Cage Warriors featherweight champion Paul Hughes moved a huge step closer to potential two-division glory – or a shot in the UFC – with a crushing first-round finish at Cage Warriors 161 in Dublin, Ireland.
The number one contender for the Cage Warriors lightweight title will be decided in Ireland, as Cage Warriors 161 takes place at the RDS in Dublin.
One current champion, one former champion, one former title challenger, and one prolific finisher head to Dublin looking to stake their claim for the next shot at the Cage Warriors lightweight title.
Cage Warriors featherweight champion Paul Hughes is moving up a weight class to take on a fresh challenge at Cage Warriors 161 in October.
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.
Cage Warriors' latest "Trilogy" delivered the goods in London, with a trio of new champions crowned at the York Hall in Bethnal Green..
A top-drawer tussle for the interim featherweight title headlines Cage Warriors 128 in London, on October 1.