Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes, PFL Champions Sequence: Street to Dubai weigh-in Credit score: PFL
On Friday, January 25, all fighters hit the scales for the PFL Champions Sequence: Street to Dubai, set to transpire the next day on the Coca-Cola Area in Dubai, UAE.
The cardboard, whereas that includes a Bellator MMA championship bout between unbeaten light-weight champ Usman Nurmagomedov and sizzling Irish prospect Paul Hughes, truly marks the loss of life of the promotion. After combating the model since buying it simply over a 12 months in the past, the PFL has dropped the Bellator identify fully, with no extra occasions deliberate. That, after placing on solely 5 of eight promised Bellator occasions in 2024, and having lately granted the discharge of one of many firm’s largest stars, Patricio Pitbull.
Maybe a contemporary begin for the Champions Sequence (Bellator was briefly rebranded as Bellator Champions Sequence, which is now the PFL Champions Sequence) is what’s wanted. Definitely, no matter what model the combat is below, Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes is a key combat. Two of the perfect lightweights on the planet, each with tons of star potential, assembly comparatively early of their careers. And, capitalizing on the Russia versus Eire narrative sparked by Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor years in the past, the PFL has constructed the cardboard round it, with a handful of match-ups that includes fighters from the 2 nations.
Two fighters missed weight on Friday, resulting in a few catchweight bouts. The principle occasion, nonetheless, is ready to maneuver ahead as deliberate. Outcomes from Friday’s weigh-ins are beneath.
PFL Champions Sequence: Street to Dubai Weigh-In Outcomes
Fundamental Card
Light-weight: Usman Nurmagomedov (c) (154.9) vs. Paul Hughes (155) – For the Bellator MMA light-weight championshipHeavyweight: Vadim Nemkov (242.4) vs. Tim Johnson (264.2)Featherweight: Akhmed Magomedov (145.7) vs. Nathan Kelly (145.6)Featherweight: Ibragim Ibragimov (146) vs. Kenny Mokhonoana (147)*Bantamweight: Renat Khavalov (136) vs. Cleiver Fernandes (135.9)
Preliminary Card
Catchweight: Tarek Suleiman (194) vs. Ahmed Samy (199.6)**Light-weight: Mirafzal Akhtamov (156) vs. Mike Thompson (155.4)Flyweight: Hadi Omar Al Hussaini (125.3) vs. Ruel Panales (126)Light-weight: John Mitchell (155.2) vs. Souhil Tairi (155.8)Middleweight: Mostafa Nada (184.6) vs. Haider Khan (185.5)Light-weight: Saeed Alhosani (154.1) vs. Talal Alqallaf (155.7) – Novice bout
Middleweight: Jarrah Al-Selawe (185.2) – Again-up fighter
* Mokhonoana missed weight by one pound, his combat with Ibragim Ibragimov proceeds at a 147lb catchweight** Ahmed Samy missed weight, bout proceeds at a catchweight
