After nearly two minutes of struggling, Hughes broke free, picked Trigg up, carried him across the Octagon and slammed him to the ground. Matt Hughes can walk away from MMA as one of the great welterweights, and one of the best fighters, who has ever walked the planet. [29] At this point in their careers, Hallman was the only man to have defeated Hughes in MMA competition. The former fighter failed to notice an oncoming train due to the absence of railroad crossing signs in the area. I remember watching Matt Hughes slamming people through the floor. a country boy can survive matt hughes - Kongpow.store COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE FINAL CUT on Vimeo UFC 25 video: 'Country Boy Can Survive: The story of Matt Hughes' UFC 285 takes place Saturday inLas Vegas, and you can discuss the event here. 96ci to 103ci. [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. During the event, UFC president Dana White and Hughes shared an emotional moment. After Parisyan suffered a hamstring injury and could not fight,[65] Joe Riggs took his place. The Foundation, of which Hughes was a board member for five years, provides care for families with brain and spinal cord injuries. Matt Hughes - Entrance & Introduction - UFC 79 - A Country Boy Can Survive - Hank Williams 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. COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: After Matt Hughes' hall of fame - Facebook [49], Hughes's next fight took place at UFC 56: Full Force, where he was scheduled to fight Judo practitioner Karo Parisyan. 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. ", "UFC 135 Results: Ranking Hugues' Greatest Career moments", "Hughes or GSP: Who is Greatest UFC Welterweight of All Time? A Country Boy Can Survive - FIGHT! Magazine Penn filed a motion to stop UFC from awarding a new welterweight title, but that motion was denied. [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. 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. 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. Like the first round, they stood up for a moment. [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. By FNA Staff May 31, 2019 No Comments 1 Min Read. 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. 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. Hughes easily avoided any submission attempts and looked far stronger than Castillo. Planet Hank 710K views 2. Didnt he get some brain damage in his accident? A win in that fight would give him all the momentumnot to mention microphone timethe Long Island native would need to call out Hughes again. Originally airing on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC 25 Years in Short is a 25-part documentary series celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. [147] Hughes filed to divorce his wife on May 27, 2019. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Penn via rear naked choke at 4:39 of the first round,[51] in a fight he was heavily favored to win. This video makes me sad but inspires me with his tenacity and the love of his wife and kids. [140] Matt and his twin brother were born on their father's birthday. Stingray Karaoke Country, 80'S & 90'S, 1982, English, Key D. Directors---Starring Hank Williams, Jr. 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. [97] This fight was later changed to December 29, 2007, in Las Vegas, at UFC 79: Nemesis. [53], Hughes faced Penn's training partner Renato Verissimo at UFC 48: Payback, winning via unanimous decision (30-27; 3027; 29-28). [60] and comebacks in MMA history[61][62] This fight is UFC President Dana White's favorite match in combat sport 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. [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. In May 2010, Hughes became the eighth inductee into the UFC Hall of Fame. 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. I just had a good night that night, and he had a bad night. She also has a son from a previous relationship. This video makes me sad but inspires me with his tenacity and the love of his wife and kids. [110] The back and forth action rewarded both competitors with Fight of the Night honors. With A Country Boy Can Survive by Hank Williams Junior blaring through Denver, and Pat Miletich escorting him to the cage, Kos loomed as a final test for the former champion that he was about to fail. Featured. We knew what he was planning to do. Hughes started the second round with powerful leg kicks, but after that Gracie returned to his in-and-out punching style. Hughes is an amazing fighter. [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. Copyright 2023 Fightful, Inc. All Rights Reserved. During high school they both participated in football and wrestling. Non-title bout. Their rivalry stemmed from the time when Serra was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter and Hughes was guest coach. In the third round, Hughes unsuccessfully tried an armbar again before the horn sounded. Instead, Hughes completely. 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. There has been a critical error on this website. [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. 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) Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury Results, Live Coverage, and Discussion: Fury Edges Paul By Split Decision! This past Saturday at UFC 117, he faced tough contender Ricardo Almeida in what was supposed to be a "passing of the torch" fight. The UFC legend is yet to fully recover. Hughes started the match with a big slam and then began to attack from Castillo's guard with elbows and punches. Your login session has expired. Hughes posted on his blog: "When the fight was over, I was pretty confident I was going to get my hand raised. 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But what the hell - we're already in fantasy land by now, might as well enjoy it. [52] The title was vacated following a contract dispute between Penn and the UFC, which promptly stripped him of the welterweight title, claiming Penn had breached his contract and that the signing constituted him refusing to defend his title. I was [also] surprised by the strength difference, and especially when I was on the ground with him. 