PFL signs rising Irish star to multi-fight contract
The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest-growing and most innovative sports league, is proud to announce that Ireland’s Paul Hughes (11-1) has signed an exclusive, multi-fight contract with the promotion.
“I am absolutely ecstatic to sign with the PFL. The regular season format, in my eyes, is the ultimate form of MMA competition and is for the ultimate prize of one million dollars,” Hughes said. “I’m ready to prove that I am the best lightweight on the planet.”
“Professional Fighters League is always going to be in the mix when it comes to the free agency market and this was certainly the case with Paul Hughes, someone we have had our eye on for quite some time,” PFL CEO Peter Murray said. “I’m looking forward to seeing Paul continue his journey with PFL in big fights that continue to test his skills.”
Only 27 years of age, Hughes accomplished everything possible on the regional stage before entering free agency, where he was pursued by every major mixed martial arts promotion on the planet before choosing to join PFL. A former Cage Warriors featherweight champion before moving up to lightweight, Hughes is currently in the midst of a five-fight winning streak and eight of his 11 professional victories have come via stoppage.
Hughes will now bring his elite skill set to one of the strongest divisions in all of the PFL when he makes his promotional debut in the near future.
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