PFL, Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes

PFL Champions Series -- Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes fight prediction, odds, undercard, start time
For as much as there has been to criticize the PFL over the past 12 months as the promotion continues to make claims of where it stands as the co-leader in global MMA, Saturday's main event of the inaugural PFL Champions Series in Dubai is a must-see event.
Is Usman Nurmagomedov Coming to UFC? Khabib’s Cousin & PFL Champ Ends Big Question With One Line
We are just moments away from witnessing Usman Nurmagomedov's third title defense against Paul Hughes in Dubai this weekend. The post Is Usman Nurmagomedov Coming to UFC? Khabib’s Cousin & PFL Champ Ends Big Question With One Line appeared first on EssentiallySports.
PFL Road to Dubai Preview and Prediction: Usman Nurmagomedov – Paul Hughes
Tomorrow the PFL is having their Road to Dubai Champions Series event and there is an absolute banger in the main event that’s being dubbed Dagestan vs. Ireland 2. Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov (18-0, 1 NC) will look to defend his title against Ireland’s Paul Hughes (13-1).
Usman Nurmagomedov proved he was the real deal by dropping and submitting ex-UFC champion
Henderson managed to defend Nurmagomedov’s initial submission attempts well, despite suffering heavy damage from the head kick. But as Nurmagomedov had Henderson’s back and had him flattened out, he sunk in a nasty rear-naked choke to successfully retain the lightweight title.
Usman Nurmagomedov: Only one reason Paul Hughes has PFL title shot in Dubai
“Brother, nobody knows who is Paul Hughes,” Nurmagomedov told MMA Junkie. “He can talk something only because he wants to promote himself. PFL gave him this title shot only because he’s from Ireland, and they want to promote Ireland vs. Dagestan – something like that.
Focus on Usman Nurmagomedov v Paul Hughes in Road to Dubai Champions Series
The bout between Dagestani fighter Usman Nurmagomedov, the Bellator lightweight world champion who is 18-0 so far, and Ireland's Paul Hughes will be the top attraction of the Road to Dubai Champions Series, organised by the Professional Fighters League (PFL), at the Coco Cola Arena in Dubai on Saturday (January 25).
Punches thrown as Irish and Dagestani fans clash at Usman Nurmagomedov vs Paul Hughes weigh-in
Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov and top contender Paul Hughes will clash in one of 2025’s early blockbuster fights on Saturday in Dubai. But mere hours before the top lightweights enter the cage, chaos ensued as they came face-to-face for the final time before their scrap.
Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes Stats, Prediction and PFL Road to Dubai Fight Breakdown
A feud that transcends promotions, a rivalry the MMA world just can’t seem to move on from. The post Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes Stats, Prediction and PFL Road to Dubai Fight Breakdown appeared first on EssentiallySports.
(Exclusive) Paul Hughes Embraces "Destiny" in PFL Main Event with Usman Nurmagomedov
MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré spoke with Paul Hughes before he challenged the undefeated Usman Nurmagomedov at PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series.
PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series weigh-in results: Nurmagomedov, Hughes on weight for title fight
The weigh-ins are in the books in Dubai, and the fights are official for the PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series. In the main event, Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov puts that former promotion's title on the line under the PFL banner against
Usman Nurmagomedov promises to defeat Paul Hughes ‘before five rounds’ in PFL lightweight title fight
Usman Nurmagomedov is the centre of attention amid 19 other fighters in the PFL’s inaugural Road to Dubai Champions Series slated for Saturday at the Coca-Cola Arena. There are good reasons for him to hog the limelight.
UFC Champ Muhammad Dismisses Usman’s Calls For Him To Fight Makhachev
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Usman Nurmagomedov 'a little surprised' by brother Umar's UFC 311 loss to Merab Dvalishvili
UFC champion and undefeated. Those are two labels Usman Nurmagomedov thinks his brother Umar Nurmagomedov should have today.
Paul Hughes Plans to Drag Usman Nurmagomedov 'Into Deep Waters'
Paul Hughes is ready to drag undefeated champion Usman Nurmagomedov into a fight as he challenges for the Bellator lightweight title in Dubai.
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Gilbert Burns tells wild story about Usman Nurmagomedov having 20-minute street fight
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Usman Nurmagomedov Addresses Team Khabib’s Tough Week After Brother’s Loss, Emerges Stronger Mentally
Usman Nurmagomedov has spoken out about the tough week that his family has gone through as a result of Umar losing at UFC 311.
Usman Nurmagomedov is the undefeated MMA prodigy part of legendary family who wrestled BEARS before becoming champ
USMAN NURMAGOMEDOV is the undefeated MMA prodigy from a bloodline of fighters who wrestled BEARS. The 26-year-old has 18 wins ...