NEW YORK (13 August 2025)-The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced a massive championship double header for his return to the VAE, because two PFL world titles will head PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai – The Rematch On Friday 3 October live from Coca-Cola Arena.
The biggest rematch in the PFL history is central to Dubai, such as unbeaten Dagestan Usman Nurmagomedov (19 you, 1 AD) and Ireland Paul Hughes (14-2) Fight the PFL Lightweight World Title in the main event.
In the Co-Main event, former Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion Corey Anderson (19-6) will be confronted with 2024 PFL Light Heavyweight Tournament Champion Dovlet Yagshimuradov (25-7-1) For the PFL Light Heavyweight World title.
In addition, three early map tires have been confirmed, including a heavyweight collision between the former Iranian national team wrestler Pouya Rahmani (4-0) and former Tunisian Olympic wrestler Clever (8-0), with both hunters who want to keep their unbeaten records.
A resort of a resort for almost seven years has been officially set up, such as Zubaiira Tukhugov (20-6-1) Finally faces Artem Lobov (14-15-1) in Dubai. Originally booked for fighting in 2018, the matchup was canceled after the UFC 229 after the fight fight and subsequent suspensions. On October 3, the two will finally arrange their score in the PFL Smartcage.
2024 PFL Mena Welterweight Champion Omar de Dafrawy (14-5) Van Egypt will fight 2024 PFL Europe Welterweight Champion Florim Zendeli (10-1-1) of Albania in a battle for two PFL-regional tournament winners who are both in the middle of Multi-Fight unbeaten stripes. Extra main map and early card boxes will be announced soon.
Fans can now register for presale to buy exclusively tickets On Thursday, August 14 at 4:00 pm GST via this link. The presale is available for registered fans before the general sale on Friday, August 15 at 12:00 GST via www.coca-cola-arena.com.
This event also confirms the evolving role of Dubai as a global MMA hub. It is made possible by the multi -year partnership of PFL with the Dubai Sports Council and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism. Since the official launch in November 2024, the ‘Road to Dubai’ campaign has brought a series of PFL Global MMA events to the VAE, so that the region is placed as the center for elite combat sports. Although the road to Dubai Final is planned for January, this October event is an extra showcase, designed to build Momentum and further involve fans for the final.
“PFL Champions series On 3 October in Dubai will be one of the biggest nights in the PFL history,” said PFL CEO John Martin. “To have two PFL world titles on the line, with four world-class athletes at the top of their game, shows exactly what the PFL makes different. This is more than just a fight card, it is a worldwide showcase of Elite Talent, compelling stories and the power of our international platform. Dubai quickly becomes one of the sport of sport.”
Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes – PFL lightweight world title
The couple met for the first time last January in the location where they collide again in October and deliver an immediate fight for the annual candidate. The event sold Coca-Cola Arena, with fans traveling from Russia and Ireland, creating a charged atmosphere for an electric five-round battle. While Nurmagomedov appeared as a victor, the result led to a fierce debate among fans, many of whom found that Hughes had done enough for the victory, making it a scene for a non-Miss-Rematch between two of the world’s most elite lightweights.
Fed by the loss, Hughes came back with a statement victory, exciting fans this May with a stopping of 42 seconds from Bruno Miranda for a sold-out crowd in Belfast. After the fight, he made his intentions clear: “Usman Nurmagomedov! You can run and postpone this rematch as long as you want, but your day is coming.”
In the meantime, Nurmagomedov remains unbeaten and is generally considered one of the technically complete hunters in MMA. Competing in what many consider as the toughest division of the sport, the CV of the 27-year-old champion victories on elite opponents, including former champions Patricky Pitbull and Benson Henderson, as well as Alexander Shabliy.
Corey Anderson vs. Dovlet Yagshimuradov – PFL Light heavyweight world title
This light heavyweight world title competition is also a rematch of their 2021 Bellator World Grand Prix Quarterfinal, where Corey Anderson earned a third round finish about Yagshimuradov. Anderson then won the Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship and the most recently 2024 PFL heavily weighted Champion Denis Goltsov handed his first loss in almost two years and stopped him last month at PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai – Cape Town.
In the meantime, Turkmenistan’s pride has been a tear since that defeat, driven on a dominant Zeven-Vecht Win-Streak, a run covered by a victory over Impa Kasanganay to claim the 2024 PFL light heavyweight title. Now, on Friday, October 3, these two champions will meet again to crown the new PFL Light Heavyweight World Champion.
PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai – The Rematch main map:
Friday 3 October
PFL Lightweight World title Main Event: Usman Nurmagomedov (19-0, 1 AD) vs. Paul Hughes (14-2)
PFL Light Heavyweight World title Co-Main event: Corey Anderson (19-6) vs. Dovlet Yagshimuradov (7/7/1)
Early card:
Heavyweight Showcase Bout: Pouya Rahmani (4-0) vs. Clever (8-0)
165 pound catch weight fight: Zubaiira Tukhugov (20-6-1) vs. Artem Lobov (14-15-1)
Welterweight Showcase Bout: Omar de Dafrawy (14-5) vs. Florim Zendeli (10-1-1)
Ticket information and temporary employment data will be announced shortly.
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