Maybe some of the talked about fighters in PFL over the previous 12 months has been Paul Hughes — and some of the talked about fights over the previous 12 months within the group is Usman Nurmagomedov’s slim, controversial win over Hughes at PFL Champions Sequence 1 in January to retain the Bellator light-weight title in its closing title bout ever.
Many within the MMA neighborhood have puzzled since, and a few even begged the PFL, to make the rematch — undoubtedly one of many promotion’s most anticipated and hoped-for bouts ever. And if the phrases of Usman’s cousin, Khabib Nurmagomedov, are something to hearken to, he has provided hope.
Throughout a dialog with the streamer Sneako, the retired undefeated former UFC light-weight champion means that Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2 has been signed on for October.
Particularly, in keeping with Khabib Nurmagomedov, the battle would happen on October 4 in Dubai. If true, and given the PFL occasion dates recognized so far for fall (with PFL MENA and Europe holding semifinal occasions the weekend of Sept. 26-28) this might probably function the headliner of a 3rd PFL Champions Sequence occasion.
Khabib confirms Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes 2 is about for October 4 in Dubai.
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Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes To Take Place In Dubai On October 4?
If Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2 follows the circumstances set by Johnny Eblen vs. Costello Van Steenis a few weeks in the past, the winner of this bout would most probably be named the inaugural PFL light-weight champion.
In what was one of many extra entertaining fights in MMA throughout 2025, Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes this previous January featured loads of high-paced putting exchanges, robust clinch battles, and late-fight drama, courtesy of Nurmagomedov getting deducted some extent.
Hughes, who fired off a powerful late flurry, was unable to get the win controversially. Whereas one choose scored the bout a 47-47 draw, the opposite two judges gave 48-46 totals in Nurmagomedov’s favor.
Hughes rebounded from the loss with a 42-second end of Bruno Miranda on the PFL Europe occasion in Belfast this previous Could.
Nurmagomedov has not been in motion since defeating Hughes.
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