PFL has added two matchups between France and Russia to PFL: Road to Dubai on February 7, 2026 at the Coca-Cola Arena, further adding to a card already headlined by Usman Nurmagomedov versus Alfie Davis for the lightweight title. Both newly booked fights feature rising French names against established Russian threats in the welterweight and lightweight divisions. Abdoul Abdouraguimov vs. Magomed Umalatov and Amin Ayoub vs. Makkasharip Zaynukov have both been confirmed by PFL sources.
“Lazy King” Abdoul Abdouraguimov vs. Magomed Umalatov
Former France-based standout Abdoul “Lazy King” Abdouraguimov returns to PFL competition in Dubai in a welterweight bout against Russia’s Magomed “Prince” Umalatov, in a meeting of fighters with nearly identical records. Abdouraguimov enters the bout at 19-1 with a nine-fight winning streak and seven finishes in that series, building on a tough bout that has defined much of his career on the European stage. Listed at 18-1, Umalatov brings a contrasting style, with 12 wins by knockout and a reputation as one of the most dangerous punchers in PFL’s welterweight ranks.
The Russian contender is based on American Top Team in Florida, a gym that has longstanding ties to PFL talent and high-level welterweights, cementing its position as a likely future title challenger as it expands its form. Abdouraguimov, whose expressive personality and risk-taking in the cage earned him a strong following in Europe, now has the chance to reach a broader PFL audience at a major show in Dubai, and a tenth consecutive win would put him directly in the conversation for future welterweight title opportunities.
Amin Ayoub vs. Makkasharip Zaynukov
Lightweight Amin “Fierceness” Ayoub returns for his second PFL appearance following a statement victory over PFL Europe Nantes in September 2025, where he closed the show as a headliner in front of a home crowd. In that main event, Ayoub stopped Brazilian opponent Keweny Lopes by TKO in the third round, extending a long winning streak and cementing his status as one of the leading French lightweights under the PFL banner. His professional score is in the mid-20s for wins, with an even spread of finishes: seven by knockout, eight by submission and nine on the scorecards, evidence that he is comfortable striking, wrestling or finishing rounds.
On the other side of the cage, Makkasharip Zaynukov comes in at 18-4 after a unanimous decision over Ireland’s John Mitchell at 18-4. PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai – The Rematch in October 2025 at the same Coca-Cola Arena venue. The Team Khabib representative used sustained pressure, wrestling submissions and top control to twice secure scores of 30-26 and 29-28, extending his current winning streak to seven and cementing his push to the top of the lightweight division. With PFL intent on building its presence in Dubai and capitalizing on the rise of French MMA, Ayoub vs Zaynukov serves as an important showcase: the French finisher looking to break through on the world stage against a disciplined Russian powerhouse with recent winning form in the same arena.
PFL: Road to Dubai
PFL: Road to Dubai marks the league’s third major event in Dubai and is scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2026 at the Coca-Cola Arena, continuing the promotion’s strategic partnership with the Dubai Sports Council and local tourism authorities. The event will be streamed on the ESPN app in the United States and on regional partners such as StarzPlay in the MENA region, positioning the card as one of PFL’s premier international shows. Headlined by PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov against 2025 tournament winner Alfie Davis, the card is being promoted as one of the biggest nights of the competition in the UAE, with additional fights – including the two clashes between France and Russia – populating the undercard.
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