PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series: Live Results and Highlights
The PFL is back in action on Saturday with the PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series. MMA Junkie has the full coverage, providing live and official results directly from Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, UAE. Join us for an exciting night filled with top martial arts talent.
Event Details
The event streams live on MAX and DAZN, starting at 11 a.m. ET on Saturday. This championship fight card features big-time contenders and is a must-watch for fans of professional MMA.
Main Event
In the main event, Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov, known for his striking prowess, faces off against Paul Hughes for the Bellator lightweight title, now under PFL’s banner. This fight is poised to be an explosive clash of styles.
Co-Feature
Former Bellator light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov returns to action in a heavyweight matchup against UFC veteran Tim Johnson. This historic fight could establish a new champion in the PFL heavyweight division.
PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series Results
- Main Event: Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes – for Bellator lightweight title
- Co-Feature: Tim Johnson vs. Vadim Nemkov
- Nathan Kelly vs. Akhmed Magomedov
- Ibragim Ibragimov vs. Kenny Mokhonoana
- Renat Khavalov def. Cleiver Fernandes via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
- Ahmed Samy def. Tarek Suleiman via TKO (referee stoppage) – Round 1, 5:00
- Mirafzal Akhtamov def. Mike Thompson via technical submission (arm triangle) – Round 2, 2:50
- Hadi Omar Al Hussaini def. Ruel Panales via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
- John Mitchell def. Souhil Tairi via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Haider Khan def. Mostafa Nada via TKO (injury) – Round 1, 3:18
Cleiver Fernandes vs. Renat Khavalov
Khavalov lands a STIFF ELBOW #RoadToDubai | LIVE NOW
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🇷🇺 OKKO pic.twitter.com/N1p73pbnfv— PFL (@PFLMMA) January 25, 2025
Result: Renat Khavalov def. Cleiver Fernandes via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Photos: PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series: Best photos
Records: Fernandes (9-2), Khavalov (9-0)
Division: Bantamweight
Broadcast: MAX
Referee: Kerry Hatley
Tarek Suleiman vs. Ahmed Samy
Ahmed Samy gets the TKO W after ending Round 1 landing massive shots! #RoadToDubai | LIVE NOW
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🇷🇺 OKKO pic.twitter.com/M4PekdMEzS— PFL (@PFLMMA) January 25, 2025
Result: Ahmed Samy def. Tarek Suleiman via TKO (referee stoppage) – Round 1, 5:00
Photos: PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series: Best photos
Records: Suleiman (13-9), Samy (12-4)
Division: Lightweight
Broadcast: MAX
Referee: Kerry Hatley
Mirafzal Akhtamov vs. Mike Thompson
Mirafzal Akhtamov puts his opponent OUT! #RoadToDubai | LIVE NOW
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🇷🇺 OKKO pic.twitter.com/ysDW3LvTuJ— PFL (@PFLMMA) January 25, 2025
Result: Mirafzal Akhtamov def. Mike Thompson via technical submission (arm triangle) – Round 2, 2:50
Photos: PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series: Best photos
Records: Akhtamov (8-0-1), Thompson (7-3)
Division: Lightweight
Broadcast: MAX
Referee: Mike Beltran
Hadi Omar Al Hussaini vs. Ruel Panales
Hadi Omar Al Hussaini gets the nod and improves to 6-1-1! #RoadToDubai | LIVE NOW
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🇷🇺 OKKO pic.twitter.com/6FXCTLFxGf— PFL (@PFLMMA) January 25, 2025
Result: Hadi Omar Al Hussaini def. Ruel Panales via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Photos: PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series: Best photos
Records: Al Hussaini (6-1-1), Panales (5-3)
Division: Flyweight
Broadcast: MAX
Referee: Kerry Hatley
John Mitchell vs. Souhil Tairi
JOHN MITCHELL REFUSES TO TAP! #RoadToDubai | LIVE NOW
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🇷🇺 OKKO pic.twitter.com/0JRIQvq347— PFL (@PFLMMA) January 25, 2025
Result: John Mitchell def. Souhil Tairi via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Photos: PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series: Best photos
Records: Mitchell (10-2), Tairi (7-6-1)
Division: Lightweight
Broadcast: MAX
Referee: Mike Bell
Mostafa Nada vs. Haider Khan
Haider Khan BREAKS Nada’s arm with a kick to get a the W! #RoadToDubai | LIVE NOW
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🇷🇺 OKKO pic.twitter.com/2lfEm7ATrr— PFL (@PFLMMA) January 25, 2025
Result: Haider Khan def. Mostafa Nada via TKO (injury) – Round 1, 3:18
Recap: PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series video: Haider Khan snaps opponent’s arm with vicious kick
Photos: PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series: Best photos
Records: Nada (9-4), Khan (9-1)
Division: Middleweight
Broadcast: MAX
Referee: Mike Bell
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