There’s a new PFL welterweight champion — and he’s retired.
Ramazan Kuramagomedov’s high-level match against Shamil Musaev did not surprise the experts. Shockingly, after Kuramagomedov (14-0) defeated Musayev (20-1-1) by unanimous decision (48-46, 48-46, 48-46), he announced that this fight would be his last.
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The inaugural welterweight title fight takes place on Saturday at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Kuramagomedov showed a comprehensive attack. He makes things ugly when he needs to and avoids Musayev’s high-pressure finishing ability. In the championship game, Kuramagomedov suffered a brutal illegal knee injury that the broadcast believed caused a serious arm injury.
Still, Kulamagomedov persisted. When the dust settled, he was a champion, and he could add another PFL title to the trophy case that already contained Bellator gold.
After the game, Kuramagomedov announced his retirement in a shocking statement. He said he had considered this in the preparation for Saturday’s fight, noting that mixed martial arts requires a high level of competition.
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If this is the case for 29-year-old Kuramagomedov, he will be a rare retired boxer.
The latest PFL: Road to Dubai results include:
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Ramazan Kuramagomedov vs. Shamir Musayev via unanimous decision (48-46, 48-48-46, 48-46) – Vacant welterweight title
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Abdoul Abdouraguimov vs. Kendry St. Louis via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)
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Salamat Isbulaev-Jesus Pinedo via submission (knockout) – Round 1, 4:57
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Pouya Rahmani vs. Karl Williams via submission (arm triangle choke) – Round 2, 3:41
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Amru Magomedov def. Colton England TKO (punch) – Round 1, 0:37
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Taylor Lapilus vs. Kasum Kasumov TKO (boxing) – Round 3, 0:47
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Renat Khavalov Edgars Skrivers unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
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Amin Ayoub def. Makkasharip Zaynukov unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
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Denis Kierholz def. Antonia Silvaneide unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
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Luke trainer def. Rob Wilkinson via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 3:48
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Khabib Nabiyev def. Ahmed Sami TKO (ground strikes) – Round 2 2:26
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Jhony Gregory vs. Haider Khan via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 1:18
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: New PFL champ announces shock retirement after title win
