Paul Hughes losses
Over 9 years as a professional, Paul Hughes has compiled a 14-3 (10) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. He has three losses against two different opponents, two of them in title fights.
3. 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 lightweight title. 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.
2. 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.
1. Paul Hughes loses to Jordan Vucenic via split decision
On December 12, 2020 Paul Hughes faced Jordan Vucenic in a featherweight bout. Hughes was 23 years old with a record of 6-0, and Vucenic was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hughes was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Hughes lost via split decision. Went the distance with Vucenic.