Nurmagomedov Defends PFL Title
Usman Nurmagomedov defended his PFL lightweight title with a knockout victory over Alfie Davis in Dubai. The finish was described as putting Davis to "sleep" with full fight video circulating on social media. This continues Nurmagomedov's dominant run in the PFL lightweight division.
- This victory extended Usman Nurmagomedov's undefeated professional record to 22 wins with no losses. - Nurmagomedov is the cousin of former undefeated UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, who was present in his corner for the fight. - The submission was a technical finish, described as a combination of an arm-triangle and a rear-naked choke in the third round. - Prior to this, Nurmagomedov was the final Bellator Lightweight World Champion before the Professional Fighters League (PFL) acquired Bellator in November 2023. - The event in Dubai was part of a strategic partnership between the PFL, the Dubai Sports Council, and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism. - Alfie Davis entered the championship bout as the winner of the 2025 PFL Lightweight Tournament. - Following the win, Nurmagomedov is ranked as the #1 men's pound-for-pound fighter in the PFL.
