Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced the completed 12-fight card for PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai – The Rematch, which takes place on Friday, October 3, live from Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai.
Tickets for this historic event at Coca-Cola arena in Dubai on sale now. On the early card, four additional bouts are now official.
At Lightweight, Algeria’s Asael Adjoudj (10-1) returns to action against Uzbekistan’s Mirafzal Akhtamov (8-1-1). Also, at 155 pounds, Japan’s Takeshi Izumi (6-4) squares off with Brazil’s Vinicius Cenci (9-3), while Russia’s Makkasharip Zaynukov (17-4) collides with Ireland’s John Mitchell (10-2) in another high-stakes matchup. At Middleweight, Jordan’s Jarrah Al-Silawi (20-7), making his eighth PFL appearance, will take on France’s Gregory Babene (23-12).
These newly-announced bouts round out a stacked card headlined by a championship double-header. In the main event, Dagestan’s undefeated Usman Nurmagomedov (19-0, 1 NC) faces Ireland’s Paul Hughes (14-2) in the biggest rematch in PFL history for the Lightweight World Title. The co-main event sees former Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion Corey Anderson (19-6) take on 2024 PFL Light Heavyweight Champion Dovlet Yagshimuradov (25-7-1) with the PFL Light Heavyweight World Title on the line.
Tickets for the event are on-sale now via this link.
- Completed PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai – The Rematch Main Card:
- Friday, Oct. 3 – Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai
- PFL Lightweight World Title Main Event: Usman Nurmagomedov (19-0, 1 NC) vs. Paul Hughes (14-2)
- PFL Light Heavyweight World Title Co-Main Event: Corey Anderson (19-6) vs. Dovlet Yagshimuradov (25-7-1)
- Lightweight Main Card Bout: Archie Colgan (12-0) vs. Jay-Jay Wilson (11-1)
- Bantamweight Main Card Bout: Lewis McGrillen (12-1) vs. Caolan Loughran (10-2)
- Bantamweight Main Card Bout: Magomed Magomedov (21-4) vs. Sergio Pettis (24-7)
- Completed Early Card:
- Heavyweight Showcase Bout: Pouya Rahmani (4-0) vs. Slim Trabelsi (8-0)
- 165-Pound Catchweight Bout: Zubaira Tukhugov (20-6-1) vs. Artem Lobov (14-15-1)
- Welterweight Showcase Bout: Omar El Dafrawy (14-5) vs. Florim Zendeli (10-1-1)
- Lightweight Showcase Bout: Asael Adjoudj (10-1) vs. Mirafzal Akhtamov (8-1-1)
- Lightweight Showcase Bout: Takeshi Izumi (6-4) vs. Vinicius Cenci (9-3)
- Lightweight Showcase Bout: Makkasharip Zaynukov (17-4) vs. John Mitchell (10-2)
- Middleweight Showcase Bout: Jarrah Al-Silawi (20-7) vs. Gregory Babene (23-12)
Professional Fighters League (PFL) is a global powerhouse in MMA and the fastest-growing sports league world-wide. PFL is the only MMA organization with the “win and advance” tournament format. PFL has three fight products: PFL World Tournament, PFL Champions Series, and PFL International Leagues.
PFL is broadcast and streamed live to 190 countries with 20 leading media partners. PFL is backed by major blue-chip investors including SURJ, Ares, 885 Capital, Knighthead, Luxor Capital, Waverley Capital, Elysian Park Ventures, and numerous NBA, MLB, NHL, and MLS team owners. MMA is the growth and global sport business of this decade, with 650 million fans worldwide, the youngest audience demographic, and true global revenue streams.
Opened in June 2019, Coca-Cola Arena has revolutionized the live entertainment industry in the UAE and throughout the Middle East.
With a 17,000-seat capacity and unique automated seating design, the arena is equipped to host a diverse range of events all year round, establishing Dubai as a major destination on the global events circuit.
The award-winning arena is the premier venue for sporting tournaments, international concerts, comedy shows, live theatre, corporate gatherings, exhibitions and conferences, gala dinners and the official home of Dubai Basketball, the city’s first professional sports franchise team competing in European league competitions.
Located in the heart of City Walk, Coca-Cola Arena is just 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport and a 5-minute walk from the nearest Metro station.
The Dubai landmark is an asset of the Dubai Holding Entertainment portfolio and is managed by ASM Global, the world’s leading venue management company.
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