5 days ago · Usman Nurmagomedov (19-0, 1 no-contest) and Paul Hughes (13-2) squared off in the the main event clash. The fight aired live on MAX. Official decision: Usman Nurmagomedov def. Paul Hughes (47-47 ...

1 day ago · The PFL Dubai main event between lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes was well-promoted, though based on the odds, Nurmagomedov was the favorite and still expected to make easy ...

6 days ago · In the main event, Usman Nurmagomedov defends his lightweight title against Paul Hughes. Nurmagomedov has had a blazing 18-0 (1 NC) start to his pro career, while Hughes (13-1) has reeled off ...

5 days ago · Paul Hughes' bid to become Bellator lightweight champion fell agonisingly short as Usman Nurmagomedov claimed a thrilling majority decision win in Dubai.

5 days ago · Usman Nurmagomedov def. Paul Hughes PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series (MAX, 11:00 a.m. ET) • Main Event: Usman Nurmagomedov def. Paul Hughes via Majority Decision (47-47, 48-46x2) – For the ...

5 days ago · Usman Nurmagomedov squeaked out a razor-thin decision over Paul Hughes on Saturday in Dubai -- and there's a good chance he'll see the Irishman again in 2025.. Nurmagomedov (19-0) defended his ...

5 days ago · Thanks to a furious rally in the final round, Usman Nurmagomedov remained unbeaten on Saturday by narrowly edging Irish upstart Paul Hughes in an instant classic of a five-round lightweight title ...

5 days ago · Usman Nurmagomedov’s undefeated record was put under threat unlike ever before against Paul Hughes in Saturday’s PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai, but escaped with the belt. Nurmagomedov (19-0) narrowly retained his lightweight championship as an extremely game Hughes (13-2) put on the performance of a lifetime at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai.

5 days ago · Usman Nurmagomedov admits Paul Hughes’ pre-fight accusation was accurate. He underestimated the Irishman ahead of their bout Saturday, but left the matchup with a completely different attitude. In the PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai main event, Nurmagomedov (19-0) defeated Hughes (13-2) by unanimous decision, but it was a battle.Nurmagomedov sees the experience as one he can learn from.

5 days ago · Paul Hughes thinks he got a raw deal against Usman Nurmagomedov at PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai.. Coming in as a sizeable underdog to the undefeated Bellator lightweight champion, Hughes (13-2) pushed Nurmagomedov (19-0) to his limit over five rounds of thrilling action in a majority decision defeat.He had significant momentum at multiple points in the fight, and raised his hands when ...