Your login session has expired. Any fights against a top contender or prospect he hasnt fought already, from Rory McDonald to Jon Fitch, would end in a similar way as his fight against the Ultimate Fighter semi-finalist. Former two-time UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2017 after the truck he was travelling in was hit by a train. Hughes is an amazing fighter. Immediately after the Alves fight, Hughes stated that he had "one more fight" left in him, and that he wanted to fight Matt Serra. If we fight again, I don't think he's going to beat me, but he will probably come closer. [7], Fighting Renzo Gracie student and 3rd degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Ricardo Almeida, Hughes rendered him unconscious with a Dave Schultz front headlock[115] at 3:15 of round 1, on August 7, 2010, at UFC 117: Silva vs. Hughes agreed to head coach again for The Ultimate Fighter 6, alongside then-UFC Welterweight Champion, Matt Serra. It makes me a lot more relaxed to go in there. [24] The slam became his signature move. He had regarded Hughes as his idol, not as someone he could beat. That was all. Sure, Rickson is 51 years old and hasn't had an MMA fight in over a decade. If you come complaining to us that something you read here is not hard-hitting news, expect to have the previous sentence repeated in ALL CAPS. Matt Hughes was a dominant UFC champion, but after his hall of fame career came to a close, he faced his toughest fight ever, this time, for his very survival. Hughes was put in a medically induced coma for 19 days after the accident. May 30, 2019. [105] He stated in his blog: Thiago came in big, some people told me that he looked bigger than me in the octagon. Penn Claims Rib Injury Influenced Loss To Matt Hughes", "UFC 63: Matt Hughes Gets Revenge On B.J. It might be because when they were growing up he and his brother Mark Hughes would pound each other behind the barn Cut and paste Matt Hughes bio cliffs here. Featured. [82], St-Pierre stepped into the ring to promote his upcoming title fight against Hughes, stating that he was glad that Hughes won his fight, but that he was "not impressed" by Hughes's performance. He still struggles to move and talk as he did prior to the accident, but it has still been a miraculous comeback from the brink of death, merely to survive. Instead, Hughes completely blew Almeida out of the water, choking the 2nd degree BJJ blackbelt out in a little over three minutes time.With that fight, Hughes makes it three victories in a row, and sends a statement to the rest of the division that the old horse isin't about to be dragged out behind the barn just yet.Hughes has said thathe plans to take the remainder of 2010 off, and return to finish the remainder of his contract next year. Dennis "Superman" Hallman is a 13-year veteran of the sport who has fought all over the world, from Shooto in Japan, to MFC in Canada, to King of the Cage and the IFL in the U.S. I just had a good night that night, and he had a bad night. With Koscheck tied up in "The Ultimate Fighter 12" and a title shot with GSP, and Fitch trying to secure a world title match of his own, that pretty much leaves Mike "Quick" Swick as the only remaining candidate of the San Jose based fight camp left to challenge Hughes.A fightagainst Swick would be a dangerous one for Hughes; Swick has the length and base to frustrate Matt's wrestling, and the speed, power, and technical striking acumen to give him problems on the feet. Released in 1982, "A Country Boy Can Survive" became a signature song for Hank Williams Jr., one of the most prolific artists in country music. Feel free to Sign Up today. [6][7][8], During his reign, Hughes was considered the #1 pound-for-pound mixed martial artist in the world. [58], Hughes successfully retained his title against Trigg in their historic rematch at UFC 52: Couture vs. Liddell 2. A Country Boy Can Survive - Hank Williams, Jr.. [138], Hughes is a born again Christian and regularly posts Bible verses on his website. Get exclusive pro wrestling content on Fightful Select, our premium news service! The fight quickly went to the ground, with Trigg ground-and-pounding Hughes, then attempting a rear naked choke. [102] In the post-fight interview, Hughes praised St-Pierre as the better fighter: No excuses here. ). [85] In the first round, Hughes sustained two unintentional kicks near the groin; after Hughes went down from the second kick, St-Pierre was given a warning by referee "Big" John McCarthy. Unfortunately, with Penn tied up at 155 for the forseeable future, the timing of this fight just doesn't seem likely.Rickson Gracie: If Hughes wants to cement his "Gracie Hunter" image, he needs to go after the big dog. [53], Hughes faced Penn's training partner Renato Verissimo at UFC 48: Payback, winning via unanimous decision (30-27; 3027; 29-28). Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. [30], Hughes won his first UFC World Welterweight title at UFC 34: High Voltage[31] on November 2, 2001. I believe God has a bigger plan for . UFC 285 takes place Saturday inLas Vegas, and you can discuss the event here. AJ McKee Would Love To Fight Floyd Mayweather, Talks Patricio Pitbull, More, Rob Font vs. Cody Garbrandt: MMA Media Picks | UFC Vegas 27, Charles Oliveira vs Michael Chandler: MMA Media Picks | UFC 262, Video: Ranking T.J. 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I didn't even know Matt Hughes was in a horrific accident that almost killed him, until I saw him speak at a UFC Fight last year. Copyright 2023 Fightful, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The record listed here represents the one given on his official website & Sherdog profile. Gracie took all the time he could before Hughes helped him up and then dropped him with a second leg kick. [52] The title was vacated following a contract dispute between Penn and the UFC, which promptly stripped him of the welterweight title, claiming Penn had breached his contract and that the signing constituted him refusing to defend his title. Walking away right now saves Hughes from a lot of indignities that a lot of fighters suffer on their way down from the peaks of MMA. [54] He was caught in a very tight triangle choke in the first round,[55] but after winning the second and third rounds, was awarded with the victory. [19], After graduation Hughes continued wrestling at Eastern Illinois University, where he was a two-time NCAA Division I All-American placing eighth in 1996 and fifth in 1997 at 158lb. You are the greatest champion of all time. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. [77][79] Both fighters were awarded the Fight of the Night bonus. It took his ability to never quit to help him survive the true life-and-death struggle of the accident. Dont think we can blame him for his behavior. The UFC legend is yet to fully recover. Anderson Silvas son Gabriel Silva gets knocked out in 1st round Fedor Emelianenko on Ring Girls: Dress them more decent. On October 7, 2014, Hughes parented with Producer Joe David Garza and became the host of a new series entitled The Takedown with Matt Hughes, which aired on Sundays on the Sportsman Channel. I had a lot on the line. After stringing together a trio of victories, and then a flash knockout to longtime rival B.J Penn. It would be epic. If any content is used from this article, kindly backlink to this page. [33] This was confirmed by Hughes himself upon reviewing the tape of the match Hughes can be heard telling his corner after the fight "I was out". Hughes stated that he felt his arm pop and realized he would never tap, so instead of breaking his arm, opted to seek a different position . In 2007, Hughes participated as a guest coach for long-time friend and training partner, Jens Pulver during The Ultimate Fighter 5 season. It very much mirrored many of the more memorable fights in his career, particularly his momentum shifts against Carlos Newton and Frank Trigg. [101] Near the end of the second round, St-Pierre attempted a kimura on Hughes's right arm that he escaped, but in a reversal of their first fight, St-Pierre was able to twist it into a straight armbar with fifteen seconds remaining in the round. His dominance as welterweight champion still looms large over the head of the current champion, and the man in the discussion as the best fighter on the planet in Georges St. Pierre, and still marks him as one of the dominant champions of the first big era of the UFC. I was [also] surprised by the strength difference, and especially when I was on the ground with him. Hughes also did nearly everything a top UFC fighter couldve. Matt Hughes can walk away with his head high from MMA; if he can survive as a professional fighter for a long time, a country boy can survive into retirement with his head held high as one of the best fighters to hook em up., Click to learn about our free newsletter, The Pulse. But the same was alsotrue for Ricardo Almeida, and look how that turned out.If the UFC is looking for a fight to test Hughes, to see if he still has "it", thenthis is the fight they need to make. [149], For other people named Matthew or Matt Hughes, see. Penn (Pictures) in rounds one and two to avenge his 2004 loss to the Hawaiian with a come-from-behind TKO win at 3:53 of the third. Rematch with Matt SerraThese two first met at UFC 98 in May of last year, in what was supposed to be the blow off match in their heated rivalry. [126], The UFC announced on January 24, 2013, that Matt Hughes retired from fighting and was named a Vice President of Athlete Development and Government Relations. Sell the revenge angle, try to get Hallman over with casual fans, and hope to hell he doesn't make it 3-0 and totally put Hughes's last minute resurgence into a hole. [93][94] In 2011, Hughes appeared as guest coach during The Ultimate Fighter 13 season for friend and former UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar.[95]. Pull List Roundtable 6/29/2022 Avengers, Superman, X-Men, Batman & More. UFC (Promotion) A Country Boy Can Survive By On Oct 15, 2012 The Matt Hughes era has come to a quiet end, but thinking back on his career still inspires goose bumps (and a good amount of fear). [36] Hughes finished the bout in the 4th round, by taking down Sakurai and transitioning to full mount. In 2005, Hughes participated as a coach opposite Rich Franklin in the second season of the Spike TV reality television series, The Ultimate Fighter. [114] In the final round Hughes connected with a right hook to Gracie's chin, then connected with a leg kick and another punch. Press J to jump to the feed. Enter To WIN An Epic Arizona Bike Week Package from LAW TIGERS! We dont take it overly serious, and neither should you. Everything Else (The Really Unlikely Ones). Matt Hughes was a dominant UFC champion, but after his hall of fame career came to a close, he faced his toughest fight ever, this time, for his very survival. Over the final three years of high school, he totaled 131 wins against only 2 losses, both during his sophomore year (sophomore 432; junior 430; senior 45-0). This is "COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE FINAL CUT" by First Row Films on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. You're my idol -- Matt Hughes, you're my idol, you will always be my idol, thank you. Long before Matt Hughes was hauling off marquee UFC welterweights in his truck, he was the terror of the Midwest. [59] Accidentally hit in the groin early in the first round, Hughes looked to the referee for assistance; however, the referee had not seen the strike and Trigg capitalized on Hughes's distraction by staggering him with a barrage of punches. We would like to send you notifications for the latest news and updates. 'A Country Boy Can Survive' documented his comeback and those who were involved along the way. [35] In the first round of the fight, Hughes spent all the time either clinching Sakurai up against the fence, or ripping his feet out from under him. Gracie stalled again, but when he finally stood up Hughes floored him with a punch, let him get up and then attacked again. Hughes faced BJ Penn on November 20, 2010, in a rubber match at UFC 123: Rampage vs. Machida, after their previous two fights at UFC 46 and UFC 63. We worked out his game plan before the fight, and he did exactly what we expected. COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: Matt Hughes' Fight for Survival. [117][118] Almeida requested the fight after watching his mentor lose to Hughes at UFC 112 back in April. 47 Likes, TikTok video from Matt Andries (@mattandries): "built a bike stand. From king of the world to on the way out, all in the span of a year.Sure, Hughes isin't that old per se. [1] It is considered one of Williams's signature songs even though it never reached number one. [132][133] The show is closely related to the Texas Trophy Hunters Association. Hughes was a two-time 145lb IHSA Class A state wrestling champion. Hughes was involved in a tragic accident in June of 2017 when the pickup he was driving was hit by a train. Most people don't start collecting their pension at age thirty-six, after all. He could take interesting fights but anything against a top notch opponent would be disrespectful to the career he worked hard to build. Matt Hughes can walk away from MMA as one of the great welterweights, and one of the best fighters, who has ever walked the planet. [49], Hughes kept the title until UFC 46: Supernatural,[50] when he was submitted by Hawaiian Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist B.J. [147] Hughes filed to divorce his wife on May 27, 2019. At this point in his career even if he can prove that he has a durable chin, and these were both flukes, he hasnt shown that he can even fight at the highest levels. Their first two encounterssplit evenlyare two of the most exciting welterweight title fights in UFC history, and there is unfinished business in their feud without a doubt. Hughes made his promotional debut at UFC 22: There Can Be Only One Champion, on September 24, 1999, defeating Bulgarian Valeri Ignatov via unanimous decision after three rounds.