Penn would replace him in the title fight. Non-title bout. I over-trained for the fight. VID Matt Hughes: Country Boy Can Survive Documentary RaginCajun May 28, 2019 Welcome to our Community Wanting to join the rest of our members? I can live with that. Hughes knocked Gracie down again with a fourth punch, when referee Herb Dean ended it. kore, May 11, 2020 #1 99 White Belt Joined: Aug 12, 2015 Messages: 136. [33] [41] Between rounds doctors ruled that the resulting cut was too severe to continue, and Hughes was declared the winner due to stoppage. 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. Gracie stalled again, but when he finally stood up Hughes floored him with a punch, let him get up and then attacked again. [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. [1] It is considered one of Williams's signature songs even though it never reached number one. 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? His brother Mark Hughes also filed a restraining order against him claiming that Matt choked his son and tried to destroy his tractor. [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. 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. And heres the thing that keeps coming to mind. Gracie took all the time he could before Hughes helped him up and then dropped him with a second leg kick. #bigborekit #diy #electraglideclassic #harleydavidson #iowa #downforthewinter". [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 agreed to head coach again for The Ultimate Fighter 6, alongside then-UFC Welterweight Champion, Matt Serra. - 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. He is currently two fights into his third stint in the UFC. The result was officially announced as a KO at 1:27 of the second round. 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). After Parisyan suffered a hamstring injury and could not fight,[65] Joe Riggs took his place. Matthew Allen Hughes (born October 13, 1973)[4] is an American retired mixed martial artist with a background in wrestling. I've been good at it. [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. [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. UFC 25 Years; Starts in / Between 1999 and 2000, Hughes fought 18 times. Get exclusive pro wrestling content on Fightful Select, our premium news service! Marvel Comics & Hallows Eve #1 Spoilers & Review: Dark Web Standout Crawls Out From Under Chasm & The Amazing Spider-Mans Shadows! Hughes took the fight on short notice as a favor to UFC. 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. All rights reserved. Tags. 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. [43] At the beginning of the third round, Sherk took Hughes down, while Hughes attempted a kimura from the bottom. [110] In the first round, both fighters collided heads, and Hughes got the worst of it. 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. Maybe he had a bad day -- it's a matter of circumstances as well. 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. In the rubber match, he was outclassed by his grappling. [67], Hughes defeated Riggs in the first round by submission via kimura from the half-guard at 3:28. [43] With the victory, he became the first man to defeat Sherk. He finished with an 8015 record for Eastern Illinois. Originally airing on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC 25 Years in Short is a 25-part documentary series celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. Hughes now had four wins over mixed martial artists with ties to the Gracies, including UFC pioneer Royce Gracie, the prior mentioned Renzo Gracie and former champ Serra. Hes been in, or close to, the main event of nearly every card hes been on. 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. In 2007, Hughes participated as a guest coach for long-time friend and training partner, Jens Pulver during The Ultimate Fighter 5 season. I started training too much, too hard, for too long. We would like to send you notifications for the latest news and updates. [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. This page was last edited on 16 January 2023, at 08:02. "The Prodigy" Penn MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography", "B.J. [111] After the fight Hughes and Serra embraced each other and ended their feud. 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. [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. After nearly two minutes of struggling, Hughes broke free, picked Trigg up, carried him across the Octagon and slammed him to the ground. After Hughes was decisively knocked off his championship perch by Georges St. Pierre, his days as an elite level welterweight seemed to be over. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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. [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. Feel free to Sign Up today. Wherever I wanted his hand, I put it there. [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. [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. 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. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 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. UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes nearly died in a car accident in 2017. Top 25 Post Fight Interviews: #20-#16 09:59. [132][133] The show is closely related to the Texas Trophy Hunters Association. The UFC legend is yet to fully recover. 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. 