PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov will defend his title against England's Alfie Davis in Dubai next February.
The return of unbeaten champion Nurmagomedov (20-0, 1 no contest) will headline the third huge event staged in the emirate by the PFL on Saturday, February 7, at Coca-Cola Arena.
His challenger at PFL: Road to Dubai will be England's Davis, known as 'the Axe Man', who has amassed a 20-5-1 record and earned his shot by winning the 2025 PFL Lightweight World Tournament.
“PFL: Road to Dubai is set to be a spectacular event, and we can’t wait for what’s to come at the Coca-Cola Arena on 7 February,” said PFL CEO John Martin.
“Usman Nurmagomedov is an undefeated and dominant superstar who will mark his third appearance as the headliner in Dubai, but this time a fresh challenge awaits him in the opposite corner.
“Alfie Davis continually defies the odds, and will look to do it once more on the biggest stage. Get your tickets now, we will make this the biggest card in Dubai to date.”
Nurmagomedov is coming off back-to-back wins in historic battles against Ireland’s Paul Hughes as he showcased elite MMA skills across 10 rounds, establishing himself as the division's undisputed leader.
For his victory in their October rematch, Usman also had a partisan crowd backing him at a packed Coca-Cola Arena which included his father, Abubaker.
‘PFL: Road to Dubai’. Supplied
“Amazing feeling. I feel how you support me, how you support our team,” Usman said to the Dubai crowd after claiming a unanimous decision.
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