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Usman Nurmagomedov had his hands full with Paul Hughes, but he ultimately left Dubai with his undefeated record intact.
What is clear is that Nurmagomedov, while hardly invincible, is one of the world’s top lightweights. He’s also shown a knack for winning five-round fights. As a result, he moves to No. 13 in Sherdog’s latest lightweight rankings. For Hughes, the future still looks bright, though he is denied entry into the 155-pound poll — at least for now.
Note: Previous rankings listed in brackets.