Usman Nurmagomedov, Bellator 288 Credit score: Bellator MMA
The Skilled Fighters League returns to Dubai on Jan 25 with a banger of a headliner as Bellator light-weight champion Usman Nurmagomedov will defend his belt towards Paul Hughes.
PFL made the announcement on Wednesday.
Nurmagomedov (18-0) will deliver his undefeated file to Dubai towards the fast-rising Hughes contemporary off his second title protection the place he defeated Alexander Shabliy. He holds victories over Benson Henderson, Patricky Pitbull and Shabliy.
Hughes (13-1) will experience his 7-fight win streak into Dubai towards the champion coming off a troublesome cut up choice victory over AJ McKee in October. The 27-year-old Hughes holds victories over McKee, Bobby King, Fabiano Silva and Morgan Charriere who’s now within the UFC.
The victory over McKee proved to be the most important of his profession on the Battle Of The Giants PPV in October. Hughes gave McKee solely the second lack of his profession and launched himself right into a title shot.
“The championship has always been in my plans, and now it’s coming to fruition in January when I face Usman. I respect what he brings to the table, and I am not discrediting him,” Hughes mentioned in a press release launched by PFL.
“But I know I will leave Dubai on January 25 as the new champion.”
The occasion would be the first beneath the Dubai’s Champions Sequence beneath a brand new settlement between PFL and the Dubai Division Of Financial system And Tourism, and Dubai Sports activities Council.
The PFL occasion in Dubai takes place on January 25 at Coca-Cola Area.
