The PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series opens up for the new year on Saturday. Seeking to make the third defense of his Bellator Lightweight title, Dagestani standout Usman Nurmagomedov takes on Irish MMA giant Paul Hughes in the first Professional Fighters League (PFL) event of 2025.
PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series Main Event
Undefeated at 18-0, Nurmagomedov has embarked on a run of domination since arriving in Bellator in 2021, earning the 155-lb championship over company legend Patricky Pitbull.
Making his second walk to the PFL smart cage, Hughes impressed in spades in his company debut by defeating long-time Bellator lightweight competitor A.