Best fights of Sam Hughes
Over 7 years as a professional, Sam Hughes has compiled a 11-7 (6) record, including one title fight across three weight classes. Here are her top 10 best fights.
1. Sam Hughes defeats Istela Nunes
On April 16, 2022 Sam Hughes faced Istela Nunes in a strawweight bout. Hughes was 29 years old with a record of 5-4, and Nunes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hughes was on a 3-fight losing streak. Hughes won via majority decision.
2. Sam Hughes submits Shauna Bannon
On September 6, 2025 Sam Hughes faced Shauna Bannon in a strawweight bout. Hughes was 33 years old with a record of 10-6, and Bannon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hughes was on a 2-fight winning streak. Hughes submitted Shauna Bannon via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
3. Sam Hughes chokes out Danielle Hindley
On October 16, 2020 Sam Hughes faced Danielle Hindley in a strawweight bout. Hughes was 28 years old with a record of 4-1, and Hindley was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hughes was coming off a loss. Hughes submitted Danielle Hindley via choke-out in the 1st round.
4. Sam Hughes submits Bethany Christensen in 52 seconds
On October 19, 2019 Sam Hughes faced Bethany Christensen in a flyweight bout. Hughes was 27 years old with a record of 2-0, and Christensen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hughes was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Hughes submitted Bethany Christensen via armbar in the 1st round.
5. Sam Hughes submits Kyla Frajman
On February 23, 2019 Sam Hughes faced Kyla Frajman in a bantamweight bout. Hughes was 26 years old with a record of 0-0, and Frajman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hughes submitted Kyla Frajman via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
6. Sam Hughes KOs Loren Benjar
On July 13, 2019 Sam Hughes faced Loren Benjar in a flyweight bout. Hughes was 27 years old with a record of 1-0, and Benjar was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hughes was coming off a win. Hughes stopped Loren Benjar via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. Sam Hughes defeats Jaqueline Amorim
On April 8, 2023 Sam Hughes faced Jaqueline Amorim in a strawweight bout. Hughes was 30 years old with a record of 7-5, and Amorim was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hughes was coming off a loss. Hughes won via unanimous decision.
8. Sam Hughes defeats Lisa Mauldin
On January 31, 2020 Sam Hughes faced Lisa Mauldin in a flyweight bout. Hughes was 27 years old with a record of 3-0, and Mauldin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hughes was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Hughes won via unanimous decision.
9. Sam Hughes loses to Loma Lookboonmee via unanimous decision
On May 1, 2021 Sam Hughes faced Loma Lookboonmee in a strawweight bout. Hughes was 28 years old with a record of 5-2, and Lookboonmee was 25 with a record of 5-2. Hughes was coming off a loss, while Lookboonmee was coming off a win. Hughes lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Lookboonmee.
10. Sam Hughes KOs Elise Reed
On May 21, 2022 Sam Hughes faced Elise Reed in a strawweight bout. Hughes was 29 years old with a record of 6-4, and Reed was 29 with a record of 5-1. Both Hughes and Reed were coming off a win. Hughes stopped Elise Reed via TKO in the 3rd round.