Conor McGregor responds to shock corner offer for Khabib Nurmagomedov rematch

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.

Hughes, who showed incredible prowess by knocking down the American with a potent right hook and exhibiting precise striking throughout the bout, pulled off an unexpected triumph as an underdog, proving his mettle in the featherweight ranks. "The PFL believed in me and look at me now. I took the risk, I fought one of the best in the division. Here I am, a rural kid from Ireland. I bet on myself," Hughes said.

"We want to see Ireland v Dagestan, we want to see Paul Hughes v Usman Nurmagomedov for the Bellator lightweight title. Let's go!" Taking it a step further, he suggested an ideal scenario where 'The Notorious' Conor McGregor could get involved, offering the famed fighter a chance for indirect retribution by cornering him against Khabib's relative, Usman Nurmagomedov.

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Known for his epic showdown with Khabib in 2018 – a contest that drew global attention only for McGregor to suffer a submission defeat – he sees this opportunity as a shot at redemption through his compatriot, Hughes. With media eyes transfixed on him post-fight, McGregor eagerly demanded to make headlines once more, expressing a keen interest in this potential blockbuster collaboration.

"Someone clip this," Hughes urged the press during his post-bout presser. "Conor, I want you in my corner for that fight, 100 per cent, how cool would that be? We might need