Tale of the Tape
Result Summary
Khasan Magomedsharipov submitted Joshua Weems with an arm-triangle choke at 2:10 of the first round in a featherweight bout on the preliminary card of PFL San Diego: McKee vs. Isbulaev on June 27, 2026, at Pechanga Arena in San Diego. Magomedsharipov worked to the ground early and locked in the arm-triangle before Weems could work free, forcing the tap at the 2:10 mark of round one. Weems entered on short notice as a replacement for original opponent Levy Saúl Marroquín, who withdrew from the event ahead of fight night. The win extended Magomedsharipov's professional record to 11-0, keeping his unbeaten run intact.
Fight Overview
Khasan Magomedsharipov enters his PFL debut 10-0, carrying massive expectations as Zabit's younger brother, but returns from a two-year layoff against Joshua "Wide Open" Weems — a 13-6 submission specialist who has won 10 of his last 12 bouts and carries zero rust. Whether Khasan's elite Sanda striking and diverse submission arsenal can hold up under immediate pressure from an aggressive, experienced veteran makes this PFL San Diego opener far more than a showcase.
Keys to Victory
Khasan Magomedsharipov
- Use Sanda footwork and range management to prevent Weems from closing distance and forcing a chaotic brawl.
- Shoot early takedowns to test ring rust and establish cage control before Weems settles into rhythm.
- Attack with submission chains — twister, anaconda, arm-triangle — once top position is secured, exploiting Weems's history of submission losses.
Joshua Weems
- Press forward relentlessly from the opening bell to disrupt Magomedsharipov's timing and expose a two-year layoff under real pressure.
- Initiate clinch and body lock exchanges to negate Khasan's Sanda striking range and force dirty boxing.
- Avoid early takedown attempts; staying upright neutralizes Magomedsharipov's submission game and keeps Weems in his preferred scramble positions.
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