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PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series results: Usman Nurmagomedov retains in early FOTY candidate vs. Paul Hughes

Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes delivered an incredible title fight in the PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series main event.

[autotag]Usman Nurmagomedov[/autotag] is still Bellator lightweight champion after an early Fight of the Year candidate against Paul Hughes.

One of the best fights PFL could put together on paper delivered a thrilling five-round affair in the main event of PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. After 25 minutes, Nurmagomedov (19-0) was announced the winner over Hughes (13-2) by majority decision (47-47, 48-46, 48-46).

Nurmagomedov set the tone early in the first round with an array of kicks in Hughes’ direction. Mixing up attacks to the legs, head, and body, Nurmagomedov kept Hughes guessing. The Irishman remained composed as he established his own offense in a competitive opening round.

The intensity turned up a notch early in Round 2 as Hughes took Nurmagomedov off balance with a switch kick. The champ attempted to bring the fight to the ground, but Hughes’ takedown defense was solid. Nurmagomedov’s left leg appeared compromised from Hughes’ kicks as the round came to a close.

As Nurmagomedov exited a takedown attempt in Round 3, he nailed Hughes with a hard kick to the family jewels. The strike was egregious enough for referee Mike Beltran to take a point. The fight resumed after a short break, and Nurmagomedov’s wrestling immediately began to see some success. Hughes managed to fight his way back into the round as the crowd showed their appreciation for the action.

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Hughes continued his forward-stalking approach in Round 4, connecting with nice combinations as Nurmagomedov worked his offense while circling on the outside. During the heat of an exchange with about 90 seconds left in the round, the fighters clashed heads, opening a cut in the middle of Hughes’ forehead. Nurmagomedov took harder force damage and dropped to the canvas. Hughes licked the blood and flashed a smile while pumping up the crowd.

After a doctor checked on Nurmagomedov, the fight continued. The champ scored a takedown, keeping Hughes on the ground until the round concluded.

Hughes kept came forward with punches in the final round, but left an opening for Nurmagomedov to get back to his wrestling game. The crowd roared with each knee Nurmagomedov drilled into Hughes’s thighs. Eventually Hughes worked free and let his hands go, making for some intense moments in the closing seconds.

The judges had their say, and one saw the fight as a draw, while the other two saw it for the Bellator champion.

With the result, Nurmagomedov keeps his unbeaten record in tact and retains the title of a now-defuct Bellator promotion. It is unclear how PFL will handle his championship status as it begins to consolidate the titles. Hughes suffers the second defeat of his pro career, ending a seven-fight winning streak.

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Full PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series results include:

  • Usman Nurmagomedov def. Paul Hughes via majority decision (47-47, 48-46, 48-46) – for Bellator lightweight title
  • Vadim Nemkov def. Tim Johnson via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 3:08
  • Akhmed Magomedov def. Nathan Kelly via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 4:20
  • Ibragim Ibragimov def. Kenny Mokhonoana via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
  • Renat Khavalov def. Cleiver Fernandes via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
  • Ahmed Samy def. Tarek Suleiman via TKO (referee stoppage) – Round 1, 5:00
  • Mirafzal Akhtamov def. Mike Thompson via technical submission (arm triangle) – Round 2, 2:50
  • Hadi Omar Al Hussaini def. Ruel Panales via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
  • John Mitchell def. Souhil Tairi via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
  • Haider Khan def. Mostafa Nada via TKO (injury) – Round 1, 3:18

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‘Paul Hughes is legit’: Fighters react to Usman Nurmagomedov’s title defense in PFL all-timer

The MMA community was blown away when Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes put on arguably the greatest fight in PFL history.

[autotag]Usman Nurmagomedov[/autotag]’s undefeated record was put under threat unlike ever before against [autotag]Paul Hughes[/autotag] in Saturday’s PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai, but escaped with the belt.

