Usman vs Davis clash headlines PFL Road to Dubai’s stacked card

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) announced the full fight card for PFL Road to Dubai, set to take place in coordination with the Dubai Sports Council and live from Coca-Cola Arena on Saturday, February 7, 2026, marking the third blockbuster PFL event in Dubai.

The event will be headlined by PFL Lightweight World Champion Usman Nurmagomedov (20-0-0, 1 NC), who returns to Dubai to defend his title against 2025 PFL Lightweight World Tournament Champion Alfie Davis (20-5-1).

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.

Undefeated in the sport and training under the guidance of his cousin, UFC icon Khabib Nurmagomedov, Usman stands arguably at the peak of his abilities and enters as a healthy favorite.

England’s Davis, undeterred by his underdog status, made waves in the 2025 PFL Lightweight World Tournament, toppling the favored fighter in all three of his bouts to claim the title.

In the final, Davis overcame Usman’s teammate Gadzhi Rabadanov, sending a clear message to their camp: he is a force to be reckoned with.

In the co-main event, the last man to hold the Bellator Welterweight title Ramazan Kuramagomedov (13-0) faces 2024 PFL Welterweight Champion Shamil Musaev (20-0-1) in a five-round bout for the PFL Welterweight World Championship, completing a championship double-header at the top of the card.

The highly anticipated card will be the latest as part of a cooperation agreement between the Dubai Sports Council, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and PFL, further underlining the city’s reputation as a host destination for world-class sporting events, and a hub for MMA.

The preliminary card begins at 9am (6 pm local time in Dubai), followed by the main card at 12 pm ET (9pm. local time in Dubai).

In addition to the championship bouts, the main card features three compelling matchups, including the return of former PFL Featherweight Champion Jesus Pinedo (25-7-1), who faces unbeaten rising contender Salamat Isbulaev (9-0). Welterweight contenders collide as Magomed Umalatov (18-1) meets France’s Abdoul Abdouraguimov (19-1), while Heavyweight action sees Pouya Rahmani (5-0) square off against American standout Karl Williams (10-4).

The preliminary card delivers further international intrigue, as undefeated Amru Magomedov (9-0) takes on Kolton Englund (15-4), and France’s Amin Ayoub (24-6-1) battles Makkasharip Zaynukov (18-4). Bantamweights Taylor Lapilus (23-4) and Kasum Kasumov (16-2) collide at 135-pounds, alongside a Featherweight contest pitting Renat Khavalov (10-0) against Edgars Skrivers (17-4). In Women’s Flyweight action, Denise Kielholtz (8-5) faces Brazil’s Antonia Silvaneide (9-4), while Light heavyweight bouts see Luke Trainer (9-1) meet Australia’s Rob Wilkinson (19-4), and undefeated Khabib Nabiev (11-0) take on Ahmed Sami (12-4). Opening the night, middleweights Haider Khan (10-1) and Jhony Gregory (8-5) set the tone for an action-packed evening in Dubai.