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Paul Hughes Says Respect for Usman Nurmagomedov Faded After Rematch Delay

Hughes criticized Nurmagomedov for stalling their lightweight title rematch, set for October 3 in Dubai. “The fact that he tried to stall it and actively not make the fight happen definitely decreases that level of respect,” Hughes said. They first fought in January, where Hughes lost via a majority decision. He then secured the rematch with a KO win in May.