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PFL Featherweight

Jesus Pinedo VS Salamat Isbulaev

Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Tale of the Tape

Jesus Pinedo VS Salamat Isbulaev
26-8-1 Record 10-1-0
29 Age 29
175 cm Height 170 cm
188 cm Reach 170 cm
southpaw Stance orthodox
81% Finish rate 100%
65% KO rate 70%
15% Sub rate 30%

Result Summary

Salamat Isbulaev def. Jesus Pinedo TKO (elbows) · R1 4:57

Fight Overview

Former 2023 PFL Champion Jesus Pinedo returns to the SmartCage looking to bounce back from his loss to Movlid Khaybulaev. He faces the undefeated Salamat Isbulaev (9-0), a rising prospect with immense hype. Pinedo's finishing ability makes him a dangerous gatekeeper to the elite tier for the young Isbulaev.

Keys to Victory

Jesus Pinedo

  1. Utilize significant reach advantage (188cm) to keep Isbulaev at the end of the jab
  2. Look for the guillotine choke if Isbulaev shoots recklessly
  3. Be patient; Pinedo thrives in the later rounds when opponents fade

Salamat Isbulaev

  1. High-pressure wrestling; do not give Pinedo space to set up his striking
  2. relentless top pressure to neutralize Pinedo's dangerous guard
  3. Close the distance with overhands to enter the clinch safely

Last 5 fights

Jesus Pinedo

  1. L Movlid Khaybulaev Submission · R5 1:17 · 1 AUG 2025
  2. W Gabriel Braga KO · R1 1:16 · 12 JUN 2025
  3. W Ádám Borics KO · R1 3:43 · 3 APR 2025
  4. W Gabriel Alves Braga KO · R3 0:58 · 24 NOV 2023
  5. W Bubba Jenkins KO · R2 4:40 · 4 AUG 2023

Salamat Isbulaev

  1. W Francisco de Lima Maciel TKO · R1 3:47 · 27 MAY 2025
  2. W Namnanbayar Tuul KO · R1 0:52 · 18 JAN 2025
  3. W Nurdi Gatsaev TKO · R1 3:18 · 30 NOV 2024
  4. W Muslim Nurmagomedov TKO · R2 2:16 · 21 SEPT 2024
  5. W Kaha Jiayidaer Submission · R1 3:23 · 24 MAY 2024

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