The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has launched its 2025 season with the PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai, prominently featuring a lightweight title fight between champions Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes. This marks a significant shift as the PFL phases out the Bellator branding while still showcasing its champions. Both fighters are in their prime and have impressive resumes, setting the stage for a high-stakes match reminiscent of previous iconic rivalries. The event is being broadcasted live from Dubai across multiple platforms including HBO MAX and DAZN.
The PFL is transitioning to the Champions Series brand, removing Bellator while retaining its champions. The event debuted with a key lightweight title match.
Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes are both in their prime, marking a significant lightweight title fight with an intriguing narrative akin to Khabib versus McGregor.
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