[26] In the process, Hallman handed Hughes his first professional defeat. I over-trained for the fight. [17] The couple's second daughter was born on January 2, 2010. Hughes took GSP down twice and landed a huge slam. Hughes fought three times at Extreme Challenge 21, on October 17, 1998, defeating Victor Hunsaker via TKO and future UFC Middleweight Champion Dave Menne via unanimous decision. [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. Post-fight Hughes hinted that the loss moved him one step closer to retirement. The result was announced as a KO. Be the first one to comment on this story. In the rubber match, he was outclassed by his grappling. 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. [36] Hughes finished the bout in the 4th round, by taking down Sakurai and transitioning to full mount. The fight marked the first time Hughes had been knocked out (he had previously lost via technical knockout). Instead, it was his" ring age" that seemed to finally have caught up to the former champion. UFC officials recently announced that the promotions Emmy-nominated short film series, UFC 25 Years in Short, is no longer exclusive to UFC Fight Pass. Sherdog.com is a property of Mandatory Media, LLC, monitoring_string = "5200e30beed193e5fe31f8bccc2bdcbf". https://www.tmz.com/2019/02/26/ufc-matt-hughes-domestic-violence-restraining-order/, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. 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. [86] However, Hughes stated in the post-fight interview that the second kick mainly affected his legs, rather than his groin. Unfortunately for Hughes, it was back when no one was watching. A late stand up led to a second takedown by Sherk. I just had a good night that night, and he had a bad night. 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. Click here to learn more. [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. In the third round, Hughes unsuccessfully tried an armbar again before the horn sounded. [86], On March 3, 2007, Hughes returned to the Octagon for UFC 68: Uprising,[88] defeating Chris Lytle by unanimous decision, winning 3027 on all three judges' scorecards. COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: Matt Hughes' Fight for Survival 02:22. Hughes has appeared at a few UFC events and functions since the accident and the filming of the documentary. UFC Vegas 69 Results, Live Coverage, and Discussion: Erin Blanchfield Submits Jessica Andrade. (Hughes Intensive Training) Squad in Granite City, Illinois.[1]. They were working with the Triumph Over Tragedy Foundation to determine next steps for care. -B.J. Originally released in 2018, the compilation of 25 short films was produced to celebrate the UFCs 25th anniversary. [38][39], In his next title defense, Hughes fought Gil Castillo at UFC 40: Vendetta,[40] defeating the former Middleweight contender via TKO. 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. He won in 1991 and 1992 while attending Hillsboro High School. 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. 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. Genres Music Videos and Concerts Subtitles [67], I'm not disappointed. We knew what he was planning to do. [48] The choke earned Hughes the Tapout of the Night Submission Award. TheBlue Corneris MMA Junkies blog space. The incident left the former champion with a grade 3 brain bleed. [43] Round 4 saw Hughes using his strength to control the challenger on the ground. I believe God has a bigger plan for Matt. Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by kore, May 11, 2020. [49], Hughes kept the title until UFC 46: Supernatural,[50] when he was submitted by Hawaiian Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist B.J. 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. You're my idol -- Matt Hughes, you're my idol, you will always be my idol, thank you. [10][11][12][13], A long-time member of Miletich Fighting Systems, Hughes left the Miletich camp in late 2007 to start Team Hughes. 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. [77][79] Both fighters were awarded the Fight of the Night bonus. Hughes lost to Alves by TKO at 1:02 of the second round. If we fight again, I don't think he's going to beat me, but he will probably come closer. UFC 285 takes place Saturday inLas Vegas, and you can discuss the event here. Penn filed suit against UFC and publicized his side of the conflict, claiming his contract had expired. 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. Gracie took all the time he could before Hughes helped him up and then dropped him with a second leg kick. It would be epic. He also told me that, no matter what the decision was, he was done with the rivalry". By FNA Staff May 31, 2019 No Comments 1 Min Read. Alves failed to make weight for the match, but Hughes elected to fight him at a catch weight anyway. Unfortunately, Hughes story doesnt yet have the fairy-tail ending that was hoped for in the documentary. I've been good at it. ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 23 Be it the way he is wired, his [140] Matt and his twin brother were born on their father's birthday. Long before Matt Hughes was hauling off marquee UFC welterweights in his truck, he was the terror of the Midwest. This video makes me sad but inspires me with his tenacity and the love of his wife and kids. [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. [77][78] In the process, Hughes became the first man to stop Penn in a fight. Hughes agreed to head coach again for The Ultimate Fighter 6, alongside then-UFC Welterweight Champion, Matt Serra. 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. That was all. Immediately after the Alves fight, Hughes stated that he had "one more fight" left in him, and that he wanted to fight Matt Serra. Matt Hughes' Fight for Survival - Country Boy Can Survive Video. [145] On September 19, 2019, news surfaced that Hughes sued Norfolk Southern Railway and several of its employees for the 2017 train crash. 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. The Foundation, of which Hughes was a board member for five years, provides care for families with brain and spinal cord injuries. [44][45], Hughes faced former WFA Welterweight Champion Frank Trigg at the main event of UFC 45: Revolution. 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. [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. From The Web The series was nominated for "Best New Series" in 2015 at the Sportsman's Choice Awards. 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. Matt Hughes was one of the most dominant UFC champions' in the sport's history but his true battles began after retirement. [46] This event marked the UFC's 10th anniversary. 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. ", "UFC 135 Results: Ranking Hugues' Greatest Career moments", "Hughes or GSP: Who is Greatest UFC Welterweight of All Time? In their second fight, he was outclassed by the Canadian's striking. [124] Hughes suffered a KO loss to Koscheck at 4:59 of the first round. COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: Matt Hughes' Fight for Survival. 47 Likes, TikTok video from Matt Andries (@mattandries): "built a bike stand. He followed up with a flurry of punches and elbows that forced McCarthy to stop the contest with 3:35 left in the round. When the bout started, Hughes lifted and brutally slammed Hallman to the mat, but was caught in the submission after landing in side-control. - 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. [110] The back and forth action rewarded both competitors with Fight of the Night honors. [81] Despite the injury, Penn congratulated Hughes, calling him a great fighter and saying he deserved the victory.[81]. Despite this, Serra could not finish the fight and Hughes recovered rapidly. Hughes finished his career with an overall MMA record of 45-9 and still has many UFC records to his credit. Penn filed a motion to stop UFC from awarding a new welterweight title, but that motion was denied. "The Prodigy" Penn MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography", "B.J. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. [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.