After one minute of ground-and-pound onslaught, the contest was over as Sakurai had no answer for the champion. 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. Pull List Roundtable 6/29/2022 Avengers, Superman, X-Men, Batman & More. When the bout started, Hughes lifted and brutally slammed Hallman to the mat, but was caught in the submission after landing in side-control. Matthew Allen Hughes (born October 13, 1973)[4] is an American retired mixed martial artist with a background in wrestling. [58], Hughes successfully retained his title against Trigg in their historic rematch at UFC 52: Couture vs. Liddell 2. 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. ", "UFC 135 Results: Ranking Hugues' Greatest Career moments", "Hughes or GSP: Who is Greatest UFC Welterweight of All Time? This fight would probably come off as a "stepping stone" fight for Swick. [91][92] Despite the fact that after the preliminary round, Team Hughes's record was 26, both Mac Danzig and Tommy Speer of Team Hughes made it to the finals. [97] This fight was later changed to December 29, 2007, in Las Vegas, at UFC 79: Nemesis. Hughes posted on his blog: "When the fight was over, I was pretty confident I was going to get my hand raised. [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. 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. [17], His college career started at Southwestern Illinois College. [124] Hughes suffered a KO loss to Koscheck at 4:59 of the first round. 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. [110] In the second round, Hughes controlled his opponent on the ground with his wrestling skills. We worked out his game plan before the fight, and he did exactly what we expected. Hughes has had to learn how to walk and talk all over again since the accident. Everything Else (The Really Unlikely Ones). Some people have asked why I raised his hand at the end. [49], Hughes's next fight took place at UFC 56: Full Force, where he was scheduled to fight Judo practitioner Karo Parisyan. 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. After Southwestern dropped their wrestling program, Hughes transferred to Lincoln College, where he placed third in the nation, notching a 333 record for the Lynx. He had regarded Hughes as his idol, not as someone he could beat. 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. Director Rory Karpf Star Matt Hughes See production, box office & company info Add to Watchlist Photos Add photo Hughes opened the second round with a quick takedown, moving up to side-control and then landed an elbow that cut Lytle. 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. - Advertisement -. UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes nearly died in a car accident in 2017. 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. 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. Morbi eu nulla vehicula, sagittis tortor id, fermentum nunc. 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. 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. Really, really badly. I'm really, really happy. The slam is considered to be one of the greatest in MMA history. 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. Originally released in 2018, the compilation of 25 short films was produced to celebrate the UFCs 25th anniversary. [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. Check out the 16 fighters who made the cut for "TUF 31" including eight former UFC fighters. [73], It just seemed like I was a step ahead of him. St-Pierre apologized, saying he had misunderstood something Hughes had said on the microphone and did not mean to offend him. [42] Hughes started the action by taking Sherk down immediately, passing to half guard. Hughes agreed to head coach again for The Ultimate Fighter 6, alongside then-UFC Welterweight Champion, Matt Serra. UFC 285 takes place Saturday inLas Vegas, and you can discuss the event here. This video makes me sad but inspires me with his tenacity and the love of his wife and kids. His brother Mark Hughes also filed a restraining order against him claiming that Matt choked his son and tried to destroy his tractor. 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. Please logout and login again. 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 in trouble at the beginning of the bout as St-Pierre unloaded a spinning back kick into his ribs. Penn filed a motion to stop UFC from awarding a new welterweight title, but that motion was denied. Click an image below for Ring Girl Gallery, Jon Jones scoffs at long layoffs ahead of UFC 285, Stipe Miocic promised winner of Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane, Conor McGregor uses UFC 285 Weigh-in to film Road House | VIDEO, Watch Matt Hughes land the ultimate slam on Carlos Newton at UFC 34 (full fight video), Hughes relationship with his wife devolved, UFC 285 Ceremonial Weigh-in Video: Valentina Shevchenko and Alexa Grasso Face-Off, UFC 285 Ceremonial Weigh-in Video: Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane Face-Off, UFC fans welcome Jon Jones back with raucous cheers | VIDEO, UFC President Dana White absolutely believes in ring rust, Charles Oliveira predicts Michael Chandler to KO Conor McGregor, Daniel Cormier offers advice for Jake Pauls next move, Sean OMalley: Jon Jones just knows how to win, Daniel Cormier will call Jon Jones heavyweight title fight. [43] At the beginning of the third round, Sherk took Hughes down, while Hughes attempted a kimura from the bottom. The result was announced as a KO. Hughes finished his career with an overall MMA record of 45-9 and still has many UFC records to his credit. Alves failed to make weight for the match, but Hughes elected to fight him at a catch weight anyway. Sherdog.com is a property of Mandatory Media, LLC, monitoring_string = "5200e30beed193e5fe31f8bccc2bdcbf". [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. 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. [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. After the match Newton stated that he felt the reason Hughes fell to the mat was because he was rendered unconscious from the triangle choke. You are the greatest champion of all time. Matt Hughes - Entrance & Introduction - UFC 60 - A Country Boy Can Survive - Hank Williams Matt Hughes: UFC Legend Talks about life after his accident. I think it's great news for me. 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[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. [41], At UFC 42: Sudden Impact, Hughes faced future UFC Lightweight Champion Sean Sherk, winning via unanimous decision. 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. [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". Maybe he had a bad day -- it's a matter of circumstances as well. Hes been in, or close to, the main event of nearly every card hes been on. ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship, Most finishes in UFC Welterweight division, George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame, National Junior College Athletic Association, "Matt Hughes MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography", "Matt Hughes Inducted Into UFC Hall of Fame", "Matt Hughes inducted into UFC Hall of Fame", "A History of MMA's Pound-for-Pound Best", "Remembering Matt Hughes: The Best Fighter Of His Generation May Have Called It Quits", "Who is the Greatest Welterweight of All Time? [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". [146], In May 2019 Hughes's wife filed a restraining order against him after she accused him of several incidents of domestic violence. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. [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. In 2011, Hughes became host of Outdoor Channel's Trophy Hunters TV. Hughes has appeared at a few UFC events and functions since the accident and the filming of the documentary. 101.5 KGB Wants You To Experience The Celebration Of 100 Years Of Disney At The Disneyland Resort. Feel free to Sign Up today. [114] In the final round Hughes connected with a right hook to Gracie's chin, then connected with a leg kick and another punch. COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: The Story of Matt Hughes' Fight for Survival. Matt Hughes' Fight for Survival - Country Boy Can Survive Video. 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. [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. Hughes took GSP down twice and landed a huge slam. Image Comics June 2023 Solicitations Spoilers Sees Battle Chasers FINALLY Return! All rights reserved. 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. [110] The final round saw the former champions taking each other down and exchanging punches. 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. [1] It is considered one of Williams's signature songs even though it never reached number one. -Matt Hughes: "A Country Boy Can Survive" by Hank Williams Jr. -Michael Bisping: "London Calling" by The Clash Follow UFC Ultimate Sound on social to dive deeper into the soundtracks. [48] The choke earned Hughes the Tapout of the Night Submission Award. [145] On September 19, 2019, news surfaced that Hughes sued Norfolk Southern Railway and several of its employees for the 2017 train crash. I believe God has a bigger plan for Matt. The UFC legend is yet to fully recover from the accident. 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. 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. [60] and comebacks in MMA history[61][62] This fight is UFC President Dana White's favorite match in combat sport history. [84], On November 18, 2006, at UFC 65: Bad Intentions, Georges St-Pierre defeated Hughes by TKO via strikes at 1:25 of round two, ending Hughes's title reign. UFC 25 Years; Starts in / Hughes was involved in a tragic accident in June of 2017 when the pickup he was driving was hit by a train. 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. Gracie took all the time he could before Hughes helped him up and then dropped him with a second leg kick. Enter To WIN An Epic Arizona Bike Week Package from LAW TIGERS! [6][7][8], During his reign, Hughes was considered the #1 pound-for-pound mixed martial artist in the world. 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. [37] He won the fight by technical knockout when he successfully trapped Newton in a modified crucifix position, which allowed him to rain unanswered blows on Newton's face until the referee stopped the contest at 3:27 of round 4. [19], Hughes competed in the prestigious ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship, in which he held a record of 22, beating Ricardo Almeida[20] and Jeremy Horn,[21] and losing to Jeff Monson[22] and Tito Ortiz.[23]. I didn't expect that but I also think that had nothing to do with the outcome of the fight. Originally airing on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC 25 Years in Short is a 25-part documentary series celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: Matt Hughes' Fight for Survival 02:22. Unfortunately for Hughes, it was back when no one was watching. While Hughes probably will never say the phrase retire, and will instead fade away, one imagines that Hughes is facing a long road back if he chooses to do so. 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. 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. - If I get Matt Hughes under my belt and take care of him, even if I would not be considered one of the best ever, I'd have some victories over some guys who will be. Like the first round, they stood up for a moment. Hughes' official website & Sherdog profile record one less win than his UFC profile. At the UFC 56 live broadcast, Joe Rogan said: "My favorite walk-out song in all the UFC, A country boy can survive."[128], Hughes released his autobiography, Made in America: The Most Dominant Champion in UFC History, co-written with Michael Malice,[129] on January 1, 2008. [132][133] The show is closely related to the Texas Trophy Hunters Association. I can live with that. Hughes knocked Gracie down again with a fourth punch, when referee Herb Dean ended it. Be the first to review this item 4min 1982 PG-13. After Parisyan suffered a hamstring injury and could not fight,[65] Joe Riggs took his place. 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. [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. [134], On July 4, 2013, Hughes became the host of Uncaged with Matt Hughes, which airs Saturdays on the Sportsman Channel.[135][136]. 'A Country Boy Can Survive' documented his comeback and those who were involved along the way. Hughes was a two-time 145lb IHSA Class A state wrestling champion. In the third round, Hughes unsuccessfully tried an armbar again before the horn sounded. [105] He stated in his blog: Thiago came in big, some people told me that he looked bigger than me in the octagon. Didnt he get some brain damage in his accident? With two minutes to go he knocked Gracie down with a leg kick. I came into this fight 120 percent Georges is the better fighter. [10][11][12][13], A long-time member of Miletich Fighting Systems, Hughes left the Miletich camp in late 2007 to start Team Hughes. [131], Since January 2011, Hughes is the host of hunting program Trophy Hunters TV, which airs in Outdoor Channel three times a week. [36] At the start of the third round, Hughes quickly slammed Sakurai to the ground, again staying three minutes on top. Post-fight Hughes hinted that the loss moved him one step closer to retirement.