Driscoll’s Wrestling Edged Kadimagomaev on Wildly Split
Kyle Driscoll defeated Husein Kadimagomaev by split decision on August 1, 2025, at the PFL’s Atlantic City event. The lightweight contest produced sharply contrasting scores of 30–27 for Driscoll, 30–27 for Kadimagomaev and 29–28 for Driscoll.
A long absence ended with a demanding matchup
Driscoll was competing for the first time in more than two years, following a June 2023 stoppage of James Lynch. His wrestling background became central against an opponent with extensive grappling experience of his own.
The contest repeatedly shifted between standing pressure and takedown exchanges. In the second round, Driscoll caught a kick and brought Kadimagomaev down, although the position did not develop into prolonged control.
Kadimagomaev’s kicks made the final round difficult
Kadimagomaev landed high and low kicks in the third, forcing Driscoll to respond with another wrestling entry. A guillotine threat followed, but Driscoll avoided the submission and continued working through the clinch.
Later, Driscoll used another opening off a kick to complete a takedown and reach the back. Kadimagomaev eventually reversed the position and finished on top, adding ground strikes before the final horn.
Two judges rewarded Driscoll’s overall work
The opposing shutout cards showed how differently the same exchanges could be evaluated. The deciding 29–28 card gave Driscoll the victory after three rounds of close competition.
The result marked a successful return from inactivity. Driscoll’s ability to use takedowns and positional changes helped him survive Kadimagomaev’s kicking offense and leave Atlantic City with a narrow decision rather than a unanimous verdict.
