Khabib Nurmagomedov Predicts “Another Fiery Night as Usman Nurmagomedov Prepares For Lightweight Title Defence
Khabib Nurmagomedov is foreseeing “another fiery night” as he corners Usman Nurmagomedov in his PFL title defence. Usman vs. Paul Hughes will be coach Khabib’s third title fight in a week. Hopefully, Usman can follow the blueprint Islam Makhachev laid out at UFC 311. Hoping Usman can produce a different result than his younger brother Umar Nurmagoedov. Umar was on the losing end of a decision against the bantamweight king Merab Dvalishvilli. Coach Khabib said, “We are ready In Dubai, and everything is ready.” He left Los Angeles after UFC 311. The next stop for Coach Khabib and Usman Nurmagomedov is the PFL Road To Dubai: Champion Series with victory in their mind.
Umar Nurmagomedov Defends His Title at PFL Road to Dubai: Champion Series
{Umar} Now it’s your turn to prove who’s best,” Coach Khabib stated, before claiming “Dubai is going to be another fiery week.”. Nurmagomedov and his showdown with Paul Hughes will headline a 10-fight card. Hughes and Nurmagomedov are not the only names tied to the PFL Road to Dubai: Champion Series event. Other names on the card include fellow undefeated talent Ibgagim Ibragiov and many more. Former Bellator light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov takes on Tim Johnson 18-10 American veteran in a banger that will be sure to thrill the fans. The event aptly named Daestan vs Ireland 2 will be live on January 25th at 11 am E.T.
Usman Nurmagomedov vs Paul Hughes the Cherry on Top of PFL Road to Dubai: Champion Season
Usman Nurmagomedov vs Paul Hughes will be PFL’s cherry on top of a major 10-fight event. Nurmagomedov will not only put his lightweight title on the line but also his 18-0 record. On the other side of the octagon will be 13-1 Paul “Big News” Hughes looking to not only spoil the Nurmagomedov party but become the new lightweight champion. Both Hughes and Nurmagomedov will bring their best on the 25th. For Nurmagomedov he will bring more than just his A game he’s bringing the desire to win for him and his younger brother Umar Nurmagomedov. “I have to {focus}, this MMA-here we’re blocking arms, legs, head(strikes), this is a tough sport”. Nurmagomedov said as he prepared for his battle against Hughes.
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