Dagestani mixed martial arts athlete Usman Nurmagomedov has successfully retained his lightweight championship title after defeating Ireland's Paul Hughes in a rematch at the Professional Fighters League (PFL) tournament held in the United Arab Emirates. This was their second encounter, with Nurmagomedov emerging victorious earlier this year. The fight went the full five rounds, ending in a unanimous decision in favor of the unbeaten Dagestani athlete. This victory has extended Nurmagomedov's professional record to 20 wins.