PFL"Big News"Paul Hughes Record: 14-3-0
WelterweightRecord14-3-0
Age29
DivisionWelterweight · #51
Combat Edge Elo1713
Last fightOct 3 2025
Paul Hughes has a 14-3-0 professional record and is 29 years old in the Welterweight division, representing Fight Academy Ireland. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Mar 4, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Paul Hughes bio
Career snapshot
Paul Hughes career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1713Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#309
Welterweight#51of 211 active
Peak1729
Last move-12
Opponent quality1625avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1729 Elo after defeating AJ McKee Jr. (2024-10-19)
Similar Elo in Welterweight
Recent Elo history
LossUsman Nurmagomedov2025-10-03 | Decision (Unanimous)-12WinBruno Miranda2025-05-10 | TKO (Punches)+8LossUsman Nurmagomedov2025-01-25 | Decision (Majority)-11WinAJ McKee Jr.2024-10-19 | Decision (Split)+18WinBobby King2024-06-22 | TKO (Punches and Elbows)+11Paul Hughes quick answers
What is Paul Hughes's record?
Paul Hughes's professional MMA record is 14-3-0.
How old is Paul Hughes?
Paul Hughes is 29 years old.
What weight class is Paul Hughes?
Paul Hughes fights at Welterweight in PFL.
How tall is Paul Hughes?
Paul Hughes is 5'9" tall with a 70" reach.
How much does Paul Hughes weigh?
Paul Hughes competes at Welterweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 159 lbs.
What is Paul Hughes's Combat Edge Elo?
Paul Hughes's Combat Edge Elo is 1713, with a peak Elo of 1729.
How strong is Paul Hughes's recent opposition?
Paul Hughes's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1625 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Paul Hughes's last fight?
Paul Hughes's latest tracked pro fight was against Usman Nurmagomedov at PFL Champions Series 2 on Oct 3 2025.
What is Paul Hughes's recent form?
Paul Hughes's recent tracked pro form is L-W-L-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Paul Hughes usually win?
Paul Hughes's 14 recorded wins include 7 knockouts, 3 submissions, and 4 decisions, with 71% ending before the final bell.
7Wins by knockout
3Wins by submission
4Wins by decision
0Loss by knockout
0Loss by submission
3Loss by decision
Paul Hughes stats
Record : 14 / 3 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
TBDFighter2.97Division average
Significant striking accuracy
TBDFighter43%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
TBDFighter3.82Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
TBDFighter52%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
TBDFighter1.38Division average
Takedown accuracy
TBDFighter37%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
TBDFighter51%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
TBDFighter0.63Division average
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
Amateur fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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