THE rematch is ON as Paul Hughes locks horns with Usman Nurmagomedov again in a highly anticipated title fight THIS WEEKEND!
It could be a career-defining night for as he bids to pry the lightweight world title from Nurmagomedov’s hands.
Paul Hughes and Usman Nurmagomedov will lock horns again on Friday
The pair met in January with Khabib’s cousin winning a majority decision
A lot is at stake when the pair go to the ring, with Hughes being given the opportunity to propel his career forward into stardom.
Hughes (14-2) fought Usman – the cousin of legend – in January, losing a majority decision in Dubai.
Big News will be hoping to avenge that loss and rip the world title from Nurmagomedov.
The Dagestani (19-0) has not fought since he faced Hughes last time out, while the Irishman had TKO win over Bruno Miranda in May.
Here’s everything you need to know about the big fight.
When is Paul Hughes vs Usman Nurmagomedov 2?
- Hughes will go head-to-head with on Friday, October 3.
- The bout which will be held at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- Sydney-born star Hughes will get his second chance after the main card commences at 4.30pm BST, (11.30am ET / 7.30pm local).
- The main event ringwalks are expected at 6pm BST (1pm ET / 9pm local).
How can I watch Paul Hughes vs Usman Nurmagomedov 2?
- Viewers hoping to catch the bout will have to head to DAZN , which has rights globally.
- There are annual and monthly subscription packages available.
- Viewers can watch the card on DAZN TV or live stream it via the website/app.
- DAZN costs £119.99 via for an annual subscription with a one-off payment, or £14.99 per month (total cost £179.88).
- There is also a Monthly Flexible Pass that costs £24.99 per month but can be cancelled at any time with 30 days’ notice.
- Alternatively, SunSport will live blog all the action as it happens from ringside.
Who is on the Usman Nurmagomedov vs Paul Highes 2 fight card?
While the rematch between Nurmagomedov and Hughes already sounds like a show stopper, this is only one fight in a night stacked to the brim.
Two reigning champions (including Nurmagomedov) are returning to the ring in this main card, alongside of other exciting head-to-heads.
The main card includes:
- Usman Nurmagomedov vs Paul Hughes (lightweight title)
- Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov vs Corey Anderson (light-heavyweight title)
- Magomed Magomedov vs Sergio Pettis (bantamweight)
- Archie Colgan vs Jay-Jay Wilson (catchweight)
- Jack Cartwright vs Caolan Loughran (catchweight)
There will also preliminary bouts:
- Pouya Rahmani vs Slim Trabelsi (heavyweight)
- Omar El Dafrawy vs Florim Zendeli (welterweight)
- Takeshi Izumi vs Vinicius Cenci (lightweight)
- Abael Adjoudj vs Mirafzal Akhtamov (lightweight)
- Makkasharip Zaynukov vs John Mitchell (lightweight)
- Jarrah Al-Selawe vs Gregory Babene (middleweight)
What has been said?
Hughes told DAZN: “I think [the first fight] was a good performance. I think I proved a lot of people – and a lot of doubters – wrong, but ultimately I did not get my hand raised, so I must do that.
“I think he is one of the best fighters in the world. So yeah, great performance. I think he’s very tricky, very elusive, very invasive, and I must learn a lot from the first fight.”
Hughes is the first fighter to be offered a rematch with Nurmagomedov, and an opportunity he is not taking lightly.
He added: “If I connect, I can knock anybody out, as you’ve seen from my last fight. Usman is incredibly hard to hit and to pin down.
“Of course, at any point I can clip him, but I’m also more prepared to do five rounds and to outpoint him over five rounds.”
