Paul Hughes (born 27 March 1997) is an Irish professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Professional Fighters League (PFL). A professional MMA fighter since 2017, Hughes is a former Cage Warriors Featherweight Champion .

6 hours ago · The PFL Dubai main event between lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes was well-promoted, though based on the odds, Nurmagomedov was the favorite and still expected to make easy ...

Hughes played Gaelic football and hurling while growing up. He grew up in County Derry, one of the six counties of Northern Ireland. He now fights out of Belfast. Prior to signing with the PFL, Hughes was one of the most sought-after European prospects in all of MMA.

4 days ago · Paul Hughes gave Usman Nurmagomedov everything he could handle at PFL Dubai on Saturday afternoon. Nurmagomedov though kept his PFL belt with a majority decision (47-47, 48-46 x2) despite being...

5 days ago · Paul Hughes has been one of MMA’s best rising stars coming out of Ireland. At 13-1, Hughes, who signed with the PFL last year, comes into tonight with a seven-fight win streak. He defeated Bobby King in Dublin back in June before a huge, split decision win over former Bellator champion AJ McKee at PFL Battle of the Giants in October to earn ...

4 days ago · Watch Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes full fight video highlights from their PFL Dubai main event showdown Saturday afternoon, courtesy of multiple outlets.. Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes took place ...

4 days ago · Usman Nurmagomedov def. Paul Hughes PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series (MAX, 11:00 a.m. ET) • Main Event: Usman Nurmagomedov def. Paul Hughes via Majority Decision (47-47, 48-46x2) – For the ...

5 days ago · Hughes, meanwhile, had previously plied his craft in Cage Warriors as a decorated featherweight champion before coming to PFL last year. The 27-year-old Irishman, who was born in Australia, also ...

Mar 20, 2017 · Paul "Big News" Hughes (13-2-0) is a Pro MMA Fighter out of Belfast, Northern Ireland and the #24th ranked Top Lightweight MMA fighter. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record.

Oct 19, 2024 · Paul Hughes went 6-2 on the amateur circuit before starting his pro career in 2017, winning his first six fights. Hughes’s lone loss in his pro career thus far came in a split decision against Jordan Vucenic, but Hughes won the rematch and captured featherweight gold in …