On Saturday, January 25, at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, Arab Emirates, Usman Nurmagomedov will go head-to-head with Paul «Big News» Hughes in an 5-round lightweight showdown for Bellator MMA title. Find out how to watch the fight live.
The fight will be held at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, Arab Emirates.
What time do the first fights of Bellator Champions Series Dubai start?
The fight night will start on Saturday, January 25 at 10:00 AM New York time.
The fight night will start on Saturday, January 25 at 10:00 AM Ottawa time.
The fight night will start on Saturday, January 25 at 3:00 PM London time.
The fight night will start on Saturday, January 25 at 3:00 PM Dublin time.
The fight night will start on Sunday, January 26 at 2:00 AM Canberra time.
The fight night will start on Sunday, January 26 at 4:00 AM Wellington time.
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Check out who’s stepping into the ring or cage on Saturday, January 25.
Fight card subject to change.
Division | Fighter #1 | Fighter #2 | Notes |
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lightweight (155 lbs) | Usman Nurmagomedov (18 - 0 - 0) | Paul Hughes (13 - 1 - 0) | ![]() |
heavyweight (265 lbs) | Vadim Nemkov (17 - 2 - 0) | Tim Johnson (18 - 10 - 0) | |
featherweight (145 lbs) | Akhmed Magomedov (9 - 1 - 0) | Nathan Kelly (11 - 2 - 0) | |
featherweight (145 lbs) | Ibragim Ibragimov (8 - 0 - 0) | Kenny Mokhonoana (5 - 1 - 0) | |
bantamweight (135 lbs) | Renat Khavalov (8 - 0 - 0) | Cleiver Fernandes (9 - 1 - 0) | |
middleweight (185 lbs) | Ahmed Sami (11 - 4 - 0) | Tarek Suleiman (13 - 8 - 0) | |
middleweight (185 lbs) | Yakub Sulimanov (7 - 0 - 0) | Jarrah Al-Silawi (20 - 7 - 0) | |
lightweight (155 lbs) | Mirafzal Akhtamov (8 - 0 - 1) | Mike Thompson (7 - 2 - 0) | |
flyweight (125 lbs) | Ruel Panales (6 - 2 - 0) | Hadi Omar Al Hussaini (5 - 1 - 1) | |
lightweight (155 lbs) | John Mitchell (9 - 2 - 0) | Souhil Tahiri (7 - 5 - 1) | |
middleweight (185 lbs) | Mostafa Rashed Nada (9 - 3 - 0) | Haider Khan (8 - 1 - 0) | |
featherweight (145 lbs) | Saeed AlHosani (debut) | Talal AlQallaf (debut) |
Usman Nurmagomedov
Usman Nurmagomedov is a Russian MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Nurmagomedov has been performing for 7 years and remains unbeaten.
The last fight of Usman Nurmagomedov took place on September 7, 2024 against Alexandr Shabliy (24 - 3 - 0).
Nurmagomedov won by unanimous decision (UD).
Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Alexandr Shabliy
On November 18, 2022 Usman Nurmagomedov became the Bellator MMA lightweight champion.
Nurmagomedov defeated World champion Patricky Freire.
Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Patricky Freire
How many fights did Usman Nurmagomedov have?
Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
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2025-01-25 | Paul Hughes | Win Decision (Majority) |
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2024-09-07 | Alexandr Shabliy | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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2023-10-07 | Brent Primus | No contest No Contest (Overturned) |
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2023-03-10 | Benson Henderson | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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2022-11-18 | Patricky Freire | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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2022-07-22 | Christopher Gonzalez | Win Submission (Guillotine Choke) |
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2021-10-23 | Patrik Pietila | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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2021-07-31 | Luis Muro | Win TKO (Knee to the Body) |
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2021-04-02 | Mike Hamel | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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2020-09-09 | Svyatoslav Shabanov | Win TKO (Punches) |
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2020-07-31 | Jerry Kvarnstrom | Win TKO (Punches and Elbows) |
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2020-02-09 | Ruslan Tuyakov | Win TKO (Knees) |
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2019-11-29 | Roman Golovinov | Win TKO (Punches) |
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2019-09-27 | Kazim Zhakhangirov | Win Submission (Guillotine Choke) |
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2019-07-28 | Ruslan Hisamutdinov | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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2019-05-03 | Gabriel Baino | Win TKO |
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2019-02-17 | Romeo Njia | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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2018-12-28 | Issei Moriyama | Win TKO (Punches) |
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2018-12-14 | Dmitriy Berestovskiy | Win TKO (Doctor Stoppage) |
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2017-03-26 | Imran Abdiev | Win Submission (Armbar) |
Usman Nurmagomedov remains undefeated as a professional MMA artist.
Paul «Big News» Hughes
Paul Hughes is a Northern Irish MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Hughes has been performing for 7 years.
The last fight of Paul Hughes took place on October 19, 2024 against A.J. McKee (22 - 1 - 0).
Hughes won by split-decision (SD).
How many fights did Paul Hughes have?
Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
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2025-01-25 | Usman Nurmagomedov | Loss Decision (Majority) |
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2024-10-19 | A.J. McKee | Win Decision (Split) |
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2024-06-22 | Bobby King | Win TKO (Punches and Elbows) |
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2024-04-06 | Fabiano Silva | Win TKO (Knee and Elbows) |
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2023-10-14 | Jan Quaeyhaegens | Win KO (Punches) |
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2022-11-04 | Jordan Vucenic | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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2021-10-01 | Morgan Charriere | Win Decision (Majority) |
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2021-03-18 | James Hendin | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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2020-12-12 | Jordan Vucenic | Loss Decision (Split) |
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2020-09-26 | Aidan Stephen | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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2020-03-07 | Youri Panada | Win KO (Head Kick) |
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2019-10-26 | Kalifa Seydi | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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2019-09-06 | Mateusz Makarowski | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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2019-03-09 | Stephen O'Neill | Win TKO (Punches) |
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2017-02-24 | Adam Gustab | Win TKO (Punches) |
Who all beat Paul Hughes?
Paul Hughes's defeat
Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
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2025-01-25 | Usman Nurmagomedov | Loss Decision (Majority) |
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2020-12-12 | Jordan Vucenic | Loss Decision (Split) |