The Professional Fighters League (PFL) delivered another historic night of mixed martial arts action as two new world champions were crowned at the PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai – The Rematch held at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. The main event saw an intense five-round rematch between Usman Nurmagomedov (20-0, 1 NC) and Paul Hughes (14-3). After 25 minutes of technical warfare, Nurmagomedov emerged victorious via unanimous decision, preserving his undefeated record and solidifying his reign as PFL Lightweight World Champion.
In the co-main event, Corey Anderson (20-6) captured the PFL Light Heavyweight World Title with a dominant unanimous decision win over Dovlet Yagshimuradov (25-8-1). Despite a rough start that included accidental eye pokes, Anderson’s superior wrestling and control throughout the later rounds secured his fourth straight victory and third since joining PFL. Meanwhile, in a Bantamweight title eliminator, Sergio Pettis (25-7) stunned fans with a spectacular spinning back elbow knockout of Magomed Magomedov (21-5) at 4:31 of round two — marking Magomedov’s first KO/TKO loss and positioning Pettis for a future title shot.
The event also featured key wins from rising PFL talents. Archie Colgan (13-0) continued his undefeated streak with a unanimous decision over Jay-Jay Wilson (11-2), while Jack Cartwright (13-2) made a successful PFL debut by outpointing Caolan Loughran (10-3). On the early card, Pouya Rahmani, Florim Zendeli, Mirafzal Akhtamov, Takeshi Izumi, Makkasharip Zaynukov, and Jarrah Al-Silawi also picked up impressive victories, showcasing the global depth of the PFL roster.
With thrilling finishes, technical masterclasses, and two new world champions crowned, PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai – The Rematch marked a defining moment in PFL’s expansion into the Middle East. The organization continues to elevate its global footprint while giving fans around the world a night of elite MMA competition and championship-caliber performances.
| Bout | Result | Method / Details |
|---|---|---|
| Usman Nurmagomedov (20-0, 1 NC) vs. Paul Hughes (14-3) | Nurmagomedov def. Hughes | Unanimous Decision (50-45, 49-46, 48-47) |
| Corey Anderson (20-6) vs. Dovlet Yagshimuradov (25-8-1) | Anderson def. Yagshimuradov | Unanimous Decision (49-45, 48-47, 49-45) |
| Sergio Pettis (25-7) vs. Magomed Magomedov (21-5) | Pettis def. Magomedov | KO (Spinning Back Elbow) – 4:31 Round 2 |
| Archie Colgan (13-0) vs. Jay-Jay Wilson (11-2) | Colgan def. Wilson | Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) |
| Jack Cartwright (13-2) vs. Caolan Loughran (10-3) | Cartwright def. Loughran | Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) |
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