That is all from us as Paul Hughes produces a stunning display to beat Bruno Mirando by TKO in just 42 seconds in the SSE Arena in the PFL main event in Belfast.

Next on his list as we have mentioned, is a rematch with Usman Nurmagomedov and it will be intriguing to see if or when that will happen.

You can read the report from the fight and reaction on the BBC Sport website.

Goodnight!

We can hear from Paul Hughes, who was speaking in the cage after his 42-second TKO victory.

"I wish it went on a little longer, I know people wanted to see a scrap, but what do you do, I just hit too hard," Hughes said.

"I made my professional debut in this exact arena over eight years ago and every single time I drove past it I said, 'I am going to fight there someday' and tonight my dream came true.

"We’re a small wee country but we’re doing big things on the world stage. I hope I represent you all well, because I am going to the top."

And on his potential rematch with Usman, Hughes said: "Usman Nurmagomedov! You can run and you can try delay this rematch as long as you want, but your day is coming."

Eight years ago, Paul Hughes made his professional debut here in the SSE Arena.

Coming full circle, he has just put on a stunning display to win once again in Belfast.

You can't wipe the smile off his face!

Michael Markey
BBC Sport NI at the SSE Arena

We're covered in beer here in the media area as the crowd erupt, throwing drinks everywhere in jubilation.

That was quick!

Speaking after his victory was confirmed, Paul Hughes has just called out Usman Nurmagomedov for a rematch.

It seems a tantalising prospect after their last fight and Hughes' display tonight.

That is quite the way to bounce back from a majority decision defeat against Usman Nurmagomedov, Hughes was so quick out of the blocks.

That takes his record to 14 wins from 16 fights, a seventh victory by knockout.

What a roar from the crowd, Paul Hughes is walking around the cage with his head in his hands, he cannot quite believe that has happened.

Neither can I to be fair Paul!

OH MY WORD PAUL HUGHES HAS DONE IT!

Forty-two seconds was all the Derry man needed to win by TKO.

He catches Miranda's attempted kick and brings the Brazilian to the floor with a left hook, landing a number of powerful jabs before the referee intervenes to call the contest.

Just a reminder that this a three five-minute round contest here in Belfast tonight.

Paul Hughes enjoyed every second of that ring walk, with local musician Foy Vance making a surprise appearance to sing 'Grace'.

The crowd are really up for this one now.

Is Bruno Miranda trying to antagonise or get the Belfast crowd on side with that ring walk song?

He's just come out to Belfast DJ Daire's remix of 'Jericho'.

It was certainly loud enough to drown out the boos, but now it's Paul Hughes' time and he is sure to get a big roar.

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Paul Hughes lost his most recent fight in January on majority decision against Usman Nurmagomedov, who retained the now defunct Bellator lightweight title.

He would like a rematch with Nurmagomedov, so a win tonight is imperative to the hopes of that happening.

Before that bout that really thrust him into the limelight, he shocked AJ McKee on split decision to claim a big victory in his PFL debut and also beat Bobby King, Fabiano Silva and Jan Quaeyhaegens by knockout.

Bruno Miranda is riding the wave from his biggest ever win when he beat Patricky Pitbull by split decision in his last fight.

The win ended a run of back-to-back defeats against Oliver Aubin-Mercier and Brent Primus.

Before that, he had victories against Alexander Martinez and Ahmed Amir.

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The ring walk is expected in the next few minutes so it is time for you to give us your prediction.

Thumbs up if you think Paul Hughes will take the win on his home turf.

Thumbs down if you think Bruno Miranda will come and spoil the party.

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Paul Hughes is promising to win in "devastating fashion" after his rise to MMA prominence led to the Professional Fighters League (PFL) returning to Belfast for tonight's bill.

Hughes is going into his first contest since narrowly losing to Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov in a thrilling contest in Dubai in January.

"It feels very special that I have effectively dragged the PFL back here," Hughes told BBC Sport NI.

"I think when the PFL see what we can bring here in Belfast, we are a fighting people, and they'll want to come back every year and why wouldn't they?

"Especially with the noise on Saturday night and the performance that I am going to put in, I would love to see it in the schedule every year."

Michael Markey
BBC Sport NI at the SSE Arena

There were loud audible gasps when Connor Hughes landed the stunning knockout blow on Sebastien Di Franco on the undercard.

Sections of travelling Lewis McGrillen fans celebrated his win, much to the disappointment of the large home support for Alan Philpott.

It's certainly filling up nicely in here before the main event. The crowd are on their feet giving a loud rendition of Neil Diamond's 'Sweet Caroline'.

The atmosphere is building for Paul Hughes, who is expected in the cage shortly.

First of all, let's look at what happened on the undercard. There have been a host of PFL Europe tournament fights tonight and some decent finishes.

In the co-main event, Lewis McGrillen got his first submission victory by beating home favourite Alan Philpott (bantamweight).

Conor Hughes knocked out Sebastien Di Franco in the second-round to set up a semi-final with Gino Van Steenis (lightweight quarter-final).

Van Steenis beat Decky McAleenan by unanimous decision to move through to the semi-final (lightweight quarter-final).

Haider Khan picked up a victory against Sean McCormac by unanimous decision (middleweight).

AlexChizov went through to the semi-final against Claudio Pacella, after knocking out Mark Ewen (lightweight quarter-final).

Pacella progressed to the last four with a unanimous decision win against Gavin Hughes (lightweight quarter-final).

Eoin Sheridan won by a first-round knockout against Malichi Edwards (welterweight).

Gemma Auld got the second-round submission against Sammy-Jo Luxton (women's flyweight).

Cory McLaughlin beat Nahom Wedi by unanimous decision (flyweight).

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Good evening and welcome to our live text commentary of tonight's PFL lightweight bout between Paul Hughes and Bruno Miranda at the SSE Arena in Belfast.

The Derry man headlines the bill in the same venue he made his professional debut at over eight years ago in 2017 against the experienced Brazilian Miranda who will hope to spoil the party.

Stay with us all for all the action in this eagerly anticipated bout.