Since then, Anderson has gone 4-1 with one no contest. Yagshimuradov lost to Karl Albrektsson immediately after the Anderson loss, but has since gone on a seven-fight winning streak that includes a 2024 PFL light heavyweight championship clinch with a 58-second TKO of Impa Kasanganay.

Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes will rematch for the PFL lightweight title on Oct. 3 in Dubai, the scene of their memorable first bout.

It would’ve been a dream to have this rematch on Irish soil,” admitted Hughes. “I’m confident my first title defence will be in Belfast.” “The support I’ve felt f