If the stars align and they do end up fighting, Hughes hopes Nurmagomedov is frequently drug tested. He’s referring to Nurmagomedov’s failed drug test in October in which his title-defense win over Brent Primus at Bellator 300 was overturned to a no contest by the California State Athletic Commission.

Conor McGregor might be a key presence in Paul Hughes' corner for a potential title fight against Usman Nurmagomedov.

The Notorious' famously went head-to-head with bitter rival Khabib Nurmagomedov back in 2018 in what was the biggest fight in the history of MMA

Paul Hughes was rightfully in a joyous mood after pulling off an underdog win over A.J. McKee at PFL: Battle of the Giants, and has his eyes set on a title shot. "We all know who's next! Usman Nurmagomedov is next!

Bellator star Paul Hughes wants Conor McGregor in his corner for a possible title shot against Usman Nurmagomedov.

Following his stellar performance in Riyadh, where he secured a split-decision victory over former champ AJ McKee, Ireland's rising star Paul Hughes has extended an intriguing invitation to none other than Conor McGregor.

Paul Hughes expresses his desire to have Conor McGregor in his corner for his upcoming fight against Usman Nurmagomedov.

Conor McGregor could be drafted into the corner of another Irish MMA star who has called out Khabib Nurmagomedov's cousin in Bellator.