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. [114], On May 28, 2010, Hughes was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. 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. 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. [24] The slam became his signature move. Penn then connected with an overhand right that dropped Hughes, following up with three clean shots to the jaw. ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 23 Be it the way he is wired, his 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. Be the first one to comment on this story. [77][78] In the process, Hughes became the first man to stop Penn in a fight. Hughes is reaching that point and anything further would be watching Liddell go out on his shield repeatedly. [80] In an interview on Penn's personal website, Penn stated that by round three he could hardly breathe and had no "mobility in his core". Director Rory Karpf Star Matt Hughes See production, box office & company info Add to Watchlist Photos Add photo Hughes has appeared at a few UFC events and functions since the accident and the filming of the documentary. Hughes will be the guy always held over GSP, too, when it comes to the discussion of that fighters legacy despite GSP finishing Hughes the second two times in their trilogy of fights. St-Pierre apologized, saying he had misunderstood something Hughes had said on the microphone and did not mean to offend him. Pull List Roundtable 6/29/2022 Avengers, Superman, X-Men, Batman & More. Enter To WIN An Epic Arizona Bike Week Package from LAW TIGERS! UFC 285 takes place Saturday inLas Vegas, and you can discuss the event here. Actually I didn't, he raised mine. [30], Hughes won his first UFC World Welterweight title at UFC 34: High Voltage[31] on November 2, 2001. 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. [10][11][12][13], A long-time member of Miletich Fighting Systems, Hughes left the Miletich camp in late 2007 to start Team Hughes. Top 25 Submissions: #5 - #1 The Story Of Matt Hughes' Comeback From A Near-Fatal . Their rivalry stemmed from the time when Serra was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter and Hughes was guest coach. 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. This fight would probably come off as a "stepping stone" fight for Swick. Here are the most interesting and attractive options for the farmboy for his "Farewell Tour 2011". [56] The fight was competitive. ). 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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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. Shaking hands, signing autographs, being a world title holder and being inducted into the Hall of Fame, this is beyond what I ever would have pictured my life being. [49], Hughes kept the title until UFC 46: Supernatural,[50] when he was submitted by Hawaiian Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist B.J. [71] Before the stoppage, Gracie was caught in an armlock from the side mount position;[71] although Hughes appeared to have the submission in place, Gracie would not tap out. COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: Matt Hughes' Fight for Survival. As he passed to half guard, Castillo was bleeding above his left eye. [83] According to both commentator Joe Rogan and Hughes's own autobiography, Hughes was unhappy with St-Pierre's statement. [117][118] Almeida requested the fight after watching his mentor lose to Hughes at UFC 112 back in April. TheBlue Corneris MMA Junkies blog space. Featured. [110] The final round saw the former champions taking each other down and exchanging punches. [42] Hughes started the action by taking Sherk down immediately, passing to half guard. Originally airing on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC 25 Years in Short is a 25-part documentary series celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. [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. Stingray Karaoke Country, 80'S & 90'S, 1982, English, Key D. Directors---Starring Hank Williams, Jr. He was visibly different in the third round, appearing exhausted and missing punches he was landing earlier. I've been good at it. Copyright 2023 Fightful, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. The horrific incident took place on the Beelers Trail, Zanesville. Immediately after the Alves fight, Hughes stated that he had "one more fight" left in him, and that he wanted to fight Matt Serra. Planet Hank 710K views 2. [125], I'm not retiring. Sherk was able to stand for a few seconds before Hughes took him down again. 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. [108] On January 9, 2009, Hughes confirmed on his blog that UFC 98 would likely be the day he and Serra met in the Octagon. He did exactly what we expected. Hughes was involved in a tragic accident in June of 2017 when the pickup he was driving was hit by a train. [62][63][64] He was awarded the Tapout of the Night for the third time in his career. When the bout started, Hughes lifted and brutally slammed Hallman to the mat, but was caught in the submission after landing in side-control. Penn Claims Rib Injury Influenced Loss To Matt Hughes", "UFC 63: Matt Hughes Gets Revenge On B.J. This means everything to me. Continuing down that road could offer Hughes some fun fights, but he may not be willing to ride out his career in an imagined feud with MMA's first family. In the UFC, Hughes frequently used the song "A Country Boy Can Survive" by Hank Williams, Jr. as he made his entrance towards the Octagon. White further stated that he had seen the film at least 50 times, but was still getting emotional talking about it. The former fighter failed to notice an oncoming train due to the absence of railroad crossing signs in the area. In the third fight of that night he lost to then-undefeated Dennis Hallman by technical submission (guillotine choke) at 0:17 of the first round. Sherdog.com is a property of Mandatory Media, LLC, monitoring_string = "5200e30beed193e5fe31f8bccc2bdcbf". 