Nurmagomedov (19-0) narrowly retained his lightweight championship as an extremely game Hughes (13-2) put on the performance of a lifetime at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. It wasn’t enough, though, and Nurmagomedov was awarded the majority decision victory.

It was arguably the best fight in PFL history, however, and with that came overwhelming praise from the MMA community.

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Check below for the top social media reactions to Nurmagomedov beating Hughes.

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PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series live results

Keep up with live and official results from the PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series event.

PFL returned to action Saturday with PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series, and MMA Junkie kept you covered with live and official results throughout the event.

PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series took place Saturday at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. The card streamed on MAX and DAZN, beginning at 11 a.m ET.

In the main event, Bellator lightweight champion [autotag]Usman Nurmagomedov[/autotag] put that former promotion’s title on the line under the PFL banner against challenger [autotag]Paul Hughes[/autotag]. In the co-feature, former Bellator light heavyweight champion [autotag]Vadim Nemkov[/autotag] returned to action against UFC veteran [autotag]Tim Johnson[/autotag] in a heavyweight contest.

PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series results

  • Usman Nurmagomedov def. Paul Hughes via majority decision (47-47, 48-46, 48-46) – for Bellator lightweight title
  • Vadim Nemkov def. Tim Johnson via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 3:08
  • Akhmed Magomedov def. Nathan Kelly via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 4:20
  • Ibragim Ibragimov def. Kenny Mokhonoana via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
  • Renat Khavalov def. Cleiver Fernandes via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
  • Ahmed Samy def. Tarek Suleiman via TKO (referee stoppage) – Round 1, 5:00
  • Mirafzal Akhtamov def. Mike Thompson via technical submission (arm triangle) – Round 2, 2:50
  • Hadi Omar Al Hussaini def. Ruel Panales via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
  • John Mitchell def. Souhil Tairi via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
  • Haider Khan def. Mostafa Nada via TKO (injury) – Round 1, 3:18

Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes

Result: Usman Nurmagomedov def. Paul Hughes via majority decision (47-47, 48-46, 48-46)
Recap: PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series results: Usman Nurmagomedov retains in early FOTY candidate vs. Paul Hughes
Photos: Usman Nurmagomedov def. Paul Hughes at PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series: Best photos
Records: Nurmagomedov (19-0), Hughes (13-2)
Division: Lightweight
Broadcast: MAX
Referee: Mike Beltran

Tim Johnson vs. Vadim Nemkov

Result: Vadim Nemkov def. Tim Johnson via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 3:08
Recap: PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series video: Vadim Nemkov makes quick work of Tim Johnson
Photos: PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series: Best photos
Records: Johnson (18-11), Nemkov (19-2)
Division: Heavyweight
Broadcast: MAX
Referee: Kerry Hatley

Nathan Kelly vs. Akhmed Magomedov

Result: Akhmed Magomedov def. Nathan Kelly via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 4:20
Photos: PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series: Best photos
Records: Kelly (11-3), Akhmed Magomedov (11-1)
Division: Featherweight
Broadcast: MAX
Referee: Mike Beltran

Ibragim Ibragimov vs. Kenny Mokhonoana

Result: Ibragim Ibragimov def. Kenny Mokhonoana via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Photos: PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series: Best photos
Records: Ibragimov (9-0), Mokhonoana (10-2)
Division: Featherweight
Broadcast: MAX
Referee: Mike Beltran

Cleiver Fernandes vs. Renat Khavalov

Result: Renat Khavalov def. Cleiver Fernandes via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Photos: PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series: Best photos
Records: Fernandes (9-2), Khavalov (9-0)
Division: Bantamweight
Broadcast: MAX
Referee: Kerry Hatley

Tarek Suleiman vs. Ahmed Samy

Result: Ahmed Samy def. Tarek Suleiman via TKO (referee stoppage) – Round 1, 5:00
Photos: PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series: Best photos
Records: Suleiman (13-9), Samy (12-4)
Division: Lightweight
Broadcast: MAX
Referee: Kerry Hatley