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. [49], Hughes kept the title until UFC 46: Supernatural,[50] when he was submitted by Hawaiian Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist B.J. Stingray Karaoke Country, 80'S & 90'S, 1982, English, Key D. Directors---Starring Hank Williams, Jr. [83] According to both commentator Joe Rogan and Hughes's own autobiography, Hughes was unhappy with St-Pierre's statement. 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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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. He won in 1991 and 1992 while attending Hillsboro High School. ", "UFC 135 Results: Ranking Hugues' Greatest Career moments", "Hughes or GSP: Who is Greatest UFC Welterweight of All Time? He was visibly different in the third round, appearing exhausted and missing punches he was landing earlier. Sherk took Hughes down again in the fifth round, but the champion controlled the rest of the time sprawl-and-brawling as he finished on top. [149], For other people named Matthew or Matt Hughes, see. Despite this, Serra could not finish the fight and Hughes recovered rapidly. 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. 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. Hughes was involved in a tragic accident in June of 2017 when the pickup he was driving was hit by a train. 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. The slam is considered to be one of the greatest in MMA history. Hughes faced Dennis Hallman in a rematch at UFC 29: Defense of the Belts. 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. [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. [123] However, Sanchez missed the bout with an injury and was replaced by Josh Koscheck. Hughes got double underhooks and managed to take Gracie down briefly. The only problem is that Hughes really doesn't stand to gain anything from another go-round with Serra. [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. Alves failed to make weight for the match, but Hughes elected to fight him at a catch weight anyway. Copyright 2023 Fightful, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Press J to jump to the feed. 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. UFC confirmed the fight. 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) 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. -B.J. COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: Matt Hughes' Fight for Survival 02:22. [8][13], I never thought about this, to be honest - I'm just a Midwest guy kinda living the dream. In 2005, Hughes participated as a coach opposite Rich Franklin in the second season of the Spike TV reality television series, The Ultimate Fighter. He returned to the promotion at UFC 26: Ultimate Field of Dreams, where he defeated Marcelo Aguiar via TKO, throwing some elbows which cut Aguiar and forced the doctor to end the match. Penn Claims Rib Injury Influenced Loss To Matt Hughes", "UFC 63: Matt Hughes Gets Revenge On B.J. Penn at the post-fight interview.[119]. Hughes lost the fight via armbar in only twenty seconds. When it appeared that the fight would be stopped, the bell rang signaling the end of the first round. Hughes took GSP down twice and landed a huge slam. I'm really, really happy. 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. In fact, it was Hughes's only loss in his last 19 fights. Here are the most interesting and attractive options for the farmboy for his "Farewell Tour 2011". [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. Sell the revenge angle, try to get Hallman over with casual fans, and hope to hell he doesn't make it 3-0 and totally put Hughes's last minute resurgence into a hole. [67], I'm not disappointed. Hughes posted on his blog: "When the fight was over, I was pretty confident I was going to get my hand raised. Penn then connected with an overhand right that dropped Hughes, following up with three clean shots to the jaw. [82], St-Pierre stepped into the ring to promote his upcoming title fight against Hughes, stating that he was glad that Hughes won his fight, but that he was "not impressed" by Hughes's performance. 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. [145] On September 19, 2019, news surfaced that Hughes sued Norfolk Southern Railway and several of its employees for the 2017 train crash. Matt Huges's youtube UFC documentary "country boy can survive" is no longer there anymore. 96ci to 103ci. 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. Your login session has expired. [29] At this point in their careers, Hallman was the only man to have defeated Hughes in MMA competition. Hughes has had to learn how to walk and talk all over again since the accident. The record listed here represents the one given on his official website & Sherdog profile. The series was nominated for "Best New Series" in 2015 at the Sportsman's Choice Awards. But I'm very privileged and I thank the UFC. The song describes and Read More Produced by. Like the first round, they stood up for a moment. A late stand up led to a second takedown by Sherk. 