Paul Hughes goes in search of world title glory on Saturday night. The Derry fighter takes on Bellator Lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov in Dubai. It is the latest acid test for the 27-year-old Hughes who produced a career-best performance last time out to defeat experienced campaigner AJ McKee. He was underdog for that fight and he will have the odds stacked against him against Nurmagomedov.
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The Professional Fighters League returns for the first time in 2025 with the Road to Dubai Champions Series headlined by Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes. Ahead of the event, the PFL announced it would be stripping the Bellator name from all events going forward so it's unclear if Nurmagomedov will be elevated to a PFL champion or if all titles will become null and void going forward. It will be interesting to see how everything plays out on Saturday.
Nurmagomedov is a highly talented individual, much like his fellow fighters with the same last name. He'll be putting his unbeaten streak on the line for the first time under the PFL banner since the promotion aquired Bellator in 2023. Hughes has been a staple in Northern Ireland for years and hasn't lost a fight since 2020.
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The Professional Fighters League returns for the first time in 2025 with the Road to Dubai Champions Series headlined by Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes. Ahead of the event, the PFL announced it would be stripping the Bellator name from all events going forward so it's unclear if Nurmagomedov will be elevated to a PFL champion or if all titles will become null and void going forward. It will be interesting to see how everything plays out on Saturday.
Nurmagomedov is a highly talented individual, much like his fellow fighters with the same last name. He'll be putting his unbeaten streak on the line for the first time under the PFL banner since the promotion aquired Bellator in 2023. Hughes has been a staple in Northern Ireland for years and hasn't lost a fight since 2020.
When and where is the fight?
Paul Hughes vs Usman Nurmagomedov is taking place on Saturday evening, January 25 at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai.What time does it start?
The card is due to get under way at 4pm UK time.What time is the main event?
The main event is expected around 9pm UK time.PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series Full Card
- Bellator Lightweight Title Bout - Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes
- Heavyweight Bout - Vadim Nemkov vs. Tim Johnson
- Featherweight Bout - Akhmed Magomedov vs. Nathan Kelly
- Featherweight Bout - Ibragim Ibragimov vs. Kenny Mokhonoana
- Bantamweight Bout - Renat Khavalov vs. Cleiver Fernandes
- Middleweight Bout - Tarek Suleiman vs. Ahmed Samy
- Lightweight Bout - Mirafzal Akhtamov vs. Mike Thompson
- Flyweight Bout - Hadi Omar Al Hussaini vs. Ruel Panales
- Lightweight Bout - John Mitchell vs. Souhil Tairi
- Middleweight Bout - Mostafa Nada vs. Haider Khan
- Amateur Lightweight Bout - Saeed Alhosani vs. Talal Alqallaffghfghhgkh