Paul Hughes says he is now 'in the conversation with some of the biggest MMA athletes in the world' after his win over AJ McKee in Saudi Arabia.
Paul Hughes says he is now "in the conversation with some of the biggest MMA athletes in the world" after his "life-changing" lightweight victory over AJ McKee on the PFL Super Fights card in Saudi Arabia."I'm logging on to the my phone, social media….there are suggested posts coming up on me. All these other things that I would just naturally see on my socials anyway through the biggest stars in MMA. Now I'm there.
"I didn't make any money in Cage Warriors. I was just stone broke for years trying to make it. Now I'm getting paid well for what I bring to the table. That's life-changing."As a long-time Manchester United fan, the Lavey man admits that getting his snap alongside Ronaldo was a particular thrill. As for the post-fight snap, Hughes said that Ronaldo had called a halt to requests for selfies before relenting for one last picture with him.
However, the Irishman dropped McKee with a right hook in the first round and he went on to hold a clear edge in the proceedings even though the judges opted for a split decision. "I remember looking at the colour of my gloves and thinking 'is this going to happen again? Am I going to be completely robbed blind here?'
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