Magomed Umalatov’s Counter Left Ended Ivy’s Winning Run
Magomed Umalatov knocked out Anthony Ivy in Nashville on June 12, 2025. The welterweight contest at Nashville Municipal Auditorium ended at 2:28 of the first round, giving Umalatov a successful return after the first defeat of his professional career.
A defended takedown led to early control
Ivy began with kicks and attempted to bring the fight to the floor. Umalatov defended, landed a knee to the body and established a strong position from which to deliver ground strikes.
Ivy eventually worked back to his feet and pressed into the clinch. The change restored a standing exchange, but it also placed him within range of Umalatov’s short counters.
A compact hook produced the decisive moment
Umalatov caught Ivy advancing with a short left hook. Another quick left sent Ivy down, ending the contest without the need for an extended follow-up attack.
The official result recorded a first-round knockout. Umalatov moved back into the win column while ending Ivy’s seven-fight winning sequence.
The return followed a difficult championship setback
Umalatov had entered the previous year’s PFL welterweight championship fight unbeaten before losing to Shamil Musaev. He then missed the 2025 tournament after failing to make weight.
Ivy arrived with all fifteen of his professional victories coming through finishes, including a submission of Jaleel Willis during the 2024 playoffs. Against that dangerous opponent, Umalatov used takedown defense, positional control and precise counterpunching to create a decisive result in his first completed round back.
Sources
- PFL: takedown defense, knees, counter-left finish and competitive background
- PFL: Nashville date, venue and 2:28 official knockout
