Bellator light-weight champ Usman Nurmagomedov isn’t fretted about Conor McGregor or Paul Hughes.
The 26-year-old hasn’t been seen in the Bellator cage considering that a title defense versus Alexandr Shabliy in September. While some anticipated the opposition to position some problems for Usman Nurmagomedov, the champ mostly controlled. The consentaneous choice success assisted set the phase for a heated clash with Paul Hughes later on this month.
For his part, ‘Big News’ is fresh off a choice win over previous champ A.J. McKee in October. Ahead of the contest, the PFL is promoting the Bellator occasion as ‘Dagestan vs. Ireland’. Khabib Nurmagomedov is set to remain in Usman Nurmagomedov’s corner later on this month, which comes as not a surprise. Paul Hughes desires his own prominent cornerman.
Not long after making the title bout, the Irishman provided Conor McGregor an area in his corner. While it’s unidentified if ‘The Notorious’ will corner Paul Hughes in the Bellator title battle, he’s exposed his intent to be at the occasion. Speaking in a current interview with CBS SportsBrian Campbell, Usman Nurmagomedov was inquired about McGregor.
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Ultra positive Usman Nurmagomedov anticipates a simple battle vs. increasing star @paulhughesmma in light-weight title defense on Jan. 25 at @PFLMMA Road to Dubai
And ought to fellow Irishman Conor McGregor appear to 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 ahead of Bellator return
There, the Bellator light-weight champ mostly dismissed Conor McGregor’s possible existence in Dubai. Usman Nurmagomedov isn’t truly anxious about Paul Hughes either. If the 26-year-old requirements to, he’ll beat one Irishman after the other.
“It’s not hard obstacle, let’s be sincere.” Usman Nurmagomedov specified when inquired about his upcoming Bellator title battle versus Paul Hughes. “It’s not difficult difficulty. Hardest obstacle in my profession was my last battle, it was difficult difficulty. This guy is not hard obstacle. Who stated A.J. McKee is a goon? Perhaps [that’s a good win for Hughes]however not for me.”
He continued, “A.J. McKee is a little, brief guy for me. Exact Same, Paul Hughes is too. Take a look at this guy’s battles, and after that take a look at my battle with Shabliy. You will comprehend our levels … It does not matter [if Conor McGregor shows up]Even if Conor will concern the cage, I can smash both these guys. I do not care.”
What do you make from these remarks from the Bellator champ about Conor McGregor? Are you thrilled about Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes?
