The controversy ignited when Hughes seemingly sought to distance himself from McGregor by assuring Khabib Nurmagomedov he was "not like this other guy"

Paul Hughes was targeted with some bitter online abuse from Conor McGregor following his fight with Usman Nurmagomedov

Paul Hughes says Conor McGregor’s comments questioning his Irish identity were "unbelievably disrespectful" but he also took it all with a grain of salt because he doesn’t believe that’s the same person he grew up idolizing.

Paul Hughes calls out Conor McGregor for his unbelievably disrespectful comments, claiming the Irish superstar has completely changed.

Paul Hughes doesn't expect to reconcile with Conor McGregor anytime soon. Like many Irish fighters, Hughes looked up to the former UFC two-division champion. Up until his title fight against Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov at PFL Champions Series: Road