Paul Hughes praised Conor McGregor for his remarkable performance during his PFL/Bellator debut, where he defeated Bobby King in the co-main event of Bellator Dublin. McGregor’s presence at the event motivated Hughes to give him a shoutout in his post-fight interview, recognizing the positive effect McGregor has had on aspiring fighters like himself. While initially intending to challenge Usman Nurmagomedov for the lightweight title, Hughes altered his approach due to McGregor’s attendance. He emotionally expressed how McGregor has been instrumental in breaking down psychological barriers for Irish fighters such as himself, underscoring McGregor’s impact on the MMA community.
Hughes, a former Cage Warriors champion, boasts a record of 12-1 in his MMA career and is eyeing participation in the PFL lightweight season next year. He intends to relish his victory before deliberating on his future plans with PFL-Bellator.
