The result was announced as a KO. From The Web You're my idol -- Matt Hughes, you're my idol, you will always be my idol, thank you. In fact, it was Hughes's only loss in his last 19 fights. A Country Boy Can Survive - Hank Williams, Jr.. [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. The accident, which . [89] Hughes secured an armbar at the end of round one, but Lytle was saved by the bell. Planet Hank 710K views 2. [62][63][64] He was awarded the Tapout of the Night for the third time in his career. The incident left the former champion with a grade 3 brain bleed. It very much mirrored many of the more memorable fights in his career, particularly his momentum shifts against Carlos Newton and Frank Trigg. I remember watching Matt Hughes slamming people through the floor. [102] Hughes fought the extension, but with his left hand trapped between the mat and St-Pierre's legs, was forced to submit verbally at 4:54 of the second round. He constantly had to fight throughout his career, as he did after the accident. Finally, Hughes mounted his opponent, but Lytle swept and was able to reverse that position. 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. 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. After nearly two minutes of struggling, Hughes broke free, picked Trigg up, carried him across the Octagon and slammed him to the ground. 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. [110] In the first round, both fighters collided heads, and Hughes got the worst of it. 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 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. All rights reserved. [46] This event marked the UFC's 10th anniversary. Penn via rear naked choke at 4:39 of the first round,[51] in a fight he was heavily favored to win. [60] and comebacks in MMA history[61][62] This fight is UFC President Dana White's favorite match in combat sport history. I had a lot on the line. [18] During his junior and senior years, Matt went undefeated and won back-to-back state championships in the 145lb class. [114] In the final round Hughes connected with a right hook to Gracie's chin, then connected with a leg kick and another punch. 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. Genres Music Videos and Concerts Subtitles [86] However, Hughes stated in the post-fight interview that the second kick mainly affected his legs, rather than his groin. Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury Results, Live Coverage, and Discussion: Fury Edges Paul By Split Decision! They were working with the Triumph Over Tragedy Foundation to determine next steps for care. Hughes showed improved striking, but ultimately succumbed to Koscheck's power punches. In 2005, Hughes participated as a coach opposite Rich Franklin in the second season of the Spike TV reality television series, The Ultimate Fighter. [141][142] On June 18, Hughes's family released a statement that he had no broken bones or internal injuries but was unconscious and unresponsive. Less than two years after the accident, Hughes relationship with his wife devolved and he eventually filed for divorce in February of 2019. [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. "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. [36], Hughes faced Carlos Newton in their subsequent rematch at the main event of UFC 38: Brawl at the Hall, in the promotion's debut in the United Kingdom. Everything Else (The Really Unlikely Ones). 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. But what the hell - we're already in fantasy land by now, might as well enjoy it. 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. [43] At the beginning of the third round, Sherk took Hughes down, while Hughes attempted a kimura from the bottom. He did exactly what we expected. [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]. Going into UFC 135, Matt Hughes had a lot of questions to answer about his future in MMA. Hughes is reaching that point and anything further would be watching Liddell go out on his shield repeatedly. Hughes lost the fight via armbar in only twenty seconds. I came into this fight 120 percent Georges is the better fighter. We worked out his game plan before the fight, and he did exactly what we expected. [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. [148] In September 2019, Hughes's attorneys revealed that the brothers had settled the case. Get exclusive pro wrestling content on Fightful Select, our premium news service! kore, May 11, 2020 #1 99 White Belt Joined: Aug 12, 2015 Messages: 136. 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. [123] However, Sanchez missed the bout with an injury and was replaced by Josh Koscheck. doing a big bore kit. - 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. COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: Matt Hughes' Fight for Survival. By FNA Staff May 31, 2019 No Comments 1 Min Read. 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. Hughes has been criticized by animal advocates, including former UFC fighter and commentator Dan Hardy, for his trophy hunting. 96ci to 103ci. [143] On September 23, 2017, he returned to the hospital to honor the hospital staff who took care of him while he was there. 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. 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. [56] The fight was competitive. [25] He won his next fight via submission due to strikes. [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. TRENDING > Watch Matt Hughes land the ultimate slam on Carlos Newton at UFC 34 (full fight video). He was visibly different in the third round, appearing exhausted and missing punches he was landing earlier. Matt Hughes. 