A rematch with Usman Nurmagomedov is something that PFL star Paul Hughes is certain will occur soon.
Paul Hughes is currently one of the most well-known figures in Irish mixed martial arts. Yes, you have Ian Machado Garry and Conor McGregor, but Paul Hughes is making a reputation for himself these days in a number of ways. He pushed the champion to the limit and nearly won the title in his battle against Usman Nurmagomedov, which was the one that truly helped him advance to the next level.
Unfortunately, it never really happened, therefore many fans demanded Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2. Although it doesn’t seem like it will happen anytime soon, the two men’s obvious respect for one another during the altercation is always a positive sign.
Hughes gave an update on the likelihood of the rematch in a recent interview.
“No question, that is the fight that everybody wants to see, and it is the fight that will happen,” Hughes told MMA Junkie Radio of Nurmagomedov. “Probably at the end of this year. There’s no question there. He can try to delay it as long as he can, but his time will come.”
“I think that, if anything, people will be expecting me to run through Bruno,” Hughes said. “They’ll be expecting an incredible performance. Just my last couple, and that’s why there is kind of added pressure here to deliver because Bruno is the type of guy who could spoil a party if you’re not on your game. So there is certainly some extra momentum there.”
Quotes via MMA Junkie
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