Usman Nurmagomedov, PFL and UFC

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.
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.
PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series weigh-in results: Nurmagomedov, Hughes on weight for title fight
In the main event, Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov puts that former promotion’s title on the line under the PFL banner against challenger Paul Hughes. Both fighters hit championship weight without issue to make the fight official.
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: Only one reason Paul Hughes has PFL title shot in Dubai
Usman Nurmagomedov continues to dismiss Paul Hughes. Nurmagomedov (18-0) defends his lightweight title against Hughes (13-1) in the PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai main event on Saturday from Coca Cola Arena.
(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.
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.
Paul Hughes sends chilling warning to Usman Nurmagomedov ahead of PFL showdown
Paul Hughes takes on Usman Nurmagomedov on Saturday night for the Bellator lightweight title, and the pair engaged in a frosty face-off in Dubai ahead of the fight
UFC Champ Muhammad Dismisses Usman’s Calls For Him To Fight Makhachev
Former UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman thinks a matchup between Belal Muhammad and Islam Makhachev makes sense. Muhammad, ...
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.
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5 Things You Might Not Know About Usman Nurmagomedov
The 26-year-old Russian will defends his Bellator MMA lightweight crown opposite surging Irish contender Paul Hughes in the ...
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
😳 Gilbert Burns tells a story of Usman Nurmagomedov fighting his opponent bare knuckle for 20 minutes after they already went to a decision in a professional MMA fight. Usman actually means it when ...
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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 ...