Who won the PFL lightweight title fight between Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes?

Usman Nurmagomedov defeated Paul Hughes to retain his PFL lightweight title in a rematch of their previous fight.

What happened in the PFL light-heavyweight title fight between Corey Anderson and Dovlet Yagshimuradov?

Corey Anderson defeated Dovlet Yagshimuradov to claim the PFL light-heavyweight championship, repeating his previous victory over Yagshimuradov in Bellator.

What was the highlight of the PFL event in Dubai?

Sergio Pettis delivered a knockout of the year contender, stopping Magomed Magomedov with a spinning elbow in the bantamweight division.

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Usman Nurmagomedov Retains PFL Lightweight Title in Thriller

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Summary

Usman Nurmagomedov defeats Paul Hughes to defend PFL lightweight title
Corey Anderson wins PFL light-heavyweight title in rematch with Dovlet Yagshimuradov
Sergio Pettis scores stunning knockout of Magomed Magomedov in bantamweight fight

On October 4th, 2025, the Professional Fighters League (PFL) hosted a blockbuster event in Dubai, headlined by a highly anticipated rematch between reigning lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov and challenger Paul Hughes.

Nurmagomedov, who had previously defeated Hughes by majority decision in January, once again proved his dominance, earning a unanimous decision victory to retain his title. The two fighters engaged in a thrilling back-and-forth battle, with Nurmagomedov showcasing his grappling prowess and Hughes showcasing his improved takedown defense.

In the co-main event, Corey Anderson continued his dominance over Dovlet Yagshimuradov, outpointing the Turkmen fighter to claim the PFL light-heavyweight championship. This was a rematch of their 2021 Bellator clash, which Anderson had also won.