TV GUIDE!! Usman Nurmagomedov vs Paul Hughes 2 Live Online Worldwide

A heated MMA rivalry reaches its second chapter as Usman Nurmagomedov defends the PFL Lightweight World Title against Paul Hughes at PFL Dubai: Champions Series The Rematch on Friday, October 3, 2025, live from the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, UAE.
 

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The first fight ended in controversy, with Nurmagomedov edging Hughes via majority decision, and now the Irish challenger looks for revenge on the undefeated Russian champion. Heres how to watch the full event, including streaming options, TV channels, start times, and the complete fight card.

Where to Watch PFL Dubai: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2

United States (U.S.)

• Streaming: ESPN app (Pay-Per-View)
• Main Card Start Time: 11:30 a.m. ET
• Main Event Ringwalks: Around 3:30 p.m. ET (depending on prelims)
• Location: Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, UAE

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International (UK, Europe, Canada, Australia & More)

• Streaming: DAZN (available in 200+ countries)
• UK Time: Main card 4:30 p.m. BST | Main event ~8:30 p.m. BST
• Canada Time: Main card 11:30 a.m. ET | Main event ~3:30 p.m. ET
• Australia (AEDT): Main card 2:30 a.m. AEDT (Oct. 4) | Main event ~6:30 a.m. AEDT

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PFL Dubai: Event Details

• Event: PFL Champions Series Road to Dubai: The Rematch
• Date: Friday, October 3, 2025
• Venue: Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Main Event: Usman Nurmagomedov (19-0, 1 NC) vs. Paul Hughes (14-2) Lightweight Title Bout

About the Rivals

• Usman Nurmagomedov (19-0, 1 NC):

  • Former Bellator lightweight champion (2022).
  • Still undefeated in professional MMA, with his only blemish a no-contest due to accidental ingestion of a banned substance.
  • Known for his well-rounded skill set and dominance in the lightweight division.

• Paul Hughes (14-2):

  • Former Cage Warriors featherweight champion.
  • Earned this rematch after defeating A.J. McKee in a statement performance.
  • Determined to avenge his controversial January 2025 loss to Nurmagomedov.

What They Said:

• Hughes to The Sporting News: Youll see a more aggressive, confident version of me this time. I belong at the very top, and Im coming to take whats mine.
• Nurmagomedov to Cageside Press: This is not the same Usman from January. This will be one of the best fights of the year.

PFL Dubai Full Fight Card

Main Card

• Usman Nurmagomedov (c) vs. Paul Hughes 2 PFL Lightweight World Title
• Corey Anderson vs. Dovlet Yagshimuradov PFL Light Heavyweight Title
• Magomed Magomedov vs. Sergio Pettis Lightweight Bout
• Archie Colgan vs. Jay-Jay Wilson Lightweight Bout
• Jack Cartwright vs. Caolan Loughran Catchweight

Prelims

• Pouya Rahmani vs. Slim Trabelsi Heavyweights
• Omar El Dafrawy vs. Florim Zendeli Welterweights
• Luann Sardinha vs. Mirafzal Akhtamov Lightweights
• Takeshi Izumi vs. Vinicius Sacchelli Cenci Lightweights
• Makkasharip Zaynukov vs. John Mitchell Lightweights
• Jarrah Al-Silawi vs. Gregory Babene Middleweights