Eire’s Paul Hughes obtained an enormous win within the PFL debut as he took on the prodigy AJ McKee. Hughes was in a position to out-point his opponent with sharp counters and flying knees. After the victory, he desires the Bellator champion, and pupil of Khabib Nurmagomedov, Usman Nurmagomedov, however with Conor McGregor in his nook.
Paul Hughes desires Usman Nurmagomedov
The previous Cage Warriors champion signed with the PFL trying to change into a world champion within the group. In his debut, he was in a position to defeat the top-ranked, and ultra-talented, AJ McKee by way of cut up choice. The Irish-born Paul Hughes was in a position to out-point his opponent in a powerful victory and confirmed off his placing acumen.
After the struggle, he referred to as out the Bellator light-weight champion Usman Nurmagomedov who’s a long-time pupil, and cousin, of MMA legend, Khabib Nurmagomedov. Hughes could be very prone to face Usman subsequent with the title on the road and in that bout, Khabib will likely be in his nook. For that, Hughes has requested that Conor McGregor be in his nook for the match.
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor had one of the crucial bitter rivalries in MMA historical past. Their blockbuster match for the UFC world title was a significant occasion and one of many largest fights within the historical past of the game. Khabib received however then a brawl broke out after the match.
Paul Hughes wins within the PFL
Chatting with the media after his PFL win, Paul Hughes defined:
“Yeah, that’s apparent. [Usman Nurmagomedov] is what I need. I mentioned I used to be right here for the largest fights, the highest-pressure moments, and to take advantage of cash doable. Usman is subsequent, no query. There’s a whole lot of hype round this struggle, and I’m right here for it.“
On doubtlessly having Conor McGregor in his nook, he added:
“How loopy would that be? We’d want some additional safety that night time, although. We’ll want extra safety! However I’m down for it. It’ll be enjoyable.”
Discussing his victory over AJ McKee, Hughes mentioned:
“While you’re in there, it’s generally laborious to inform, however judging from the vitality of the gang and AJ’s face, it’s fairly clear I received. I smashed him, walked him down, and put punches on him. I damage him so many occasions. I used to be near knocking him out just a few occasions, however I didn’t get him out of there. I’ll 100% get him subsequent time.”
