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 …

After a 6-2 amateur run that saw him win the Clan Wars amateur featherweight championship twice, “Big News” turned pro in 2017. He won his 1st 6 fights, all by stoppage, before suffering the lone loss of his career: a split decision to Jordan Vucenic in 2020.

5 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 ...

5 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...

6 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 ...

6 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 ...

6 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 ...

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 …

Apr 20, 2024 · PFL has signed Paul Hughes, its president Ray Sefo told reporters including MMA Junkie on Friday following 2024 PFL 3 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. Hughes, 26, was one of the faces of Cage...

Mar 20, 2017 · Paul "Big News" Hughes (13-2-0) is a Pro MMA Fighter out of Belfast, Northern Ireland and the #27th ranked Top Lightweight MMA fighter. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record.