Paul Hughes, Belfast and Nurmagomedov

With a nation now behind him, Paul Hughes' road back to Usman Nurmagomedov begins in Belfast
Paul Hughes is the new face of Irish MMA, and his homecoming bout in Belfast on May 10 has generated the local fan interest to prove it.
Paul Hughes headlines PFL Belfast event vs. Bruno Miranda on May 10
Hughes is coming off a majority decision defeat to Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov in the PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai headliner this past January, a fight he thought he won. The loss snapped the 27-year-old’s seven-fight winning streak.
Paul Hughes gets opponent for homecoming fight after controversial defeat against Usman Nurmagomedov
Hughes named Brent Primus as his ideal opponent to do just that but with the former champion joining the lightweight World Tournament bracket for 2025, this was off the table. With the PFL Europe announcing a Belfast card for May 10, Hughes will top the card in what he called a “dream come true.”
Darren Till blasts PFL for not rebooking Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes: "Biggggggg Fumble!"
Ex-UFC fighter Darren Till recently shared his thoughts on the PFL's decision not to book an immediate rematch between Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov and Phil Hughes.
Paul Hughes opponent named as journey to Usman Nurmagomedov rematch begins
Paul Hughes opponent named as journey to Usman Nurmagomedov rematch begins - Hughes will headline PFL Belfast on 10 May, taking on Bruno Miranda
‘A bad dude’ – Paul Hughes on next opponent and pushing for Usman Nurmagomedov rematch ahead of PFL Belfast
Paul Hughes knows he must be at his best as he eyes a rematch with Usman Nurmagomedov after PFL Belfast. Hughes is gearing up for his highly anticipated homecoming in the Northern Irish capital
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Hughes to fight Miranda in 10 May Belfast bout
Paul Hughes' opponent in his homecoming contest at Belfast's SSE Arena on 10 May will be Brazilian Bruno Miranda.
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