Paul Hughes def. A.J. McKee at PFL
Paul Hughes triumphs in split decision thriller over AJ McKee at PFL Super Fight Series
In a thrilling main card fight that lived up to the hype, Paul Hughes secured the biggest win of his professional MMA career, defeating AJ McKee via split decision at the PFL Super Fight Series. The bout,
AJ McKee vs Paul Hughes RESULT: Massive upset in Riyadh as former champion handed just his second loss in tight split decision
Despite McKee’s years of dominance across the divisions in Bellator, it appeared that the focus of the pre-fight build-up was on Irish prospect. A former Cage Warriors champion, Hughes opted against joining the UFC this summer in favour of a bigger money deal with the PFL.
Paul Hughes def. A.J. McKee at PFL: Battle of the Giants: Best photos
Check out these photos from Paul Hughes' unanimous decision victory over A.J. McKee at PFL: Battle of the Giants at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photos courtesy of PFL MMA)
PFL: Battle of the Giants results: Paul Hughes edges out A.J. McKee, calls out Usman Nurmagomedov
Paul Hughes' striking proved to be too much for A.J. McKee. Hughes (13-1) dropped McKee (22-2) early and fended off his grappling en route to a split decision win (29-28, 28-29, 29-28). The lightweight bout was the main card opener at The Mayadeen in Riyadh,
Paul Hughes Upsets AJ McKee in PFL Battle of the Giants Opener
Battle of the giants kicked off with a huge lightweight matchup between AJ McKee and Paul Hughes. One of the PFL's highest-profile free agent acquisitions during the last year, Hughes debuted in the co-main event of Bellator Champions Series: Dublin in June and stopped Bobby King in the second round.
PFL results: Paul Hughes scores knockdown on AJ McKee, ultimately pulls off upset with split decision win
Paul Hughes called his shot with a split decision win over AJ McKee and now he’s looking for Bellator gold after calling out Usman Nurmagomedov.
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Dustin Poirier heaps praise on Paul Hughes after ‘Incredible performance’ in PFL win over A.J. McKee
Former interim UFC lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier is the latest in a long list of names to heap praise on Irish ...
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Paul Hughes wants Conor McGregor in his corner for possible Usman Nurmagomedov title fight
Bellator star Paul Hughes wants Conor McGregor in his corner for a possible title shot against Usman Nurmagomedov.
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Paul Hughes in 'no doubt' rising Belfast MMA fighter can be world star
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‘Biggest Win Outside Of McGregor In Irish MMA History’ – Fans React As Paul Hughes Proves Himself Against AJ McKee On PFL PPV Card
Paul Hughes scored the biggest win of his career, edging a decision over ex-Bellator champion AJ McKee on the PFL Battle of ...
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A.J. McKee Back On ‘Title Duty’ Looking for Wins Over Paul Hughes, Usman Nurmagomedov
The former Bellator MMA featherweight champ talked about his upcoming clash with Irish super-prospect Paul Hughes at PFL ...
Time waits for no man, and Paul Hughes is impatient
Many seem to think A.J. McKee is too much, too soon for Irish super-prospect Paul Hughes. But they don't know: He's been ...
I beat ‘career-ending’ injury to reclaim Conor McGregor’s belt – now I’m fighting with Francis Ngannou
Paul Hughes has had a rollercoaster MMA career, going from a career-ending injury to equalling a feat once achieved by Conor ...
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Matches to Make After PFL Super Fights ‘Battle of the Giants’
The Professional Fighters League put on the most important event in its history Saturday, with three title fights in Riyadh, ...
'Underdog' Hughes vows to knock out McKee in Riyadh
Paul Hughes says that while Saturday's fight with AJ McKee marks the first time he has been an underdog in his career, he ...
PFL Super Fights Battle Of The Giants Results: Winners And Highlights
Francis Ngannou scored a huge win in the main event and Cris Cyborg made history in the PFL's first Super Fights PPV.