Some big news for PFL Europe fans, as the promotion is set for a May 10, 2025 date at the SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland with Paul Hughes headlining.
PFL officials announced the news via press release on Monday, along with a social media announcement (we’d link that, but it sees Elon’s DOGE-y ways have caught up with him, as Twitter/X is down).
In any case, the move does not come as a surprise, with talks of a Belfast show for the PFL swirling of late. Europe being their strongest market, and Hughes a rising star, the booking makes sense.
No opponent for Hughes (13-2) at PFL Europe Belfast has been announced, however. The lightweight was last seen losing a very competitive decision against Usman Nurmagomedov in January, leading to calls for a rematch.
“All my career I’ve said I will main event The SSE Arena, and we’ve made my dream into a reality. Belfast, I’m coming to put on a show for my people, and I will show you how much your support means to me. It’s time to get to work,” Hughes was quoted as saying in Monday’s press release.
Hughes, a former Cage Warriors featherweight champ, earned a win over ex-Bellator champ A.J. McKee prior to the Nurmagomedov fight.
