"Nurmagomedov (21-0, 3-0 PFL) entered as a massive favorite against the PFL Tournament champion, but showed respect early for The Axe Man's diverse striking background. Davis (20-6-1, 3-2 PFL) fought loose against the undefeated kingpin from Dagestan. The Englishman cracked smiles and fired off axe kicks as Davis hoped to catch Nurmagomedov with a spectacular shot, but the champ wasn't having it."
"Professional Fighters League lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov secured his first stoppage win in nearly three years after submitting Alfie Davis via arm triangle in the third round (4:41) of Saturday's PFL Dubai main event at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Nurmagomedov (21-0, 3-0 PFL) entered as a massive favorite against the PFL Tournament champion, but showed respect early for The Axe Man's diverse striking background."
"Nurmagomedov would put Davis out of his misery late in the third round, securing a double leg near the fence, where he would eventually climb to Davis' back and finish him with a python-like squeeze. With his loaded camp of coaches, including Ultimate Fighting Championship legend Khabib Nurmagomedov and reigning welterweight champion Islam Makhachev, Nurmagomedov handled business as usual but hopes to take some time off before looking ahead to another potential title defense."
Usman Nurmagomedov submitted Alfie Davis via arm-triangle at 4:41 of the third round to record his first stoppage in nearly three years and retain the PFL lightweight title. Nurmagomedov used leg and body kicks to force Davis to circle and mixed aggressive, calculated striking before securing a double leg near the fence, taking Davis' back and finishing with a choke. The champion prepared with coaches including Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev and plans to take some time off before considering another defense. Ramazan Kuramagomedov outworked Shamil Musaev over five rounds to claim the PFL welterweight championship, bullying Musaev early in the clinch with top strength and sneaky knees.
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