Connor Hughes
Last fight: Loss vs Aleksandr Chizov · Knockout · Dec 13, 2025
CAREER SUMMARY
Connor Hughes holds a professional MMA record of 12-3-0. Hughes has won 12 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 3 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. Most recent fight: December 13, 2025. Tracked organizations: PFL.
Profile
- Height
- 5'11"180 cm
- Weight
- 155 lbs70 kg
- Reach
- 73"185 cm
- DOB
- Jun 5, 1997
- Age
- 29
- Nationality
- England
- Birthplace
- England
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- MMA Academy Liverpool
Career stats
Where they rank
All-time boards where Connor Hughes sits in the top 25.
- #2 Strikes absorbed per minute, Lightweight4.54
- #5 Most finishes, Lightweight4
- #5 Most knockouts, Lightweight4
- #5 Strikes absorbed per minute, all divisions4.54
- #6 Most knockdowns, Lightweight4
- #6 Most knockdowns per 15 minutes, Lightweight0.7
- #7 Shortest average fight time, Lightweight10:14
- #9 Most fights, Lightweight8
Related fighters
Upcoming
- PFLPFL Dubai: Nemkov vs Bilostenniyvs Shem RockLightweight
Career history
- LOSSPFL Europe 4: 2025 Finals· Dec 13, 2025· Lightweight· 12-3 vs 13-3KOR3 · 0:50
- WINPFL Europe 3: Nantes 2025· Sep 26, 2025· Lightweight· 12-2 vs 6-2KOR1 · 2:56
- WINvs Sebastien Di FrancoPFL Europe 1: Belfast 2025· May 10, 2025· Lightweight· 11-2 vs 10-4KOR2 · 2:46
- LOSSPFL Europe: 2024 Championships· Dec 14, 2024· Lightweight· 10-2 vs 14-0TKOR4 · 4:07
- WINvs Ignacio CapellaPFL Europe 3: 2024 Playoffs· Sep 28, 2024· Lightweight· 10-1 vs 8-2DECR3 · 5:00
- WINPFL Europe 1: 2024 Regular Season· Mar 7, 2024· Lightweight· 9-1 vs 10-4-1KOR1 · 1:13
- WINvs Sebastian Santana GuedesPFL Europe 4: 2023 Championships· Dec 8, 2023· Lightweight· 8-1 vs 10-7-1TKOR2 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Dylan TukePFL Europe 2: 2023 Regular Season· Jul 8, 2023· Lightweight· 7-1 vs 6-3DECR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Everton CruzUK Fighting Championships 22· Mar 4, 2023· Lightweight· 7-0 vs 4-1UD
- WINvs Marcos Vinícius CostaUK Fighting Championships 21· Dec 10, 2022· Catchweight· 6-0 vs 13-7TKO
- WINvs Jocimar FerreiraUK Fighting Championships 20· Sep 17, 2022· Super Lightweight· 5-0 vs 6-12SUB
- WINvs Javier Cuestas RojasUK Fighting Championships 18· Mar 12, 2022· Catchweight· 4-0 vs 0-1SUBR1 · 1:17
- WINvs Marcin ZembalaUK Fighting Championships 17· Nov 27, 2021· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 3-5SUBR1 · 0:42
- WINvs Aaron GrayAlmighty Fighting Championship 19· Sep 18, 2021· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 2-1SUBR1 · 3:04
- WINvs Danny TylerUK Fighting Championships 14· Jul 10, 2021· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 1-1TKOR1 · 2:04
Title bout
- WINvs Musa Christian×1Title bout · Title win #1Caged Steel 25· Apr 10, 2021· Lightweight· 6-4 vs 7-2UD
- LOSSCeltic Gladiator 28· Nov 22, 2020· Lightweight· 5-4 vs 7-3UD
- WINvs Sarfraz NawazCeltic Gladiator 27· Aug 22, 2020· Lightweight· 5-3 vs 3-3UD
- LOSSvs Adam CullenCage Warriors 112· Mar 7, 2020· Lightweight· 4-3 vs 6-3UD
- LOSSvs Marcus LewisAlmighty Fighting Championship 12· May 25, 2019· Lightweight· 4-2 vs 5-2DEC
- WINvs Sam Mullarkey×1Title bout · Title win #1Almighty Fighting Championship 10· Nov 17, 2018· Lightweight· 4-1 vs 3-1TKOR1 · 2:23
- WINvs Jamal RajaAlmighty Fighting Championship 9· Jul 28, 2018· Lightweight· 3-1 vs 4-3UD
- WINvs Lewis RidleyCage Warriors Academy North West 3· Jun 2, 2018· Lightweight· 2-1 vs 3-2UD
- WINvs Joe LyonsUK Fighting Championships 6· Mar 10, 2018· Lightweight· 1-1 vs 1-3SD
- LOSSvs Ben EllisCage Warriors Academy North West 2· Sep 2, 2017· Lightweight· 0-1 vs 3-0UD
Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1694▼48
- Peak
- 1742Sep 26, 2025
- Rated fights
- 15
Frequently asked questions
When does Connor Hughes fight next?
Connor Hughes fights Shem Rock on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at PFL Dubai: Nemkov vs Bilostenniy.
What is Connor Hughes's record?
Connor Hughes's professional MMA record is 12-3-0.
Who is Connor Hughes fighting next?
Connor Hughes's next opponent is Shem Rock at PFL Dubai: Nemkov vs Bilostenniy.
Who did Connor Hughes fight last?
Connor Hughes most recently fought Aleksandr Chizov at PFL Europe 4: 2025 Finals on Saturday, December 13, 2025, LOSS (Knockout).
What weight class does Connor Hughes fight in?
Connor Hughes fights at Lightweight.
How many knockouts does Connor Hughes have?
Connor Hughes has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.
How tall is Connor Hughes?
Connor Hughes is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.
How much does Connor Hughes weigh?
Connor Hughes weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).
What is Connor Hughes's reach?
Connor Hughes has a reach of 73" (185 cm).
How old is Connor Hughes?
Connor Hughes is 29 years old (born Jun 5, 1997).
Where is Connor Hughes from?
Connor Hughes is from England.
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