Paul Hughes defeated AJ McKee on the undercard of Francis Ngannou's MMA return
Derry MMA star Paul Hughes claimed the biggest win of his career to date on Saturday night. The 27-year-old, who trains out of the Fight Academy Ireland gym in West Belfast , defeated former world champion AJ McKee on a split decision in Saudi Arabia.
It was massive occasion at Mayadeen in Riyadh, as Ngannou returned from a brief boxing career to face Renan Ferreira. Ngannou famously dropped Tyson Fury but lost a controversial decision to the 'Gypsy King'. He also suffered a devastating knockout defeat to Anthony Joshua.READ NEXT: Mark Allen defends outspoken approach as he insists: 'I'll never change'
Watching at cageside were several celebrities and well-known names, including world football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. Sharing a photograph with the former Manchester United and Real Madrid star, Hughes said on Instagram: "Cherry on top there. Great to meet you Cristiano."
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