Road to Dubai Ep. 1: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes

The first episode begins the journey of Bellator MMA lightweight king Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes, who will collide for all of the marbles on Jan. 25 at Professional Fighters League's PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai.

Nurmagomedov is a product of the Nurmagomedov Dynasty, carrying the legacy of one of MMA’s most dominant families. Hughes, raised in Derry, Ireland, had to forge his own path, seeking out training and opportunities in MMA on his own. Two fighters from opposite corners of the world, with vastly different upbringings, now on a collision course in Dubai.

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight king Khabib Nurmagomedov sheds light on both fighters in the first episode.

Credit: PFL MMA
Producer(s): Lisa Mongelli + Josh Fowler
Director: Lisa Mongelli
Director of Photography: Carl Quinn
Editor: Ian Lasater + Mike Throckmorton
PR: Gaby Orlando