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? I started training too much, too hard, for too long. Matthew Allen Hughes was born on October 13, 1973, in Hillsboro, Illinois. Instead of announcing his retirement, like some thought, he asked to be put on the shelf for a while by the UFC. [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. [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. Penn and Koscheck both caught Hughes with big shots, of course, but there are only a certain amount of times you can be knocked out in combat sports before you lose any durability. [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. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/05/ufc-25-video-country-boy-can-survive-the-story-of-matt-hughes-fight-for-survival. [41] Between rounds doctors ruled that the resulting cut was too severe to continue, and Hughes was declared the winner due to stoppage. Marvel Comics & Venom #17 Spoilers & Review: Can Eddie Brock Finally Rid Himself Of Bedlam His Rage Made Flesh If So, Whos Next?! Tags. Donec gravida mi a condimentum rutrum. This was a huge fight for me. 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[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. https://www.tmz.com/2019/02/26/ufc-matt-hughes-domestic-violence-restraining-order/, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. [49], Hughes kept the title until UFC 46: Supernatural,[50] when he was submitted by Hawaiian Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist B.J. twin brother Mark, monitoring_string = "5eb5a0f65cbe346d74f978e14db1b00d", Live Now! [99] Despite his best efforts, Hughes was unable to mount a serious offense on St-Pierre, who easily avoided Hughes's takedown attempts, while taking Hughes down at will and using Hughes's own ground-and-pound style against him. 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. Hughes has appeared at a few UFC events and functions since the accident and the filming of the documentary. Matt Hughes was one of the most dominant UFC champions' in the sport's history but his true battles began after retirement. Dennis "Superman" Hallman is a 13-year veteran of the sport who has fought all over the world, from Shooto in Japan, to MFC in Canada, to King of the Cage and the IFL in the U.S. 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. Wherever I wanted his hand, I put it there. Hughes also did nearly everything a top UFC fighter couldve. 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. [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. Hughes was put in a medically induced coma for 19 days after the accident. 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. 21 on the New York Times bestseller list. [147] Hughes filed to divorce his wife on May 27, 2019. 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. As he passed to half guard, Castillo was bleeding above his left eye. " A Country Boy Can Survive " is a song written and recorded by American musician Hank Williams Jr. #bigborekit #diy #electraglideclassic #harleydavidson #iowa #downforthewinter". [125], I'm not retiring. [97] This fight was later changed to December 29, 2007, in Las Vegas, at UFC 79: Nemesis. In the third round, Hughes unsuccessfully tried an armbar again before the horn sounded. Their first two encounterssplit evenlyare two of the most exciting welterweight title fights in UFC history, and there is unfinished business in their feud without a doubt. He could take interesting fights but anything against a top notch opponent would be disrespectful to the career he worked hard to build. After one minute of ground-and-pound onslaught, the contest was over as Sakurai had no answer for the champion. I just had a good night that night, and he had a bad night. [134], On July 4, 2013, Hughes became the host of Uncaged with Matt Hughes, which airs Saturdays on the Sportsman Channel.[135][136]. His brother Mark Hughes also filed a restraining order against him claiming that Matt choked his son and tried to destroy his tractor. Hughes posted on his blog: "When the fight was over, I was pretty confident I was going to get my hand raised. [19], After graduation Hughes continued wrestling at Eastern Illinois University, where he was a two-time NCAA Division I All-American placing eighth in 1996 and fifth in 1997 at 158lb. [116], It's an old-school wrestling move. We would like to send you notifications for the latest news and updates. It took his ability to never quit to help him survive the true life-and-death struggle of the accident. 'A Country Boy Can Survive' documented his comeback and those who were involved along the way. [105] He stated in his blog: Thiago came in big, some people told me that he looked bigger than me in the octagon. [36] Hughes finished the bout in the 4th round, by taking down Sakurai and transitioning to full mount. Louis. I was [also] surprised by the strength difference, and especially when I was on the ground with him. [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. May 30, 2019. [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. [149], For other people named Matthew or Matt Hughes, see. In their second fight, he was outclassed by the Canadian's striking. With two minutes to go he knocked Gracie down with a leg kick. [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. Their rivalry stemmed from the time when Serra was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter and Hughes was guest coach. 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 round ended with Hughes on top, ground-and-pounding his opponent. 