PFL Belfast: Hughes vs. Wilson

PFL Belfast: Hughes vs. Wilson
The poster for PFL Belfast: Hughes vs. Wilson
PromotionProfessional Fighters League
DateApril 16, 2026 (2026-04-16)
VenueSSE Arena
CityBelfast, Northern Ireland
Event chronology
PFL Chicago: Pettis vs. McKee PFL Belfast: Hughes vs. Wilson PFL Sioux Falls: Storley vs. Zendeli

PFL Belfast: Hughes vs. Wilson is an upcoming mixed martial arts event produced by the Professional Fighters League that will take place on April 16, 2026, at the SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland.[1][2][3]

Background

The event will mark the promotion's second visit to Belfast and first since PFL Europe 1 (2025) in May 2025.[4]

A lightweight bout between Paul Hughes and Jay-Jay Wilson is scheduled to headline the event.[5]

Fight card

Main card (ESPN2 / ESPN Deportes)
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Lightweight Paul Hughes vs. Jay-Jay Wilson
Light Heavyweight Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov vs. Tyson Pedro
Lightweight Darragh Kelly vs. Sergio Cossio
Bantamweight Ciarán Clarke vs. Dean Garnett
Bantamweight Caolán Loughran vs. Alan Philpott
Welterweight Chris Mixan vs. Eoin Sheridan
Bantamweight Sean Gauci vs. Liam Gittins

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See also

References

  1. ^ Anderson, Jay (2026-02-23). "PFL Belfast Headlined by Paul Hughes vs. Jay Jay Wilson". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  2. ^ Holland, Jesse (2026-02-23). "PFL Belfast official for April 16 on ESPN 2 feat. Paul Hughes vs. Jay Jay Wilson". MMA Mania. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  3. ^ Critchfield, Tristen. "Main Event Official for PFL's Return to Belfast on April 16". Sherdog. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  4. ^ Heck, Mike (2026-02-23). "PFL returns to Belfast with Paul Hughes in the main event". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  5. ^ Hannoun, Farah. "Paul Hughes vs. Jay Jay Wilson headlines PFL Belfast on April 16". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  6. ^ "PFL Belfast: Hughes vs. Wilson". Professional Fighters League. Retrieved 2026-02-27.