Paul Hughes didn't get the desired result in his first major MMA world title fight, but he was still a winner in the big picture. At PFL Dubai, the proud Irishman pushed undefeated PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov to his limits in their five-round title tilt on Saturday.

Paul Hughes issued a simple response after Conor McGregor went after him on social media for a post-fight clip with the Usman Nurmagomedov's team.

PFL superstar Paul Hughes hits back at Conor McGregor, who ripped on him for being friendly with Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Jake Paul has taken to social media to praise Paul Hughes after his epic fight with Usman Nurmagomedov, while also taking a shot at Conor McGregor in the process

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

Conor McGregor launches deranged rant at fellow Irishman Paul Hughes after conversation with Khabib Nurmagomedov leaks online.

Conor McGregor blasted the Nurmagomedovs after Usman beat Paul Hughes at PFL Dubai “Big News” was convinced he should’ve been declared the winner Conor McGregor ranted about the Nurmagomedovs after his fellow Irishman Paul Hughes lost to Usman at PFL Dubai.

It’s safe to say Conor McGregor might not exactly have an unbiased opinion when it comes to the Nurmagomedov family. Following a five-round classic on Saturday that saw Usman Nurmagomedov defeat Paul Hughes by majority decision in the main event at PFL Dubai,