Paul Hughes issued a simple response after Conor McGregor went after him on social media for a post-fight clip with the Usman Nurmagomedov's team.

McGregor, prior to his defeat by Khabib in 2018, attacked the Russian’s Muslim faith. Immediately after their lightweight title fight, in which Khabib retained the gold that McGregor previously held, the “Eagle” jumped over the cage to attack members of the Irishman’s team.

Hughes received a lot of plaudits for his performance last weekend, but recent leaked footage prompted fellow Irishman McGregor to launch a scathing attack on 'Big News'

Khabib Nurmagomedov went after former UFC rival Conor McGregor for his recent comments about PFL standout Paul Hughes.

Conor McGregor had harsh words for Paul Hughes after the PFL star told Khabib Nurmagomedov, "I am not like [McGregor]."

Conor McGregor launches deranged rant at fellow Irishman Paul Hughes after conversation with Khabib Nurmagomedov leaks online.

Being from Ireland and distancing yourself from Conor McGregor is almost unheard of, especially among die-hard fans. The man put Ireland on the MMA map and became the biggest name in the fight game. Paul Hughes is also a known McGregor fan,

Conor McGregor may not be actively competing currently, but there's no doubt how big of a star he still is in the sporting world. The post Conor McGregor Drops 4 Words Insult on Paul Hughes With 200 Irishmen After Khabib Nurmagomedov Comment appeared first on EssentiallySports.