101.5 KGB Wants You To Experience The Celebration Of 100 Years Of Disney At The Disneyland Resort. Hughes lost to Alves by TKO at 1:02 of the second round. Win Tickets To The Red Hot Chili Peppers at San Diego's Snapdragon Stadium! A Country Boy Can Survive: The Story of Matt Hughes' Fight For Survival chronicles the recovery of Hughes following a devastating collision between his truck and a train. [36] At the start of the third round, Hughes quickly slammed Sakurai to the ground, again staying three minutes on top. 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. This is "COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE FINAL CUT" by First Row Films on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. [109], Hughes won the grudge match against Serra at UFC 98 via unanimous decision. He finished with an 8015 record for Eastern Illinois. [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". COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: The Story of Matt Hughes' Fight for Survival. [42] Hughes started the action by taking Sherk down immediately, passing to half guard. Hes accomplished everything a fighter could want to. [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. 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. [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. 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. Sign up 1 2 3 Next RaginCajun Believe in yourself. 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. [57] The submission earned Hughes his second Tapout of the Night. Hughes stated that he felt his arm pop and realized he would never tap, so instead of breaking his arm, opted to seek a different position . UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes nearly died in a car accident in 2017. Most people don't start collecting their pension at age thirty-six, after all. [58], Hughes successfully retained his title against Trigg in their historic rematch at UFC 52: Couture vs. Liddell 2. He slammed his opponent to the ground in just fifteen seconds, winning via KO. Penn then connected with an overhand right that dropped Hughes, following up with three clean shots to the jaw. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Sing A Country Boy Can Survive in the Style of "Hank Williams, Jr.". The fight marked the first time Hughes had been knocked out (he had previously lost via technical knockout). -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. - Advertisement -. VID Matt Hughes: Country Boy Can Survive Documentary RaginCajun May 28, 2019 Welcome to our Community Wanting to join the rest of our members? Penn Claims Rib Injury Influenced Loss To Matt Hughes", "UFC 63: Matt Hughes Gets Revenge On B.J. 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. Instead, it was his" ring age" that seemed to finally have caught up to the former champion. 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. Penn at the post-fight interview.[119]. On Tuesday, the promotion released the seventh film in the series, COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: The story of Matt Hughes Fight for Survival.. Hughes has no nickname, although because of his successes against Gracie Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) practitioners such as Royce Gracie, Renzo Gracie, Ricardo Almeida, and Matt Serra, people often refer to him as "the Gracie Killer" (the same as Sakuraba's nickname). [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. [49] Obviously disappointed at the time, St. Pierre admitted afterward that he had lost before he ever stepped into the Octagon. [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. [110] The back and forth action rewarded both competitors with Fight of the Night honors. Pull List Roundtable 6/29/2022 Avengers, Superman, X-Men, Batman & More. The fight quickly went to the ground, with Trigg ground-and-pounding Hughes, then attempting a rear naked choke. Hughes finished his career with an overall MMA record of 45-9 and still has many UFC records to his credit. 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. [16] Hughes has two siblings, a sister and his twin brother, Mark. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. [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. In the rubber match, he was outclassed by his grappling. 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. [98] On November 23, however, Serra sustained a herniated disc in his lower back and informed UFC that he would not be able to compete for an indeterminate time. Matthew Allen Hughes (born October 13, 1973)[4] is an American retired mixed martial artist with a background in wrestling. [77][79] Both fighters were awarded the Fight of the Night bonus. UFC (Promotion) [43] With the victory, he became the first man to defeat Sherk. [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". Hughes was a two-time 145lb IHSA Class A state wrestling champion. [122], Hughes was expected to face Diego Sanchez on September 24, 2011, at UFC 135: Jones vs. Lost Golden Age Heroes & Sidekicks Exposed Whos Who Style! [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. I can live with that. Check out this short UFC documentary produced by the UFC. anyone knows the answer? After stringing together a trio of victories, and then a flash knockout to longtime rival B.J Penn. Hughes placed fifth in the nation at 158lb. In April, the docuseries received a Sports Emmy Award nomination in the Outstanding Edited Sports Special or Series category. Hughes' official website & Sherdog profile record one less win than his UFC profile. 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. The song describes and Read More Produced by. Dennis who?If that was your reaction upon reading this, I don't blame you. I think it's great news for me.

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