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    Usman Nurmagomedov admits he underestimated Paul Hughes: ‘I have a lot of pain on my body’

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    Usman Nurmagomedov is aware of who Paul Hughes is now.

    On Saturday, Nurmagomedov confronted Hughes in the primary occasion of PFL Dubai, eking out a majority determination win after a five-round battle. This got here after a promotional buildup the place Nurmagomedov repeatedly dismissed Hughes as a challenger, saying he didn’t deserve the battle and that he didn’t actually know a lot about Hughes. Nicely, Nurmagomedov is aware of a lot now.

    In his post-fight speech after their Combat of the 12 months contender, Nurmagomedov acknowledged simply how good Hughes is.

    “Paul Hughes, brother, you’re the man, brother,” Nurmagomedov stated. “You’re actually the person. Brother, you’re powerful. Actually, I underestimated this man. Whew. It was my little mistake, however nonetheless undefeated, undisputed, Bellator light-weight champion, Usman Nurmagomedov.”

    Undefeated and the Bellator light-weight champion, Nurmagomedov was a heavy favourite heading into this matchup, however struggled early with the very sport Hughes. Hughes defended takedowns and punished Nurmagomedov’s physique with punches, turning the bout right into a dogfight at instances. Nurmagomedov was finally capable of persevere, even overcoming a degree deduction for repeated low blows within the third spherical, however says that Hughes introduced out a distinct degree from him on this bout.

    “His wrestling protection, takedown protection [went] very properly,” Nurmagomedov stated. “He’s powerful, he’s sturdy. I didn’t suppose he could be this sturdy, brother. Brother, you’re actually sturdy [laughs]. You inform me within the head to head, this was my mistake, you had been proper, brother. Thanks a lot.

    “I by no means take this injury, what I take with him on this battle. I’ve numerous ache on my physique. Brother, thanks for this battle. I feel I jumped to subsequent degree due to him. He make me higher than I used to be right this moment. And I feel, for certain, he acquired higher, too. Thanks a lot, Paul. I actually respect you brother.”

    The win moved Nurmagomedov to 19-0, 1 No-Contest in his skilled profession.



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