The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is Ireland's Paul Hughes (11-1) has signed an exclusive multi-fight deal with the promotion.
“I'm really happy to be signing with PFL. In my eyes, the regular season format is the ultimate format for MMA competition, with a final prize of $1 million to be won,” said Paul Hughes. Ta. “I'm ready to prove I'm the best lightweight on the planet.”
PFL CEO Peter Murray said: “The Professional Fighters League is always a focus when it comes to the free agency market and it was no different with Paul Hughes. He's someone we've been keeping an eye on for quite some time. ” he said. “We look forward to watching Paul continue his journey in big matches as he continues to test his skills in the PFL.”
At just 27 years old, Hughes accomplished everything possible on the regional stage before becoming a free agent and was pursued by every major mixed martial arts promotion on the planet before choosing to join the PFL. . Hughes, a former Cage Warriors featherweight champion before moving up to lightweight, is currently on a five-fight winning streak, with eight of his 11 professional wins coming by stoppage.
Hughes will bring his elite skill set to one of the strongest divisions in all of PFL when he makes his promotional debut in the near future.
