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  • “Retired At His Prime” – Fans React to Kuramagomedov’s PFL Retirement

    “Retired At His Prime” – Fans React to Kuramagomedov’s PFL Retirement

    The PFL had its inaugural welterweight champion in its new era, and his name was Ramazan Kuramagomedov. But just like that, it appears to all be over already.

    Kuramagomedov defeated Shamil Musaev in the co-main event of PFL Dubai to capture the gold — only to announce retirement at just 29 years old and a 14-0 record.

    A quiet first round saw Kuramagomedov present a strong advantage, utilizing the cage and grappling pressure to stifle and nullify the offense of Musaev. Kuramagomedov turned things up late in the second round, however, landing a knee that did damage before dropping Musaev with a kick, landing in some strong follow-up shots.

    Musaev got back to his feet but was in Kuramagomedov’s clinch and ate a couple of more shots before the end of round two.

    Musaev tried to show off his own grappling with a throw attempt early in the third round, only for him to end up on the bottom of Kuramagomedov. After a couple of minutes of work on top, Kuramagomedov made his way to the back of Musaev, securing a body triangle and looking for a choke. Musaev escaped with 40 seconds left in the round but couldn’t get much offense going from there.

    Kuramagomedov continued to use his clinch work and grappling to shut down Musaev’s offense. Musaev then landed a knee on a grounded Kuramagomedov before the end of the round, resulting in a point deduction. Musaev tried to get his offense efforts up in round five, but it was all for naught.

    All three judges scored the fight for Kuramagomedov 48-46.

    Kuramagomedov, who appears to have suffered a broken arm during the fight, then took everyone by surprise by saying he had competed in his last fight, something he says he had seriously contemplated for a while.

    Ramazan Kuramagomedov Retires After Defeating Shamil Musaev For PFL Welterweight Title At PFL Dubai

    Kuramagomedov’s last fight prior to tonight came in June 2024, at Bellator Dublin, where he defeated Jason Jackson to become Bellator welterweight champion. Kuramagomedov did not defend the Bellator title before the promotion was dissolved by the PFL.

    Musaev, a Wushu Sanda champion, earned tonight’s title shot by going through Logan Storley, Murad Ramazanov, and Magomed Umalatov to win the 2024 PFL Welterweight Tournament.

  • PFL Dubai Results: Nurmagomedov vs Davis Live Updates And Highlights

    PFL Dubai Results: Nurmagomedov vs Davis Live Updates And Highlights

    With a new focus of delivering the best fights possible and a new vision under new PFL CEO John Martin, the PFL kicks off its 2026 campaign with a pair of title fights topping PFL Dubai on February 7, at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. MMANews has you covered with all the results and highlights!

    Nurmagomedov vs Davis: Lightweight Title Fight

    The PFL lightweight championship will be on the line in the main event, as Usman Nurmagomedov defends his title against Alfie Davis.

    Nurmagomedov officially became the inaugural PFL lightweight champion at PFL Champions Series 3 in October, winning his rematch with Paul Hughes. Nurmagomedov was the Bellator lightweight champion when the promotion was purchased by the PFL in late 2023. He defeated Patricky Pitbull for the Bellator title at Bellator 288 and retained the gold against Benson Henderson, Brent Primus, Alexander Shabliy and Hughes.

    Davis, a Bellator veteran himself, earned this title shot by winning the Lightweight World Tournament last year. Davis scored a first-round finish of Clay Collard in the opening round, defeated Primus by decision in the semi-finals, and took a decision over Gadzhi Rabadanov in the final.

    The PFL welterweight champion will be determined in the co-main event, as Ramazan Kuramagomedov faces Shamil Musaev.

    Kuramagomedov is 13-0 with worldly MMA experience that includes fights in the PFL, Bellator, Eagle FC, and ACB, as well as an appearance on Dana White’s Contender Series. After finishes over Jaleel Willis and Randall Wallace in his first two Bellator appearances, Kuramagomedov defeated Jason Jackson in Dublin in June 2024 to win the Bellator welterweight championship.

