Paul Hughes targets rematch with Usman Nurmagomedov after injury recovery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 10:50 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Paul Hughes aims for another chance against PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov after recovering from knee surgery. Hughes, who has lost twice to Nurmagomedov in contested decisions, expressed confidence he can defeat him, calling their rivalry evenly matched. Nurmagomedov recently retained his title with a first-round TKO of Archie Colgan and is now a free agent, raising questions about his future in the PFL or UFC. Hughes plans to return to action in early 2027, targeting a fight with Alfie Davis to prove himself as a contender.
- •Hughes suffered a knee injury that required surgery, sidelining him.
- •Nurmagomedov remains undefeated at 22-0 after TKO victory over Colgan.
- •Hughes believes he can defeat Nurmagomedov in a potential trilogy.
- •Hughes plans to fight Alfie Davis early next year.
- •The PFL lightweight division faces shifts with Nurmagomedov's potential move.
- 10:50 PMYahoo Sports — Paul Hughes on Usman Nurmagomedov: '100 percent I have the beating of that man'
"Paul Hughes hopes he can get one more shot at PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov.
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