Usman Nurmagomedov def. Paul Hughes (Decision)
Usman Nurmagomedov defeated Paul Hughes by Decision in the Lightweight main event of PFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2, held Friday, October 3, 2025 at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai. The judges scored it 49-46, 50-45, 48-47, Usman Nurmagomedov won the decision.
Judges' Scorecards
Media Scores
All 9 media scorecards▾
- MMA Latinoamerica48-47Nurmagomedov
- Brian Knapp · Sherdog.com48-47Nurmagomedov
- J.L. Kirven · Sherdog.com48-47Nurmagomedov
- Mike Pendleton · Sherdog.com48-47Nurmagomedov
- Seán Sheehan · SevereMMA.com48-47Hughes
- Keith Shillan · Sherdog.com48-47Hughes
- Daniel Yanofsky · The Sporting News48-47Hughes
- Nolan King · MMAJunkie.com48-47Hughes
- Val Dewar · Cageside Press48-47Hughes
Fan Scorecards
Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com
Betting Odds
Average moneyline across 15 sportsbooks.
| Sportsbook | Usman Nurmagomedov | Paul Hughes |
|---|---|---|
| Bet105 | -318 | +260 |
| BetAnything | -300 | +250 |
| BetOnline | -290 | +245 |
| BetUS | -300 | +200 |
| Betway | -333 | +250 |
| Bookmaker | -290 | +226 |
| Bovada | -300 | +240 |
| Circa | -320 | +265 |
| Cloudbet | -351 | +279 |
| DraftKings | -325 | +260 |
| FanDuel | -310 | +220 |
| MyBookie | -330 | +220 |
| Pinnacle | -334 | +272 |
| Stake | -312 | +210 |
| SXBet | -319 | +207 |
Odds are for information only. · Odds data: fightodds.io
Frequently asked questions
Who won Usman Nurmagomedov vs Paul Hughes?
Usman Nurmagomedov defeated Paul Hughes by Decision in the Lightweight main event of PFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2, held Friday, October 3, 2025 at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai. The judges scored it 49-46, 50-45, 48-47, Usman Nurmagomedov won the decision.
What were the judges' scorecards for Usman Nurmagomedov vs Paul Hughes?
The judges scored it 49-46, 50-45, 48-47, Usman Nurmagomedov won the decision.
Was Usman Nurmagomedov vs Paul Hughes a robbery?
Many scored it for Paul Hughes: 59% of 484 fan cards scored it for Paul Hughes; 56% of 9 media scores picked Paul Hughes. The judges gave it to Usman Nurmagomedov.
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