Paul Hughes produced a brilliant performance to unify the Cage Warriors featherweight title, then joined the London crowd in chants of “UFC! UFC!” as the fans declared the Irishman ready for the jump to the world’s biggest promotion.
The huge featherweight championship rematch between Jordan Vucenic and Paul Hughes was officially rubber-stamped on Thursday when both men successfully made weight for their title clash at Cage Warriors 145.
The fireworks will come a night early as, the day before Bonfire Night in the UK, featherweight rivals Jordan Vucenic and Paul Hughes will face off with championship gold on the line in the main event of Cage Warriors 145 on November 4.