Usman Nurmagomedov will look to defend his world title towards the top-ranked contender Paul Hughes within the PFL hosted in Dubai on January 25.
Street to Dubai
Dubai is teaming up with the Skilled Fighters League to make the town a serious vacation spot for combined martial arts. This partnership will carry annual occasions known as the “Road to Dubai” to the town, together with coaching packages to assist develop Emirati fighters into future champions. The objective is to determine Dubai as a world hub for MMA whereas boosting sports activities tourism and showcasing the town’s world-class hospitality.
Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes
The primary occasion, the Champions Sequence World Title, will happen on January 25, 2025, on the Coca-Cola Area. Headlining the occasion is a matchup between undefeated MMA champion Usman Nurmagomedov from Dagestan and Irish rising star Paul Hughes. This can be Dubai’s first-ever main MMA title occasion and a historic second for the game within the area.
Usman Nurmagomedov is the cousin and pupil of the legendary Khabib Nurmagomedov. Hughes was a champion in Cage Warriors earlier than signing with the PFL, and lately earned a formidable win towards former champion AJ McKee. Usman Nurmagomedov’s world title can be on the road on this matchup.
“I am always excited to challenge myself against the best athletes and I view Paul Hughes as a worthy opponent,” Usman Nurmagomedov continued, “I’m proud to be the first MMA main event in Dubai history.”
“The championship has always been in my plans, and now it’s coming to fruition in January when I face Usman,” Paul Hughes defined. “I respect what he brings to the table and I am not discrediting him, but I know I will leave Dubai on January 25 as the new champion.”
“The Professional Fighters League is proud to be the first organization to launch major global MMA events in Dubai,” stated PFL CEO Pete Murray. “We are excited to partner with Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism and Dubai Sports Council to stage annual mega events in the city of gold and develop the next generation of UAE champion fighters.”
