Featherweights Movlid Khaybulaev and Tae Kyun Kim face off in the semifinals of the Professional Fighters League World Tournament at Nashville Municipal Auditorium, Nashville, Tennessee.
"Siberian Killer" Movlid Khaybulaev remains undefeated, holding an impressive record with 22 wins since debuting in 2016. His last fight was against Jeremy Kennedy, where he won by split decision. Meanwhile, "Ares" Tae Kyun Kim turned professional in 2018 and headlined his most recent bout against Nathan Kelly, securing a technical submission victory via rear-naked choke. Khaybulaev's clean record and experience might give him the advantage over Kim.
What time is Movlid Khaybulaev vs Tae Kyun Kim fight
Live coverage for the Movlid Khaybulaev vs Tae Kyun Kim main card will start at 08:30 PM EST on ESPN. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
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 takes place on June 12, 2025, at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. The Professional Fighters League hosts the 2025 PFL World Tournament 5: Semifinals. The featherweight bout between Movlid Khaybulaev and Kyun Kim is part of the undercard. It starts at 10:50 PM EST.
Jason Jackson faces Thad Jean in the main event. The schedule might change based on earlier fights' durations. Viewers should check their local time zones for accurate start times.
Fighters Details
Movlid Khaybulaev will face Tae Kyun Kim in a Featherweight bout, no titles on the line.
Movlid Khaybulaev
- Nationality: Russia
- Height: 168 cm
- Weight: 65.8 kg
- Total Fights: 23
- Record: 22 / 0 / 1
Movlid Khaybulaev brings an undefeated record of 22 wins, including 6 by knockout, and one draw into this fight. His last match saw him secure a split decision win over Jeremy Kennedy, a fighter with 19 wins and a solid knockout history. Khaybulaev's proven stamina and ability to outlast opponents make him formidable.
Tae Kyun Kim
- Nationality: South Korea
- Height: 180 cm
- Weight: 65.8 kg
- Total Fights: 12
- Record: 11 / 1 / 0
Tae Kyun Kim holds a record of 11 wins with only one loss. He recently won via technical submission against Nathan Kelly. Kim's submission skills are strong, but facing an undefeated opponent like Khaybulaev presents a substantial challenge.
How and where to watch the Movlid Khaybulaev vs Tae Kyun Kim Fight
You can watch Movlid Khaybulaev vs Tae Kyun Kim via ESPN.
Region | Live-streaming |
USA | ESPN |
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Movlid Khaybulaev vs Tae Kyun Kim Fight Card
- Jason Jackson vs Thad Jean
- 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