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.

20 Mar 2017 · Paul "Big News" Hughes (13-2-0) is a Pro MMA Fighter out of Belfast, Northern Ireland and the #39th ranked Top Lightweight MMA fighter. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record.

27 Mar 1997 · Paul Hughes on Narrow Defeat at Road to Dubai: 'I Deserve to Have That Belt' Paul Hughes’ first championship opportunity in Professional Fighters League resulted in a near miss....

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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.

25 Jan 2025 · Usman Nurmagomedov (19-0, 1 no-contest) and Paul Hughes (13-2) squared off in the the main event clash. The fight aired live on MAX. Official decision: Usman Nurmagomedov def. Paul Hughes (47-47 ...

25 Jan 2025 · Paul Hughes' bid to become Bellator lightweight champion falls agonisingly short as Usman Nurmagomedov claims a thrilling majority decision win in Dubai.

19 Oct 2024 · Paul Hughes earned the biggest win of his career as he outstruck AJ McKee to win their lightweight bout by split decision in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia....

24 Jan 2025 · Irish MMA fighter Paul Hughes is set to challenge undefeated Bellator Lightweight World Champion Usman Nurmagomedov on January 25, 2025, at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. The Irishman, with a 13-1 record, earned this title shot after a notable victory over A.J. McKee in October 2024. This bout, dubbed “Dagestan vs. Ireland 2,” is ...

19 Oct 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 …