Best fights of Paul Hughes
Over 9 years as a professional, Paul Hughes has compiled a 14-3 (10) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Paul Hughes defeats A. J. McKee
On October 19, 2024 Paul Hughes faced A. J. McKee in a lightweight bout. Hughes was 27 years old with a record of 12-1, and McKee was 29 with a record of 22-1. Hughes was on a 6-fight winning streak and McKee was on a 4-fight winning streak. Hughes won via split decision.
2. Paul Hughes defeats Jordan Vucenic in their 2nd fight
On November 4, 2022 Paul Hughes fought Jordan Vucenic for the vacant Cage Warriors featherweight title. It was their second meeting. Hughes was 25 years old with a record of 8-1, and Vucenic was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hughes was on a 2-fight winning streak. Hughes won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
3. Paul Hughes loses to Usman Nurmagomedov via majority decision
On January 25, 2025 Paul Hughes fought Usman Nurmagomedov for the Bellator lightweight title. Hughes was 27 years old with a record of 13-1, and Nurmagomedov was 26 with a record of 18-0. Hughes was on a 7-fight winning streak and Nurmagomedov was coming off a win. Hughes lost via majority decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Nurmagomedov.
4. Paul Hughes KOs Bruno Miranda in 42 seconds
On May 10, 2025 Paul Hughes faced Bruno Miranda in a lightweight bout. Hughes was 28 years old with a record of 13-2, and Miranda was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hughes was coming off a loss. Hughes stopped Bruno Miranda via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Paul Hughes loses to Usman Nurmagomedov in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On October 3, 2025 Paul Hughes fought Usman Nurmagomedov for the vacant PFL and PFL lightweight titles. It was their second meeting. Hughes was 28 years old with a record of 14-2, and Nurmagomedov was 27 with a record of 19-0. Hughes was coming off a win and Nurmagomedov was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Hughes lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Nurmagomedov.
6. Paul Hughes defeats Morgan Charrière
On October 1, 2021 Paul Hughes fought Morgan Charrière for the vacant Interim Cage Warriors featherweight title. Hughes was 24 years old with a record of 7-1, and Charrière was 25 with a record of 14-9-1. Hughes was coming off a win, while Charrière was coming off a loss. Hughes won via majority decision. Won the vacant title.
7. Paul Hughes KOs Fabiano Silva
On April 6, 2024 Paul Hughes faced Fabiano Silva in a lightweight bout. Hughes was 27 years old with a record of 10-1, and Silva was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hughes was on a 4-fight winning streak. Hughes stopped Fabiano Silva via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Paul Hughes KOs Jan Quaeyhaegens
On October 14, 2023 Paul Hughes faced Jan Quaeyhaegens in a lightweight bout. Hughes was 26 years old with a record of 9-1, and Quaeyhaegens was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hughes was on a 3-fight winning streak. Hughes stopped Jan Quaeyhaegens via KO in the 1st round.
9. Paul Hughes submits Kalifa Seydi
On October 26, 2019 Paul Hughes fought Kalifa Seydi for the vacant Cage Conflict lightweight title. Hughes was 22 years old with a record of 3-0, and Seydi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hughes was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Hughes submitted Kalifa Seydi via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
10. Paul Hughes KOs Bobby King
On June 22, 2024 Paul Hughes faced Bobby King in a lightweight bout. Hughes was 27 years old with a record of 11-1, and King was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hughes was on a 5-fight winning streak. Hughes stopped Bobby King via TKO in the 2nd round.