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. I can live with that. 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. [58], Hughes successfully retained his title against Trigg in their historic rematch at UFC 52: Couture vs. Liddell 2. 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. [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. Really, really badly. [36] At the start of the third round, Hughes quickly slammed Sakurai to the ground, again staying three minutes on top. St-Pierre then followed up with strikes on his stunned opponent. Hughes never liked the idea, however, and considers himself primarily an amateur and submission wrestler.[15]. After stringing together a trio of victories, and then a flash knockout to longtime rival B.J Penn. St-Pierre apologized, saying he had misunderstood something Hughes had said on the microphone and did not mean to offend him. Penn then connected with an overhand right that dropped Hughes, following up with three clean shots to the jaw. [44][45], Hughes faced former WFA Welterweight Champion Frank Trigg at the main event of UFC 45: Revolution. Win Tickets To The Red Hot Chili Peppers at San Diego's Snapdragon Stadium! Most people don't start collecting their pension at age thirty-six, after all. [124] Hughes suffered a KO loss to Koscheck at 4:59 of the first round. [42] Hughes started the action by taking Sherk down immediately, passing to half guard. 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. Be the first one to comment on this story. 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. Twenty minutes. I started training too much, too hard, for too long. Some people have asked why I raised his hand at the end. 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. Star Trek: Discovery To End With Season 5 In 2024, But Is Star Trek: Academy Season 1 To Follow? I believe God has a bigger plan for Matt. 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. [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. [1] It is considered one of Williams's signature songs even though it never reached number one. Originally released in 2018, the compilation of 25 short films was produced to celebrate the UFCs 25th anniversary. ). Hughes was put in a medically induced coma for 19 days after the accident. At the UFC 56 live broadcast, Joe Rogan said: "My favorite walk-out song in all the UFC, A country boy can survive." Autobiography 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? [105] He stated in his blog: Thiago came in big, some people told me that he looked bigger than me in the octagon. Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by kore, May 11, 2020. UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes nearly died in a car accident in 2017. UFC 25 Years; Starts in / In their second fight, he was outclassed by the Canadian's striking. [28] The stoppage came at 4:34 of the first round. Originally airing on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC 25 Years in Short is a 25-part documentary series celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. I mean the only thing I don't like about it is it's a three-round fight and I've trained for five rounds. Top 25 Post Fight Interviews: #20-#16 09:59. [43] In round two, they started to trade punches, but eventually Hughes took Sherk down. Combined with a sport that seemed to have evolved past Hughes, and it looked like the cowboy of the welterweight division was finally going to have to ride off into the sunset.Luckily, no one told Matt Hughes. After Hughes was decisively knocked off his championship perch by Georges St. Pierre, his days as an elite level welterweight seemed to be over. [102] In the post-fight interview, Hughes praised St-Pierre as the better fighter: No excuses here. Be the first to review this item 4min 1982 PG-13. [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. This page was last edited on 16 January 2023, at 08:02. 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[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. [68] The armlock earned Hughes his last Tapout of the Night award.[49][66]. When the bout started, Hughes lifted and brutally slammed Hallman to the mat, but was caught in the submission after landing in side-control. [67], Hughes defeated Riggs in the first round by submission via kimura from the half-guard at 3:28. 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. Hughes made his promotional debut at UFC 22: There Can Be Only One Champion, on September 24, 1999, defeating Bulgarian Valeri Ignatov via unanimous decision after three rounds.[27]. May 30, 2019. [67] It marked the first time for the UFC that a title fight had to be called off for this reason. 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. Hughes lost the fight via armbar in only twenty seconds. kore, May 11, 2020 #1 99 White Belt Joined: Aug 12, 2015 Messages: 136. [36] Hughes finished the bout in the 4th round, by taking down Sakurai and transitioning to full mount. Matt Hughes was one of the most dominant UFC champions' in the sport's history but his true battles began after retirement. [109], Hughes won the grudge match against Serra at UFC 98 via unanimous decision. Learn more about troubleshooting WordPress. [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. With two minutes to go he knocked Gracie down with a leg kick. After his KO loss to Thiago Alves a short while later, there were calls for his retirement. Hughes got double underhooks and managed to take Gracie down briefly. [116] Hughes landed a huge left hook that knocked Almeida down, sinking in the very deep choke which earned him the Submission of the Night honors. UFC (Promotion) It makes me a lot more relaxed to go in there. [114] In the final round Hughes connected with a right hook to Gracie's