Mirafzal Akhtamov vs. Mike Thompson

Result: Mirafzal Akhtamov def. Mike Thompson via technical submission (arm triangle) – Round 2, 2:50
Photos: PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series: Best photos
Records: Akhtamov (8-0-1), Thompson (7-3)
Division: Lightweight
Broadcast: MAX
Referee: Mike Beltran

Hadi Omar Al Hussaini vs. Ruel Panales

Result: Hadi Omar Al Hussaini def. Ruel Panales via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Photos: PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series: Best photos
Records: Al Hussaini (6-1-1), Panales (5-3)
Division: Flyweight
Broadcast: MAX
Referee: Kerry Hatley

John Mitchell vs. Souhil Tairi

Result: John Mitchell def. Souhil Tairi via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Photos: PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series: Best photos
Records: Mitchell (10-2), Tairi (7-6-1)
Division: Lightweight
Broadcast: MAX
Referee: Mike Bell

Mostafa Nada vs. Haider Khan

Result: Haider Khan def. Mostafa Nada via TKO (injury) – Round 1, 3:18
Recap: PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series video: Haider Khan snaps opponent’s arm with vicious kick
Photos: PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series: Best photos
Records: Nada (9-4), Khan (9-1)
Division: Middleweight
Broadcast: MAX
Referee: Mike Bell

PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series weigh-in gallery

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Usman Nurmagomedov: Only one reason Paul Hughes has PFL title shot in Dubai

Usman Nurmagomedov continues to dismiss Paul Hughes.

[autotag]Usman Nurmagomedov[/autotag] continues to dismiss [autotag]Paul Hughes[/autotag].

Nurmagomedov (18-0) defends his lightweight title against Hughes (13-1) in the PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai main event on Saturday from Coca Cola Arena.

Nurmagomedov thinks Hughes talked his way into a title opportunity, and that PFL ran with the storyline he promoted.

“Brother, nobody knows who is Paul Hughes,” Nurmagomedov told MMA Junkie. “He can talk something only because he wants to promote himself. PFL gave him this title shot only because he’s from Ireland, and they want to promote Ireland vs. Dagestan – something like that.

“I got my title shot when I was on a six-fight win streak, but I don’t care. They can put against me anyone: Paul Hughes, A.J. McKee, Alexandr Shabliy, it doesn’t matter. I will do my job, inshallah.”

Hughes became No. 1 contender when he impressed against A.J. McKee this past October at PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants. When asked if he thinks Hughes is his toughest test to date, Nurmagomedov wasn’t worried about anything the Irishman has to offer.

“I think after first round, I will feel who is this guy,” Nurmagomedov said. “Technically, there’s nothing he can surprise me (with) – just little boxing, little kicks, not bad takedown defense, and that’s it.”

Nurmagomedov went all five rounds when he retained his title against Shabliy this past September, and is confident he can put on a dominant performance against Hughes.

“Inshallah, we’re going to finish this guy,” Nurmagomedov said. “I will destroy him all five rounds, or I will finish him in the first three rounds.”

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Usman Nurmagomedov says Paul Hughes hopeless in title fight: ‘Nobody can touch me’

Paul Hughes’ legacy in MMA will be “losing a fight vs. Usman Nurmagomedov,” the Bellator champ said before Road to Dubai.

[autotag]Usman Nurmagomedov[/autotag] doesn’t think [autotag]Paul Hughes[/autotag] is a viable threat to his Bellator lightweight title.

With Nurmagomedov (18-0) short on fresh contenders, however, he accepts Hughes (13-1) as the challenger to his throne when they meet in the main event of PFL’s Road to Dubai card Jan. 25. But with just two victories in the promotion and only one notable result over A.J. McKee in October, the champ doesn’t really see Hughes as worthy.

