Former Bellator lightweight title challenger, Irish fighter Paul Hughes, has expressed his desire to face American Brent Primus before a rematch against Usman Nurmagomedov.
There’s plenty of options. There is one name that I think is the best in terms of storyline for building a rematch and that is Brent Primus. Former champion, Usman [Nurmagomedov], could not finish him, they had a close enough fight. That I think would be a perfect fight for me in Belfast because I know I’d finish him, then we’d have that common opponent and it sets up an even bigger rematch.
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The fight between Nurmagomedov and Hughes took place on January 25 in Dubai (UAE). In that match, which went the full distance, Usman won by majority decision. He boasts a record of 19 wins and no losses, one fight declared a no contest. Hughes has 13 wins and suffered two losses. Brent Primus has 15 wins, four losses and one fight ruled a no contest.