chin, then connected with a leg kick and another punch. Hughes' official website & Sherdog profile record one less win than his UFC profile. I over-trained for the fight. Get exclusive pro wrestling content on Fightful Select, our premium news service! [110] The final round saw the former champions taking each other down and exchanging punches. It would be epic. [41], At UFC 42: Sudden Impact, Hughes faced future UFC Lightweight Champion Sean Sherk, winning via unanimous decision. A Country Boy Can Survive: What's Next For Matt Hughes? [57] The submission earned Hughes his second Tapout of the Night. In the second round St-Pierre ended the fight with a head kick which stunned Hughes and knocked him to the mat. Please logout and login again. [62][63][64] He was awarded the Tapout of the Night for the third time in his career. Despite this, Serra could not finish the fight and Hughes recovered rapidly. [77][78] In the process, Hughes became the first man to stop Penn in a fight. [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. The Story Of Matt Hughes' Comeback From A Near-Fatal Accident - UFC TheBlue Corneris MMA Junkies blog space. UFC's Dana White Chokes Up at Unveiling of Matt Hughes Documentary 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. #bigborekit #diy #electraglideclassic #harleydavidson #iowa #downforthewinter". He had regarded Hughes as his idol, not as someone he could beat. A Country Boy Can Survive - Hank Williams, Jr.. The challenger's only offense was a weak triangle choke that went nowhere. [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. Viewed as a whole, these films form a larger, mosaic narrative of the UFCs amazing evolution, fascinating characters and lasting influence. Going into UFC 135, Matt Hughes had a lot of questions to answer about his future in MMA. 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. Marvel Comics & Venom #17 Spoilers & Review: Can Eddie Brock Finally Rid Himself Of Bedlam His Rage Made Flesh If So, Whos Next?! [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. Hughes weathered an early outburst by B.J. 21 on the New York Times bestseller list. [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]. He did exactly what we expected. Win Tickets to Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band at the New Snapdragon Stadium, Win Tickets To See Guns N' Roses at Snapdragon Stadium. upbringing on a farm in Illinois or his adolescent slugfests with COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: Matt Hughes' Fight for Survival 02:22. 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]. I don't have pressure of possibly losing my title. 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). Riggs failed to make weight (172.5 lbs). I'm really, really happy. -B.J. [130] The book debuted at No. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He even had a late winning streak that showed flashes of the Hughes that helped turn GSP from a contender to a dominant champion. Hughes finished his career with an overall MMA record of 45-9 and still has many UFC records to his credit. [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. a country boy can survive matt hughes - Shipoom.com [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. [24] The slam became his signature move. 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. VID Matt Hughes: Country Boy Can Survive Documentary - The MMA Community 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. Matthew Allen Hughes (born October 13, 1973)[4] is an American retired mixed martial artist with a background in wrestling. [18] During his junior and senior years, Matt went undefeated and won back-to-back state championships in the 145lb class. Hes been in, or close to, the main event of nearly every card hes been on. He could take interesting fights but anything against a top notch opponent would be disrespectful to the career he worked hard to build. Hughes took the fight on short notice as a favor to UFC. 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. Louis. [30], Hughes won his first UFC World Welterweight title at UFC 34: High Voltage[31] on November 2, 2001. Knocked out by the big hands of Koscheck, Hughes did something curious after the loss. 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. The fight quickly went to the ground, with Trigg ground-and-pounding Hughes, then attempting a rear naked choke. To be honest, I don't know what goes on now. I really shouldn't be able to do that with somebody as talented as Royce. Maybe he had a bad day -- it's a matter of circumstances as well. A late stand up led to a second takedown by Sherk. [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. 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. On Tuesday, the promotion released the seventh film in the series, COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: The story of Matt Hughes Fight for Survival.. 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. In 2011, Hughes became host of Outdoor Channel's Trophy Hunters TV. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: The Story of Matt Hughes' Fight for Survival. 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. A Country Boy Can Survive By On Oct 15, 2012 The Matt Hughes era has come to a quiet end, but thinking back on his career still inspires goose bumps (and a good amount of fear). 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. 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. [114], On May 28, 2010, Hughes was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. It very much mirrored many of the more memorable fights in his career, particularly his momentum shifts against Carlos Newton and Frank Trigg. In the rubber match, he was outclassed by his grappling. Hughes took GSP down twice and landed a huge slam. [110] In the second round, Hughes controlled his opponent on the ground with his wrestling skills. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning.
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