“It was not a crazy fight (with McKee),” Nurmagomedov told MMA Junkie. “For my opinion, this fight is not a contender fight. If you make a contender fight, make it five rounds. These guys make it three rounds and they give him a title shot. But maybe this fight is good for media, and that’s why they give me Paul, who has only two fights in Bellator. But I don’t care. Give me some name, a date, and I will be there and I will be ready.”

There is some degree of tension going into the matchup. Nurmagomedov’s coach and cousin Khabib threw fuel on the promotional fire by taking shots at the level of Irish MMA compared to Dagestan, and those comments have not sat well with Hughes, who has made claims of steroid use toward the opposing team.

Nurmagomedov, 26, agrees with Khabib that his region of the world has the superior talent, but he’s not letting Hughes’ outrage concern him. He’s recently spent time around Hughes, 27, and vouches for him as a solid person while dismissing any trash talk as pre-fight hype.

“As a person, he’s not a bad guy,” Nurmagomedov said. “We were literally joking around. I even told the promoters, ‘Hey, I see this guy too many times – every day. This is not good for me because I have to smash his face. How will I smash his face when I see him every day and we smile to each other?’ But Paul is not a bad guy. If people think Paul Hughes is a bullsh*t guy, he is not. He is a good guy. As a man, he is not a bad guy.

“In my opinion, he is promoting this fight. That’s it. He won’t make his name on me. He knows this is a way to change his life in a good way. But sorry, Paul. Everybody will remember him only for losing a fight vs. Usman Nurmagomedov. That’s it.”

Nurmagomedov, who has never tasted defeat in his career, is keen to log another title defense on his resume and show why he is a superior talent in the sport. In his mind, Hughes will have nothing to offer in the cage.

“He said when he punches me, something will change – but who can do that?” Nurmagomedov said. “Someone has punched me? Never. No. Nobody can touch me. … Sometimes, I’m really thinking like, ‘How can be beat me? How?’ Even striking, I’m much better than him in striking. I don’t know about his plan in this fight, but I will follow my plans and do my job. I don’t care what he will do.”

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Khabib Nurmagomedov rips Irish MMA ahead of cousin’s title defense vs. Paul Hughes

What does Khabib Nurmagomedov think of Irish MMA? “There is no fighters, brother.”

[autotag]Khabib Nurmagomedov[/autotag] doesn’t think very highly of the overall quality of Irish fighters in MMA.

Ahead of his cousin [autotag]Usman Nurmagomedov[/autotag]’s (18-0) lightweight title defense against [autotag]Paul Hughes[/autotag] (13-1) at PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai on Jan. 25, UFC Hall of Famer Khabib is not interested in a discussion about the impact of athletes from Ireland compared to his native Dagestan.

The biggest rivalry in the history of MMA came between Khabib, from Dagestan, and Ireland’s Conor McGregor. The matchup between Usman and Hughes is being touted as the next chapter in the feud between regions.

Khabib, however, said it’s a foolish comparison. He sees only two strong Irish representatives in the sport with Hughes and McGregor (although Ian Machado Garry is worth mentioning), and said it pales to the strength from his part of the world.

“Ireland don’t have fighters, brother,” Nurmagomedov said in an interview with PFL. “Let’s be honest: How many fighters from Ireland? Paul Hughes and Conor. Who else? There is no fighters, brother. You come to Dagestan, you can understand. So many organizations, they don’t even want to sign Dagestan fighters because they worry about like, everybody can become champion.”

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In the aftermath of his MMA retirement in 2020, Khabib has evolved into one of the prominent coaches in MMA behind his cousins Usman and Umar, his childhood friends Islam Makhachev and Gadzhi Rabadanov, plus many more. He works first hand with the very best from Dagestan, so he minced no words on how the fighters around him stack up to those from Ireland.

“Let’s be honest: Dagestan level of MMA here (up high),” Nurmagomedov said. “But Ireland level, like not even half of Dagestan level.”

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Paul Hughes unbothered by Usman Nurmagomedov’s past drug test failure, vows to ‘bring him to hell’

Paul Hughes is confident he will ruin Usman Nurmagomedov’s perfect record and restore the feeling to Irish MMA.

