Paul Hughes plans to take A.J. McKee’s spot in the queue for Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov . Hughes (12-1) will face McKee (22-1) in a key 155-pound bout at PFL: Battle of the Giant on Oct. 19 at The Mayadeen in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ( ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN+). Champ Nurmagomedov said after his recent title defense over Alexander Shabliy at Bellator Champions Series: San Diego earlier this month that he thinks McKee is the frontrunner for the next shot at his belt.
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Paul Hughes wants title shot vs. Usman Nurmagomedov with win over A.J. McKee at PFL PPV – MMA Junkie