Fighter

Paul Hughes

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14-3-0PFL #6Lightweight PFL #10Men's Pound-for-Pound Ireland

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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, 3 by submission, 4 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
Birthplace: Sydney, Australia

Career history

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

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: 6

Men's Pound-for-Pound

Lightweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1828▼20
Peak: 1852Oct 19, 2024
Rated fights: 17

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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 (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.

CAREER SUMMARY