Matt Hughes and Chael Sonnen discuss upcoming Frankie Edgar-Benson Henderson rematch
While appearing on a recent episode of UFC Tonight, iconic former welterweight champion Matt Hughes and current #1 middleweight contender Chael Sonnen covered a number of subjects. Among those things talked about was the upcoming rematch between lightweights Benson Henderson and Frankie Edgar for the divisional title. Hughes, who is quite familiar with rematches during his career, said, “Frankie... [Read More...]
Matt Hughes expresses interest in fighting at least one more time
The MMA world has an answer from on-the fence welterweight Matt Hughes regarding the former UFC champion’s future in the Octagon. The 38-year old had weighed retirement after being knocked out in the opening round of his last two fights, the most recent instance coming in September against Josh Koscheck who put him away with a single second remaining in the first frame. However, struggles aside,... [Read More...]
Dan Hardy seeking bout with UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes
Dan Hardy, who has stepped inside the Octagon with some of the best fighters in the world, has taken extra time off to prepare himself mentally and physically to halt a four-fight losing skid. “The Outlaw” was kept from being released by the UFC thanks to his willingness to go all-out each time he has fought, including a war with Chris Lytle in his last encounter. Hardy lost, adding to... [Read More...]
UFC President believes fans have seen the last of Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes wants UFC to put him on the shelf for a bit while he thinks things over. Dana White wants to put Hughes on the shelf for good. Following a KO loss to Josh Koscheck at UFC 135, Hughes didn’t want to officially say that he was retired, but White believes that is the case. “I think he’s going to retire,” White said at the post-fight press conference. “I just don’t... [Read More...]
Royce Gracie wants one more crack at Matt Hughes
With the MMA community’s focus planted squarely on Brazil for the UFC’s historic return this weekend to the sport’s birthplace, one of the men who helped bring Mixed Martial Arts to mainstream attention is speaking out in hopes of possibly reeling in the one that got away at some point in the near future. Royce Gracie, who opened the world’s eyes by winning three of the UFC’s first... [Read More...]
Matt Hughes and Diego Sanchez verbally agree to Fall fight
Though paperwork is still in the process of being finalized, it appears UFC Hall of Fame welterweight Matt Hughes’ next challenge in a career having already pitted him against the bulk of his best peers will come in the form of original Ultimate Fighter winner Diego Sanchez at some point later this year. News of the future match-up first surfaced on the UFC’s website earlier today where it was... [Read More...]
Matt Hughes’ home-base gets new ownership
The training center also known as home to UFC welterweight icon Matt Hughes and hard-hitting middleweight Robbie Lawler received a recent makeover at the hands of accomplished fighter, businessman, and new owner Jesse Finney who is best known for his work at Finney’s MMA in St. Louis, Missouri. The Illinois facility will now be known as Finney’s HIT Squad and will retain its core group of trainers... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 11/27/10
Did Lyoto Machida deserve the decision over Quinton “Rampage” Jackson at UFC 123? Who would you like to see Matt Hughes face next after losing to B.J. Penn last weekend? How jazzed are you about a potential scrap between rivals Nick Diaz and Jason “Mayhem” Miller? Should George Sotiropoulos been given an immediate title-shot rather than a match-up with Dennis Siver? Keyboard warrrrriors….come... [Read More...]
Matt Hughes tops list of UFC 123 medical suspensions
Iconic 170-pounder Matt Hughes will be sidelined for sixty days (precautionary reasons) due to damage sustained in his co-headlining UFC 123 bout against rival B.J. Penn. The former welterweight champion, who was knocked out by the Hawaiian twenty-one seconds into the opening round, must also avoid full-contact training until the period runs out. News of Hughes’ suspension, as well as the other... [Read More...]
UFC officially announces “Rampage” vs. Machida, Hughes vs. Penn III for November 20th
PRESS RELEASE / Las Vegas, NV (USA) – Detroit will be infused with adrenaline on Saturday, November 20, as the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to the Motor City for the first time since UFC IX in 1996. In the main event, two former UFC light heavyweight champions collide as Quinton “Rampage” Jackson takes on Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida at “UFC 123: RAMPAGE vs. MACHIDA”,... [Read More...]
