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Usman Nurmagomedov Chokes Out Alfie Davis to Retain PFL Lightweight Title in Dubai

With one bout left on his contract, the next step is negotiations rather than a second-division chase.

Overview

  • He finished Davis by third-round choke at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena to keep the lightweight belt.
  • The victory pushed Nurmagomedov’s unbeaten record to 21-0.
  • After the fight, he said he is not pursuing a second PFL title in another weight class for now.
  • Reports note he now has one fight remaining on his PFL deal, setting up imminent talks about his future.
  • Team Khabib, including Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev, backed him cageside as he praised Dubai as “more than a second home,” reflecting the city’s growing MMA profile.