What time is the Usman Nurmagomedov vs Paul Hughes fight tonight? Cagewalks, running order, streaming, how to watch PFL Champions Series

Tonight, the biggest rematch in PFL history will take place as undefeated lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov faces Paul Hughes for a second time in 2025, as the main event of PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai – The Rematch.

For Nurmagomedov and Irishman Hughes they will look to serve up another classic to match their stunning first bout, with Hughes looking for revenge, having lost by majority decision in the first contest in January.

The co-main event sees former Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion Corey Anderson (19-6) battle 2024 PFL Light Heavyweight Tournament Champion Dovlet Yagshimuradov (25-7-1) for the PFL Light Heavyweight World Title. 

Archie Colgan verses Jay Jay Wilson, and Magomed Magomedov against Sergio Pettis are part of an exciting undercard.

DAZN News has all the key details for PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai – The Rematch.

Nurmagomedov vs Hughes fight date, start time

Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes will take place tonight at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates , with the whole card set to be shown live on DAZN worldwide, plus on  ESPN Unlimited in the U.S.

The show starts at 4:30pm BST, with the main card getting underway at 7:30pm BST / 2:30pm ET / 11:30am PT, and Nurmagomedov and Hughes taking to the cage around 9:30pm BST / 4:30pm ET / 1:30am PT. 

• Date: Friday, October 3, 2025
• Time: 11:30 AM ET / 8:30 AM PT / 4:30 PM BST
• Main event cagewalks (approx): 4:30pm ET / 1:30am PT / 9:30pm BST

Nurmagomedov vs Hughes fight card

• Usman Nurmagomedov vs Paul Hughes; For the PFL Lightweight World Title 
• Corey Anderson vs Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov; For the PFL  Light Heavyweight World Title 
• Magomed Magomedov vs Sergio Pettis; Bantamweight
• Archie Colgan vs Jay Jay Wilson; Catchweight
• Jack Cartwright vs Caolan Loughran; Catchweight 
• Pouya Rahmani vs Slim Trabelsi; Heavyweight
• Zubaira Tukhugov vs Artem Lobov; Catchweight
• Omar El Dafrawy vs Florim Zendeli; Welterweight
• Takeshi vs Vinicius Cenci; Lightweight
• M akkasharip Zaynukov vs John Mitchell; Lightweight
• Jarrah Al-Selawe vs Gregory Babene; Middleweight

How to watch Nurmagomedov vs Hughes?

Usman Nurmagomedov vs Paul Hughes and the whole PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai – The Rematch fight card will be available to stream live on DAZN in over 200 countries across the globe via a DAZN subscription.

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Where is the Nurmagomedov vs Hughes fight?

The fight is set to be held at Coca-Cola Arena, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates .

The Coca-Cola Arena is a state-of-the-art indoor venue located in the heart of Dubai. It has a seating capacity of over 17,000 and has hosted numerous high-profile events, including concerts and sports competitions.

The arena's modern facilities and central location make it an ideal venue for major sporting events like PFL Champions Series.

Nurmagomedov vs Hughes form and history

Nurmagomedov successfully retained his lightweight title against Hughes in their first closely contested bout at PFL Champions Series 1 in January 2025.

Nurmagomedov battle past both a points deduction and a clash of heads late in the fight to earn victory.

Regarded as the Fight of the Year it was no surprise a rematch was quickly scheduled and fans will hope both fighters will put on another exceptional display this time around

Nurmagomedov vs Hughes tale of the tape

Usman Nurmagomedov record

• Age: 27
• Height: 5'11" 
• Reach: 71.5"
• Total fights: 19
• Record: 19-0-0 (1 NC)

Paul Hughes record

• Age: 27
• Height: 5'9" 
• Reach: 70" 
• Total fights: 16
• Record: 14-2-0