Paul Hughes has joined the PFL (Professional Club) following continued speculation about the Irish lightweight’s next move after completing his contractual obligations with Graham Boylan’s Cage Warriors Promotions. He has been allowed to transfer and participate in the Fighters League. in the 2025 tournament under the promotional banner.
Hughes, who boasts an impressive 11-1 professional record, fought his way through his contract with Cage Warriors in Dublin earlier this month, defeating his impromptu opponent Fabiano Silva by knockout late in the first round at the RDS. Ta.
And after the win, Hughes, who unified the Cage Warriors featherweight title with a rematch win against Jordan Vucenic in 2022, officially announced interest amid reports of interest from both the UFC and Singapore-based organization ONE Championship. He became a free agent.
Paul Hughes confirms move to PFL
Taking a break from speculation about his martial arts future on social media tonight, 26-year-old Hughes confirmed he has signed a multi-fight deal with Peter Murray’s PFL and is set to win 100 in the promotion’s tournaments in 2025. He said he plans to fight for a $10,000 salary. entry.
Paul Hughes posted on his official Instagram story, “Deal done @PFLMMA.” “I’ve sacrificed everything for an opportunity like this. I truly dedicated every fiber of my being to this game. This deal will change my life. 2025 @PFLMMA 1 MILLION I’ll be in the DOLLAR tournament. And there’s no chance anyone will try to touch me.”
Signed by Chosen Advisory Group under renowned manager Tim Simpson, Hughes has worked with former two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, current welterweight champion Leon Edwards, and the recently minted iconic B.M.F. He joins the Fighters, including the champion Max. Holloway.
During his professional mixed martial arts career, Hughes has had other notable fights against current UFC contenders Morgan Charrière, Aidan Stevens, James Hendin, and Jace Quayhagens, to name a few. We are winning.
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