John Mitchell (green shorts) defeats Souhil Tairi (black shorts) in a lightweight bout.
Usman Nurmagomedov (grey shorts) defeats Paul Hughes (black shorts) via majority decision in the main event for the Bellator lightweight championship at the PFL Road To Dubai Champions Series. Coca Cola Arena, Dubai. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Nurmagomedov and Hughes in action in Dubai.
Nurmagomedov kicks out at Hughes.
Nurmagomedov and Hughes in action in Dubai.
Former UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov watches on from outside the cage.
The crowd enjoying the action in Dubai.
Hughes lands a big left hand on Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov and Hughes in action in Dubai.
A bloodied Hughes smiles at the crowd.
Nurmagomedov and Hughes gesture at the end of the bout.
Usman Nurmagomedov celebrates with the championship belt.
Hadi Omar Al Hussaini (green shorts) defeats Ruel Panales (black shorts) in a flyweight bout at the PFL Road To Dubai Champions Series. Coca Cola Arena, Dubai.
Hadi Omar Al Hussaini (green shorts) in action against Ruel Panales.
Hadi Omar Al Hussaini flies the UAE flag after his win.
Ibragim Ibragimov (blue shorts) defeats Kenny Mokhonoana (black shorts) in a featherweight bout.
Akhmad Magomed (blue shorts) defeats Nathan Kelly (black shorts) in a featherweight bout.
Renat Khavalov (red shorts) defeats Cleiver Fernandes (black shorts) in a bantamweight bout.
Mirafzal Akhtamov (green shorts) defeats Mike Thompson (black shorts) in a lightweight bout.
Haider Khan (black shorts) defeats Mostafa Nada (green shorts) in a middleweight bout.
John Mitchell (green shorts) defeats Souhil Tairi (black shorts) in a lightweight bout.
Usman Nurmagomedov (grey shorts) defeats Paul Hughes (black shorts) via majority decision in the main event for the Bellator lightweight championship at the PFL Road To Dubai Champions Series. Coca Cola Arena, Dubai. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Nurmagomedov and Hughes in action in Dubai.
Nurmagomedov kicks out at Hughes.
Nurmagomedov and Hughes in action in Dubai.
Former UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov watches on from outside the cage.
The crowd enjoying the action in Dubai.
Hughes lands a big left hand on Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov and Hughes in action in Dubai.
A bloodied Hughes smiles at the crowd.
Nurmagomedov and Hughes gesture at the end of the bout.
Usman Nurmagomedov celebrates with the championship belt.
Hadi Omar Al Hussaini (green shorts) defeats Ruel Panales (black shorts) in a flyweight bout at the PFL Road To Dubai Champions Series. Coca Cola Arena, Dubai.
Hadi Omar Al Hussaini (green shorts) in action against Ruel Panales.
Hadi Omar Al Hussaini flies the UAE flag after his win.
Ibragim Ibragimov (blue shorts) defeats Kenny Mokhonoana (black shorts) in a featherweight bout.
Akhmad Magomed (blue shorts) defeats Nathan Kelly (black shorts) in a featherweight bout.
Renat Khavalov (red shorts) defeats Cleiver Fernandes (black shorts) in a bantamweight bout.
Mirafzal Akhtamov (green shorts) defeats Mike Thompson (black shorts) in a lightweight bout.
Haider Khan (black shorts) defeats Mostafa Nada (green shorts) in a middleweight bout.
John Mitchell (green shorts) defeats Souhil Tairi (black shorts) in a lightweight bout.