Paul Hughes goes in search of world title glory on Saturday night. The Derry fighter takes on Bellator Lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov in Dubai.

It is the latest acid test for the 27-year-old Hughes who produced a career-best performance last time out to defeat experienced campaigner AJ McKee.

He was underdog for that fight and he will have the odds stacked against him against Nurmagomedov.

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But the Irishman is determined to write his name in the history books.

Here's more info on the fight and how to watch it:

When and where is the fight?

Paul Hughes vs Usman Nurmagomedov is taking place on Saturday evening, January 25 at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai.

What time does it start?

The card is due to get under way at 4pm UK time.

What time is the main event?

The main event is expected around 9pm UK time. However, the timing will depend on how the undercard goes.

Fighter profiles

Usman Nurmagomedov

• Age: 26

• Height: 5 ft 11 in

• Arm Reach: 72 in

• Leg Reach: 42 in

• Record: 18-0, 1 NC (8 KOs, 6 Subs)

Paul Hughes

• Age: 27

• Height: 5 ft 9 in

• Arm Reach: 70 in

• Leg Reach: 41 in

• Record: 13-1 (6 KOs, 3 Subs)

Full fight card

1. Bellator Lightweight Title Main Event: Usman Nurmagomedov (18-0, 1 NC) vs. Paul Hughes (13-1)

2. Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Vadim Nemkov (18-2, 1 NC) vs. Tim Johnson (18-10)

3. Featherweight: Akhmed Magomedov (10-1, 1 NC) vs. Nathan Kelly (11-2)

4. Featherweight: Ibragim Ibragimov (8-0) vs. Kenny Mokhonoana (5-1)

5. Bantamweight: Renat Khavalov (8-0) vs. Cleiver Fernandes (9-1)

6. Middleweight: Tarek Suleiman (13-8, 1 NC) vs. Ahmed Samy (11-4)

7. Middleweight: Yakub Sulimanov (7-0) vs. Jarrah Al-Selawe (20-7)

8. Lightweight: Mirafzal Akhtamov (7-0-1) vs. Mike Thompson (7-2)

9. Flyweight: Hadi Omar Al Hussaini (5-1-1) vs. Ruel Pañales (5-2, 1 NC)

10. Lightweight: John Mitchell (9-2) vs. Souhil Tairi (7-5-1)

11. Middleweight: Mostafa Nada (9-3) vs. Haider Khan (8-1)

12. Amateur Lightweight: Saeed Alhosani (amateur 4-2) vs Talal Alqallaf (amateur 2-0)

How can I watch it?

The fight card is available to watch on DAZN. You can watch on SKY via subscription or stream via the DAZN app or website once purchased.

Betting odds

• Hughes 7/2

• Nurmagomedov 1/5

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