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Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes 2: PFL Champions Series 3 afloat results and highlights (Image Via Getty)
The 3rd PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai happened connected Saturday astatine the Coca-Cola Arena successful Dubai, United Arab Emirates. With immoderate of the astir well-known radical successful MMA successful attendance, fans were peculiarly enthusiastic for the lightweight rematch betwixt Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes.
First warring successful January astatine the archetypal PFL Champions Series, Nurmagomedov emerged victorious successful a contentious bulk decision. Fans were anxious to cognize if Hughes could alteration the people this time. Cheering each strike, takedown, and submission attempt, the throng successful Dubai was rowdy and dynamic; thus, the situation was electric.
Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes: Lightweight title rematch
Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes presented fans a accelerated and breathtaking battle.
Early on, Nurmagomedov kept power by employing his grappling and striking to unit Hughes to stay connected defense. Even portion Hughes flung immoderate ferocious strikes attempting to velocity up the tempo, Nurmagomedov maintained his composure and cunning throughout. Nurmagomedov had a definite borderline going into the past round; the judges gave him the triumph truthful that helium could support his lightweight title. Hughes received praise for his tenacious approach; Nurmagomedov's composure and attack drew followers' applause.
Other fights and highlights from PFL Champions Series 3
- Light Heavyweight Championship: Corey Anderson bushed Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov with crisp striking and beardown power to instrumentality the title.
- Bantamweight 1 Contender Fight: Magomed Magomedov and Sergio Pettis went head-to-head successful a choky matchup.
- Lightweight Fights: Archie Colgan defeated Jay-Jay Wilson, portion Takeshi Izumi bushed Vinicius Cenci via unanimous determination (30-27, 29-28 x2).
- Catchweight (140 lbs) Fight: Jack Cartwright won against Caolan Loughran with dependable attacks.
- Middleweight Fight: Jarrah Al-Silawi edged retired Gregory Babene via divided determination (28-29, 29-28, 30-27).
- Welterweight Fight: Omar El Dafrawy faced Florim Zendeli successful an breathtaking bout.
- Heavyweight Fight: Pouya Rahmani defeated Slim Trabelsi with beardown moves.
- Lightweight Fights: Makkasharip Zaynukov bushed John Mitchell (30-26, 29-28 x2), and Luann Sardinha won against Mirafzal Akhtamov with assertive striking.
Also Read: Could Alex Pereira Rescue UFC Again If Conor McGregor Cancels White House Show?Nonstop enactment spanning respective value divisions was offered to viewers by the PFL Champions Series 3. New hopefuls showed promise, champions kept their belts, and the Dubai assemblage enjoyed a nighttime of thrilling matches. The lawsuit established galore intriguing fights for the aboriginal and showed the PFL to person immoderate of the astir talented MMA fighters.
