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 · 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 ...

5 days ago · PFL Champions Series Dubai kicks off its 2025 campaign with a lightweight title headliner between Usman Nurmagomedov (c) and Paul Hughes later tonight (Jan. 25) at Coca-Cola Arena.

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 ...

Jan 20, 2025 · Where is the Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes fight? Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes will take place at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This is the first time the PFL has hosted an event in the UAE. Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes tale of the tape Usman Nurmagomedov record Age: 26; Height: 5 …

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 …