Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes went to the cards again, and this time, the judging was even more controversial. After another five rounds of thrilling action, Nurmagomedov scored a second decision win over his rival to capture the newly minted PFL lightweight world title. However, the spread of the scores was confusing given the competitive nature of the fight, with …
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Usman Nurmagomedov broke the heart of Irishman Paul Hughes with another contentious points win to retain his PFL lightweight world title on Friday in Dubai. Eight months after Nurmagomedov was cast as a lucky winner at the same venue, the Russian was again a narrow victor in the rematch as Hughes produced a brilliant performance over five rounds. The scorecards …
Read More »Uncrowned has PFL Dubai results, live round-by-round updates, highlights and start time for the Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes 2 fight card on Friday at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, UAE. Undefeated lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov aims to once again spoil Paul Hughes’ title hopes in one of 2025’s most anticipated rematches. Nurmagomedov (19-0, 1 NC) has long been touted …
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MMA Fighting has PFL Dubai results for the Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2 fight card, a live blog of the main event, and more from Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on Friday afternoon. In the main event, Usman Nurmagomedov (19-0, 1 NC) once again battles Paul Hughes (13-2) with an inaugural PFL lightweight title on the line. Though Nurmagomedov has yet to …
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Oregon coach Dan Lanning announced Wednesday that preseason All-American running back Makhi Hughes has asked to redshirt this season. Lanning said the team plans to honor Hughes’ request. Hughes was the No. 1 running back and No. 6 overall player in ESPN’s transfer rankings and joined from Tulane in the offseason after a 1,401-yard, 17-touchdown campaign in 2024. After earning …
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EUGENE — One of the most prominent transfers to Oregon this offseason is choosing to redshirt. Makhi Hughes, who transferred to UO from Tulane, asked to redshirt and Oregon is honoring that request, Dan Lanning announced Wednesday. A preseason AP All-American, Hughes he rushed for 1,401 yards and 15 touchdowns and had 19 catches for 176 yards and two scores …
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Luke Hughes signed a seven-year, $63 million contract with the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday. It has an average annual value of $9 million. The 22-year-old defenseman, who was a restricted free agent, had 44 points (seven goals, 37 assists) in 71 regular-season games for the Devils last season. General manager Tom Fitzgerald on July 2 reiterated on three occasions …
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The New Jersey Devils announced today that the team has agreed to terms with restricted free agent defenseman Luke Hughes on a seven-year contract worth $63,000,000 ($9,000,000 AAV). The announcement was made by President/General Manager Tom Fitzgerald. He will join the club for practice on Thursday. Hughes, 22, completed his second full season with New Jersey. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound defenseman …
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Greg WyshynskiSep 10, 2025, 01:59 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. HENDERSON, Nev. — Quinn Hughes said it is possible Vancouver Canucks fans will view him differently after team president Jim Rutherford declared at an offseason news conference that the defenseman “wants to play with his brothers” Jack and Luke Hughes of the New Jersey Devils. …
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Electric is how Eddie Howe describes the atmosphere he expects at St James’ Park tonight. First home game of the season, Bank Holiday Monday, under the floodlights and Newcastle United will have the pent-up emotions of a city behind them: their frustration unleashed not upon Alexander Isak this time, but Liverpool. All summer long a sense of indignation has brewed …
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