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 ...

The PFL, which owns Bellator, said undefeated lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov has withdrawn from his title defense against Alexander Shabliy on May 17 because of an unspecified injury.

Usman Nurmagomedov narrowly beats Paul Hughes on points in thrilling contest One judge scores fight a draw, two others see it 48-46 for Russian Nurmagomedov Nurmagomedov retains Bellator ...

Javier Mendez had high praise for Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov. Like former undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, current UFC lightweight champ Islam ...

Paul Hughes understands that he may need one more fight to secure a rematch with Usman Nurmagomedov – and ... The super-confident Irishman pushed unbeaten Bellator champion Nurmagomedov all ...

Despite coming out on top, Usman Nurmagomedov wants fans to know that his full potential wasn't displayed in his latest title defense. Nurmagomedov (19-0) defended his Bellator lightweight title ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov's cousin Usman Nurmagomedov has claimed ... out Irish star Paul Hughes by majority decision to retain his Bellator lightweight title, McGregor ended up dominating the news ...

A title fight that could be on the short list for Fight of the Year as Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov (19-0, 1 NC) took on Ireland’s Paul Hughes (13-2). Entering the bout ...

Irishman Paul Hughes says he is ready to take Usman Nurmagomedov "to the depths of hell" in their Bellator lightweight title fight on 25 January. The Derry man earned the biggest win of his career ...

Paul Hughes failed in his quest to to become the first Irishman to win a Bellator title, but he pushed Usman Nurmagomedov all the way in a captivating contest. The defeat brings Hughes' record to ...