Nurmagomedov vs Hughes II

When is Nurmagomedov vs Hughes II?

Usman Nurmagomedov could potentially square off against Paul Hughes, in Late 2025.

The fight would take place over 5 rounds in the Lightweight division, which means the weight limit would be 155 pounds (11.1 stone or 70.3 KG).

Nurmagomedov vs Hughes II stats

Usman Nurmagomedov would step into the octagon with an undefeated record of 19 wins, zero losses and 0 draws, 8 of those wins coming by the way of knock out and 6 by submission.

Paul Hughes would make his way to the cage with a record of 13 wins, 2 losses and 0 draws, 6 of those wins coming by knock out and 3 by submission.

The stats suggest Hughes would have a slight advantage in power over Nurmagomedov, with a 46% knock out percentage over Nurmagomedov's 42%.

If the fight goes to the ground, their records suggest Nurmagomedov would have a slight advantage over Hughes, with a 32% submission rate over Hughes' 23%.

Usman Nurmagomedov is the younger man by 1 year, at 27 years old.

Nurmagomedov has a height advantage of 2 inches over Hughes.

Nurmagomedov is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 4 more fights, and made his debut in 2017, 1 month later than Hughes, whose first professional fight was in 2017. He has fought 6 more professional rounds, 43 to Hughes' 37.

Nurmagomedov vs Hughes II form

Nurmagomedov remains undefeated as a professional.

In his last fight, he won against Paul Hughes at PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes on 25th January 2025 by majority decision in their Bellator Lightweight championship fight at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Previous to that, he had beaten Alexander Shabliy at Bellator Champions Series: San Diego on 7th September 2024 by unanimous decision in their Bellator Lightweight championship fight at Pechanga Arena, San Diego, United States.

Going into that contest, he had defeated Brent Primus at Bellator 300 on 7th October 2023 by unanimous decision in their Bellator Lightweight championship fight at Pechanga Arena, San Diego.

Before that, he was victorious against Benson Henderson at Bellator 292 on 10th March 2023 by submission in the 1st round in their Bellator Lightweight championship fight at SAP Center, San Jose.

He had won against Patricky Pitbull at Bellator 288 on 18th November 2022 by unanimous decision in their Bellator Lightweight championship fight at Wintrust Arena, Chicago.

Hughes has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 3 of them, going the distance once.

In his last fight, he defeated Bruno Miranda at PFL Europe 1: 2025 Regular Season on 10th May 2025 by knockout in the 1st round at SSE Arena, Belfast, United Kingdom.

Previous to that, he had lost to Usman Nurmagomedov at PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes on 25th January 2025 by majority decision in their Bellator Lightweight championship fight at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Going into that contest, he had defeated AJ McKee Jr at PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants on 19th October 2024 by split decision in their 3 round contest at Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Before that, he was victorious against Bobby King at Bellator Champions Series: Dublin on 22nd June 2024 by knockout in the 2nd round at 3Arena Dublin, Dublin, United Kingdom.

He had won against Fabiano Silva at Cage Warriors 170: Sheehan vs. Konrad on 6th April 2024 by knockout in the 1st round at Simmonscourt Ros, Dublin.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Paul Hughes has been fighting more than Usman Nurmagomedov.

Usman Nurmagomedov last fought 3 months and 20 days ago, while Paul Hughes' last outing was 5 days ago.

Nurmagomedov's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 5 months and 27 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 6 months. In those fights, he fought a total of 21 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 4.2 rounds on average.

Hughes' last 5 fights have come over a period of 1 year, 1 month and 9 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 2 months and 21 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 12 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 2.4 rounds on average.

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