Paul Hughes put up a strong fight against Usman Nurmagomedov at PFL Dubai, but Nurmagomedov retained his belt with a majority decision, sparking mixed reactions from fans and fighters alike.
Paul Hughes gave Usman Nurmagomedov everything he could handle at PFL Dubai on Saturday afternoon.
Nurmagomedov, though, kept his PFL belt with a majority decision (47-47, 48-46 x2) despite being docked a point during the fight. A nail-biter for sure!
See how the pros reacted to the close fight below:
Paul Hughes was robbed! Nurmagomedov was gassed and scurrying for his life. Hughes deserved that win!
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis)
Tremendous fight and performance! Easy win for Hughes, he DOMINATED THAT FIGHT. And Umar exactly what it says on the tin, a Nurmagamedov. Runner, sprinter, bolter, scarper, scurrying “fighter”. The Nurmagomedovs are not fighters. They are the most non-fighting fighters out of…
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA)
Honestly it’s a close fight but to beat a champion need to do more. It always been like that; championship rounds striking Hughes were better, Usman control time on the ground were better.
— Muhammad Mokaev (@muhammadmokaev)
Dana should have gave Hughes whatever he wanted lol What a fight!!! Who do you guys think won???? Both guys looked amazing
— Matt “The Steamrolla”Frevola (@SteamRollaa)
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Paul Hughes did what Conor McGregor couldn’t do. Congrats my guy. You won regardless of the outcome. Big ups to both men.
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul)
Wow what a fight amazing performance from both guys usman won that
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170)
January 25, 2025
Fantastic matchup so far between Paul Hughes and Usman Nurmagomedov
— Arnold billy allen (@Arnoldbfa)
January 25, 2025