96ci to 103ci. He slammed his opponent to the ground in just fifteen seconds, winning via KO. Dennis who?If that was your reaction upon reading this, I don't blame you. [41], At UFC 42: Sudden Impact, Hughes faced future UFC Lightweight Champion Sean Sherk, winning via unanimous decision. Wherever I wanted his hand, I put it there. May 30, 2019. Hughes has had to learn how to walk and talk all over again since the accident. During the event, UFC president Dana White and Hughes shared an emotional moment. [49] Obviously disappointed at the time, St. Pierre admitted afterward that he had lost before he ever stepped into the Octagon. If you like reading about sports, make sure you check out SportsIndiaShow.comAlso follow Indias biggest arm wrestling tournament at ProPanja.com, 2020 MMA INDIA. Like the first round, they stood up for a moment. [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. Matt Huges's youtube UFC documentary "country boy can survive" is no longer there anymore. Lost Golden Age Heroes & Sidekicks Exposed Whos Who Style! We worked out his game plan before the fight, and he did exactly what we expected. Hughes also did nearly everything a top UFC fighter couldve. 21 on the New York Times bestseller list. After one minute of ground-and-pound onslaught, the contest was over as Sakurai had no answer for the champion. [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. I believe God has a bigger plan for Matt. 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. Hughes got double underhooks and managed to take Gracie down briefly. After nearly two minutes of struggling, Hughes broke free, picked Trigg up, carried him across the Octagon and slammed him to the ground. Some people have asked why I raised his hand at the end. [149], For other people named Matthew or Matt Hughes, see. The UFC legend is yet to fully recover from the accident. Learn more about troubleshooting WordPress. twin brother Mark, monitoring_string = "5eb5a0f65cbe346d74f978e14db1b00d", Live Now! [97] This fight was later changed to December 29, 2007, in Las Vegas, at UFC 79: Nemesis. In 2011, Hughes became host of Outdoor Channel's Trophy Hunters TV. He coached multiple seasons of The Ultimate Fighter, had two thrilling trilogies with both GSP and Penn, and had two reigns as champion that hold up to any in UFC history. Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury Results, Live Coverage, and Discussion: Fury Edges Paul By Split Decision! 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? It took his ability to never quit to help him survive the true life-and-death struggle of the accident. This video makes me sad but inspires me with his tenacity and the love of his wife and kids. 4K views, 67 likes, 9 loves, 11 comments, 23 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from UFC Fight Pass: COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: After Matt Hughes' hall of fame career came to a close, he faced his toughest. upbringing on a farm in Illinois or his adolescent slugfests with 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. I can live with that. [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. Genres Music Videos and Concerts Subtitles 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. 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. [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. In 2005, Hughes participated as a coach opposite Rich Franklin in the second season of the Spike TV reality television series, The Ultimate Fighter. Going into UFC 135, Matt Hughes had a lot of questions to answer about his future in MMA. 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. [8][13], I never thought about this, to be honest - I'm just a Midwest guy kinda living the dream. After his KO loss to Thiago Alves a short while later, there were calls for his retirement. UFC 25 Years; Starts in / Hughes weathered an early outburst by B.J. Non-title bout. [68] The armlock earned Hughes his last Tapout of the Night award.[49][66]. Hughes has been criticized by animal advocates, including former UFC fighter and commentator Dan Hardy, for his trophy hunting. [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 over-trained for the fight. I just had a good night that night, and he had a bad night. [110] The back and forth action rewarded both competitors with Fight of the Night honors. [139] Hughes and his wife have two daughters together. 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. Long before Matt Hughes was hauling off marquee UFC welterweights in his truck, he was the terror of the Midwest. DC Comics & The New Golden Age #1 Spoilers: The Thirteen Revealed! Win Tickets To The Red Hot Chili Peppers at San Diego's Snapdragon Stadium! 