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14-3-0PFL #6LightweightPFL #10Men's Pound-for-PoundIrelandIrelandLast 5
Amateur MMA 9-2

Last fight: Loss vs Usman Nurmagomedov · Unanimous Decision · Oct 3, 2025

14-3-0 · 10 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Usman NurmagomedovUD · R5 5:00
PFLPFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs Hughes 2·October 3, 2025

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CAREER SUMMARY

Paul Hughes holds a professional MMA record of 14-3-0. Hughes has won 14 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 4 by decision. Most recent fight: October 3, 2025. Tracked organizations: PFL, BELLATOR, CAGE WARRIORS.

Profile

Height
5'9"175 cm
Weight
155 lbs70 kg
Reach
70"178 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Mar 27, 1997
Age
29
Nationality
Ireland
Birthplace
Sydney, Australia

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Next Generation Northern Ireland

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 14-3-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed2.88per min
Strikes absorbed2.63per min
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.41per 15 min
50% success
Takedowns stuffed70%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Paul Hughes sits in the top 25.

Related fighters

Recent & upcoming opponents

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Usman NurmagomedovTitle bout
    PFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs Hughes 2· Oct 3, 2025· Lightweight· 14-3 vs 20-0
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  2. WIN
    vs Bruno Miranda
    PFL Europe 1: Belfast 2025· May 10, 2025· Lightweight· 14-2 vs 17-6
    TKO
    R1 · 0:42
  3. LOSS
    vs Usman NurmagomedovTitle bout
    PFL Champions Series 1: Nurmagomedov vs Hughes· Jan 25, 2025· Lightweight· 13-2 vs 19-0
    DEC
    R5 · 5:00
  4. WIN
    vs A.J. McKee
    PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants· Oct 19, 2024· Lightweight· 13-1 vs 22-2
    DEC
    R3 · 5:00
  5. WIN
    vs Bobby King
    Bellator Champions Series Dublin: Jackson vs Kuramagomedov· Jun 22, 2024· Lightweight· 12-1 vs 12-7
    TKO
    R2 · 4:50
  6. WIN
    vs Fabiano Silva
    Cage Warriors 170· Apr 6, 2024· Catchweight· 11-1 vs 34-16-1
    TKO
    R1 · 04:39
  7. WIN
    vs Jan Quaeyhaegens
    Cage Warriors 161: Dublin· Oct 14, 2023· Catchweight· 10-1 vs 11-4
    TKO
    R1 · 02:55
  8. WIN
    vs Jordan Vucenic
    Cage Warriors 145· Nov 4, 2022· Featherweight· 9-1 vs 9-2
    UD
  9. WIN
    vs Morgan Charriere
    Cage Warriors 128· Oct 1, 2021· Featherweight· 8-1 vs 15-9-1
    MD
  10. WIN
    vs James Hendin
    Cage Warriors 120· Mar 18, 2021· Featherweight· 7-1 vs 5-1
    UD
  11. LOSS
    vs Jordan Vucenic
    Cage Warriors 119· Dec 12, 2020· Featherweight· 6-1 vs 7-1
    SD
  12. WIN
    vs Aidan Stephen
    Cage Warriors 116· Sep 26, 2020· Featherweight· 6-0 vs 7-3
    SUB
    R3 · 4:21
  13. WIN
    vs Youri Panada
    Cage Warriors 112· Mar 7, 2020· Catchweight· 5-0 vs 4-2
    TKO
    R2 · 2:33
  14. WIN
    vs Kalifa Seydi×2Title bout · Title win #2
    Cage Conflict 2· Oct 26, 2019· Lightweight· 4-0 vs 2-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:43
  15. WIN
    vs Mateusz Makarowski
    Cage Warriors· Sep 6, 2019· Catchweight· 3-0 vs 4-3
    SUB
    R1 · 2:34
  16. WIN
    vs Stephen O'Neill×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Cage Conflict 1· Mar 9, 2019· Featherweight· 2-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 3:00
  17. WIN
    vs Adam Gustab
    BAMMA 28: Parke Vs. Redmond· Feb 24, 2017· Featherweight· 1-0 vs 2-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:32

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Official PFL Ranking

Paul Hughes's standing in the official PFL rankings.

Current
#6 Lightweight · #10 Men's Pound-for-Pound
Peak
#4 Lightweight
First ranked
Apr 15, 2026
Times ranked
7

Men's Pound-for-Pound

#1#5#10#15Jul 9, 2026 · #10Sep 9, 2026 · #10#10

Lightweight

#1#5#10#15Apr 15, 2026 · #4May 10, 2026 · #5Jul 9, 2026 · #6Sep 9, 2026 · #6#6

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1837▼27
Peak
1876Oct 19, 2024
Rated fights
17
1500165018002018202020222024Feb 24, 2017 · 1553Mar 9, 2019 · 1582Sep 6, 2019 · 1630Oct 26, 2019 · 1667Mar 7, 2020 · 1706Sep 26, 2020 · 1754Dec 12, 2020 · 1741Mar 18, 2021 · 1760Oct 1, 2021 · 1775Nov 4, 2022 · 1787Oct 14, 2023 · 1808Apr 6, 2024 · 1827Jun 22, 2024 · 1844Oct 19, 2024 · 1876Jan 25, 2025 · 1848May 10, 2025 · 1864Oct 3, 2025 · 18371837

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Frequently asked questions

When does Paul Hughes fight next?

Paul Hughes has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Paul Hughes's record?

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

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 (Unanimous 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 3 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.

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