Heavyweights Vadim Nemkov vs. Ante Delija has simply been introduced as a PFL vs. Bellator showdown. The PFL is internet hosting a serious MMA occasion, Champions Sequence Dubai, on Saturday, January 25, 2025, on the Coca-Cola Area in Dubai. This occasion marks the beginning of a brand new partnership to determine Dubai as a key vacation spot for MMA. The present will characteristic two marquee fights: a light-weight title bout and a heavyweight conflict.
Vadim Nemkov vs. Ante Delija
In the primary occasion, undefeated light-weight champion Usman Nurmagomedov (18-0) from Dagestan will defend his title in opposition to Eire’s rising star Paul Hughes (13-1). Hughes is coming off the largest win of his profession after defeating AJ McKee on the PFL’s Battle of the Giants.
In the meantime, the co-main occasion pits former Bellator champion Vadim Nemkov (18-2) from Russia in opposition to Ante Delija (24-6) from Croatia. Nemkov, driving a 13-fight unbeaten streak, is a dominant finisher with victories over Yoel Romero and Corey Anderson. He’s a protege of all-time nice Fedor Emelianenko. Delija, a former PFL champion, is understood for his knockout energy and submission expertise, carrying on Croatia’s heavyweight MMA legacy alongside names like Mirko Cro Cop and Stipe Miocic.
This occasion is a part of the “Road to Dubai” collection, an initiative developed by way of a partnership between the PFL, Dubai’s Division of Financial system and Tourism, and the Dubai Sports activities Council. The partnership between PFL and Dubai authorities additionally creates alternatives for native Emirati fighters to rise by way of the ranks. This occasion kicks off a multi-year push to make Dubai a worldwide MMA hotspot whereas showcasing the game’s high athletes and selling new expertise.