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. The round ended with Hughes on top, ground-and-pounding his opponent. 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. Get exclusive pro wrestling content on Fightful Select, our premium news service! doing a big bore kit. I don't have pressure of possibly losing my title. There has been a critical error on this website. [90] This was the first season where the coaches did not fight each other after the conclusion of the show, because Franklin and Hughes were champions in different weight divisions. [132][133] The show is closely related to the Texas Trophy Hunters Association. Serra did not like the way Hughes criticized other contestants on the show and was disgusted when Hughes constantly picked on Georges St-Pierre during a lunch break and bragged about his submission victory. He even had a late winning streak that showed flashes of the Hughes that helped turn GSP from a contender to a dominant champion. Gracie stalled again, but when he finally stood up Hughes floored him with a punch, let him get up and then attacked again. kore, May 11, 2020 #1 99 White Belt Joined: Aug 12, 2015 Messages: 136. He also told me that, no matter what the decision was, he was done with the rivalry". I had a lot on the line. This page was last edited on 16 January 2023, at 08:02. Matthew Allen Hughes was born on October 13, 1973, in Hillsboro, Illinois. [9] He was also regarded by many analysts and several media outlets as one of the greatest welterweight fighters of all time, as well as one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters in the sport's history. 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. And formonths, Hughes has pretty much ignored those call outs.If Matt really wants to make a title run in the last act of his career, he's going toneed to answer the ringing phone this time when Bob Cook comes calling. Didnt he get some brain damage in his accident? Guess that Hank Williams Jr. was onto something, after all.For a fighter supposedly facing the tail end of his career, UFC hall of famer and multiple time welterweight champion, Matt Hughes, has been opening a lot of eyes lately.Or reopening, as the case seems to be.Only a short while ago, the Illinois native was all but written off in the division he single-handedly put on the map. [29] At this point in their careers, Hallman was the only man to have defeated Hughes in MMA competition. Press J to jump to the feed. This past Saturday at UFC 117, he faced tough contender Ricardo Almeida in what was supposed to be a "passing of the torch" fight. Matt Hughes. [16] Hughes has two siblings, a sister and his twin brother, Mark. Morbi eu nulla vehicula, sagittis tortor id, fermentum nunc. In fact, it was Hughes's only loss in his last 19 fights. 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 very survival. hellcat vs p938; simple small front yard landscaping ideas low maintenance; jenny's super stretchy bind off in the round; senate democratic media center His brother Mark Hughes also filed a restraining order against him claiming that Matt choked his son and tried to destroy his tractor. Hughes started the match with a big slam and then began to attack from Castillo's guard with elbows and punches. [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. [44][45], Hughes faced former WFA Welterweight Champion Frank Trigg at the main event of UFC 45: Revolution. 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. Alves failed to make weight for the match, but Hughes elected to fight him at a catch weight anyway. Following a championship win by Matt Serra over Georges St-Pierre at UFC 69,[96] UFC President Dana White announced that Hughes would fight for the World Welterweight title in November 2007 against Serra. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts Though he teetered on the edge of death, Hughes somehow won the biggest fight of his life, and has slowly been working on his recovery. 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. St-Pierre then followed up with strikes on his stunned opponent. 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. COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: The Story of Matt Hughes' Fight for Survival. After stringing together a trio of victories, and then a flash knockout to longtime rival B.J Penn. Donec gravida mi a condimentum rutrum. He won in 1991 and 1992 while attending Hillsboro High School. 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. Hughes easily avoided any submission attempts and looked far stronger than Castillo. [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. You are the greatest champion of all time. 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. Really, really badly. Hughes' official website & Sherdog profile record one less win than his UFC profile. [18] During his junior and senior years, Matt went undefeated and won back-to-back state championships in the 145lb class. Hes accomplished everything a fighter could want to. I came into this fight 120 percent Georges is the better fighter. [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. Hughes finished his career with an overall MMA record of 45-9 and still has many UFC records to his credit. Hughes was in trouble at the beginning of the bout as St-Pierre unloaded a spinning back kick into his ribs. 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.