Usman Nurmagomedov
Usman Nurmagomedov: I was ’50 percent’ in Bellator title win over Paul Hughes
Despite coming out on top, Usman Nurmagomedov wants fans to know that his full potential wasn’t displayed in his latest title defense. Nurmagomedov (19-0) defended his Bellator lightweight title, a now defunct promotion under the PFL banner, against Irisman Paul Hughes (13-2) in the main event of PFL Road...
Paul Hughes reacts to ‘ridiculous’ scoring in Usman Nurmagomedov loss: ‘I deserve to have that belt’
Paul Hughes thinks he got a raw deal against Usman Nurmagomedov at PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai. Coming in as a sizeable underdog to the undefeated Bellator lightweight champion, Hughes (13-2) pushed Nurmagomedov (19-0) to his limit over five rounds of thrilling action in a majority decision defeat....
Usman Nurmagomedov admits he underestimated Paul Hughes, shuts down immediate rematch
Usman Nurmagomedov admits Paul Hughes’ pre-fight accusation was accurate. He underestimated the Irishman ahead of their bout Saturday, but left the matchup with a completely different attitude. In the PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai main event, Nurmagomedov (19-0) defeated Hughes (13-2) by unanimous decision, but it was a...
Usman Nurmagomedov says Paul Hughes hopeless in title fight: ‘Nobody can touch me’
Usman Nurmagomedov doesn’t think Paul Hughes is a viable threat to his Bellator lightweight title. With Nurmagomedov (18-0) short on fresh contenders, however, he accepts Hughes (13-1) as the challenger to his throne when they meet in the main event of PFL’s Road to Dubai card Jan. 25. But...
Khabib Nurmagomedov rips Irish MMA ahead of cousin’s title defense vs. Paul Hughes
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn’t think very highly of the overall quality of Irish fighters in MMA. Ahead of his cousin Usman Nurmagomedov’s (18-0) lightweight title defense against Paul Hughes (13-1) at Bellator Champions Series: Road to Dubai on Jan. 25, UFC Hall of Famer Khabib is not interested in a...
A.J. McKee: Win over ‘arrogant’ Paul Hughes gets me title shot vs. Usman Nurmagomedov
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – A.J. McKee believes there’s a lot riding on his next fight. The former Bellator featherweight champion is confident a win over Paul Hughes at Saturday’s PFL: Battle of the Giants will get him a crack at the belt at 155 pounds, a title currently held...
Bellator San Diego video: Usman Nurmagomedov, Alexander Shabliy face off for title fight
The stage is finally set for Usman Nurmagomedov and Alexander Shabliy to clash for the Bellator lightweight title following their final faceoff at Friday’s ceremonial weigh-ins. Nurmagomedov (17-0) and Shabliy (24-3) will meet in the main event of Bellator Champions Series: San Diego on Saturday at Pechanga Arena (Max)...
Usman Nurmagomedov sees A.J. McKee as top contender for Bellator San Diego title winner
The number of viable title contenders in Bellator’s lightweight division seemingly are few at the moment, but Usman Nurmagomedov sees one logical and significant matchup on the horizon. Before Nurmagomedov (17-0) can think about defending his 155-pound strap against anyone else, he first must get through Alexandr Shabliy in...
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