Usman Nurmagomedov def. Paul Hughes (Unanimous Decision)
Usman Nurmagomedov defeated Paul Hughes by Unanimous Decision in round 5 (5:00) in the Lightweight main event of Professional Fighters League - PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series, held Friday, January 24, 2025 at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai. The judges scored it 47-47, 48-46, 48-46, Usman Nurmagomedov won the decision.
Judges' Scorecards
- − Nurmagomedov was docked 1 point in round 3 · Low blow
Media Scores
All 8 media scorecards▾
- Brian Knapp · Sherdog.com48-46Nurmagomedov
- Tyler Treese · Sherdog.com48-46Nurmagomedov
- Keith Shillan · Sherdog.com48-46Nurmagomedov
- Nick Baldwin · theScore48-46Nurmagomedov
- Dayne Fox · Sherdog.com48-46Nurmagomedov
- Tristen Critchfield · Sherdog.com47-47Draw
- Dan Levi · Best Fight Picks47-47Draw
- Jed Meshew · MMAFighting.com47-47Draw
Fan Scorecards
Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com
Frequently asked questions
Who won Usman Nurmagomedov vs Paul Hughes?
Usman Nurmagomedov defeated Paul Hughes by Unanimous Decision in round 5 (5:00) in the Lightweight main event of Professional Fighters League - PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series, held Friday, January 24, 2025 at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai. The judges scored it 47-47, 48-46, 48-46, Usman Nurmagomedov won the decision.
What were the judges' scorecards for Usman Nurmagomedov vs Paul Hughes?
The judges scored it 47-47, 48-46, 48-46, Usman Nurmagomedov won the decision.
Was Usman Nurmagomedov vs Paul Hughes a robbery?
Public scoring backed the judges: 38% of 853 fan cards scored it for Usman Nurmagomedov; 100% of 5 media scores picked Usman Nurmagomedov.
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