Fahdi Khaled is a striking specialist who will be competing on a major MMA stage for the first time. The Belgian fighter made his pro debut in March 2023 and has scored finishes in both of his outings thus far, defeating Anatolie Gafin in his first fight and Jonathan Fanard this past December.

 

Levi Batchelor is also a 2-0 fighter making his PFL debut. The 24-year-old Wales native made his pro debut last year, scoring first-round finishes of Shaun Pitchford and Ash Williams.

 

Which of these two bantamweights will remain undefeated, and can one of them keep their finish streak going?

 

 

Round 1

 

Batchelor on the outside. Low kicks from Batchelor. Khaled returns with one. Front kick from Khaled, and then a striking exchange between the two. Batchelor changes levels and scores the takedown. Khaled tries to lock up his guard, and he appears to do so. Batchelor trying to pressure. Batchelor lands a strong elbow from up top. Batchelor trying to stand? He does so, and he gets Khaled off. Khaled tries to fire off upkicks, but Batchelor gets around them and back on top.

 

Khaled transitions and he appears to get back into full guard. Batchelor stands up and fires off a right hand. Batchelor drops back onto the mat and gets into side control. Khaled tries to use the rubber guard, but Batchelor is relentless. Batchelor lands a right hand. Khaled looking for a triangle. He’s able to sweep, but Batchelor reverses back into the top position! Khaled trying to control Batchelor’s wrists. The referee calls for more action with about 30 seconds to go. Khaled trying to lock Batchelor down. Another call for activity. Khaled holds on, however, and they stay in that position to the bell.

 

 

Round 2

 

Batchelor goes for a takedown, but Khaled stuffs it, using his hips to land in mount! But Batchelor explodes right away and gets right into top position! Batchelor now in side control. Batchelor gets an arm around Khaled and uses it to transition into a more dominant top position. Khaled tries to get his guard up. Khaled transitions and gets on top, landing some left hands before Batchelor gets to his feet. Khaled with a knee to the thigh. Knee to the body by Batchelor, who reverses the position against the fence. Khaled takes it back, however. Batchelor with a knee on the break.

 

The two swing briefly, but Batchelor level changes and shoots in. Khaled gets his guard up and looks to attack the neck. Left hands from Batchelor. Batchelor pressuring as the referee calls for action. Some right hands from Batchelor. Batchelor with a quick back take with just over a minute left. Batchelor with a left hand. Batchelor flattens him and continues to pressure with punches. Khaled tries to sneak out the back, and he’s got a heel hook! Batchelor works his way out and gets back on top. Batchelor ends the round on top in the guard of Khaled, who is sitting against the fence.

 

 

Round 3

 

Right hand from Batchelor. Brief exchange sees Khaled land strong. Batchelor shoots in and scores another takedown. Khaled is looking to use his guard. Batchelor trying to step over into half-guard. Batchelor works in the guard, landing an elbow that busts Khaled’s head open a bit. Batchelor focuses on the head as Khaled tries to lock him down. Batchelor gets into side control, trying to work from there.

 

Batchelor potentially searching for an arm-triangle. Khaled tries to keep Batchelor down again. Strong elbow by Batchelor. Batchelor works the body with punches. Ref calls for action. Another couple of strong elbows from Batchelor. Ref calls for action again as Khaled tries to keep him down. Khaled tries for a choke, but Batchelor postures up heavy and works his way into side control. Ezekiel choke attempt here in the last minute! Batchelor’s got it tight! Is Khaled tapping or punching? He’s landing with a fist, but Batchelor gets up. The ref waves it; he’s going to call it a submission! The commentary says Khaled is out!

 

 

 

 

Levi Batchelor with an impressive showing to stay unbeaten!

 

 

OFFICIAL RESULT

 

Levi Batchelor def. Fahdi Khaled via third-round submission (Ezekiel choke, 4:34)