Paul Hughes’ striking proved to be too much for A.J. McKee in the main card opener of PFL: Battle of the Giants.

McKee vs. Hughes was one of two non-title fights scheduled for the Battle of the Giants PPV, and the two lightweights helped get fans primed for the rest of a stacked card topped by Francis Ngannou's promotional debut against Renan Ferreira.

Check out these photos from Paul Hughes ’ unanimous decision victory over A.J. McKee at PFL: Battle of the Giants at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photos courtesy of PFL MMA)

The Long Beach star believes after the confident Irish upstart, whom he faces Saturday at PFL: Battle of the Giants in Saudi Arabia, a title shot is next.