Usman Nurmagomedov Defends PFL Title
Usman Nurmagomedov defended his PFL lightweight title by sleeping Alfie Davis in a dominant performance. The full fight video has been circulating across MMA social media, showcasing Nurmagomedov's finishing ability in the lightweight division.
- This victory extended Usman Nurmagomedov's undefeated professional record to 21 wins and 0 losses. His opponent, Alfie Davis, earned the title opportunity by winning the 2025 PFL Lightweight Tournament. - The fight, which headlined the PFL event at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, ended in the third round when Nurmagomedov secured a technical submission via an arm-triangle choke. - Nurmagomedov is the cousin of former undefeated UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and trains at the American Kickboxing Academy. - This was Nurmagomedov's first defense of the inaugural PFL Lightweight World Championship, a title he won in October 2025. - Before joining the PFL, Nurmagomedov was the final Bellator MMA Lightweight World Champion, where he also held an undefeated record and made three successful title defenses. - The win solidifies the 27-year-old's position as the No. 1 ranked pound-for-pound fighter in the PFL. - Davis, a former kickboxing world champion, saw his record move to 20 wins, 6 losses, and 1 draw with the defeat.
