TLDR
- PFL announced its inaugural welterweight championship fight between Ramazan Kuramagomedov and Shamil Musaev for February 7, 2026
- Kuramagomedov holds a 13-0 record and was the final Bellator welterweight champion after defeating Jason Jackson in November 2023
- Musaev is undefeated at 20-0-1 and won the 2024 PFL welterweight tournament with four consecutive victories
- The bout serves as co-main event to Usman Nurmagomedov vs Alfie Davis at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai
- Both fighters have been on hiatus, with Kuramagomedov inactive since June 2024 and Musaev since November 2024
PFL has announced a welterweight championship bout between two undefeated fighters at its upcoming event in Dubai. Ramazan Kuramagomedov will face Shamil Musaev on February 7, 2026, at PFL Road to Dubai for the promotion’s first-ever welterweight title.
The fight takes place at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It will serve as the co-main event under the lightweight title fight between Usman Nurmagomedov and Alfie Davis.
Kuramagomedov brings a perfect 13-0 record into the contest. The 29-year-old Russian holds a unique place in MMA history as the final Bellator welterweight champion.
He captured that title in November 2023 with a unanimous decision victory over Jason Jackson. The win came at the third-to-last Bellator event before the promotion ceased operations.
Kuramagomedov has not fought since June 2024. His return marks nearly eight months away from competition.
Musaev enters with an undefeated record of 20-0-1. The 31-year-old made waves in PFL during the 2024 season with an impressive tournament run.
Tournament Success Leads to Title Shot
Musaev secured three knockout victories across four fights in 2024. His campaign included wins over several top PFL welterweights.
He defeated Logan Storley in his debut fight for the promotion. Storley previously held the interim Bellator welterweight championship.
Musaev then faced Murad Ramazanov twice during the season. He also defeated Magomed Umalatov to claim the 2024 season championship.
The victory over Umalatov came by third-round stoppage in November 2024. Musaev has remained inactive since that fight.
Undefeated Records on the Line
The matchup guarantees one fighter’s first professional loss. Both men have built their careers without defeat.
Kuramagomedov’s 13-0 record represents steady progression through the ranks. His Bellator title win marked the peak of his career before the promotion’s closure.
Musaev’s 20-0-1 mark includes one draw on his resume. His recent knockout streak in PFL demonstrated his finishing ability against elite competition.
The fight represents PFL’s commitment to building championship legitimacy. The promotion merged with Bellator’s operations in 2024.
Both fighters represent the Russian combat sports pipeline. Their styles and backgrounds suggest a competitive championship bout.
The February 7 event marks PFL’s 2026 season kickoff. The Dubai location continues the promotion’s international expansion efforts.
Summary: Ramazan Kuramagomedov and Shamil Musaev will fight for the inaugural PFL welterweight championship on February 7, 2026, in Dubai.
