The weigh-ins are in the books in Dubai, and the fights are official for the PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series.
In the main event, Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov puts that former promotion’s title on the line under the PFL banner against challenger Paul Hughes. Both fighters hit championship weight without issue to make the fight official.
PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series takes place Saturday at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. The card streams on MAX and DAZN.
The full PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series weigh-in results include:
MAIN CARD (MAX/DAZN, 11 a.m. ET)
- Champ Usman Nurmagomedov (154.9) vs. Paul Hughes (155) – for Bellator lightweight title
- Tim Johnson (264.2) vs. Vadim Nemkov (242.4)
- Nathan Kelly (145.6) vs. Akhmed Magomedov (145.7)
- Ibragim Ibragimov (146) vs. Kenny Mokhonoana (147)*
- Cleiver Fernandes (135.9) vs. Renat Khavalov (136)
- Tarek Suleiman (194) vs. Ahmed Samy (199.6)* – 199-pound contract weight
- Mirafzal Akhtamov (156) vs. Mike Thompson (155.4)
- Hadi Omar Al Hussaini (125.3) vs. Ruel Panales (126)
- John Mitchell (155.2) vs. Souhil Tairi (155.8)
- Haider Khan (185.5) vs. Mostafa Nada (184.6)
*Missed weight and will be fined a percentage of purse.
