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Paul Hughes
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Paul Hughes

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14-3-0IrelandIreland
Amateur MMA 9-2
NEXT FIGHT

No upcoming fight scheduled.

UFCal Elo rating

Current
1502▼32
Peak
1534May 10, 2025
Rated fights
4
150015502025Oct 19, 2024 — 1524Jan 25, 2025 — 1490May 10, 2025 — 1534Oct 3, 2025 — 15021502

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CAREER SUMMARY

Paul Hughes holds a professional MMA record of 14-3-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 17 bouts on record. Paul Hughes has won 14 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 7 by decision. Most recent fight: October 3, 2025. Tracked organizations: PFL.

Profile

Height
5'9"175 cm
Weight
155 lbs70 kg
Reach
70"178 cm
DOB
1997-03-27
Age
29
Nationality
Ireland

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Usman Nurmagomedov
    PFLPFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2· Oct 3, 2025· Lightweight· 14-2 vs 19-0
    DEC
  2. WIN
    vs Bruno Miranda
    PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL Europe 1: 2025 First Round· May 10, 2025· Lightweight· 13-2 vs 17-5
    TKO
    R1 · 0:42
  3. LOSS
    vs Usman Nurmagomedov
    PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series· Jan 25, 2025· Lightweight· 13-1 vs 18-0
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  4. WIN
    vs A.J. McKee
    PFLPFL Super Fights - Battle of the Giants: Brace for Impact· Oct 19, 2024· Lightweight· 12-1 vs 22-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  5. WIN
    vs Bobby King
    Bellator Champions Series· Jun 22, 2024· Lightweight· 11-1 vs 12-6
    TKO
    R2 · 4:50
  6. WIN
    vs Fabiano Silva
    Cage Warriors 170· Apr 6, 2024· Catchweight· 10-1 vs 34-15-1
    TKO
    R1 · 4:37
  7. WIN
    vs Jan Quaeyhaegens
    Cage Warriors 161· Oct 14, 2023· Lightweight· 9-1 vs 11-3
    TKO
    R1 · 2:47
  8. WIN
    vs Jordan Vucenic
    Cage Warriors 145· Nov 4, 2022· Featherweight· 8-1 vs 9-1
    UD
  9. WIN
    vs Morgan Charriere
    Cage Warriors 128· Oct 1, 2021· Featherweight· 7-1 vs 15-8-1
    MD
  10. WIN
    vs James Hendin
    Cage Warriors 120· Mar 18, 2021· Featherweight· 6-1 vs 5-0
    UD
  11. LOSS
    vs Jordan Vucenic
    Cage Warriors 119· Dec 12, 2020· Featherweight· 6-0 vs 6-1
    SD
  12. WIN
    vs Aidan Stephen
    Cage Warriors 116· Sep 26, 2020· Featherweight· 5-0 vs 7-2
    —
    R3 · 4:21
  13. WIN
    vs Youri Panada
    Cage Warriors 112· Mar 7, 2020· Catchweight· 4-0 vs 4-1
    TKO
    R2 · 2:33
  14. WIN
    vs Kalifa Seydi
    Cage Conflict 2· Oct 26, 2019· Lightweight· Title bout· 3-0 vs 2-0
    —
    R1 · 1:43
  15. WIN
    vs Mateusz Makarowski
    Cage Warriors· Sep 6, 2019· Catchweight· 2-0 vs 4-2
    —
    R1 · 2:34
  16. WIN
    vs Stephen O'Neill
    Cage Conflict 1· Mar 9, 2019· Featherweight· Title bout· 1-0 vs 0-0
    TKO
    R1 · 3:00
  17. WIN
    vs Adam Gustab
    BAMMA 28: Parke Vs. Redmond· Feb 24, 2017· Featherweight· 0-0 vs 2-0
    TKO
    R1 · 1:32

Career history data via Tapology.

Frequently asked questions

What is Paul Hughes's record?

Paul Hughes's professional MMA record is 14-3-0.

When does Paul Hughes fight next?

Paul Hughes has no confirmed upcoming fight.

Who is Paul Hughes fighting next?

Paul Hughes's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Paul Hughes fight last?

Paul Hughes most recently fought Usman Nurmagomedov at PFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2 on Friday, October 3, 2025 — LOSS (Decision).

What weight class does Paul Hughes fight in?

Paul Hughes fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Paul Hughes have?

Paul Hughes has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How tall is Paul Hughes?

Paul Hughes is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Paul Hughes weigh?

Paul Hughes weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Paul Hughes's reach?

Paul Hughes has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Paul Hughes?

Paul Hughes is 29 years old (born Mar 27, 1997).

Where is Paul Hughes from?

Paul Hughes is from Ireland.