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Hughes to face Nurmagomedov in Oct. rematch

Usman Nurmagomedov set for highly anticipated title rematch against Paul Hughes at PFL Champion Series
Khabib confirms Usman Nurmagomedov defends PFL title in rematch versus Paul Hughes at PFL Champion Series, October 4.
Paul Hughes on Usman Nurmagomedov rematch: ‘He was blocking this fight from happening’
Paul Hughes is finally getting the rematch he wanted against Usman Nurmagomedov, who he says has been standing in the way of booking a return bout.
Rematch set for Usman Nurmagomedov, Hughes for lightweight title
The PFL has booked a lightweight championship rematch between Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes for Oct. 3 in Dubai, the second fight between the two since Nurmagomedov won in January.
Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes 2 booked for PFL Dubai
Since then, Anderson has gone 4-1 with one no contest. Yagshimuradov lost to Karl Albrektsson immediately after the Anderson loss, but has since gone on a seven-fight winning streak that includes a 2024 PFL light heavyweight championship clinch with a 58-second TKO of Impa Kasanganay.
Usman Nurmagomedov’s manager sends ominous threat to ’embarrassing’ Paul Hughes and reveals key rematch detail
While Nurmagomedov hasn’t responded as of yet, his manager, Ali Abdelaziz, did come back at Hughes. Abdelaziz criticized ‘Big News’ in his social media reply, claiming that he wasn’t in favor of booking this rematch and that it was Nurmagomedov that pushed for it to happen.
MMA: Paul Hughes ‘buzzing’ for PFL world title rematch against Usman Nurmagomedov
“Big News” Paul Hughes (14-2) is set to challenge for the Bellator Lightweight Championship for the second time this year in a highly anticipated rematch. The announcement came from the Professional Fighters League (PFL) on August 13 as the Derry man prepares to face his rival, Usman Nurmagomedov (19-0), once more in Dubai on October 3.
Paul Hughes: Usman Nurmagomedov refused to rematch me, was 'on death's door' in first bout
Hughes (14-2) was edged out by Nurmagomedov (19-0) in a majority decision loss in the PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai headliner this past January. Nurmagomedov wasn't keen on an immediate rematch, wanting Hughes to earn his way back by notching at least a few more wins.
Hughes to face Nurmagomedov in October rematch
Paul Hughes will face Usman Nurmagomedov in a highly anticipated Bellator lightweight title rematch in Dubai on 3 October.
BREAKING: PFL announces their return to Dubai headlined by Usman Nurmagomedov – Paul Hughes 2
The PFL announced some major news this morning when they announced their return to Dubai on October 3rd. The promotion […]
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