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 .

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.

1 day ago · Paul Hughes recently put the world on notice to the fact that he may just be the most talented Irish mixed martial artist in the world today in his title challenge against Usman Nurmagomedov at ...

5 days ago · 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 ...

Mar 27, 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.

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...

5 days ago · Paul Hughes lands a nice jab at the start of the final round while Usman Nurmagomedov responds with a leg kick. Hughes overextends with a straight right and Nurmagomedov takes advantage, whipping ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Irishman Paul Hughes says he is ready to take Usman Nurmagomedov "to the depths of hell" in their Bellator lightweight title fight on 25 January. The Derry man earned the biggest win of his career ...

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.

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