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The Latest Breaking News from Usman Nurmagomedov

Usman Nurmagomedov to defend PFL title against Britain’s Alfie Davis

Nurmagomedov looks to build on two competitive victories over Paul Hughes

The Independent UK

Fans rage at Usman Nurmagomedov vs Paul Hughes scorecards as Russian beats Northern Irish star again

Nurmagomedov retained the PFL lightweight title against Hughes for a second time, again winning on points – but with fans raging at the judging

The Independent UK

Usman Nurmagomedov vs Paul Hughes 2 live: Fight result as score sparks major controversy

Northern Ireland’s Hughes again failed to dethrone Khabib’s cousin, the PFL lightweight champion, but the scorecards sparked significant backlash online

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Impassioned Conor McGregor doubles down on White House fight: ‘Done deal’

The controversial former UFC champion has not fought since breaking his leg in a 2021 bout

The Independent UK

Paul Hughes: ‘I’m carrying the torch for Irish MMA – and a Nurmagomedov is trying to take away my dreams’

INTERVIEW: Hughes, one of MMA’s hottest properties, speaks to Will Castle about what it means to fly the Irish flag ahead of the biggest rematch in the sport – and why his rivalry with Usman Nurmagomedov has nothing to do with Khabib vs McGregor

The Independent UK

Paul Hughes vs Usman Nurmagomedov 2: Start time, card and how to watch PFL fight

Northern Ireland sensation Hughes will look to avenge lightweight title heartbreak against the undefeated Nurmagomedov

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Paul Hughes sends Belfast into frenzy with 42-second KO and Usman Nurmagomedov callout

Hughes quickly saw off Bruno Miranda before turning his attention to the man who beat him in January, the PFL lightweight champion

The Independent UK

Dan Hardy: No shortage of 2025 PFL fighters who could hang in UFC right now

Dan Hardy is confident that many of the PFL's top stars would succeed in the UFC.

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Paul Hughes headlines PFL Belfast event vs. Bruno Miranda on May 10

PFL standout Paul Hughes will return to home soil for his next fight.

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Paul Hughes opponent named as journey to Usman Nurmagomedov rematch begins

Hughes will headline PFL Belfast on 10 May, taking on Bruno Miranda

The Independent UK

Usman Nurmagomedov: I was ’50 percent’ in Bellator title win over Paul Hughes

Usman Nurmagomedov claims he only performed at half of his capabilities in his Bellator lightweight title defense vs. Paul Hughes.

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Conor McGregor sparks feud with Irish MMA star Paul Hughes: ‘Get that flag off you’

Hughes was filmed telling McGregor’s bitter rival Khabib Nurmagomedov: ‘I’m not like that other guy’

The Independent UK

Video: Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes: Best fight in PFL history? Immediate rematch?

Was Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes the best fight in PFL history? We discuss on "Spinning Back Clique."

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Spinning Back Clique REPLAY: Usman Nurmagomedov defends Bellator title, Conor McGregor’s career update, GFL draft, more

On the latest episode of "Spinning Back Clique," we discuss Usman Nurmagomedov's Bellator title win, Conor McGregor's career update, more.

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Karate Combat president Asim Zaidi rips PFL’s Donn Davis: ‘Stay in the background’

Karate Combat's "President Awesome" thinks PFL would benefit from having Ray Sefo as the voice of the promotion rather than Donn Davis.

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Conor McGregor lashes out at Paul Hughes’ loss: ‘The Nurmagomedovs are not fighters’

Conor McGregor had harsh words for the Nurmagomedov family after his fellow Irishman Paul Hughes lost to Usman.

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Paul Hughes reacts to ‘ridiculous’ scoring in Usman Nurmagomedov loss: ‘I deserve to have that belt’

Paul Hughes objects to the judges' scorecards in his title-fight loss to Usman Nurmagomedov at PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai.

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Usman Nurmagomedov admits he underestimated Paul Hughes, shuts down immediate rematch

Usman Nurmagomedov may not have given Paul Hughes proper respect entering the fight – but he sure did exiting.

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PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series results: Usman Nurmagomedov retains in early FOTY candidate vs. Paul Hughes

Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes delivered an incredible title fight in the PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series main event.

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‘Paul Hughes is legit’: Fighters react to Usman Nurmagomedov’s title defense in PFL all-timer

The MMA community was blown away when Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes put on arguably the greatest fight in PFL history.

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PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series live results

Keep up with live and official results from the PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series event.

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PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series weigh-in results: Nurmagomedov, Hughes on weight for title fight

Check out the official results from the PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series fighter weigh-ins.

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Usman Nurmagomedov: Only one reason Paul Hughes has PFL title shot in Dubai

Usman Nurmagomedov continues to dismiss Paul Hughes.

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Usman Nurmagomedov ‘a little surprised’ by brother Umar’s UFC 311 loss to Merab Dvalishvili

Usman Nurmagomedov reacts to brother Umar's title loss to Merab Dvalishvili this past Saturday at UFC 311.

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