Forward of his large PFL light-weight title struggle on the flip of the yr, Irish divisional star, Paul Hughes has confirmed he’ll now not pursue plans for countryman and former two-weight UFC champion, Conor McGregor to nook him towards Usman Nurmagomedov — amid the current authorized storm the Dubliner was embroiled in.
Hughes, a former Cage Warriors featherweight champion, earned himself a PFL light-weight title struggle towards the unbeaten, Nurmagomedov in January, headlining the promotion’s return to Dubai for a Champions Collection card within the Center East.
That includes underneath the Skilled Fighters League banner again in October for the primary time following a stoppage win for Bellator MMA, Paul Hughes would hand former undisputed featherweight champion and Grand Prix winner, A.J. McKee a one-sided break up resolution loss in a stellar efficiency from the 27-year-old.
And following the matchup, Hughes staked his declare for a title cost towards the above-mentioned, Nurmagomedov — welcoming the prospect for McGregor to function a cornerman within the bout — which might pit the ex-UFC champion in a rivalry with the Russian household as soon as extra.
Paul Hughes ditches plans for Conor McGregor to nook him in PFL title struggle
Nevertheless, this week, amid McGregor’s civil court docket case again in November, by which he was discovered civilly liable of assaulting Nikita Hand, with the plaintiff alleging the previous raped her throughout an incident on the Beacon Lodge in December 2018 — Hughes has shelved these plans.
“Look, I mean the whole corner thing, that was the post-fight interview where things were just being thrown there,” Paul Hughes instructed MMA Preventing throughout a current interview. “Other than, that just blew up and did the rounds on social media a couple of times. Other than that, I haven’t mentioned it or looked about anything to do that. Obviously with things going down now, it’s not something I’m going to continue to pursue.”
Paul Hughes doesn’t plan to truly have Conor McGregor in his nook for Usman Nurmagomedov struggle
“Obviously with things going down now, it’s not something I’m going to continue to pursue.” pic.twitter.com/dWfp7Def2z
— MMA Preventing (@MMAFighting) December 18, 2024
Earlier this week besides, McGregor supplied an replace on his quick preventing future — claiming he was at the moment in talks to make a return to the boxing ring in an exhibition matchup towards YouTuber {and professional} wrestler, Logan Paul in India— claiming he would pursue his return to the UFC following the pairing.
