The inaugural Champions Sequence Dubai occasion on Saturday, January 25 will function an enormous Heavyweight Co-Predominant Occasion conflict, as Russia’s Vadim Nemkov steps into the SmartCage towards Croatia’s Ante Delija
Dubai’s first Champions Sequence World Title occasion will probably be held Saturday, January 25 at Coca-Cola Area, headlined by undefeated Bellator Light-weight World Champion, Dagestan’s Usman Nurmagomedov versus rising Irish contender Paul Hughes
Vadim Nemkov vs Ante Delija
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – November 29, 2024: The Skilled Fighters League (PFL) has introduced an enormous Heavyweight Co-Predominant Occasion conflict at Champions Sequence Dubai, that includes Russia’s former Bellator Champion Vadim Nemkov (18-2) using a 13-fight undefeated streak, towards Croatia’s 2022 PFL Champion Ante “Strolling Hassle” Delija (24-6) who has three KO/TKO finishes in his previous 5 victories.
Nemkov, coaching alongside the best Heavyweight fighter of all-time, Fedor Emelianenko, has been on a profitable streak since 2016. 14 of his 18 victories got here by the use of end, and has wins over Yoel Romero, Corey Anderson and Bruno Cappelozza in his final three outings. Delija joins the ranks of iconic Croatian Heavyweights resembling Mirko Cro Cop and Stipe Miocic, who at 6 ft 5” has the flexibility to knock out or submit his opponent as his file exhibits.
Champions Sequence Dubai is the inaugural “Highway to Dubai” occasion following the signing of a groundbreaking multi-year partnership between the Dubai Division of Financial system and Tourism (DET), Dubai Sports activities Council (DSC), and the Skilled Fighters League (PFL).
The occasion will happen on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Coca-Cola Area, positioned in Dubai’s Metropolis Stroll and is headlined by the returning “Pleasure of Dagestan,” undefeated Bellator Light-weight World Champion, Usman Nurmagomedov (18-0). He’ll look to defend his title towards Eire’s Paul “Massive Information” Hughes (13-1) who’s coming off the most important victory of his MMA profession at PFL “Battle of the Giants” after defeating AJ McKee.
The primary-of-its-kind partnership will see MMA world champions and the game’s largest stars from the PFL compete in title fights as Dubai turns into a marquee vacation spot for one of the best of MMA. All different Champions Sequence occasions will now be co-branded as “Highway to Dubai”, as every present culminates to the finale set within the new battle capital. As a part of the PFL’s dedication to growing the game of MMA in Dubai, rising Emirati star fighters will now have a pathway to grow to be future PFL Champions.
The PFL Championships for the 2024 PFL World Season and PFL MENA’s first-ever season, happen on Friday, November 29 at King Saud College (KSU) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and will probably be accessible reside within the U.S. on ESPN+.
Champions Sequence Dubai Predominant Card:
Light-weight World Title Bout: Usman Nurmagomedov (18-0) vs. Paul Hughes (13-1)Heavyweight Predominant Card Bout: Vadim Nemkov (18-2) vs. Ante Delija (24-6)
