The main event of the first PFL Road To Dubai Champions Series event in Dubai produced a thriller as Usman Nurmagomedov edged Paul Hughes by majority decision. But the rivalry is far from over, with Hughes – and half the MMA world, already calling for a rematch.
It was a huge bout not just for the two fighters involved. It was a massive fight for the PFL, and arguably the best fight they have put on in their short history so far, with genuine fan and media interest in a compelling matchup that was built superbly in the build-up, then delivered on fight night.
On The RDX Sports Podcast this week…
On this week’s episode of the RDX Sports Podcast, editor-in-chief Simon Head recaps the action from PFL Champions Series in Dubai as Nurmagomedov and Hughes produced an early contender for Fight of the Year in the main event.
Simon also looks back at the GFL Draft and looks ahead to UFC Saudi Arabia, where former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya takes on French contender Nassourdine Imavov in the main event in Riyadh, while Shara “Bullet” Magomedov takes on Michael “Venom” Page in the co-headliner.
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