David Martinez (17-6-0) is a true fighter at heart and can honestly say he’ll fight anyone, anytime, anywhere after accepting a short-notice welterweight fight with Saygid Izagakhmaev (22-4-0) this weekend at PFL Dubai: Nemkov vs. Bilostenniy.
Martinez ‘The Smiling Assassin’ was originally scheduled to face Abubakar Nurmagomedov (17-4-1) but his opponent pulled out just six days before the event in Dubai on Saturday, November 14.
Izagakhmaev has a similar style to Nurmagomedov as both come from a combat sambo background, however, both fighters have their own strengths and weaknesses which Martinez will now have to evaluate over the next few days.
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Martinez last fought on April 16, 2026 at PFL Belfast where he made his debut with the promotion. The 33-year-old won by rear naked choke in the second round on a card stacked with Aussies and Kiwis
Izagakhmaev last fought on July 25, 2026 in the UFC, losing by unanimous decision to Abubakar Vagaev. He has previously fought in ONE Championship, securing three wins in three fights, all in 2022.
Also featured on the card is Jacinta ‘The Juggernaut’ Austin (9-2-0) who takes on Aleksandra Savicheva (8-2-0) in a strawweight bout.
You can watch the PFL in Australia on Stan Sport and in New Zealand on Sky Sport.