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. Rampage. hellcat vs p938; simple small front yard landscaping ideas low maintenance; jenny's super stretchy bind off in the round; senate democratic media center Donec gravida mi a condimentum rutrum. [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. [144] On January 14, 2018, Hughes returned ringside as a guest of honor during UFC Fight Night in St. Instead of announcing his retirement, like some thought, he asked to be put on the shelf for a while by the UFC. [36] Hughes finished the bout in the 4th round, by taking down Sakurai and transitioning to full mount. Please logout and login again. Hughes fought Thiago Alves at UFC 85: Bedlam on June 7, 2008. [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. But the same was alsotrue for Ricardo Almeida, and look how that turned out.If the UFC is looking for a fight to test Hughes, to see if he still has "it", thenthis is the fight they need to make. [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. [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. Hughes has been criticized by animal advocates, including former UFC fighter and commentator Dan Hardy, for his trophy hunting. Catchweight (174 lbs) bout; Alves missed weight. [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. If any content is used from this article, kindly backlink to this page. 803. We dont take it overly serious, and neither should you. Viewed as a whole, these films form a larger, mosaic narrative of the UFCs amazing evolution, fascinating characters and lasting influence. Morbi eu nulla vehicula, sagittis tortor id, fermentum nunc. Star Trek: Discovery To End With Season 5 In 2024, But Is Star Trek: Academy Season 1 To Follow? This fight would probably come off as a "stepping stone" fight for Swick. Be the first one to comment on this story. In the second round St-Pierre ended the fight with a head kick which stunned Hughes and knocked him to the mat. doing a big bore kit. Featured. 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. [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. [143] On September 23, 2017, he returned to the hospital to honor the hospital staff who took care of him while he was there. Get exclusive pro wrestling content on Fightful Select, our premium news service! Check out this short UFC documentary produced by the UFC. The fight marked the first time Hughes had been knocked out (he had previously lost via technical knockout). ", Hughes then signed a multi-fight deal with the UFC. Hughes started the match with a big slam and then began to attack from Castillo's guard with elbows and punches. Planet Hank 710K views 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. [43] Round 4 saw Hughes using his strength to control the challenger on the ground. [56] The fight was competitive. " A Country Boy Can Survive " is a song written and recorded by American musician Hank Williams Jr. Hughes opened the second round with a quick takedown, moving up to side-control and then landed an elbow that cut Lytle. With two minutes to go he knocked Gracie down with a leg kick. - Advertisement -. Hughes placed fifth in the nation at 158lb. I believe God has a bigger plan for . Marvel Comics & Venom #17 Spoilers & Review: Can Eddie Brock Finally Rid Himself Of Bedlam His Rage Made Flesh If So, Whos Next?! 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. 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. [126], The UFC announced on January 24, 2013, that Matt Hughes retired from fighting and was named a Vice President of Athlete Development and Government Relations. Lost Golden Age Heroes & Sidekicks Exposed Whos Who Style! Matt Hughes fought Tito Ortiz for the bronze medal (3rd place) and was defeated. 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. Hughes never liked the idea, however, and considers himself primarily an amateur and submission wrestler.[15]. 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. [44][45], Hughes faced former WFA Welterweight Champion Frank Trigg at the main event of UFC 45: Revolution. Sherdog.com is a property of Mandatory Media, LLC, monitoring_string = "5200e30beed193e5fe31f8bccc2bdcbf". You are the greatest champion of all time. [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. 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. 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. -Dana White told Hughes in the cage at UFC 63. 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. [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]. Louis. Hughes started the second round with powerful leg kicks, but after that Gracie returned to his in-and-out punching style. Matthew Allen Hughes was born on October 13, 1973, in Hillsboro, Illinois. -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. 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. May 30, 2019. 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. [124] Hughes suffered a KO loss to Koscheck at 4:59 of the first round. [146], In May 2019 Hughes's wife filed a restraining order against him after she accused him of several incidents of domestic violence. twin brother Mark, monitoring_string = "5eb5a0f65cbe346d74f978e14db1b00d", Live Now! As he passed to half guard, Castillo was bleeding above his left eye. [1] In 2008, Hughes published his autobiography, Made in America, which made the New York Times bestseller list. Enter To WIN An Epic Arizona Bike Week Package from LAW TIGERS! He constantly had to fight throughout his career, as he did after the accident. COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: Matt Hughes' Fight for Survival. May 30, 2019. 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. I believe God has a bigger plan for Matt. [43] In round two, they started to trade punches, but eventually Hughes took Sherk down. The incident left the former champion with a grade 3 brain bleed. Unfortunately for Hughes, it was back when no one was watching. [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. [77][79] Both fighters were awarded the Fight of the Night bonus. He also told me that, no matter what the decision was, he was done with the rivalry". [6][7][8], During his reign, Hughes was considered the #1 pound-for-pound mixed martial artist in the world. 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. Hughes' documentary is currently streaming on Vimeo. 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 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.
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