Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes will rematch for the PFL lightweight title on Oct. 3 in Dubai, the scene of their memorable first bout.

Since then, Anderson has gone 4-1 with one no contest. Yagshimuradov lost to Karl Albrektsson immediately after the Anderson loss, but has since gone on a seven-fight winning streak that includes a 2024 PFL light heavyweight championship clinch with a 58-second TKO of Impa Kasanganay.

PFL MMA A rematch more than eight months in the making will serve as the headliner for the next Professional Fighters League Champions Series event. The organization announced on Wednesday that a lightweight championship rematch between reigning title holder Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes will take place on Oct.