Usman Nurmagomedov admits Paul Hughes’ pre-fight accusation was accurate. He underestimated the Irishman ahead of their bout Saturday, but left the matchup with a completely different attitude.
In the PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai main event, Nurmagomedov (19-0) defeated Hughes (13-2) by unanimous decision, but it was a battle. Nurmagomedov sees the experience as one he can learn from.
“To be honest, it was great fight for me,” Nurmagomedov said backstage after the event. “I go to the depths of the ocean. I know what I can do for the next time. I little underestimated this guy. That was a mistake, but whatever. Alhamdulillah, Alhamdulillah, no matter what. Of course, I’m human like everyone, every sportsman. I have some weaknesses. I have some strong ways, like strong sides. I’m not someone who cannot never lose. But in my mind, I’m never going to lose. Inshallah.
