Reaction as Hughes beaten by Nurmagomedev in Bellator title thriller


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Usman Nurmagomedov retained his Bellator lightweight championship in a thrilling majority decision victory over Paul Hughes at the PFL Champions Series in Dubai. The fight was a close, intense battle that went the full five rounds, with judges scoring 48-46 twice and one scorecard a 47-47 draw.


Key Fight Highlights:
  • Nurmagomedov remained undefeated, improving his record to 19-0
  • Hughes put up a tough fight, nearly causing an upset
  • Nurmagomedov received a point deduction for low blows
  • The fight was competitive, with both fighters landing significant strikes
Notable Reactions:

  • Khabib Nurmagomedov praised his cousin, congratulating him on a successful title defense
  • Conor McGregor criticized the Nurmagomedov family, claiming Hughes was robbed and should have won
  • Usman Nurmagomedov admitted to underestimating Hughes and acknowledged the fight's difficulty
The bout was billed as the final Bellator title fight before the promotion's discontinuation in 2025.

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