Eire’s Paul Hughes received an enormous win within the PFL debut as he took on the prodigy AJ McKee. Hughes was capable of out-point his opponent with sharp counters and flying knees. After the victory, he needs the Bellator champion, and scholar of Khabib Nurmagomedov, Usman Nurmagomedov, however with Conor McGregor in his nook.
Paul Hughes needs Usman Nurmagomedov
The previous Cage Warriors champion signed with the PFL seeking to turn out to be a world champion within the group. In his debut, he was capable of defeat the top-ranked, and ultra-talented, AJ McKee through break up choice. The Irish-born Paul Hughes was capable of out-point his opponent in an spectacular victory and confirmed off his hanging acumen.
After the combat, he known as out the Bellator light-weight champion Usman Nurmagomedov who’s a long-time scholar, 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 might 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 gained 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 loads of hype round this combat, and I’m right here for it.“
On probably having Conor McGregor in his nook, he added:
“How loopy would that be? We would 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:
“Whenever you’re in there, it’s generally arduous to inform, however judging from the power of the gang and AJ’s face, it’s fairly clear I gained. I smashed him, walked him down, and put punches on him. I harm him so many instances. I used to be near knocking him out just a few instances, however I didn’t get him out of there. I’ll 100% get him subsequent time.”
