Usman Nurmagomedov to Defend PFL Lightweight Title Against Alfie Davis in Dubai Super Fight

The Professional Fighters League returns to Dubai on Saturday, February 7, with a championship doubleheader headlined by one of mixed martial arts' most intriguing lightweight title fights. Undefeated PFL Lightweight World Champion Usman Nurmagomedov (20-0, 1 NC) will make his first title defense against 2025 PFL Lightweight Tournament winner Alfie "The Axe Man" Davis (20-5-1) in the main event of PFL Champions Series 5 at Coca-Cola Arena. The event marks the organization's first major card of 2026 and continues the PFL's strategic expansion into the Middle Eastern market.

Nurmagomedov, cousin of legendary UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, has established himself as one of the sport's premier lightweights despite fighting outside the UFC banner. The 26-year-old captured the PFL lightweight title in 2024 and has never tasted defeat in his professional career, showcasing the dominant grappling and relentless pressure that has become synonymous with the Nurmagomedov fighting lineage. Khabib himself serves as Usman's primary coach and has built a formidable team of fighters training out of their base, making the transition from champion to kingmaker in the MMA world.

Davis, however, is far from an easy challenger. The British fighter earned his title shot by winning the 2025 PFL Lightweight Tournament, navigating a grueling season format that tested both his skills and durability. In the lead-up to the fight, Davis has shown no intimidation, calling Nurmagomedov a "rich boy" and insisting the champion will crumble under pressure when faced with true adversity. The underdog's confidence stems from his belief that Nurmagomedov has never faced someone with his combination of striking power and mental toughness, despite the champion's unblemished record.

The co-main event features another significant championship bout, with former Bellator Welterweight World Champion Ramazan Kuramagomedov taking on 2024 PFL Welterweight Tournament winner Shamil Musaev for the inaugural PFL Welterweight World Championship. The stacked 13-fight card represents the PFL's continued investment in building its Road to Dubai series into a premier destination for international MMA talent, with seven team members competing across the evening's bouts.

PFL Champions Series 5 will be available to fans worldwide through multiple streaming platforms, with the main card scheduled to begin Saturday evening Dubai time. The event represents a crucial moment for both fighters—Nurmagomedov looking to cement his status as the world's best lightweight outside the UFC, and Davis seeking to pull off a monumental upset that would validate the PFL's tournament format and launch him to superstardom. With championship gold and undefeated records on the line, Saturday's main event promises to deliver the high-stakes drama that has made the lighter weight classes must-see television in modern MMA.