Even if Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov intentionally used performance-enhancing drugs, [autotag]Paul Hughes[/autotag] believes it wouldn’t make a difference in their upcoming fight.

As we’ve seen over the years, high-level fighters coming out of Ireland are a confident bunch, and Hughes (13-1) is no different. He may not be as loud and bodacious as Conor McGregor, but the confidence in his ability inside the cage is the same.

At Bellator Champion Series: Road to Dubai on Jan. 25, 2025, Hughes gets a crack lightweight gold against the undefeated Nurmagomedov (18-0). The champ’s record is unblemished, although a Bellator 300 win over Brent Primus was overturned due to a positive drug test.

Nurmagomedov said the result was due to prescribed medication and there was no intention of attempting to gain an advantage. For Hughes, that issue is essentially an afterthought, but if his opponent was looking for an edge, it wouldn’t make a difference.

“I haven’t thought too much on it, to be honest,” Hughest told MMA Junkie. “At the end of the day, you know, it’s gonna take more than steroids to beat me, especially over five rounds. Yes, obviously Russia has history with doping and stuff like that, people are naturally going to think he’s definitely juicing. In mixed martial arts, I think skills really pay the bills and especially over five rounds. I think that whether he’s taking steroids or not, he might be, a lot of people are 100 percent convinced that he’s juicing and that his team juices. Whether or not you want to believe that, I don’t think it makes a difference to me.

“You put me in the cage with any 155er over five rounds and I will beat them, because I can go to the death to beat somebody. I’ve done it before and I can do it again if I need to. So, whatever. If he took them, he took them. If he did take them, to me, that’s mental weakness. That’s pure, pure mental weakness. And as I say, no man at 155 can beat me over five rounds.”

Hughes, 27, has been on a roll since losing a split decision to Jordan Vucenic in December 2020, the lone loss on his professional record. Since then, he has won seven straight fights, inlcuding three stoppages and a big win over former Bellator champ AJ McKee in October which led to his title opportunity.

For Hughes, winning the Bellator lightweight championship would help restore excitment in the Irish MMA scene, and he’s extremely confident he can put a 1 in Nurmagomedov’s loss column.

“I’m gonna bring this man to hell, 100 percent, if I need to,” Hughes said. “Now, I am very confident that I can knock him out clean as I almost, almost, almost did with AJ. I called the shot and all, it was so close. I see shots against Usman, and I know for a fact that I can put him out, but I also know that I can bring him to hell for five rounds, to a place that nobody has ever brought him before.

“That’s when I do my best work, whenever I can drag people into hell, because I live there. I’ve been there many times in my career, and I’ve always, always came out victorious. The biggest nights that I’ve had, the most pressure, have been the nights that I performed the best. I’m honestly unbelievably confident going into this fight.”

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Paul Hughes accepts Ian Machado Garry’s cornerman offer for Bellator title fight

Ian Machado Garry cornering Paul Hughes for his Bellator title fight vs. Usman Nurmagomedov would be a full-circle moment.

[autotag]Paul Hughes[/autotag] welcomes the idea of fellow Irishman [autotag]Ian Machado Garry[/autotag] being in his corner for his fight with Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov.

At Wednesday’s UFC 310 media day in Las Vegas, Machado Garry was asked if he would be interested in being part of Hughes’ (13-1) corner for the Jan. 25 headliner against Nurmagomedov (18-0) at Bellator Champions Series: Road to Dubai.

Machado Garry instantly agreed to the idea and said it would be a form of reciprocation for something Hughes did for him in June 2021.

“When I fought for my Cage Warriors world title, Paul was there in my corner when I had no one,” Machado Garry said. “If he wants me in his corner, I will find a way to be there and give the support he needs.”

Hughes recalls the situation Machado Garry was talking about, when he defeated Jack Grant to win the Cage Warriors welterweight title. It was Machado Garry’s final fight before joining the UFC, and Hughes aided him in a time of need.

