The League of Professional Combatters at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai for the PFL Champions Series on Saturday-Road to Dubai Fight Card. Saturday event, that the PFL had classified Daguestan vs Ireland 2, presented a Bellator’s name as the headline. In that contest, in that contest, Usman Nurmagomedov defended his name in a matter of five rounds very close to the raising of Paul Hughes. In the Co-Mayor event, Vadim Nemkov made a short painting by Timothy Johnson in a piece of heavyweight. Also in the main chart, Akhmed Magomedov ended with Nathan the high -profile winning streak of Kelly.
The main map of the PFL Champions Road to Dubai series broadcast on Max after the preliminaries on Max.
Usman Nurmagomedov defeated Paul Hughes’s majority resolution (47-47, 48-46, 48-46)
Vadim Nemkov beats Timothy Johnson a submission at 3:08 circular 1 (naked start)
Akhmed Magomedov defeats Nathan Kelly a submission at 4:22 of tour 2 (start at the back)))
Ibragim Ibragimov defeats Kenny Mokhonoana a unanimous resolution (30-27 x 3)
Renat Khavalov defeats Cleiver Fernandes a unanimous resolution (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Ahmed Sami defeats Tarek Suleiman Tko at 5:0th of Tour 1 (ground punches)
Mirafzal Akhtamov beats Mike Thompson a technical presentation at 2:50 a. m.
Hadi Al Hussaini beats Ruel Panal a unanimous resolution (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
John Mitchell Bat Souhil Tairi A unanimous resolution (30-27 x 3)
Haider Khan beats Mosafa Nada Tko’s maximum at 3:18 of lap 1 (injury)
Usman Nurmagomedov Opposed Paul Hughes: In what may be one of the most productive matches in PFL/Bellator history, USMAN Nurmagomedov has staged top-level functionality on the main occasion of the PFL Champions Series Match Card on Saturday. In the end, Bellator Lightweight’s protective champion, Nurmagomedov, got the head signal about Hughes’ emergence in a match that was hard to mark, with everyone?) Rondes being hotly contested.
Nurmagomedov entered the contest as a significant betting favorite over Hughes. However, that might have been more to how the wagers were coming in on the fighters than actual awareness of their strengths.
2025 PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series: in Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, Agua, Saturday, Saturday, . . . [+] January 2525. (José Peñuela / Pfl)
Nurmapassvov, a competitor established with two defenses of the so-called Bellator in his 18-0-1 record that enters the occasion on Saturday, is also cousin of the legend of MMA Khabib Nurmassmov and the brother of the UFC UMAR nurmassmedovarray fighter in Short It is an established call from a recognizable fighting team. As for Hughes, he entered Dubai’s fighting card of the PFL Champions Road To Dubai series with a 13-1 record as former champion of the Warriors cage, with two PFL victories in his record. The hardcore enthusiasts knew it and were at the head of Hughes, but occasional enthusiasts? Not so much. This will be replaced after the occasion on Saturday. The inventory of Hughes will pass anywhere even up, even with the hand of Nurmapassmov raised on Saturday.
This contest was 25 minutes of back and forth action that should not be missed and will stand up over multiple rewatches.
Hughes, even if he lost, made one and deserves a revenge party. This fight will be simple to sell.
At 26 years (Nurmagomedov) and 27 (Hughes), we can have witnessed the first fight of a long rivalry.
2025 PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series: at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, UAE, Saturday, Saturday, … [+] January, 25, 2025. (Jose Peñuela / PFL)
Vadim Nemkov: Vadim Nemkov made the task of Timothy Johnson simple on Saturday, writing down a first round presentation.
The consultation that everyone asks is what is needed to make Nemkov’s reservation oppose Francis Ngannou. This fight occurs.
Riad, Saudi Arabia – February 25: Vadim Nemkov said after presenting Bruno Cappelozzaarray . . [+] in 2024 PFL vs Bellator: Campos event in the kingdom of February 25, 2024 in Riad. (Photo through Cooper Neill / Getty Images)
Akhmed Magomedov: Rust Rust is all Khabib Nurmagomedov will allow to expand with his fighters. With that, Akhmed Magomedov, who had not fought since a February 2023 loss to Henry Corrales, looked new in his bout to the high preparation Nathan Kelly.
Magomedov was caught with an elbow in the first circular that cut her and injured her, however, Kelly may not finish the fight. Once he recovered, Magomedov has resumed the fight, a flavor that remembers Nurmagomedov. He controlled the fight on the carpet, undermined the power of his enemy and received a naked strangulation submission.
