Undefeated champion Usman Nurmagomedov has arrived in Dubai looking to retain his title and improve his perfect record to 19-0 , but he’ll be facing an Irish star with bulletproof self-confidence when he takes on 13-1 challenger, Paul “Big News” Hughes.
The fight headlines a big card in Dubai that also features the latest heavyweight appearance of former Bellator light heavyweight world champion Vadim Nemkov, who takes on former heavyweight title challenger Tim Johnson.
Ahead of fight night, the fighters step on the scale in front of the cameras, then face off for the final time, at the ceremonial weigh-ins, and you can watch the action unfold live via the video player above from 12:00pm GMT.
PFL Road To Dubai Champions Series: Fight Card
MAIN CAR
- Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes – for Bellator lightweight title
- Vadim Nemkov vs. Tim Johnson – heavyweight
- Akhmed Magomedov vs. Nathan Kelly – featherweight
- Ibragim Ibragimov vs. Kenny Mokohonoana – featherweight
- Renat Khavalov vs. Cleiver Fernandes – bantamweight
PRELIMINARY CARD
- Tarek Suleiman vs. Ahmed Sami – middleweight
- Mirafzal Akhtamov vs. Mike Thompson – lightweight
- Hadi Omar Al Hussaini vs. Ruel Panales – flyweight
- John Mitchell vs. Souhil Tairi – lightweight
- Mostaga Rashed Nada vs. Haider Khan – middleweight
- Saeed Alhosani vs. Talal Alqallaf – lightweight
