"Evil Khabib vs. Humble Conor" - Fans react as Paul Hughes calls for Usman Nurmagomedov rematch following 42-second KO win

"Evil Khabib vs. Humble Conor" - Fans react as Paul Hughes calls for Usman Nurmagomedov rematch following 42-second KO win

PFL lightweight contender and former Cage Warriors champion Paul Hughes finished Bruno Miranda at PFL Europe 1.

Paul Hughes scores 42-second KO before calling out Usman Nurmagomedov in Belfast

Hughes quickly saw off Bruno Miranda before turning his attention to the man who beat him in January, the PFL lightweight champion

Fans have their say as Paul Hughes 'dreams come true' in Belfast

Derryman Paul Hughes has said his ‘dreams came true’ on Saturday night following a victory just 42 seconds into his fight in the Octagon on Saturday night. The 28-year-old’s homecoming bout saw him come face to face with Brazilian Bruno Miranda at the SSE Arena in Belfast. The typically calm and collected fighter was overcome with emotion as he jumped onto the cage to an eruption of roars from the crowd. View this post on Instagram A post shared…

PFL Belfast: Paul Hughes Delivers Explosive 42-Second TKO Win, Targets Usman Nurmagomedov Next

aul Hughes made a thunderous return at PFL Belfast, knocking out Bruno Miranda in 42 seconds! He immediately called out Usman Nurmagomedov for a rematch. The post PFL Belfast: Paul Hughes Delivers Explosive 42-Second TKO Win, Targets Usman Nurmagomedov Next first appeared on MMA UK.

PFL Belfast: Paul Hughes Earns Dominant 42-Second TKO Over Bruno Miranda, Immediately Calls Out Usman Nurmagomedov (Highlights)

Paul Hughes electrified Belfast with a 42-second TKO victory over Bruno Miranda at PFL Europe’s opening event on May 10, 2025. The lightweight clash, held at SSE Arena and streamed on DAZN, saw Hughes dominate with a sharp left hook and ground strikes. The crowd erupted, celebrating the Derry native’s triumphant return. Hughes, fighting on ...

PFL Europe Results: Paul Hughes Wins Return In 42 Seconds, Lightweight Tournament Begins

It didn’t even take Paul Hughes a full minute in the cage to get back into the win column Appearing for the first time since his narrow majority decision title bout loss to Usman Nurmagomedov from earlier this year, Hughes dismantled Brazilian vet Bruno Miranda in just 42 seconds with strikes. Hughes’ quick win took place in front of his hometown of Belfast, Northern Ireland, headlining PFL Europe’s first card of 2025. The former Cage Warriors c…