MMA: Irishman Paul Hughes announces switch to PFL after leaving Cage Warriors
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Irishman Paul Hughes has signed a promotional deal with the Professional Fighters League (PFL).
The 26-year-old had been a free agent since his last fight with Cage Warriors this month.
Hughes has 11 wins and just one loss on his MMA record and is a former champion in Cage Warriors.
"I have sacrificed everything for an opportunity like this," Hughes said of the switch to PFL. "This deal is going to change my life."
PFL president Ray Sefo told reporters after PFL 3 on Friday that they had won the race to sign one of Europe's best prospects and Hughes then confirmed the news on Saturday on Instagram.
Hughes has competed at featherweight and lightweight, and was Cage Warriors champion at featherweight.
He avenged the only defeat of his career by Jordan Vucenic in 2022 and last fought in Dublin on 6 April when he made short work of Fabiano Silva in a catchweight bout.
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