Ibragim Ibragimov: Ibragim Ibragimov moved to 9-0 with a dominant performance against Kenny Mokhonoana. The 20-year-old set the pace for the featherweight fight and used his wrestling, ground control, pressure, and ability to keep his opponent stacked against the fence to pick up the win. Ibragimov deserves a step up in competition with his record and dominant wrestling skills.
One thing Ibragimov must work on is his striking on the mat. He has no issues controlling things on the ground, but his ground striking and willingness to look for a finish are something he needs to add to his arsenal.
With his age and potential, Ibragimov, is a fighter to watch.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 19: Ibragim Ibragimov gets ahead of the featherweight bout. Arabia. (Photo via Abdullah Ahmed/Getty Images)
Renat Khavalov: Renat Khavalov faced an opponent in Cleiver Fernandes, however, his ability to make small changes, the fight was enough to give him victory. His attack was greater than Fernandes, and his time and his distance control were the brands of difference for the competitor covered through Khabib Nurmagomedov.
The Khavalov victory at 9-0.
Ahmed Samy: Ahmed Samy did a wonderful task by combining his defense and offensive by obtaining a Tko victory over Tarek Suleiman. Samy’s wave at the end of the first left Suleiman cannot or may not be willing to leave the mat, which leads to the fight.
Mirafzal Akhtamov: Mirafzal Akhtamov more controlled and technical in his strike opposite Mike Thompson, who seemed more interested in a fight. Akhtamov used his forces to harm Thompson and then put him on the carpet, where he is gently switching to a choke and putting Thompson to sleep at the time of the verse.
HADI AL HUSSAINI: Hadi Al Hussaini’s project opposite Ruel Panales was transparent from the moment he kicked high and put the fight on the ground opposite the fence. He sought to follow his explosive opponent on the floor and pile up trouble and pile up trouble hurt his punches and elbows from the most sensible position. He did well in the first and third rounds, but fought back the moment Panales was able to keep the fight going.
Al Hussaini’s ground work and ability to create space on the mat to deliver powerful blows served him well in picking up the win.
JOHN MITCHELL: John Mitchell looked smart and when he was unbelievably opposed to Souhil Tairi in his soft match. He was quick with his movements and showed clever footwork, but where he did his most productive attacking work, he opposed his somewhat reckless opponent.
Mitchell’s paintings in the most sensible position were great, especially when he reached the side knees and landed on Tairi’s body. He also landed some large elbows and hit his opponent’s guard.
Mitchell and his team had a major concern in the circular moment when Tairi blocked an incredibly tight guillotine that was very close to ending the match.
If there is one thing in which Mitchell wants to work, leave his neck exposed when taking retreats.
Haider Khan: Haider Khan finished early Mosafa Night when nothing tried to block a kick before in the first of his average weight. Nothing sought to block the kick, and all appearances, the blow broke the forearm of nothing.
Khan looked good in the early going. He used his height and reach advantage well, relying on kicks to keep that distance. If there was one knock against Khan, it was that his striking defense of backing up straight and leaning his head back could be dangerous.
Timothy Johnson: Timothy Johnson took a chance to disappoint Vadim Nemkov in a short time, but he is in the same league as Nemkov.
Nathan Kelly: Nathan Kelly came into Saturday’s event with a lot of hype behind him, and although he rocked Akhmed Magomedov and opened a cut with an elbow, Kelly had nothing to offer the Khabib Nurmagomedov coached Akhmed Magomedov on the mat, submitting in the second round.
Kelly, a struggling SBG Ireland, desires a lot of paintings on the carpet. At 27 years old, you might need to think about going to the gym to get this experience.
Kenny Mokhonoana: Kenny Mokhonoana was overmatched against Ibragim Ibragimov, who put him in deep water from the opening moments of the featherweight fight. Mokhonoana had not fought since he lost to Josh O’Connor in September 2023. The matchmakers did the 28-year-old no favors giving him this matchup.
Cleiver Fernandes: Cleiver Fernandes was a game opponent for Renat Khavalov, but his game lacked the wrinkles and depth of Khavalov
Tarek Suleiman: Tarek Suleiman has just won through Ahmed Samy. There is nothing more than a boxing sack for his enemy in the last moments of the first round.
Mike Thompson: Mike Thompson wanted a slugfest against Mirafzal Akhtamov and he got that. The problem for Thompson was that he was all offense, which led to the takedown from Akhtamov that put the fight to the mat. Once on the ground, Thompson had nothing to offer and found his lights going out.
Ruel Panales: Ruel Panales had advantages over Hadi Al Hussaini in the striking department in this flyweight matchup. The problem was that his opponent was able to negate those strengths, especially when it came to Panales’ high kicks by catching his legs or stepping in close.
