Paul Hughes faces Usman Nurmagomedov for the PFL lightweight world championship in Dubai
The first bout was so thrilling, they just had to have a rematch….
Paul Hughes narrowly missed out on victory in a tightly contested bout against Usman Nurmagomedov earlier this year and has been gearing up for this second chance since he exited the cage on 25 January.
However, he anticipates an even stronger Russian opponent this time, with the undefeated 19-0 PFL lightweight world champion admitting after their initial fight that he had underestimated the now 14-2-0 fighter.
Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming fight:.
Where and when is it happening?
The event is set to take place at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on Friday, October 3.
What time does it kick off?
The main card is slated to begin at 7.30pm Irish time, with the early card commencing at 4.30pm.
When is the main event?
Cage walks for the rematch between Hughes and Nurmagomedov are expected to commence around 9.30pm.
Which TV channel will broadcast it?
DAZN will be airing the action live. You can subscribe to DAZN here.
Full card
Main card:
PFL Lightweight World Title Main Event: Usman Nurmagomedov (155.0 lbs) vs. Paul Hughes (155.0 lbs).
PFL Light Heavyweight World Title Co-Main Event: Corey Anderson (204.6 lbs) vs. Dovlet Yagshimuradov (205.0 lbs).
Bantamweight Main Card Bout: Magomed Magomedov (135.0 lbs) vs. Sergio Pettis (135.4 lbs).
Lightweight Main Card Bout: Archie Colgan (155.6 lbs) vs. Jay-Jay Wilson (155.7 lbs).
Bantamweight Main Card Bout: Jack Cartwright (139.8 lbs) vs. Caolan Loughran (140.0 lbs).
Early Card:
Heavyweight Showcase Bout: Pouya Rahmani (256.4 lbs) vs. Slim Trabelsi (233.8 lbs).
Welterweight Showcase Bout: Omar El Dafrawy (170.6 lbs) vs. Florim Zendeli (171.0 lbs).
Lightweight Showcase Bout: Luann Sardinha (154.9 lbs) vs. Mirafzal Akhtamov (156.0 lbs).
Lightweight Showcase Bout: Takeshi Izumi (155.8 lbs) vs. Vinicius Cenci (155.2 lbs).
Lightweight Showcase Bout: Makkasharip Zaynukov (156.0 lbs) vs. John Mitchell (155.8 lbs).
Middleweight Showcase Bout: Jarrah Al-Selawe (185.5 lbs) vs. Gregory Babene (185.0 lbs).
Quotes corner
Paul Hughes: “I’m ready to go to the depths of hell to beat this man.
“I’ve been going to the depths of hell in camp to make sure I am prepared. This is truly my life’s work, so I need to put it all together.”
Betting odds
Paul Hughes win: 2/1
Usman Nurmagomedov win: 1/3
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