BJ Penn vs. Matt Hughes rubber-match rumored for UFC 123
At UFC 46 in 2004, BJ Penn gave fans new hope by submitting then-reigning champion Matt Hughes in the first frame of their welterweight title bout. A little more than two years later, Hughes struck back by disarming a defenseless Penn en route to a third round TKO victory. This November, a classic trilogy looks to be in the making, as UFC 123 will apparently mark the return of the Hawaiian to 170-pounds... [Read More...]
Matt Hughes, Anderson Silva each crack a quarter-million in salary for UFC 117 performances
Shortly after submitting BJJ blackbelt Ricardo Almeida for the first time in his MMA career at UFC 117, welterweight icon Matt Hughes mentioned his intent to enjoy a bit of hunting during his time off between fights. If the former UFC champion’s pay for the event is any indication, it appears Hughes will be able to afford more than a few shiny new guns and camouflaged outfits for his upcoming endeavors.... [Read More...]
Matt Hughes: Robbie Lawler doesn’t get the credit he deserves
Fan favorite “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler put on another crowd pleasing show during “Strikeforce: Miami” in Sunrise, Florida. At one point it looked like Lawler was in trouble as Melvin Manhoef, one of Strikeforce’s recent acquisitions unleashed a punishing series of brutal non stop leg kicks and body shots. The packed house watched in what was almost an eerie silence as it looked like... [Read More...]
Matt Hughes vs. Renzo Gracie to fight in Abu Dhabi UFC event
After the UFC 107 press conference held Thursday, UFC president Dana White hinted at a possible match-up between Matt Hughes and Renzo Gracie, coming soon. Shortly thereafter, Hughes confirmed on his website that the fight would happen. He posted: I didn’t know if I could say anything about my next fight, but I see that Dana has let the cat out of the bag. So I can tell you what I know, on April... [Read More...]
Matt Hughes inks new contract with the UFC
Former UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes has recently resigned a multi-fight agreement with the organization. Hughes made the news public recently in a blog on his official website, stating: Last week I went out to Vegas and I signed a multi-fight deal with the UFC, which is much like my last contract. I also brought up the fact that I wanted to do a hunting show and they thought that would be... [Read More...]
Stephan Bonnar Says Matt Hughes is Done after UFC 98
The rumors have been swirling, but now Stephan Bonnar says he’s heard it straight from the horse’s mouth. According to Bonnar, Matt Hughes told him that Saturday night’s grudge match against Matt Serra will be his last fight before the UFC legend heads off into retirement. “I’ve heard it from Matt Hughes’ mouth that this is going to be his last fight – I think win or lose,”... [Read More...]
Hughes on Serra: ‘He’s scared and that’s why he’s talking as much as he is’
It’s no secret that former UFC welterweight belt holders Matt Hughes and Matt Serra are anything but friends. The grudge dates back to the fourth season of The Ultimate Fighter when Hughes openly mocked Georges St. Pierre in front of the other cast members. The seed was planted in Serra’s head then and he let his thoughts on the welterweight champion be known right then and there, and they... [Read More...]
Serra on Hughes ‘Did I mention that he’s a (expletive)?…Did I?’
A grudge match years in the making will finally come to a boiling point on Saturday evening as former UFC welterweight champion’s Matt Hughes and Matt Serra lock horns to see who truly possesses the larger cup at UFC 98. The always outspoken Serra made his feelings known about his rival on the countdown to UFC 98 which recently aired on Spike TV. Serra feels strongly that Hughes has a hard time... [Read More...]
Matt vs. Matt: It’s Been a Long Time Coming
The original match between Matt Hughes and Matt “Terror” Serra was set to occur at UFC 79 on Dec 29, 2007 after they were rival coaches on season six of The Ultimate Fighter, it was a title match with Serra still holding the gold since he did what most would consider to be one of the biggest upsets in UFC history, and defeated Georges St. Pierre at UFC 69 by TKO due to a savage flurry of solid... [Read More...]
Matt Hughes vs. Matt Serra officially added to UFC 98
The long awaited grudge match between former UFC welterweight champions Matt Serra and Matt Hughes was made official yesterday for UFC 98 in May. This highly anticipated matchup was originally slated for UFC 79 back in December of 2007 but Serra, who was the welterweight champion at the time, injured his back and he was forced to withdraw from the bout. Hughes went on to face Georges St. Pierre... [Read More...]
