Completed MMA Bout
Completed MMA Bout
January 25, 2025
Jan 25, 2025
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W
Nurmagomedov defeats Hughes
L
Decision, Majority
5 Rounds, 25:00 Total
Fighter Comparison
| Nurmagomedov | Hughes | |||
|
18-0-0
Climbed to 19-0 |
Pro
Record |
13-1-0
Fell to 13-2 |
||
| Climbed to 19-0 | Record After Fight | Fell to 13-2 | ||
|
-500
(Heavy Favorite) |
Betting Odds |
+350
(Moderate Underdog) |
||
|
Champion
Lightweight |
Title |
Challenger
Lightweight |
||
|
Nation
|
|
||
|
Moscow
Moscow |
Fights out of
|
Belfast
Northern Ireland |
||
|
26
+9 mos, 1 week, 1 day |
Age at Fight |
27
+9 mos, 4 wks, 1 day |
||
|
154.9 lbs
(70.3 kgs) |
Weigh-In Result |
155.0 lbs
(70.3 kgs) |
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|
5'11"
(180cm) |
Height |
5'9"
(175cm) |
||
|
72.0"
(183cm) |
Reach |
70.0"
(178cm) |
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| N/A | Gym | Fight Academy Ireland |
Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes Fight Predictions
Fight Predictions
Tapology Community Picks: 2,019
KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Nurmagomedov
85%
Hughes
15%
Bout Information
Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes
Event Poster
Fight Details
- Event: PFL Champions Series: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes
- Date: Saturday 01.25.2025 at 11:00 AM ET
- Referee: Mike Beltran
- Venue: Coca-Cola Arena
- Enclosure: Cage
- Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 11 of 11)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
- TV Commentary: Sean O'Connell, Dan Hardy
- Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
- Post-Fight Interviewer:
- Nurmagomedov Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
- Hughes Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
- Title on Line: Bellator Lightweight Championship
- Belt Before Fight: Held by Nurmagomedov
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