Conor McGregor e Paul Hughes discussed on social media. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS Montage
Fight between compatriots on the internet. Images from the PFL event held last Saturday (25) were the trigger for Conor McGregor e Paul Hughes enter into a collision course.
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In a video it is possible to see when Hughes goes to Khabib Nurmagomedov, still in the cage, and says 'I'm not like that other guy. The media makes us disrespect each other. But you know, I've always respected you', referring to McGregor.
Paul Hughes tells Khabib (referring to conor mcgregor):
“I am not like this other guy. I am my own man.”
@WillHarrisAOAF pic.twitter.com/bjJIkhgbyS— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) January 29, 2025
The response was quick. The 'Notorious' went to 'X' (formerly Twitter) to respond to his protégé. 'You're right. YOU ARE NOT. #ass-kisser. Take that flag off you, you idiot up there.' he wrote.
Because there was a reply. Paul Hughes It didn't take long to also publish about the subject. In response to the former UFC double champion, 'Big News' took a stand by writing: 'I always said you were the greatest. I honored you at every opportunity. But attacking my Irish identity shows where your head is at.'
@TheNotoriousMMA always said u were the goat, paid homage at every opportunity.
But coming at my Irish identity just shows where your head is at.
— Paul Hughes MMA (@paulhughesmma) January 29, 2025
Hughes defeated by Usman
Usman Nurmagomedov, Khabib's cousin and Islam makhachev, it achieved defend the belt of the PFL lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg) in Dubai. The Russian fought a 25-minute battle against Paul Hughes and won the Irishman by majority decision (48-46, 47-47, 48-46).
As a result, Usman Nurmagomedov achieves his 18th victory as a professional in 18 fights. On the other hand, Paul Hughes suffered his second defeat in his career. He has 13 wins.
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