The circumstances are different for Hughes going into his upcoming title fight, but he would be happy to have Machado Garry by his side.

“Ian had some complications, let’s say, with his gym at the time here over in Ireland,” Hughes told MMA Junkie on Thursday. “It was his world title fight and that week, whatever had happened with them, he needed somebody to corner. And to be fair to Ian, he would’ve gone out there by himself. But legally I don’t think he was not allowed to have a cornerman. So he needed someone in there. I was in London at the time and he asked me and of course I’m going to help the guy out. Absolutely, and he would do the same for me if I was in that situation.

“It’s fond memories for sure with Ian. And yeah, absolutely. If he’s in Dubai, we’ll throw him in there 100 percent. That would be fun.”

With Conor McGregor having set the bar for Irish MMA fighters, Hughes and Machado Garry are the best of the next generation. The significance of their next fights prove as much, and Hughes said he intends to do his part to continue the momentum.

“It’s funny how it’s all going down,” Hughes said. “Ian’s fighting here on Saturday obviously against Shavkat (Rakhmonov), and Shavkat’s been here training in the gym at Kill Cliff, where I’m currently at. Just the whole thing is funny. It’s actually quite nice to see how far we’ve both come. And coincidentally, we’re both fighting guys who are 18-0. So hopefully it’s 18-1, times two.”

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Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes for Bellator title set for Jan. 25 in Dubai

Unbeaten Usman Nurmagomedov will clash with Irish standout Paul Hughes for the Bellator lightweight belt on Jan. 25 in Dubai.

PFL will debut in the United Arab Emirates with a big lightweight headliner.

Bellator lightweight champion [autotag]Usman Nurmagomedov[/autotag] (18-0) meets [autotag]Paul Hughes[/autotag] (13-1) in the Road to Dubai: Champions Series main event Jan. 25 at Coca-Cola Arena, promotion officials announced Wednesday morning.

The matchup is being labeled Dagestan vs. Ireland 2 – a reference to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s historic rivalry with Conor McGregor. After coming up big as an underdog against A.J. McKee this past October at PFL: Battle of the Giants, Hughes invited McGregor to corner him for a potential fight with Nurmagomedov. Hughes has won his past seven in a row.

Nurmagomedov, 26, retained his lightweight title in a unanimous decision win against Alexander Shabliy in September. Prior to that, Nurmagomedov’s title-win over Brent Primus at Bellator 300 was overturned to a no contest by the California State Athletic Commission due to a failed drug test in October.

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Video: Is Cris Cyborg the No. 1 P4P in women’s MMA? What’s next for A.J. McKee? More on PFL: Battle of the Giants

Cris Cyborg continues to come up with big wins after he lopsided performance against Larissa Pacheco. We discuss on “Spinning Back Clique.”

A lot happened outside the heavyweight main event at PFL: Battle of the Giants.

This past Saturday, MMA legend [autotag]Cris Cyborg[/autotag] returned to the cage to add yet another belt to her decorated career. She did so by defeating [autotag]Larissa Pacheco[/autotag] in a hard-fought unanimous decision win. Cyborg wasn’t the lone champion in the card as [autotag]Johnny Eblen[/autotag] defended his Bellator middleweight title against [autotag]Fabian Edwards[/autotag]. Bellator star [autotag]A.J. McKee[/autotag] also competed but had his momentum halted by Ireland’s [autotag]Paul Hughes[/autotag].

Should Cyborg be considered the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in women’s MMA? What’s next for both Eblen and McKee?

MMA Junkie’s Brian “Goze” Garcia, Dan Tom, Mike Bohn, Danny Segura, and host “Gorgeous” George discuss some of the key results at Saturday’s PFL: Battle of the Giants.  

Watch their discussion in the video above, and don’t miss this week’s complete episode of “Spinning Back Clique” below on YouTube.

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