Irish MMA fighter Paul Hughes achieved a significant victory at Cage Warriors 170, defeating Fabiano Silva via TKO with elbows at 4:37 of the first round. Following his win, Hughes, who now boasts an 11-1 record, has been vocal about his readiness for the UFC, urging the organization to send him a contract. His performance, highlighted by a flying knee followed by ground and pound, has been widely celebrated, with many considering him the biggest prospect in MMA. In addition to his fighting prowess, Hughes has signed with Chosen Advisory for management, joining the ranks of notable fighters like Israel Adesanya and Leon Edwards. The management firm, led by Tim Simpson, has previously received offers for Hughes from Bellator and PFL, showcasing his high demand in the fighting world. Hughes, expressing his ambition, stated, "I'm a fucking superstar, how many times do I have to prove it?"
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🚨| Irish MMA prospect Paul Hughes has signed with @chosenadvisory management team. Hughes will now be managed by Tim Simpson, manager of Israel Adesanya, Max Holloway, Leon Edwards, Jiri Prochazka & more. https://t.co/C2MX8nrCu3
Top MMA prospect and free agent Paul Hughes — who moved to 11-1 this past weekend with a knockout in Cage Warriors — has signed with Chosen Advisory Group for management, led by Tim Simpson. Same team that manages Israel Adesanya, Leon Edwards, Max Holloway, etc.
Irish prospect @paulhughesmma has signed with @chosenadvisory ran by Tim Simpson and home to many notable fighters such Israel Adesanya, Leon Edwards and many more! (🎥: @chosenadvisory) https://t.co/4ffenOLVdr https://t.co/sJnYNlFVnq
Irish prospect @paulhughesmma has signed with @chosenadvisory run by Tim Simpson and home to many notable fighters such Israel Adesanya, Leon Edwards and many more! (🎥: @chosenadvisory) https://t.co/UQ6t9lI5IE https://t.co/sJnYNlFVnq
The hottest free agent in MMA. Welcome to the Chosen Few, @paulhughesmma #ChosenFew https://t.co/trg9cqBFbt
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🚨| Paddy Pimblett says he wants to fight Renato Moicano on the UK PPV card regardless of Moicano’s result at #UFC300. 🔥 Pimblett wants to fight him as he says Moicano has been talking s*** and also cost him money when he bet on Moicano to beat Jose Aldo in 2019. 😁 https://t.co/8MrH0YQMEJ
Paul Hughes after Cage Warriors 170 "I'm a fucking superstar, how many times do i have prove it?" https://t.co/UkIhnz9fQF #IrishMMA #CageWarriors170 __ @UFC @lthomasnews @danawhite @seanshelby https://t.co/usdneLnbgC
Video: Irish UFC hopeful Paul Hughes bludgeons opponent at #CW170 https://t.co/nvhYyylBv2
And then meanwhile over at Cage Warriors, Paul Hughes racks up another one. Yep, it's time for the next level. https://t.co/QKdyyVN2SO
Cage Warriors 170 Live Results - Catchweight (160lbs): Paul Hughes def. Fabiano Silva via TKO (elbows) at 4:37 of round one #CW170 https://t.co/YFa7PNrzYG
PAUL HUGHES DOES IT AGAIN! 🇮🇪🔥 Send the contract, @ufc! ✍️ #CW170 https://t.co/ZLPDouf9na
Paul Hughes with the first round finish ⬇️ Your move, @ufc https://t.co/jmLLlZB5jo
PAUL HUGHES GETS IT DONE IN ONE ☝️ It’s time for Paul Hughes to go to the big leagues ✍️ #CW170 https://t.co/UblFrZN68Z
Paul Hughes doesn't let his opponent out of the first round! A HUGE TKO win from the Irishman at #CW170 🇮🇪 💰 The biggest prospect in all of MMA 👏 https://t.co/jZTSvsZDdE
First round TKO win for Paul Hughes with a flying knee followed by ground and pound. Mick Maynard and Sean Shelby should be sacked if he's not in the UFC by Monday morning.