"From the opening bell Hughes walked McKee down, forcing the former Bellator champion to fight of his back foot against the cage... Hughes showed impressive takedown defense throughout the contest... Hughes landed a massive right hand that almost finished the fight. The first five minutes were clearly in favor of Hughes."
"McKee pushed Hughes to the cage and tried to land takedowns in the clinch but was again unsuccessful. For the first time in his career McKee looked tired and stiff on the feet. Hughes out landed McKee again in the third round, finishing off an impressive performance and the biggest win of his career."
"When the fight went to the scorecards most watching believed a 30-27 victory for Hughes was a forgone conclusion. To everyone's surprise the judges in attendance scored the fight a split decision."
"Hughes had to overcome a scare on the cards but likely propelled himself into a title opportunity opposite Usman Nurmagomedov with this victory."
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