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‘I’m coming to take what’s mine': Paul Hughes looking for redemption, gold against Usman Nurmagomedov at PFL Dubai
Paul Hughes has replayed his January fight against then-Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov over and over in his mind, reflecting on all the things he did and didn’t do well. He felt he was on the verge of achieving all the glory.
Instead, after a Fight of the Year contender, Nurmagomedov was the one who got his hand raised.
It was a bittersweet moment for Hughes (14-2), as the Irish fighter believed he had done enough to fulfill the prophecy of becoming the PFL’s next big thing. It’s still something he t