Bellator light-weight champion Usman Nurmagomedov isn’t frightened about Conor McGregor or Paul Hughes.
The 26-year-old hasn’t been seen within the Bellator cage since a title protection towards Alexandr Shabliy in September. Whereas some anticipated the challenger to pose some points for Usman Nurmagomedov, the champion largely dominated. The unanimous choice victory helped set the stage for a heated conflict with Paul Hughes later this month.
For his half, ‘Large Information’ is recent off a choice win over former champion A.J. McKee in October. Forward of the competition, the PFL is selling the Bellator occasion as ‘Dagestan vs. Eire’. Khabib Nurmagomedov is about to be in Usman Nurmagomedov’s nook later this month, which comes as no shock. Nevertheless, Paul Hughes needs his personal high-profile cornerman.
Not lengthy after incomes the title bout, the Irishman supplied Conor McGregor a spot in his nook. Whereas it’s unknown if ‘The Infamous’ will nook Paul Hughes within the Bellator title struggle, he’s revealed his intent to be on the occasion. Talking in a latest interview with CBS Sports activities‘ Brian Campbell, Usman Nurmagomedov was requested about McGregor.
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Extremely assured Usman Nurmagomedov expects a straightforward struggle vs. rising star @paulhughesmma in light-weight title protection on Jan. 25 at @PFLMMA Highway to Dubai
And will fellow Irishman Conor McGregor present as much as trigger drama, Usman stated, “I’ll smash him, too”https://t.co/9yn6Mmdvc0 pic.twitter.com/vBK6AIRTym
— Brian Campbell (@BCampbell) January 9, 2025
Usman Nurmagomedov dismisses Paul Hughes and Conor McGregor forward of Bellator return
There, the Bellator light-weight champion largely dismissed Conor McGregor’s potential presence in Dubai. Moreover, Usman Nurmagomedov isn’t actually frightened about Paul Hughes both. If the 26-year-old must, he’ll beat one Irishman after the opposite.
“It’s not powerful problem, let’s be sincere.” Usman Nurmagomedov acknowledged when requested about his upcoming Bellator title struggle towards Paul Hughes. “It’s not powerful problem. Hardest problem in my profession was my final struggle, it was powerful problem. This man is just not powerful problem. Who stated A.J. McKee is a tricky man? Perhaps [that’s a good win for Hughes], however not for me.”
He continued, “A.J. McKee is a small, quick man for me. Similar, Paul Hughes is simply too. Have a look at this man’s fights, after which have a look at my struggle with Shabliy. Then you’ll perceive our ranges… It doesn’t matter [if Conor McGregor shows up]. Even when Conor will come to the cage, I can smash each these guys. I don’t care.”
What do you make of those feedback from the Bellator champion about Conor McGregor? Are you enthusiastic about Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes?