PFL Dubai Main Event
Undefeated at 20-0 with one no-contest, Nurmagomedov is one of the top athletes in his division in the world. He previously managed three title defenses while reigning as Bellator’s top lightweight. With his entertaining rivalry with Paul Hughes finally behind him, the American Kickboxing Academy prodigy is determined to reign over another organization as a perpetually dominant belt holder.
After a disappointing 2024 campaign, Davis produced a phenomenal run in the PFL 2025 155-lb tournament, defeating a trio of grim opponents: Clay Collard, Brent Primus and Gadzhi Rabadanov, handing the latter his first defeat in almost five years. The Ax Man, another Russian phenomenon, wants nothing more than to defy the odds again and earn the title of world champion in the process.
PFL Dubai Co-Main Event
Kuramagomedov shocks the world with his total dismantling of Bellator’s gold standard, Jason Jackson, making his big return to the competition after over a year away. With the first PFL Welterweight Championship on the line, America’s top team has the opportunity to add even more to its trophy cabinet in PFL Dubai.
Musaev has yet to taste defeat as a professional and has become one of the best fighters in the promotion since joining the PFL in 2024. No stranger to high-stakes title bouts after winning the company’s welterweight division at one point, he takes to the SmartCage to make a resounding statement following a year-long layoff in PFL Dubai.
More bouts on the PFL Dubai Late Card
Also on the late card of PFL Dubai, Jesus Pinedo throws down Salamat Isbulaev. Next, Abdoul Abdouraguimov tests himself against Kendly St. Louis. Finally, Pouya Rahmani gets into a fight with UFC veteran Charles Williams.
PFL Dubai predictions and personnel picks
MMSucka staff picks are composed of four of the world’s leading mixed martial arts organizations: the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the Professional fighter competition (PFL), ONE championship (A FC), and Contender series by Dana White (DWCS).
- UFC picks include main card fights ranging from four to six matchups per event.
- PFL picks from main cards for pay-per-views as well as tournament bouts in the regular season, playoffs and finals.
- ONE FC and DWCS picks include all of the event’s MMA fights with a minimum of three matchups.
The person who chooses the most victorious fighters by the end of 2025 will have the choice of receiving a custom-made championship belt from ProAmBelts or a detailed necklace Championship chains. The 2025 personnel picks were won by Hank Strandberg with a record of 216-119.
Find our PFL Dubai picks and fight odds below.
- Hank Strandberg: 10-4
- Frazer Krohn: 9-5
- Drew Zuhosky: 6-8
- Andreas Benjamin: 2-3
- Jeremy Brand: 0-0
*Note: not all employees choose every event*
Pouya Rahmani -950
vs
Karl Williams +650
HEAVYWEIGHT
Jeremy brand:
Henk Strandberg: Rahmani by knockout in the second round
Drew Zuhosky: Williams by unanimous decision
Frazer Krohn: Williams by unanimous decision
Staff chooses Rahmani: 1
Staff picks Williams: 2
Abdoul Abdouraguimov-280
vs
Kendly St. Louis +240
WELTER WEIGHT
Jeremy brand:
Henk Strandberg: Abdouraguimov by unanimous decision
Drew Zuhosky: St. Louis by unanimous decision
Frazer Krohn: Abdouraguimov by unanimous decision
Staff picks Abdouraguimov: 2
Staff chooses Louis: 1
Jesus Pinedo -105
vs
Thanks Isbulaev -115
FEATHERWEIGHT
Jeremy brand:
Henk Strandberg: Pinedo by knockout in the first round
Drew Zuhosky: Pinedo by knockout in the first round
Frazer Krohn: Pinedo by knockout in the second round
Personnel picking Pinedo: 3
Staff picks Isbulaev: 0
Shamil Musaev -400
vs
Ramazan Kuramagomedov +300
WELTER WEIGHT
Jeremy brand:
Henk Strandberg: Musaev by knockout in the second round
Drew Zuhosky: Musaev by unanimous decision
Frazer Krohn: Kuramagomedov by unanimous decision
Personnel that Musaev chooses: 2
Staff chooses Kuramagomedov: 1
Usman Nurmagomedov -2000
vs
Alfie Davis +1000
LIGHTWEIGHT
Jeremy brand:
Henk Strandberg: Nurmagomedov by submission in the fourth round
Drew Zuhosky: Nurmagomedov by unanimous decision
Frazer Krohn: Nurmagomedov by knockout in the third round
Staff picks Nurmagomedov: 3
Staff picks Davis: 0
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