Only 1 reason Paul Hughes has PFL title shot in Dubai

Usman Nurmagomedov: Only one reason Paul Hughes has PFL title shot in Dubai
“Brother, nobody knows who is Paul Hughes,” Nurmagomedov told MMA Junkie. “He can talk something only because he wants to promote himself. PFL gave him this title shot only because he’s from Ireland, and they want to promote Ireland vs. Dagestan – something like that.
(Exclusive) Paul Hughes Embraces "Destiny" in PFL Main Event with Usman Nurmagomedov
MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré spoke with Paul Hughes before he challenges the undefeated Usman Nurmagomedov at PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series.
PFL Dubai Champions Series - Nurmagomedov Vs. Hughes - How To Watch
The PFL takes center stage in MMA this weekend. The PFL Dubai Champions Series event takes place on Saturday. Here's how you can watch.
Paul Hughes sends chilling warning to Usman Nurmagomedov ahead of PFL showdown
Paul Hughes takes on Usman Nurmagomedov on Saturday night for the Bellator lightweight title, and the pair engaged in a frosty face-off in Dubai ahead of the fight
‘I counted him out’… Francis Ngannou reveals the moment Paul Hughes ‘gained his respect’ ahead of PFL title fight
PFL heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou reveals the moment that Paul Hughes ‘gained his respect’ ahead of Big News’ lightweight title fight.
PFL MMA: Paul Hughes challenges Usman Nurmagomedov for world lightweight title – Irish start time, stream & TV channel
PFL launches 2025 with the highly anticipated Road to Dubai Champions Series fight card on Saturday night. The card is set to be headlined by an cracking 155lbs title showdown. Undefeated Bellator
Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes betting odds
The PFL is hosting the first card of the year with the Road to Dubai Champions Series, previously under the Bellator banner. As of 2025, Bellator is
Paul Hughes plans to rid PFL of Usman Nurmagomedov after street fight offer
During their launch face-off for fight week, Usman Nurmagomedov told Paul Hughes that he would be willing to fight him there and then if that were possible. The Irishman laughed off the idea, declaring that they would have plenty of time to fight on Saturday night over five rounds.
Paul Hughes happy with underdog tag ahead of PFL world lightweight title fight against Usman Nurmagomedov
Paul Hughes said he is happy to be tagged as the underdog against the undefeated Usman Nurmagomedov ahead of their title clash in Dubai. At stake for the Irishman is the PFL world lightweight title belt in the landmark 10-fight card in the inaugural Road to Dubai Champions Series at the Coca-Cola Arena on Saturday.
Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes Stats, Prediction and PFL Road to Dubai Fight Breakdown
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‘Make this chicken tap’ — MMA fans send message to Paul Hughes as they react to chilling ‘Dagestan vs Ireland 2’ PFL promotional video
The promotional trailer for Usman Nurmagomedov vs Paul Hughes has just dropped and there’s one clear fan favourite. Nurmagomedov defends his Bellator lightweight title against Hughes at the ...
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PFL Champions Series Dubai: Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes - Fight card, date, start time, streaming, how to watch, venue, and more
The PFL Champion Series Dubai is set to kick off the promotion's 2025 with a bang as Usman Nurmagomedov will defend his lightweight title against Paul Hughes.
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Usman Nurmagomedov says Paul Hughes hopeless in title fight: 'Nobody can touch me'
Usman Nurmagomedov doesn’t think Paul Hughes is a viable threat to his Bellator lightweight ... as the challenger to his ...
‘Going to turn heads’ – Paul Hughes vows to avenge Conor McGregor’s Khabib Nurmagomedov defeat
Paul Hughes has promised to avenge Conor McGregor’s loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov this weekend. Hughes faces Khabib’s cousin, ...
(Exclusive) Vadim Nemkov Talks Road to Dubai, End of Bellator MMA, & Future with PFL
MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré spoke with former Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion Vadim Nemkov before he faces Tim Johnson at PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series.