Usman Nurmagomedov remained undefeated by the skin of his teeth, eking out a majority decision win over Paul Hughes at PFL Dubai.

Usman Nurmagomedov still proudly bears the torch for a now-defunct organization. The undefeated American Kickboxing Academy export will defend his Bellator MMA lightweight championship when the Professional Fighters League kicks off its 2025 campaign, as he meets Paul Hughes in the PFL Champions Series 1 headliner on Jan. 25 at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Nurmagomedov has pieced together an 18-0 record with one no contest...

Usman Nurmagomedov doesn't think Paul Hughes is a viable threat to his Bellator lightweight title. With Nurmagomedov (18-0) short on fresh contenders, however, he accepts Hughes (13-1) as the challenger to his throne when they meet in the main event of PFL's Road to Du

Usman Nurmagomedov says he underestimated Paul Hughes at PFL Dubai but "jumped to next level" as a result of their Fight of the Year contender.

No one can question Usman Nurmagomedov's legitimacy at this point, as his all-terrain dominance leaves little to the critics' imagination. The 26-year-old Russian will make his Professional Fighters League debut when he defends his Bellator MMA lightweight crown opposite surging Irish contender Paul Hughes in the PFL Champions Series 1 headliner on Saturday at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Nurmagomedov has compiled an 18-0...