    Musaev, unbeaten himself at 18-0-1, ran through the competition to win the 2024 PFL welterweight tournament. Musaev’s path to that victory included wins over Logan Storley, Murad Ramazanov (twice), and Magomed Umalatov.

    If you can’t watch the action, check here for all the latest results and highlights from PFL Dubai!

    How to Watch PFL Dubai

    • Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
    • Venue: Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Streaming: ESPN Unlimited
    • Prelims: 9 AM ET / 6 AM PT
    • Main Card: 12 PM ET / 9 AM PT

    PFL Dubai Quick Results

    • Main Event: Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Alfie Davis β€” Nurmagomedov def. Davis via submission (arm-triangle choke) (Rd. 3, 4:41)
    • Co-Main Event: Ramazan Kuramagomedov vs. Shamil Musaev β€” Kuramagomedov def. Musaev via unanimous decision (48-46 x3)
    • Abdoul Abdouraguimov vs. Kendly St. Louis β€” Abdouraguimov def. St. Louis via split decision (30-27 x2, 28-29)
    • Jesus Pinedo vs. Salamat Isbulaev β€” Isbulaev def. Pinedo via submission (elbows) (Rd. 1, 4:57)
    • Pouya Rahmani vs. Karl Williams β€” Rahmani def. Williams via submission (arm-triangle choke) (Rd. 2, 3:41)

    PFL Dubai Results & Highlights

    Preliminary Card (ESPN Unlimited, 9 AM ET)

    Middleweight: Heider Khan vs. Jhony Gregory

    Result: Jhony Gregory def. Heider Khan via submission (guillotine choke) (Rd. 1, 1:18)

    Light Heavyweight: Khabib Nabiev vs. Ahmed Sami

    Result: Khabib Nabiev def. Ahmed Sami via TKO (Rd. 2, 2:26)

    Light Heavyweight: Rob Wilkinson vs. Luke Trainer

    Result: Luke Trainer def. Rob Wilkinson via submission (guillotine choke) (Rd. 1, 3:48)

    Women’s Flyweight: Denise Kielholtz vs. Antonia Silvaneide

    Result: Denise Kielholtz def. Antonia Silvaneide via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)

    Lightweight: Makkasharip Zaynukov vs. Amin Ayoub

    Result: Makkasharip Zaynukov def. Amin Ayoub via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)

    Bantamweight: Renat Khavalov vs. Edgars Skrivers

    Result: Renat Khavalov def. Edgars Skrivers via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)

    Bantamweight: Taylor Lapilus vs. Kasum Kasumov

    Result: Taylor Lapilus def. Kasum Kasumov via TKO (Rd. 3, 0:47)

    Lightweight: Amru Magomedov vs. Kolton Englund

    Result: Amru Magomedov def. Kolton Englund via TKO (Rd. 1, 0:37)

    Main Card (ESPN Unlimited, 12 PM ET)

    Heavyweight: Pouya Rahmani vs. Karl Williams

    Result: Pouya Rahmani def. Karl Williams via submission (arm-triangle choke) (Rd. 2, 3:41)

    Featherweight: Jesus Pinedo vs. Salamat Isbulaev

    Result: Salamat Isbulaev def. Jesus Pinedo via submission (elbows) (Rd. 1, 4:57)

    Welterweight: Abdoul Abdouraguimov vs. Kendly St. Louis

    Result: Abdoul Abdouraguimov def. Kendly St. Louis via split decision (30-27 x2, 28-29)

    PFL Welterweight Championship: Ramazan Kuramagomedov vs. Shamil Musaev

    Result: Ramazan Kuramagomedov def. Shamil Musaev via unanimous decision (48-46 x3)

    PFL Lightweight Championship: Usman Nurmagomedov (c) vs. Alfie Davis

    Result: Usman Nurmagomedov def. Alfie Davis via submission (arm-triangle choke) (Rd. 3, 4:41)