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NEW YORK — The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has officially announced the complete fight card for PFL Road to Dubai, set for Saturday, February 7, 2026, live from Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. The event marks the third major PFL showcase in Dubai, staged in coordination with the Dubai Sports Council.
The blockbuster 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).
In the co-main event, former Bellator Welterweight Champion Ramazan Kuramagomedov (13-0) puts the PFL Welterweight World Championship on the line against 2024 PFL Welterweight World Tournament Champion Shamil Musaev (20-0-1) in a five-round title clash, completing a championship double-header atop the card.
Dubai Continues Rise as Global MMA Hub
PFL Road to Dubai is the latest event produced under a cooperation agreement between the Dubai Sports Council, Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), and the PFL, reinforcing Dubai’s reputation as a premier destination for elite international sporting events and a rapidly growing hub for mixed martial arts.
Broadcast Information
U.S. Broadcast: ESPN App (ESPN Unlimited Plan required)
MENA Region: Starzplay
Preliminary Card: 9:00 a.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. local time
Main Card: 12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 p.m. local time
Main Card Matchups Deliver Firepower Across Divisions
Beyond the two world title fights, the main card features several high-profile matchups:
Former PFL Featherweight World Tournament Champion Jesus Pinedo (25-7-1) returns to action against undefeated rising contender Salamat Isbulaev (9-0).
In welterweight action, elite contenders collide as Magomed Umalatov (18-1) takes on France’s Abdoul Abdouraguimov (19-1).
The heavyweight division is also represented, with unbeaten Pouya Rahmani (5-0) facing American standout Karl Williams (10-4).
International Talent Showcased on Deep Preliminary Card
The preliminary card showcases a global lineup of talent and undefeated prospects:
Unbeaten lightweight Amru Magomedov (9-0) squares off with Kolton Englund (15-4), while France’s Amin Ayoub (24-6-1) battles Makkasharip Zaynukov (18-4).
At bantamweight, Taylor Lapilus (23-4) meets Kasum Kasumov (16-2), while undefeated featherweight Renat Khavalov (10-0) takes on Edgars Skrivers (17-4).
The women’s flyweight division sees Denise Kielholtz (8-5) face Brazil’s Antonia Silvaneide (9-4).
Light heavyweight action includes Luke Trainer (9-1) vs. former PFL champion Rob Wilkinson (19-4), and undefeated Khabib Nabiev (11-0) against Ahmed Sami (12-4).
Opening the night, middleweights Haider Khan (10-1) and Jhony Gregory (8-5) set the tone for a loaded evening of MMA.
PFL ROAD TO DUBAI – OFFICIAL FIGHT CARD
Coca-Cola Arena | Dubai, UAE
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Main Card – 12:00 p.m. ET
ESPN App (U.S.) | Starzplay (MENA)
PFL Lightweight World Title:C Usman Nurmagomedov (20-0-0, 1 NC) vs. Alfie Davis (20-5-1)
PFL Welterweight World Title:Ramazan Kuramagomedov (13-0) vs. Shamil Musaev (20-0-1)
Featherweight: Jesus Pinedo (25-7-1) vs. Salamat Isbulaev (9-0)
Welterweight: Magomed Umalatov (18-1) vs. Abdoul Abdouraguimov (19-1)
Heavyweight: Pouya Rahmani (5-0) vs. Karl Williams (10-4)
Preliminary Card – 9:00 a.m. ET
ESPN App (U.S.) | Starzplay (MENA)
Lightweight: Amru Magomedov (9-0) vs. Kolton Englund (15-4)
Bantamweight: Taylor Lapilus (23-4) vs. Kasum Kasumov (16-2)
Featherweight: Renat Khavalov (10-0) vs. Edgars Skrivers (17-4)
Lightweight: Amin Ayoub (24-6-1) vs. Makkasharip Zaynukov (18-4)
Women’s Flyweight: Denise Kielholtz (8-5) vs. Antonia Silvaneide (9-4)
Light Heavyweight: Luke Trainer (9-1) vs. Rob Wilkinson (19-4)
Light Heavyweight: Khabib Nabiev (11-0) vs. Ahmed Sami (12-4)
Middleweight: Haider Khan (10-1) vs. Jhony Gregory (8-5)
Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Executive Writer, and Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a passion for Combat Sports and is also a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s also a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer. He’s also the main photographer for the 4CornersMafia Car Club.
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