PFL Belfast Results: Paul Hughes Earns Lightning-Fast Knockout in Main Event
Hughes Bounces Back with Impressive Performance
In the main event of PFL’s European season kickoff at the SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland, hometown hero Paul Hughes reclaiming his winning ways with a devastating first-round knockout of Bruno Miranda. The victory, secured just 42 seconds into the fight, marked Hughes’ return to the win column following a narrow loss to lightnightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov earlier this year.
It felt great to get back in there and get the win. I always envision myself knocking someone out, and that’s what I did tonight.– Paul Hughes
Lewis McGrillen Triumphs in Co-Main Event Submission Win
In the co-main event, local fighter Lewis McGrillen snatched victory from Alan Philpott via rear-naked choke in the second round. McGrillen, who began his professional career with an impressive three knockouts out of three fights, demonstrated his improved ground game to secure the win.
PFL Belfast Full Results
- Paul Hughes def. Bruno Miranda via TKO (R1, 0:42)
- Lewis McGrillen def. Alan Philpott via submission (RNC) (R2, 3:17)
- Connor Hughes def. Sebastien Di Franco via KO (R2, 2:46)
- Gino van Steenis def. Decky McAleenan via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
- Haider Khan def. Sean McCormac via unanimous decision (29-28 x2, 30-27)
- Alex Chizov def. Mark Ewen via TKO (R1, 1:33)
- Claudio Pacella def. Gavin Hughes via unanimous decision (29-28 x2, 30-27)
- Eoin Sheridan def. Malichi Edwards via KO (R1, 1:53)
- Gemma Auld def. Sammy Jo Luxton via submission (RNC) (R2, 2:43)
- Corey McLaughlin def. Nahom Wedi via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)
Did you know?
Paul Hughes’ knockout came after just 42 seconds, marking one of the fastest finishes in PFL history.
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