Usman Nurmagomedov successfully defended his lightweight title against Paul Hughes in a majority decision at the Road to Dubai, marking a challenging match for the unbeaten fighter. Despite recognizing Hughes' talent and effort, Nurmagomedov stated that he believes Hughes must win several more fights in the PFL before a rematch. He admitted to underestimating Hughes, which contributed to the struggle he faced in the ring, noting that the fight helped him identify areas for improvement. Nurmagomedov also mentioned the absence of his usual training team as a potential factor in his performance.
"No, he have to earn with a couple two, three, four fights in [PFL]... I think if he even go to the tournament for $1 million, he 100 percent [has a] chance to take this belt."
"To be honest, it was great fight for me... Of course, I'm human like everyone, every sportsman. I have some weaknesses. I have some strong ways, like strong sides."
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