Like many Irish MMA fighters, Paul Hughes has been compared to Conor McGregor. But as he prepares to fight for the PFL title, he's earned the right to stand on his own merits.

The most viral of the promotion’s social-media posts for the marquee bout shows Khabib Nurmagomedov, Usman's cousin who soundly ... he appeared as though he spoke exclusively in repackaged quotes from ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov was far less cordial in his response to Conor McGregor’s recent tirade than Paul Hughes was.

Conor McGregor was not pleased with Paul Hughes after post-fight video showed “Big News” engaging in a respectful post-fight ...

Paul Hughes nearly defeated Usman Nurmagomedov at PFL Champions Series Dubai, leading to an invite to Dagestan from Khabib ...

A rematch in Belfast has been ruled out by Usman, but the patriarch of his family has extended a different offer to Hughes ...

The Russian former MMA star has only reignited his former rivalry with the Irishman further with a scathing attack on social ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov and Daniel Cormier are a fighter friendship that keeps on giving. ‘DC’ and ‘The Eagle’ have become close acquaintances in their time at American Kickboxing Academy (AKA ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov clash, given the Dagestani-Irish dynamic between Usman and Hughes. Paul Hughes’ performance didn’t go unnoticed, drawing praise from fans and MMA stars alike. Unfortunately ...

honestly, I underestimate this guy. It was my little mistake." SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 07: Khabib Nurmagomedov is interviewed after defeating during Bellator Champions Series: San Diego at the ...