Alfie Davis Reveals Funny Interaction with Islam Makhachev After Loss at PFL Dubai

Alfie
Davis shared a lighthearted moment with Islam
Makhachev after his loss to Usman Nurmagoedov at
PFL Road to Dubai.

Davis challenged Nurmagomedov for the
Professional Fighters League lightweight title on Saturday at
the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. Nurmagomedov choked out Davis with a
reverse arm-triangle late in the third round to successfully defend
his title. 

Davis revealed that he thought he could just survive the round when
he heard his corner say that there were only 30 seconds left.
However, the next thing the Englishman knew was that he was
regaining consciousness. When Davis came to his senses, he saw
Usman’s cousin and coach, Khabib
Nurmagomedov, in his face. Davis says that the entire team was
very respectful toward him after the fight. Davis also revealed
that Makhachev couldn’t resist one of his signature humorous
one-liners. Makhachev reminded Davis that he is now 1-1 against
their team after “The Axe Man” beat their teammate Gadzhi Rabdanov
in a huge upset last August.

“I heard my corner say, ‘30 seconds left,’” Davis recalled. “And I
was like, ‘Oh, just chill there, he’s not really gonna get this.’
And the next thing, I am waking up. He had a monster squeeze on
him… I woke up with Khabib in my face. It’s weird, if you’ve ever
been choked out, it’s a weird buzzy feeling… [Usman] was very
respectful; they were all very respectful. I think Islam
Makhachev gave the best comment; he laughed at me and said,
‘Hey brother, now it’s 1-1.’ It was very funny.” 

Davis (20-6) handed Rabdanov his first PFL defeat to win the 2025
lightweight tournament. Meanwhile, Nurmagomedov (21-0) recorded his
second title defense while avenging his teammate’s loss against
Davis.