He returned to the promotion at UFC 26: Ultimate Field of Dreams, where he defeated Marcelo Aguiar via TKO, throwing some elbows which cut Aguiar and forced the doctor to end the match. I don't have pressure of possibly losing my title. After his KO loss to Thiago Alves a short while later, there were calls for his retirement. Matt Hughes | UFC - Ultimate Fighting Championship In fact, it was Hughes's only loss in his last 19 fights. He looked too strong for Sakurai. [105] He stated in his blog: Thiago came in big, some people told me that he looked bigger than me in the octagon. With a tough matchup with Josh Koscheck looming, one question remained: Did Hughes have anything left after a career spent as one of the most dominant welterweights of all time? Gracie stalled again, but when he finally stood up Hughes floored him with a punch, let him get up and then attacked again. [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. He has plainly stated in the past that the Hallman losses don't eat at him in any way, having happened a decade agoan eternity in the fight business. In April, the docuseries received a Sports Emmy Award nomination in the Outstanding Edited Sports Special or Series category. [99][100] As a replacement for the title match, the UFC quickly signed a rubber match between Hughes and St-Pierre that would also be for the Interim UFC Welterweight Championship. Post-fight Hughes hinted that the loss moved him one step closer to retirement. The accident, which . Matt Hughes - Entrance & Introduction - UFC 60 - A Country Boy Can Survive - Hank Williams Matt Hughes: UFC Legend Talks about life after his accident. [74], Hughes was scheduled to fight Georges St-Pierre in a rematch at UFC 63,[75][76] but after St-Pierre sustained a severe groin injury, the UFC announced that B.J. UFC 25 Years in Short premiered on UFC Fight Pass in fall of 2018, so the time is right to showcase it to a new audience, UFC senior vice president of production and programming Chris Kartzmark stated. Watch A Country Boy Can Survive | Prime Video - amazon.com We worked out his game plan before the fight, and he did exactly what we expected. Penn via rear naked choke at 4:39 of the first round,[51] in a fight he was heavily favored to win. Hes accomplished everything a fighter could want to. Matt Hughes walked away from UFC 135 in the same spot he came into it: as a Hall of Famer and one of the two men you could call the greatest welterweight champion in UFC history. Matt Hughes - Entrance & Introduction - UFC 79 - A Country Boy Can Survive - Hank Williams Hughes lost the fight via armbar in only twenty seconds. [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. [49] Obviously disappointed at the time, St. Pierre admitted afterward that he had lost before he ever stepped into the Octagon. There has been a critical error on this website. He even had a late winning streak that showed flashes of the Hughes that helped turn GSP from a contender to a dominant champion. You are the greatest champion of all time. Penn would replace him in the title fight. 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. The fight quickly went to the ground, with Trigg ground-and-pounding Hughes, then attempting a rear naked choke. If any content is used from this article, kindly backlink to this page. -Dana White told Hughes in the cage at UFC 63. The UFC legend is yet to fully recover from the accident. Riggs failed to make weight (172.5 lbs). Image Comics June 2023 Solicitations Spoilers Sees Battle Chasers FINALLY Return! Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. #bigborekit #diy #electraglideclassic #harleydavidson #iowa #downforthewinter". Non-title bout. With only a few fights left in his career, does he really want to spend them rematching guys he's already beaten?There's also the "American Gracie Hunter" tag Hughes has been branded with as of late, with crushing stoppage victories over Royce and Renzo Gracie, as well as noted Gracie students Serra and Almeida. From The Web [53], Hughes faced Penn's training partner Renato Verissimo at UFC 48: Payback, winning via unanimous decision (30-27; 3027; 29-28). Most people don't start collecting their pension at age thirty-six, after all. 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. Hughes showed improved striking, but ultimately succumbed to Koscheck's power punches. 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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). In the third round, Hughes unsuccessfully tried an armbar again before the horn sounded. [87] Nearing the end of the first round, St-Pierre landed a Superman punch, which floored Hughes. I believe God has a bigger plan for Matt. I can live with that. Hughes weathered an early outburst by B.J. Matt Hughes fought Tito Ortiz for the bronze medal (3rd place) and was defeated. He was visibly different in the third round, appearing exhausted and missing punches he was landing earlier. 101.5 KGB Wants You To Experience The Celebration Of 100 Years Of Disney At The Disneyland Resort. Hughes posted on his blog: "When the fight was over, I was pretty confident I was going to get my hand raised. Matt Hughes (fighter) - Wikipedia [28] The stoppage came at 4:34 of the first round. Morbi eu nulla vehicula, sagittis tortor id, fermentum nunc. 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. [58], Hughes successfully retained his title against Trigg in their historic rematch at UFC 52: Couture vs. Liddell 2. After Hughes was decisively knocked off his championship perch by Georges St. Pierre, his days as an elite level welterweight seemed to be over. This past Saturday at UFC 117, he faced tough contender Ricardo Almeida in what was supposed to be a "passing of the torch" fight. Aside from GSP, he is the only fighter to have beaten Hughes on two separate occasions.So the narrative for this fight writes itself, with an obvious hook: can Hughes finally get one up on the man who has won a fluke submission victory on him twice? Long before Matt Hughes was hauling off marquee UFC welterweights in his truck, he was the terror of the Midwest. Feel free to Sign Up today. [131], Since January 2011, Hughes is the host of hunting program Trophy Hunters TV, which airs in Outdoor Channel three times a week. [67], Hughes defeated Riggs in the first round by submission via kimura from the half-guard at 3:28. He is currently two fights into his third stint in the UFC. Hughes agreed to head coach again for The Ultimate Fighter 6, alongside then-UFC Welterweight Champion, Matt Serra. 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. doing a big bore kit. [5] During his tenures in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Hughes put together two separate six-fight winning streaks, defeated all the available opposition in the welterweight division, and defended the belt a then-record seven times. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. [16] Hughes has two siblings, a sister and his twin brother, Mark. COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE FINAL CUT on Vimeo St-Pierre apologized, saying he had misunderstood something Hughes had said on the microphone and did not mean to offend him. [34], He successfully defended his championship belt at UFC 36: Worlds Collide, defeating former Shooto Middleweight Champion Hayato Sakurai via TKO due to strikes at 3:01 of the fourth round. But what the hell - we're already in fantasy land by now, might as well enjoy it. Matt Hughes was one of the most dominant UFC champions' in the sport's history but his true battles began after retirement. [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]. [102] In the post-fight interview, Hughes praised St-Pierre as the better fighter: No excuses here. This past Saturday at UFC 117, he faced tough contender Ricardo Almeida in what was supposed to be a "passing of the torch" fight. [137] In response to outrage over trophy hunting pictures posted on his Twitter account in 2012, Hughes called some of the commenters "PETA idiots" and told them to stop following his page. Get free classic rock music live from a radio station in San Diego, California - 101KGB is an iHeartRadio station and home of The DSC Show with features like classic rock music news, San Diego concerts and shows, funny story jokes, celebrity interviews, Babes & Bikes, hot babes photos and more! [145] On September 19, 2019, news surfaced that Hughes sued Norfolk Southern Railway and several of its employees for the 2017 train crash. Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by kore, May 11, 2020. The only problem is that Hughes really doesn't stand to gain anything from another go-round with Serra. Enter To WIN An Epic Arizona Bike Week Package from LAW TIGERS! This video makes me sad but inspires me with his tenacity and the love of his wife and kids. Hughes told the audience that White was one of the people who offered to help his family after his accident: Watch Matt Hughes talk about Dana White offering to help his family below: During the event, White said that the documentary does a good job of telling how the horrific accident happened. I could see this fight getting put on at Aloha Stadium in Hawaii, in front of a packed house of 50,000 screaming Penn fans. At UFC 60: Hughes vs. Gracie,[70] on May 27, 2006, Hughes defeated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend and UFC Hall of Famer Royce Gracie in a non-title, catch-weight bout by TKO (strikes) at 4:39 of the first round. I just had a good night that night, and he had a bad night. Marvel Comics & Venom #17 Spoilers & Review: Can Eddie Brock Finally Rid Himself Of Bedlam His Rage Made Flesh If So, Whos Next?! Hughes now had four wins over mixed martial artists with ties to the Gracies, including UFC pioneer Royce Gracie, the prior mentioned Renzo Gracie and former champ Serra. I didn't expect that but I also think that had nothing to do with the outcome of the fight. Hughes has been criticized by animal advocates, including former UFC fighter and commentator Dan Hardy, for his trophy hunting. 2016 Preview Disc 1 1 Family Tradition 3:59 2 Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound 3:09 3 Women I've Never Had 2:50 4 Outlaw Women 3:00 5 Kaw-Liga 4:21 6 Old Habits 3:01 7 Dinosaur 3:17 8 The Blues Man 4:17 9 Texas Women 2:25 10 Dixie On My Mind 2:35 11 All My Rowdy Friends (Have Settled Down) [138], Hughes is a born again Christian and regularly posts Bible verses on his website. Hughes made his mixed martial arts debut on January 1, 1998, at Joe Goytia's JKD Challenge. 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. [30], Hughes won his first UFC World Welterweight title at UFC 34: High Voltage[31] on November 2, 2001. When it appeared that the fight would be stopped, the bell rang signaling the end of the first round. 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. But I'm very privileged and I thank the UFC. [113] Hughes defeated Renzo Gracie, the 1st cousin once removed of his opponent at UFC 60, via third round TKO at UFC 112: Invincible, setting the record for most UFC wins with 17. The record listed here represents the one given on his official website & Sherdog profile. Hughes was able to take Penn to the mat, and in side-control crucifix position rained punches on Penn's head until referee "Big" John McCarthy stopped the fight at 3:53 of the third round. He followed up with a flurry of punches and elbows that forced McCarthy to stop the contest with 3:35 left in the round. Hughes has had to learn how to walk and talk all over again since the accident. 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. Country Boy Can Survive: The Story of Matt Hughes' Fight - MMAWeekly With forty nine professional fights to his name over a twelve year career, there's no doubt Hughes has some significant mileage on him. [14] His mastery of submissions, and having submission wins over various black belt holders, are the reasons why Joe Rogan thinks he deserved to get a black belt for BJJ. [47] After a tactical grappling match-up early on, Trigg fell victim to a standing rear naked choke at 3:45 of the first round. [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. We knew what he was planning to do. [43] In round two, they started to trade punches, but eventually Hughes took Sherk down. [75][76] At this point in their careers, Penn was the only mixed martial artist to beat Hughes after March 2001. 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