The PFL’s recent Dubai event, featuring a thrilling 25-minute bout between Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes, is being hailed as a potential breakthrough moment for the league in the MMA community, with discussions on its significance and potential impact on broader fandom.
Did the PFL just have its coming-out moment?
On Saturday, Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes clashed fiercely for 25 minutes in the main event of PFL Dubai. Nurmagomedov barely secured a majority decision win. But Hughes? He snagged a moral victory, pushing the undefeated Dagestani to his limits. Could this be the frontrunner for Fight of the Year?
Right after such an epic showdown, MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and Casey Leydon jumped into an impromptu post-show chat. They dissected that incredible main event. Is it the best fight in PFL history? Could this event finally help PFL break through with the wider MMA crowd? So many questions.
Catch the PFL Dubai post-fight show above! Prefer audio? Stream it below or find it on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you grab your pods.