Dubai Fight Night Will Feature Usman Nurmagomedov VS. Paul Hughes

Get ready, fight fans, the Professional Fighters League is making a grand return to Dubai, and it’s bringing double the drama, double the punches, and double the glory!

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On Friday, October 3, the Coca-Cola Arena will host PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai – The Rematch, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most electrifying nights in MMA history

Leading the charge in the main event, undefeated Dagestan powerhouse Usman Nurmagomedov will face off against Ireland’s striking dynamo Paul Hughes for the PFL Lightweight World Title. This isn’t just another fight, it’s a rematch fans have been BUZZING about, promising high stakes and non-stop action. With Nurmagomedov carrying the weight of his family’s legacy under the guidance of his cousin, the legendary Khabib Nurmagomedov, while Hughes seeks redemption and the chance to shock the world after their first meeting.

This rivalry echoes the intensity of Khabib vs. McGregor, a clash of discipline versus grit, dynasty versus destiny. For Nurmagomedov, victory means continuing Dagestan’s dominance and protecting an undefeated record. For Hughes, it’s about national pride, redemption, and etching his name in MMA history.

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With world titles, long-standing rivalries, and national pride on the line, this PFL Dubai card is shaping up to be an unforgettable night of MMA.

If you think that’s all, think again. In the co-main event, former Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion Corey Anderson will lock horns with reigning 2024 PFL Light Heavyweight Champion Dovlet Yagshimuradov for the Light Heavyweight World Title. Adding more heat to the card, Zubaira Tukhugov vs. Artem Lobov finally settles a rivalry nearly a decade in the making. Their backstage altercation years ago sparked the infamous Khabib vs. Conor McGregor saga, including the legendary bus attack, and now the grudges, pride, and unfinished business boil over inside the SmartCage.

These matches have got a STACKED card of champions and rivals!

The lights are set to shine on Dubai as the PFL brings one of its most electrifying cards yet, featuring world title fights, grudge matches years in the making, and continental champions putting everything on the line.

Main Card Highlights

• Archie Colgan  vs. Jay-Jay Wilson 
  Undefeated wrestling machine Archie “King” Colgan faces off against slick submission artist Jay-Jay “The Maori Kid” Wilson. With both closing in on title contention, this is a classic wrestler-vs-BJJ clash…and it’s personal.

• Lewis McGrillen vs. Caolan Loughran 
  It’s all about European pride in this one. McGrillen, riding a hot streak of finishes, brings his knockout power against Loughran, a former Cage Warriors champ with relentless forward pressure. One brings chaos, the other durability, only ONE walks away with momentum.

• Magomed Magomedov vs. Sergio Pettis 
  A true masterclass is incoming. Magomedov, the man who first defeated Petr Yan, takes on Sergio Pettis, the former Bellator champ known for one of the most iconic knockouts in MMA history. Expect high-level chess with fight-ending danger at every exchange.

Early Card Fireworks 

• Pouya Rahmani vs. Slim Trabelsi:  Two undefeated heavyweights collide in a showcase of raw power. DON’T blink.

• Zubaira Tukhugov vs. Artem Lobov: Years of bad blood between Team Khabib and Team McGregor finally spill into the cage. This isn’t just a fight,  it’s unfinished business.

• Omar El Dafrawy  vs. Florim Zendeli: A champion vs. champion showdown. Egypt vs. Germany. MENA vs. Europe. Expect fireworks as two regional kings clash for global bragging rights.

With talent like this in the cage, expect fireworks, high-flying combos, and maybe even a few jaw-dropping knockouts!!!

PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai – The Rematch

Date: Friday, October 3
Location: Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai
Tickets: from JUST AED 50, with exclusive industry-leading VIP hospitality with premium F&B!

Mark your calendars, grab your ringside seat, and get ready to witness MMA magic in the heart of Dubai, because this rematch is one for the history books!