Overview
- Ramazan Kuramagomedov defeated Shamil Musaev by unanimous decision (48-46 on all cards) to claim the vacant welterweight championship after a fourth-round illegal knee cost Musaev a point.
- In his post-fight comments, Kuramagomedov said this would be his last fight, signaling retirement and leaving the division’s immediate plans uncertain.
- The event launched PFL’s 2026 schedule at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena and streamed on the ESPN app, with Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Alfie Davis headlining for the lightweight title.
- At weigh-ins, both title bouts were made official, while Antonia Silvaneide missed flyweight by one pound, was fined, and later dropped a unanimous decision to Denise Kielholtz.
- Prelims featured swift finishes and standout performances, including Amru Magomedov’s 37-second TKO, Taylor Lapilus’s third-round TKO, a unanimous decision for Renat Khavalov, and victories by Luke Trainer, Khabib Nabiev, and Jhony Gregory.