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 #37th ranked Top Lightweight MMA fighter. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record.

2 days ago · Paul Hughes may have been the one that was getting the crowd hyped up by showcasing an incredible fighting spirit but Usman Nurmagomedov also had to demonstrate his own stubborn will.

Mar 27, 1997 · Sherdog’s Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings Usman Nurmagomedov had his hands full with Paul Hughes, but he ultimately left Dubai with his undefeated record intact. …

1 day ago · Joy for Usman Nurmagomedov but agony for Paul Hughes after the scores are announced [Getty Images] Nurmagomedov prevailed on a 47-47, 48-46, 48-46 scorecard against Hughes in a tight tussle in Dubai.

View the profile of the MMA fighter Paul Hughes from Ireland on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights.

Jan 25, 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 ...

Jan 25, 2025 · 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...

Jan 25, 2025 · Usman Nurmagomedov’s undefeated record was put under threat unlike ever before against Paul Hughes in Saturday’s PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai, but escaped with the belt. Nurmagomedov (19-0) narrowly retained his lightweight championship as an extremely game Hughes (13-2) put on the performance of a lifetime at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai.

Apr 9, 2024 · Paul Hughes is finally an MMA free agent. The 27-year-old Irishman completed the final bout of his Cage Warriors contract on Saturday with a first-round knockout of Fabiano Silva at Cage...