We are just moments away from witnessing Usman Nurmagomedov's third title defense against Paul Hughes in Dubai this weekend. The post Is Usman Nurmagomedov Coming to UFC? Khabib’s Cousin & PFL Champ Ends Big Question With One Line appeared first on EssentiallySports.

“Brother, nobody knows who is Paul Hughes,” Nurmagomedov told MMA Junkie. “He can talk something only because he wants to promote himself. PFL gave him this title shot only because he’s from Ireland, and they want to promote Ireland vs. Dagestan – something like that.

The bout between Dagestani fighter Usman Nurmagomedov, the Bellator lightweight world champion who is 18-0 so far, and Ireland's Paul Hughes will be the top attraction of the Road to Dubai Champions Series, organised by the Professional Fighters League (PFL), at the Coco Cola Arena in Dubai on Saturday (January 25).

MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré spoke with Paul Hughes before he challenged the undefeated Usman Nurmagomedov at PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series.

Paul Hughes said he is happy to be tagged as the underdog against the undefeated Usman Nurmagomedov ahead of their title clash in Dubai. At stake for the Irishman is the PFL world lightweight title belt in the landmark 10-fight card in the inaugural Road to Dubai Champions Series at the Coca-Cola Arena on Saturday.