Khabib Nurmagomedov Dazzled by Paul Hughes in Dubai
Khabib Nurmagomedov was impressed by Irishman Paul Hughes after his performance Saturday night in Dubai.
PFL Road to Dubai: Champion Series main event Hughes vs Usman Nurmagomedov was everything the final Bellator lightweight championship fight should be. The heart and chin of Hughes was on full display as he battled the undefeated Nurmagomedov for the Bellator lightweight crown. Fouled multiple times, and even received a cut that showered Hughes in blood from a clash of heads. Masked in crimson as blood streaked down his face Hughes gestured to the crowd as he taunted Nurmagomedov during the stop in the action caused by the collision of heads.
“Let’s go Come On” Hughes roared across the octagon. Forcing referee Mike Beltran to warn him that Nurmagomedov had up to five minutes to recover same as him. The spectacular event ended with Nurmagomedov remaining undefeated as well as And Still Bellator lightweight king. And his cousin Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov with a question for Team Hughes.
Khabib Nurmagomedov Requests for Paul Hughes to Come to Dagestan
After the iconic clash between his cousin and Hughes Khabib Nurmagomedov had a proposition for Hughes his family and his team. Nurmagomedov posted on X for the first time since the incident with Frontier Airlines. A post where the Eagle [Nurmagomedov] thanked Hughes for the fight and experience. Nurmagomedov went on to Invite Hughes, his family, and his team to Dagestan anytime they wanted. Nurmagomedov went on in the post “Believe me you will like it and your arrival will serve as good example for many young generations.”Is this the end of the Dagestan vs Ireland bad blood? A feud that has been white hot since Nurmagomedov faced off with the “Notorious” Conor McGregor at UFC 229.
Nurmagomedov Only Had Problems With Conor McGregor
Seven years have passed since UFC 229 and Nurmagomedov vs McGregor and the historic post-fight brawl. Look how things have changed in this feud in such a short amount of time. Saturday night at a card aptly named Dagestan vs Ireland Nurmagomedov complimented the Irish and their fan base. During Usman Nurmagomedov’s post-fight speech coach Khabib had this to say.
“With all the things between me and [Conor McGregor] when we were fighting. Don’t forget, Ireland is the biggest supporter in the world for Palestine. Don’t forget about this. We love you guys! your government everybody.” Khabib also went on to say “When we’re inside the cage, it’s only competition. MMA is all about respect.” showing all the bad blood was in the spirit of competition.
Usman Nurmagomedov Puts Paul Hughes Rematch on Ice
Usman Nurmagomedov explained Paul Hughes needs three or four fights before he would be interested in a rematch. After a successful defense of his Bellator lightweight championship Saturday night. Nurmagomedov expressed how good an athlete Hughes was and how tough of an opponent he actually was. The immediate rematch in Belfast Hughes is asking for will have to wait, unfortunately. As for now Nurmagomedov and his team are interested in training and healing with family. While the entire world including 29-0 Khabib Nurmagomedov waits on a response from Paul Hughes and his team.
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