Bellator Champions Series 6: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes (also known as Bellator Champions Series Dubai) is an upcoming mixed martial arts event produced by Bellator MMA that will take place on January 25, 2025, at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.[1][2]
| Bellator Champions Series 6: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes | ||||
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| Promotion | Bellator MMA | |||
| Date | January 25, 2025 | |||
| Venue | Coca-Cola Arena | |||
| City | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | |||
| Event chronology | ||||
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Background
editThe event will mark the organization debut in United Arab Emirates.[3]
A Bellator Lightweight World Championship bout between current champion Usman Nurmagomedov and former Cage Warriors Featherweight Champion Paul Hughes is expected to headline the event.[4]
Fight card
edit| Fight card (ESPN+) | |||||||
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| Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Lightweight | Usman Nurmagomedov (c) | vs. | Paul Hughes | [a] | |||
| Heavyweight | Ante Delija | vs. | Vadim Nemkov | ||||
| Preliminary card (MAX) | |||||||
- ^ For the Bellator Lightweight World Championship.
See also
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References
edit- ^ Lee, Alexander K. (2024-11-20). "Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes set for Jan. 25 PFL event in Dubai". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ Guillen, Adam (2024-11-20). "Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes title fight headlines 'Road to Dubai' Champions Series event on Jan. 25". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ Riddle, Mathew (2024-11-20). "Bellator Announces Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes for Dubai Title Clash". Sports Illustrated MMA News, Analysis and More. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ "Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes for Bellator title set for Jan. 25 in Dubai". MMA Junkie. 2024-11-20. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ "Bellator MMA | Bellator Champions Series Dubai". Bellator MMA. Retrieved 2024-11-30.