Nationality: Russia
- Height: 168 cm
- Weight: 65.8 kg
- Total Fights: 23
- Record: 22 Wins / 0 Losses / 1 Draw
Movlid Khaybulaev steps into this fight with a remarkable undefeated record of 22 wins, including 6 knockouts, and one draw. His previous performance was a split decision win against Jeremy Kennedy, a fighter known for his power. Khaybulaev`s proven durability and capability to outlast opponents make him a very challenging adversary.
Tae Kyun Kim
- Nationality: South Korea
- Height: 180 cm
- Weight: 65.8 kg
- Total Fights: 12
- Record: 11 Wins / 1 Loss / 0 Draws
Tae Kyun Kim holds a strong record of 11 victories with just one defeat. His most recent triumph came via technical submission against Nathan Kelly. While Kim possesses effective submission skills, confronting an undefeated fighter like Khaybulaev represents a significant test.
How and Where to Watch the Movlid Khaybulaev vs Tae Kyun Kim Fight
You can watch the fight between Movlid Khaybulaev and Tae Kyun Kim live on ESPN.
| Region | Live-streaming |
|---|---|
| USA | ESPN |
PFL World Tournament 5 Semifinals Fight Card
- Jason Jackson vs Thad Jean (Main Event)
- Jesus Pinedo vs Gabriel Braga
- Logan Storley vs Masayuki Kikuiri
- Movlid Khaybulaev vs Tae Kyun Kim
- Jeremy Kennedy vs Adam Borics
- Asael Adjoudj vs Yves Landu
- Magomed Umalatov vs Anthony Ivy
- Joseph Luciano vs Sarek Shields
- Mukhamed Berkhamov vs Kendly St. Louis
- Alexei Pergande vs Mike Bardsley
- Jason Danner vs Nathan Gilmore
