Khavalov vs Fernandes

Who won Khavalov vs Fernandes?

Renat Khavalov beat Cleiver Fernandes by unanimous decision in their 3 round contest during the main card of PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series, on Saturday 25th January 2025 at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai.

The scorecards were announced as 30-27, 29-28, 29-28 in favor of the winner Renat Khavalov.

The fight was scheduled to take place over 3 rounds in the Bantamweight division, which meant the weight limit was 135 pounds (9.6 stone or 61.2 KG).

Khavalov vs Fernandes stats

Renat Khavalov stepped into the octagon with an undefeated record of 8 wins, zero losses and 0 draws, 6 of those wins coming by the way of knock out.

Cleiver Fernandes made his way to the cage with a record of 9 wins, 1 loss and 0 draws and 5 by submission.

Both men made their promotional debut for Bellator.

The stats suggested Khavalov had a massive power advantage over Fernandes, boasting a 75% knock out percentage over Fernandes' 0%.

If the fight went to the ground, their records suggested Fernandes had a massive advantage over Khavalov, boasting a 56% submission rate over Khavalov's 0%.

Renat Khavalov was the same age as Cleiver Fernandes, at years old.

Khavalov was the less experienced professional fighter, having had 2 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2019, 1 year and 8 months later than Fernandes, whose first professional fight was in 2017. He had fought 2 less professional rounds, 24 to Fernandes' 26.

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What time did Khavalov vs Fernandes start?

The fighters were expected to walk out at around 6:10 PM UTC , which was 1:10 PM EST or 10:10 AM PST on the West Coast of America, or 6:10 PM GMT in the UK.

What were the odds on Khavalov vs Fernandes?

Renat Khavalov was a 1/20 (-2000) favourite going into the contest, while Cleiver Fernandes made his way into the ring at 9/1 (+900) with oddsmakers.