Panales did not have much to offer Al Hussaini on the mat, which is where most of the first and third rounds took place, and that cost him the fight.
Souhil Tairi: Souhil Tairi almost ended with John Mitchell with a suffocating guillotine of a withdrawal at the circular moment of his gentle song, but apart from that, he fought powerfully the subject of 3 -lap. His shot was slower and could not get out of his back once Mitchell has established the most productive control.
Mostafa Nada: Mostafa Nada had trouble getting close to the older and longer Haider. His most productive attempts to move in when he goes with combinations, however, defend Khan too much for Nada, who lost the match when a blocked kick appeared to break his forearm.
The PFL Champions Road to Dubai series is the first time for the PFL in 2025. The promotion has released the dates for its 2025 World Tournament Season, but has yet to launch the venue venue contests.
Usman Nurmagomedov (18-0-1) has held the Bellator lightweight title since he defeated Patricky “Pitbull” Freire in November 2022. Nurmagomedov, the cousin of former UFC lightweight legend Khabib Nurmagomedov defended the title with wins over Benson Henderson and Alexandr Shabliy. He also has a no contest on his record during his title run. Nurmagomedov bested Brent Primus in October 2023, but that fight was ruled a no contest after Nurmagomedov failed a drug test. He was suspended six months for that failed test.
Paul Hughes (13-1) joined Bellator in June 2024 after winning the Cage Warriors pen weight crown. It is 2-0 with Bellator, winning victories in Bobby King and, more recently, the old Pen Bellator A. J. McKee
Paris’ ratings for this festival announce Nurmagomedov, who is indexed at -600 on the 425 Hughes.
The Paris selection is that Nurmagomedov wins through the decision, however, there is a safe price for Hughes to succeed in an agitated thanks to its strength and its ability to counteract.
Vadim Nemkov ( 17-2-0-1) is on a run of 13 fights without a loss. The Bellator light heavyweight champion, was initially booked to face Ante Delija and then Corey Anderson on this card, but both of those fights fell through, even though Nemkov said he never accepted the Anderson matchup. Nemkov, a protege of MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko, Nemkov is coming off a February 2024 win over PFL heavyweight Bruno Cappelozza.
Timothy Johnson (18-10) took this fight on short notice. A veteran competitor, who has fought for the UFC, Bellator and the PFL, Johnson last fought in August 2024 when Denis Goltsov knocked him out in the PFL heavyweight tournament semifinals.
The betting odds are lopsided in this contest, with Nemkov listed as the -2300 betting favorite over the +1100 Johnson.
The Paris selection is for Nemkov to finish the fight in the first round, probably KO.
In this featherweight fight, we have Akhmed Magomedov (10-1) Nathan Kelly (11-2).
Magomedov was 10-0 until he faced Henry Corrales in February 2023 under the Bellator banner. Corrales won that contest via decision, ending Magomedov’s unbeaten run. Magomedov has not fought since then.
Kelly is a high-profile emerging wrestler for Bellator and the PFL. The fights from the same gym where Conor McGregor, SBG Ireland, comes from. Kelly is undefeated in his last 10 fights after losing his first two fights. June 2024 Via to the presentation on José Sánchez.
Magomedov is the favorite in -260 opposite to Kelly, who is the two hundred helpless.
Paris’ possible options are for Kelly to win the victory disappointed through submission.
This is a featherweight fight. In this contest we have Ibragim Ibragimov (8-0) vs Kenny Mokhonoana (5-1). ibragimov, 20, fights in Manchester, Angleterre. il is 2-0 under the PFL banner and claimed a dominant victory over Nacho Campos in October 20. Mokhonoana, who is 28 and competes at SBG Ireland, has not fought since making a resolution to Josh O’Connor on a Bellator card in September 2023.
Ibragimov is a -600 favorite in Mokhonoana’s betting, which comes in at 425.
The opening fight of the main card is a bantamweight scrap between Renat Khavalov and Cleiver Fernandes. Khavalov is 8-0, but he has not been very active. An Eagle FC champion, Khavalov last fought in October 2023, knocking out Hikaru Yoshino on a UAE Warriors card. Fernandes (9-1) has also been on the shelf for a while. A Shooto Brasil champ, his last fight was a May 2023 submission victory over Denilson Lima on a Centurion FC card.
The probabilities are Khavalov as a great favorite of -2000 about Fernandes, which is a loser of 1000.
The selection of Paris is Khavalov to win the knockout.
The series of results of the PFL champions to Dubai, the winners and the losers and will be updated today live on the fight card.
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