At PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series, Nemkov (19-2) made quick work of UFC veteran Tim Johnson with a submission just 3:08 into the first round. The fight served as the co-main event at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai.

Everything to know about Saturday's fight card - full fight card results, reactions, winners, losers, video highlights, more

Check out these photos from the official and ceremonial weigh-ins for PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series, ahead of the event taking place at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. (Photos courtesy of PFL MMA.)

We look at the betting odds, picks and predictions for the PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai fight card which has a main event of Usman Nurmagomedov vs, Paul Hughes

Many readers check in before, during and after the fights to share their thoughts on all of the action, which will begin at 11 a.m. ET streaming on Max, while European fans can see it on DAZN. Feel free to leave a comment (or several) about the bouts and chat with all the other Maniacs during the show — it’s always a lot of fun!

MMA Knockout has you covered with live results and highlights from PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series, headlined by Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes.

PFL returns to action Saturday with PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series, and MMA Junkie has you covered with live and official results throughout the event. PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series takes place Saturday at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai.

Checkout the full “Road to Dubai” weigh in results below. 155 lbs.: Champion Usman Nurmagomedov (154.9) vs. Paul Hughes (155) 265 lbs.: Vadim Nemkov (242.4) vs. Timothy Johnson (264.2) 145 lbs.: Akhmed Magomedov (145.

The fate of the Bellator MMA lightweight crown will hang in the balance under the Professional Fighters League banner when Usman Nurmagomedov defends his title against Paul Hughes in the PFL Champions Series 1 main event on Saturday at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai,