Hughes weathered an early outburst by B.J. Immediately after the Alves fight, Hughes stated that he had "one more fight" left in him, and that he wanted to fight Matt Serra. Lost Golden Age Heroes & Sidekicks Exposed Whos Who Style! In an interview with Burt Watson in 2021, Hughes opened up about his therapy and recovery, saying: Matt Hughes' documentary A Country Boy Can Survive aired during the UFC's 25th anniversary. This fight would probably come off as a "stepping stone" fight for Swick. [48] The choke earned Hughes the Tapout of the Night Submission Award. Between 1999 and 2000, Hughes fought 18 times. The horrific incident took place on the Beelers Trail, Zanesville. Twenty minutes. Most people don't start collecting their pension at age thirty-six, after all. Non-title bout. [17] Hughes went to Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville, Illinois, before transferring to Lincoln College, in Lincoln, Illinois and then on to Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 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. Matthew Allen Hughes (born October 13, 1973)[4] is an American retired mixed martial artist with a background in wrestling. [81] Despite the injury, Penn congratulated Hughes, calling him a great fighter and saying he deserved the victory.[81]. Country Boy Can Survive: The Story of Matt Hughes Fight for Survival is the raw, emotional recounting of the struggle of Hughes and his family from the time that Hughes was still fighting until the accident and then his recovery. Originally airing on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC 25 Years in Short is a 25-part documentary series celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. 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. 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. [130] The book debuted at No. 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. Originally released in 2018, the compilation of 25 short films was produced to celebrate the UFCs 25th anniversary. [43] Round 4 saw Hughes using his strength to control the challenger on the ground. You're my idol -- Matt Hughes, you're my idol, you will always be my idol, thank you. After Parisyan suffered a hamstring injury and could not fight,[65] Joe Riggs took his place. [43] With the victory, he became the first man to defeat Sherk. [134], On July 4, 2013, Hughes became the host of Uncaged with Matt Hughes, which airs Saturdays on the Sportsman Channel.[135][136]. [57] The submission earned Hughes his second Tapout of the Night. He did exactly what we expected. 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. I think Thiago came up with a good game plan.[106]. Quarry", "- ROYCE GRACIE WANTS A REMATCH WITH MATT HUGHES", "Royce gracie wants rematch with Matt Hughes", "UFC 61 SURPASSES $30 MILLION IN PPV SALES", "Matt Hughes vs Royce Gracie How the Battle of Champions Went Down", "St. Pierre Out, Penn in Against Hughes at UFC 63", "St. Pierre Sidelined by Injury; 'The Prodigy' to The Rescue", "- UFC 63 REVIEW: HUGHES BEATS PENN IN A CLASSIC", "B.J. I'm just going to tell the UFC to put me up on a shelf for a while, and we'll see what happens after that. The challenger's only offense was a weak triangle choke that went nowhere. Penn filed suit against UFC and publicized his side of the conflict, claiming his contract had expired. Hughes faced Dennis Hallman in a rematch at UFC 29: Defense of the Belts. Matt Hughes fought Tito Ortiz for the bronze medal (3rd place) and was defeated. Enter To WIN An Epic Arizona Bike Week Package from LAW TIGERS! But I'm very privileged and I thank the UFC. [102] In the post-fight interview, Hughes praised St-Pierre as the better fighter: No excuses here. [148] In September 2019, Hughes's attorneys revealed that the brothers had settled the case. [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. Designed & Developed by, COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: The Story of Matt Hughes Fight for Survival, Patricio Pitbull claims hed beat his UFC counterpart Max Holloway no problem, Alexander Gustafsson wants to beat Anthony Smith and remain busy in 2019, Kevin Holland submits an internet troll after online challenge accepted. Hughes showed improved striking, but ultimately succumbed to Koscheck's power punches. Unfortunately, Hughes story doesnt yet have the fairy-tail ending that was hoped for in the documentary. I came into this fight 120 percent Georges is the better fighter. [8][13], I never thought about this, to be honest - I'm just a Midwest guy kinda living the dream. [1] In 2008, Hughes published his autobiography, Made in America, which made the New York Times bestseller list. In a come-from-behind fight, Hughes was caught in a triangle choke by then-champion Carlos Newton, but he lifted Newton in the air and slammed him to the mat,[32] causing Newton to hit his head and lose consciousness just as Hughes was himself on the verge of blacking out from the choke. 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. Learn more about troubleshooting WordPress. Penn would replace him in the title fight. During high school they both participated in football and wrestling. Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury Results, Live Coverage, and Discussion: Fury Edges Paul By Split Decision! She also has a son from a previous relationship. 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. Everything Else (The Really Unlikely Ones)Fourth Fight with GSP: Hughes actually holds a victory over GSP, giving him a shred of a reason to ask for this fight. He has twice been inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame, once into the Pioneer Wing and a second time for his epic second fight with Frank Trigg at UFC 52. But what the hell - we're already in fantasy land by now, might as well enjoy it. [72] The event drew 620,000 buys, becoming the best-selling pay-per-view in UFC history, and was the first to break the $20 million mark in gross PPV sales. Planet Hank 710K views 2. It took his ability to never quit to help him survive the true life-and-death struggle of the accident. After Hughes was decisively knocked off his championship perch by Georges St. Pierre, his days as an elite level welterweight seemed to be over. 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). Their rivalry stemmed from the time when Serra was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter and Hughes was guest coach. 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. There has been a critical error on this website. In the second round St-Pierre ended the fight with a head kick which stunned Hughes and knocked him to the mat. Stingray Karaoke Country, 80'S & 90'S, 1982, English, Key D. Directors---Starring Hank Williams, Jr. Get exclusive pro wrestling content on Fightful Select, our premium news service! Going into UFC 135, Matt Hughes had a lot of questions to answer about his future in MMA. 101.5 KGB Wants You To Experience The Celebration Of 100 Years Of Disney At The Disneyland Resort. [6][7][8], During his reign, Hughes was considered the #1 pound-for-pound mixed martial artist in the world. That doesn't give one a whole lot of hope that he'll have anything for Georges the fourth go-round.Rubber Match with BJ Penn: Man, I would love to see this fight. [55], Hughes regained the vacant welterweight title by submitting Canadian contender Georges St-Pierre via armbar in the final second of the first round at UFC 50: The War of '04. Be the first to review this item 4min 1982 PG-13. Hes accomplished everything a fighter could want to. [43] At the beginning of the third round, Sherk took Hughes down, while Hughes attempted a kimura from the bottom. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Hughes has appeared at a few UFC events and functions since the accident and the filming of the documentary. ). The UFC legend is yet to fully recover. Here are the most interesting and attractive options for the farmboy for his "Farewell Tour 2011". 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. [67], Hughes defeated Riggs in the first round by submission via kimura from the half-guard at 3:28. [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. [28] The stoppage came at 4:34 of the first round. [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. I was really surprised. In the third round, Hughes unsuccessfully tried an armbar again before the horn sounded. When it appeared that the fight would be stopped, the bell rang signaling the end of the first round. COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: Matt Hughes' Fight for Survival. [25] He won his next fight via submission due to strikes. Hughes lost to Alves by TKO at 1:02 of the second round. 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. [89], In late mid-2007, Hughes left the Miletich camp with Miletich stablemate Robbie Lawler, longtime boxing coach Matt Pena, and wrestling/conditioning teacher Marc Fiore to form The H.I.T. Sonnen. He slammed his opponent to the ground in just fifteen seconds, winning via KO. The only problem is that Hughes really doesn't stand to gain anything from another go-round with Serra. 96ci to 103ci. The former fighter failed to notice an oncoming train due to the absence of railroad crossing signs in the area. [49], Hughes kept the title until UFC 46: Supernatural,[50] when he was submitted by Hawaiian Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist B.J. [46] This event marked the UFC's 10th anniversary. [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. [26] In the process, Hallman handed Hughes his first professional defeat. Chuck Liddell was knocked out repeatedly in violent ways; Wanderlei Silva is following the same path. ", Hughes then signed a multi-fight deal with the UFC. I think it's great news for me. I can live with that. 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. Marvel Comics & Hallows Eve #1 Spoilers & Review: Dark Web Standout Crawls Out From Under Chasm & The Amazing Spider-Mans Shadows! Check out this short UFC documentary produced by the UFC. Hughes started the match with a big slam and then began to attack from Castillo's guard with elbows and punches. UFC confirmed the fight. Your login session has expired. 