Ultimate Fighting Calendar

Paul Hughes vs Usman Nurmagomedov

Records, tale of the tape, common opponents and every meeting between Paul Hughes and Usman Nurmagomedov.

Tale of the Tape

14-3-0
Record
22-0-0
1829
Power Index rating
1911
0
Win Streak
11
29
Age
28
5'9"
175 cm
Height
5'11"
180 cm
70"
178 cm
Reach
72"
183 cm
Orthodox
Stance
--
Ireland
Nationality
Russia

Style Matchup

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vs
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Paul Hughes

No background on record

Camp Next Generation Northern Ireland · Ireland

Usman Nurmagomedov

No background on record

Camp AKA (American Kickboxing Academy) · Russia

Striking Profile

2.88
SLpM
3.74
-
Str. Acc.
59%
2.63
SApM
2.40
-
Str. Def.
45%

Grappling Profile

0.41
TD Avg.
1.97
50%
TD Acc.
31%
70%
TD Def.
100%
0.00
Sub. Avg.
0.40

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Paul Hughes · 3-2
  • L
    Usman Nurmagomedov
    PFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2 · Oct 3, 2025
    Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Bruno Miranda
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Europe 1: 2025 First Round · May 9, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 0:42 · Lightweight
  • L
    Usman Nurmagomedov
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series · Jan 24, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    A.J. McKee
    PFL Super Fights - Battle of the Giants: Brace for Impact · Oct 18, 2024
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Bobby King
    Bellator Champions Series Dublin: Jackson vs. Kuramagomedov · Jun 22, 2024
    TKO · R2 · 4:50 · Lightweight
Usman Nurmagomedov · 5-0
  • W
    Archie Colgan
    PFL New York: Nurmagomedov vs. Colgan · Jul 31, 2026
    TKO · R1 · 3:42 · Lightweight
  • W
    Alfie Davis
    PFL Dubai: Nurmagomedov vs. Davis · Feb 7, 2026
    Submission · R3 · 4:41 · Lightweight
  • W
    Paul Hughes
    PFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2 · Oct 3, 2025
    Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Paul Hughes
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series · Jan 24, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Alexandr Shabliy
    Bellator Champions Series San Diego: Nurmagomedov vs. Shabliy · Sep 7, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Lightweight

Head-to-Head History

L
Decision
R5 · 5:00
PFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2
W
L
Unanimous Decision
R5 · 5:00
Professional Fighters League - PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series
W

Career Averages

Based on 6 fights · 4 fights
35.2
Avg sig. strikes
64.0
0.33
Avg takedowns
2.25
1:40
Avg control time
2:50
71
Career high strikes
86
2
Career high TDs
4

Strike Distribution

Paul Hughes
Strike target
Usman Nurmagomedov
50%
Head
39%
33%
Body
36%
17%
Leg
25%
Paul Hughes
Strike position
Usman Nurmagomedov
65%
Distance
68%
28%
Clinch
14%
7%
Ground
18%