[27]. https://www.tmz.com/2019/02/26/ufc-matt-hughes-domestic-violence-restraining-order/, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. [109], Hughes won the grudge match against Serra at UFC 98 via unanimous decision. He slammed his opponent to the ground in just fifteen seconds, winning via KO. Rampage. Hughes lost to Alves by TKO at 1:02 of the second round. UFC Vegas 69 Results, Live Coverage, and Discussion: Erin Blanchfield Submits Jessica Andrade. Sherk took Hughes down again in the fifth round, but the champion controlled the rest of the time sprawl-and-brawling as he finished on top. Hughes took the fight on short notice as a favor to UFC. [36] In round 2, Sakurai landed a right hand that sent Hughes to the mat; despite this, Matt won the round by spending three minutes hitting Sakurai with elbows from the top position. In April, the docuseries received a Sports Emmy Award nomination in the Outstanding Edited Sports Special or Series category. The fight marked the first time Hughes had been knocked out (he had previously lost via technical knockout). In the third round, Hughes unsuccessfully tried an armbar again before the horn sounded. [46] This event marked the UFC's 10th anniversary. [81] Despite the injury, Penn congratulated Hughes, calling him a great fighter and saying he deserved the victory.[81]. I was really surprised. Bellator 291 Results: Yaroslav Amosov Dominates Logan Storley In Welterweight Title Unification Bout, UFC Vegas 70 Results, Live Coverage, and Discussion: Brendan Allen Submits Andre Muniz In Late Replacement Main Event. Between 1999 and 2000, Hughes fought 18 times. [121] The bout was ended at 21 seconds into the first round, with Hughes trilogy against Penn ending at 12. [36] At the start of the third round, Hughes quickly slammed Sakurai to the ground, again staying three minutes on top. Really, really badly. In the future there are guys like GSP and Matt Hughes, who I'm sure are going to be hall-of-famers Serra said before the event. Matt Huges's youtube UFC documentary "country boy can survive" is no longer there anymore. This means everything to me. [134], On July 4, 2013, Hughes became the host of Uncaged with Matt Hughes, which airs Saturdays on the Sportsman Channel.[135][136]. This was a huge fight for me. [75] In the bout, Penn controlled the first two rounds,[77][78] but sustained a rib injury during the scramble to take Hughes's back in round two. Hughes edged Serra in a razor close split decision that night (I actually scored the fight for Serra) and since then "The Terra" hasn't been shy about his desire for another crack at his arch-rival.Serra is scheduled to face Chris Lytle at UFC 119 in September. This video makes me sad but inspires me with his tenacity and the love of his wife and kids. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts Hallman is 1-1 in his current stint with the UFC, but he's coming off a win over Ben Saunders and this fight could be his last chance at the "big time" fight he's been waiting for his whole career.Except that, like the Matt Serra fight above, this fight really does nothing for Hughes's career or legacy. [120] Penn came out strong in the first few seconds of the opening round, catching one of Hughes's kicks and knocking him off balance with a counter hook. UFC confirmed the fight. Penn filed a motion to stop UFC from awarding a new welterweight title, but that motion was denied. But what the hell - we're already in fantasy land by now, might as well enjoy it. Their rivalry stemmed from the time when Serra was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter and Hughes was guest coach. [99] Despite his best efforts, Hughes was unable to mount a serious offense on St-Pierre, who easily avoided Hughes's takedown attempts, while taking Hughes down at will and using Hughes's own ground-and-pound style against him. Hughes then ground-and-pounded Trigg before securing the victory with a rear naked choke of his own, in what is considered one of the UFC's greatest fights. [43] In round two, they started to trade punches, but eventually Hughes took Sherk down. I believe God has a bigger plan for Matt. 21 on the New York Times bestseller list. [102] Hughes fought the extension, but with his left hand trapped between the mat and St-Pierre's legs, was forced to submit verbally at 4:54 of the second round. After Parisyan suffered a hamstring injury and could not fight,[65] Joe Riggs took his place. Twenty minutes. To be honest, I don't know what goes on now. [33] Hughes said that they "had words" off-camera shortly thereafter. Hughes is reaching that point and anything further would be watching Liddell go out on his shield repeatedly. Penn via rear naked choke at 4:39 of the first round,[51] in a fight he was heavily favored to win. anyone knows the answer? [18] During his junior and senior years, Matt went undefeated and won back-to-back state championships in the 145lb class. Fight one of the AKA TrinityFor months, the American Kickboxing Academy trio of Jon Fitch/Josh Koscheck/Mike Swick have been calling Matt Hughes out in the MMA media.

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