PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai – Full 12-Fight Card Announced for October 3

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Usman Nurmagomedov defends his Lightweight World Title against Paul Hughes in the Dubai main event.
Usman Nurmagomedov defends his Lightweight World Title against Paul Hughes in the Dubai main event.

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has officially completed the lineup for PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai – The Rematch, set for Friday, October 3, live at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai.

The blockbuster event is headlined by a championship double-header, including the highly anticipated rematch between Usman Nurmagomedov (19-0, 1 NC) and Ireland’s Paul Hughes (14-2) for the PFL Lightweight World Title, plus a co-main event clash for the Light Heavyweight crown between Corey Anderson (19-6) and reigning champion Dovlet Yagshimuradov (25-7-1).

Main Card Fights

  • PFL Lightweight World Title Main Event: Usman Nurmagomedov (19-0, 1 NC) vs. Paul Hughes (14-2)

  • PFL Light Heavyweight World Title Co-Main Event: Corey Anderson (19-6) vs. Dovlet Yagshimuradov (25-7-1)

  • Lightweight Bout: Archie Colgan (12-0) vs. Jay-Jay Wilson (11-1)

  • Bantamweight Bout: Lewis McGrillen (12-1) vs. Caolan Loughran (10-2)

  • Bantamweight Bout: Magomed Magomedov (21-4) vs. Sergio Pettis (24-7)

Early Card Additions

The early card now boasts seven action-packed matchups featuring rising prospects and international standouts:

  • Heavyweight: Pouya Rahmani (4-0) vs. Slim Trabelsi (8-0)

  • Catchweight (165 lbs): Zubaira Tukhugov (20-6-1) vs. Artem Lobov (14-15-1)

  • Welterweight: Omar El Dafrawy (14-5) vs. Florim Zendeli (10-1-1)

  • Lightweight: Asael Adjoudj (10-1) vs. Mirafzal Akhtamov (8-1-1)

  • Lightweight: Takeshi Izumi (6-4) vs. Vinicius Cenci (9-3)

  • Lightweight: Makkasharip Zaynukov (17-4) vs. John Mitchell (10-2)

  • Middleweight: Jarrah Al-Silawi (20-7) vs. Gregory Babene (23-12)

With undefeated records, former champions, and international talent converging in Dubai, the PFL Champions Series promises one of the year’s most stacked MMA showcases.

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