The PFL had their Road to Dubai event this past weekend and there was an absolute banger in the main event. A title fight that could be on the short list for Fight of the Year as Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov (19-0, 1 NC) took on Ireland’s Paul Hughes (13-2).

Jake Paul used Paul Hughes’ incredible performance at Road to Dubai Champions Series as an opportunity to take a shot at UFC star Conor McGregor.

“Brother, nobody knows who is Paul Hughes,” Nurmagomedov told MMA Junkie. “He can talk something only because he wants to promote himself. PFL gave him this title shot only because he’s from Ireland, and they want to promote Ireland vs. Dagestan – something like that.

After respect in the cage at Saturday's PFL event, that trend has continued between the Nurmagomedov family and Paul Hughes on social media.

Usman Nurmagomedov says Paul Hughes needs to go back and win more fights before he can earn a second fight for the Bellator lightweight title.

Ireland's Paul Hughes headed into his bout with Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov at PFL: Road To Dubai as a huge underdog, but he nearly upset t

Conor McGregor thinks Paul Hughes was robbed at PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai and had strong words about Usman Nurmagomedov and his family. McGregor was eager to see fellow Irishman Hughes (13-2

It’s safe to say Conor McGregor might not exactly have an unbiased opinion when it comes to the Nurmagomedov family. Following a five-round classic on Saturday that saw Usman Nurmagomedov defeat Paul Hughes by majority decision in the main event at PFL Dubai,

Usman Nurmagomedov locked horns with Paul Hughes in a tough battle, both fighters displayed an exceptional performance, but only one could rise and that person was Usman Nurmagomedov via majority decision at PFL Dubai in the five-round contest.

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