47 Likes, TikTok video from Matt Andries (@mattandries): "built a bike stand. Long before Matt Hughes was hauling off marquee UFC welterweights in his truck, he was the terror of the Midwest. 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. This compilation of short films presents 25 captivating UFC stories, one for each year of existence, and every piece stands alone as an independent feature. [4], On June 16, 2017, Hughes was hospitalized with a serious head injury after a train struck the passenger side of his truck at a rail crossing near his home in Montgomery County, Illinois. In order to sell this fight, the UFC would have to make smoke where there really isn't a fire.The best way I could see this working is to put the fight on in Chicagothe closest thing to Matt Hughes's hometown. From The Web COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: Matt Hughes' Fight for Survival 02:22. [111] After the fight Hughes and Serra embraced each other and ended their feud. [139] Hughes and his wife have two daughters together. He finished with an 8015 record for Eastern Illinois. UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes nearly died in a car accident in 2017. He also told me that, no matter what the decision was, he was done with the rivalry". 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? Dennis who?If that was your reaction upon reading this, I don't blame you. Didnt he get some brain damage in his accident? Less than two years after the accident, Hughes relationship with his wife devolved and he eventually filed for divorce in February of 2019. Genres Music Videos and Concerts Subtitles [112] After the fight Hughes said, "I think I have a few more fights left in me. [97] This fight was later changed to December 29, 2007, in Las Vegas, at UFC 79: Nemesis. 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? https://www.tmz.com/2019/02/26/ufc-matt-hughes-domestic-violence-restraining-order/, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Hughes got double underhooks and managed to take Gracie down briefly. 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) upbringing on a farm in Illinois or his adolescent slugfests with After nearly two minutes of struggling, Hughes broke free, picked Trigg up, carried him across the Octagon and slammed him to the ground. [67], I'm not disappointed. [66] The match was originally scheduled as a title bout, but since Riggs could not meet the 170-pound weight limit, it became a non-title fight. Matthew Allen Hughes was born on October 13, 1973, in Hillsboro, Illinois. It very much mirrored many of the more memorable fights in his career, particularly his momentum shifts against Carlos Newton and Frank Trigg. ", "UFC 135 Results: Ranking Hugues' Greatest Career moments", "Hughes or GSP: Who is Greatest UFC Welterweight of All Time? The song was released as a single in January 1982 and reached a peak of number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in March 1982. [83] According to both commentator Joe Rogan and Hughes's own autobiography, Hughes was unhappy with St-Pierre's statement. Click here to learn more. Despite this, Serra could not finish the fight and Hughes recovered rapidly. Hughes has been knocked out twice in successive fashion and one doesnt need to wonder if his chin has the same level of durability it used to. A loss won't really hurt Hughes's legacyat this point, and a win could actually vault him back into title contention. I really shouldn't be able to do that with somebody as talented as Royce. 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. With forty nine professional fights to his name over a twelve year career, there's no doubt Hughes has some significant mileage on him. Tags. The official description, courtesy of the UFC: 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. 'A Country Boy Can Survive' documented his comeback and those who were involved along the way. [1] It is considered one of Williams's signature songs even though it never reached number one. 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. [36] At the start of the third round, Hughes quickly slammed Sakurai to the ground, again staying three minutes on top. [77][79] Both fighters were awarded the Fight of the Night bonus. In 2005, Hughes participated as a coach opposite Rich Franklin in the second season of the Spike TV reality television series, The Ultimate Fighter. In April, the docuseries received a Sports Emmy Award nomination in the Outstanding Edited Sports Special or Series category. [110] In the first round, both fighters collided heads, and Hughes got the worst of it. May 30, 2019. Widely considered among the greatest fighters in the history of MMA, he is a former two-time UFC Welterweight Champion, UFC Hall of Fame inductee, and NJCAA Hall of Fame inductee. [36] Hughes finished the bout in the 4th round, by taking down Sakurai and transitioning to full mount. Instead, Hughes completely. After receiving a powerful flying knee, he dropped to the ground with his own left knee pinned behind his hips, ultimately leaving him with a torn MCL and partially torn PCL.