The action kicked off at PFL Dubai with a thrilling series of matchups highlighted by impressive performances from both established and debuting fighters.
In the first bout, middleweights Jhony Gregory and Haider Khan clashed, with Gregory ultimately claiming victory. Gregory displayed his grappling prowess, securing a guillotine choke submission just 1:17 into the first round, improving his record to 11-4 while Khan fell to 10-2.
Next up, unbeaten light heavyweight Khabib Nabiev faced off against Ahmed Sami in a competitive matchup. Nabiev, making his promotional debut, dominated the second round and finished the fight with a TKO due to punches at 2:26 of round two, marking his impressive record at 12-0.
In another compelling light heavyweight contest, Luke Trainer extended his winning streak by submitting Rob Wilkinson. Wrapping the fight with a guillotine choke at 3:48 in the first round, Trainer now boasts a record of 10-1, while Wilkinson drops to 19-5.
Women’s flyweight action saw Denise Kielholtz return after a two-year hiatus, showcasing an impressive performance against Antonia Silvaneide. Kielholtz maintained control throughout, winning by unanimous decision after displaying diverse striking and ring control.
As the event progressed, several other matchups occurred, although the specific details of those fights were not highlighted. Notably, the night also featured PFL title fights, including welterweight champion Ramazan Kuramagomedov defending his title against Shamil Musaev, and lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov facing Alfie Davis.
Overall, the PFL Dubai event featured a blend of exciting finishes and tactical battles, leaving fans eager for more high-stakes action in the league’s future events. The platform showcased the rising talents in mixed martial arts and promised to deliver even more thrilling encounters as the season progresses.