Former interim UFC lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier is the latest in a long list of names to heap praise on Irish contender, Paul Hughes overnight — with the Derry native scoring an impressive split decision win over former Bellator MMA featherweight champion, A.J. McKee in his PFL (Professional Fighters League) debut.
Hughes, a former undisputed Cage Warriors champion, made his first outing under the banner of the PFL overnight in his main card outing against ex-Bellator MMA titleholder, McKee, handing the Long Beach native his second-ever loss in mixed martial arts in a comfortable split decision win.