PFL"Big News"Paul Hughes Record: 14-3-0
WelterweightRecord14-3-0
Age29
DivisionWelterweight · #52
MMA Elo1721
Last fightOct 3 2025
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Paul Hughes has a 14-3-0 professional record and is 29 years old in the Welterweight division, representing Fight Academy Ireland (1585 average active-roster Elo across 7 rated fighters). This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, MMA Elo, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Mar 4, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Paul Hughes bio
Career snapshot
Paul Hughes career snapshot
Elo · Professional MMAMMA Elo
1721Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#324
Welterweight#52of 356 active
Peak1739
Last move-13
Opponent quality1631avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1739 Elo after defeating AJ McKee Jr. (2024-10-19)
Similar Elo in Welterweight
Recent Elo history
LossUsman Nurmagomedov2025-10-03 | Decision (Unanimous)-13WinBruno Miranda2025-05-10 | TKO (Punches)+7LossUsman 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.
What gym does Paul Hughes represent?
Paul Hughes is associated with Fight Academy Ireland, whose 7 active Combat Edge fighters average 1585 Elo.
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 professional MMA Elo is 1721, with a peak Elo of 1739.
How strong is Paul Hughes's recent opposition?
Paul Hughes's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1631 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
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Paul Hughes stats
Record : 14 / 3 / 0Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Significant strikes landed per minute
Not availableFighter3.66UFC welterweight avg
Significant striking accuracy
Not availableFighter46%UFC welterweight avg
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
Not availableFighter3.84UFC welterweight avg
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
Not availableFighter53%UFC welterweight avg
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
Not availableFighter1.41UFC welterweight avg
Takedown accuracy
Not availableFighter30%UFC welterweight avg
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
Not availableFighter59%UFC welterweight avg
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
Not availableFighter0.54UFC welterweight avg
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
Amateur fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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