[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. 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]. 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. Hughes started the second round with powerful leg kicks, but after that Gracie returned to his in-and-out punching style. There has been a critical error on this website. 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. 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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. [109], Hughes won the grudge match against Serra at UFC 98 via unanimous decision. Finally, Hughes mounted his opponent, but Lytle swept and was able to reverse that position. 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A Country Boy Can Survive Retirement: Matt Hughes Can Walk Away From [33] Louis. - 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. [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. 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. -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. Matthew Allen Hughes was born on October 13, 1973, in Hillsboro, Illinois. [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. All rights reserved. Hughes finished his career with an overall MMA record of 45-9 and still has many UFC records to his credit. 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. We worked out his game plan before the fight, and he did exactly what we expected. Hughes made his mixed martial arts debut on January 1, 1998, at Joe Goytia's JKD Challenge. Please logout and login again. 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. I don't have pressure of possibly losing my title. [26] In the process, Hallman handed Hughes his first professional defeat. 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. [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. DC Comics & The New Golden Age #1 Spoilers: The Thirteen Revealed! A Country Boy Can Survive: What's Next For Matt Hughes? Does anyone know why UFC Matt Hughes documentary removed? 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. The result was officially announced as a KO at 1:27 of the second round. He even had a late winning streak that showed flashes of the Hughes that helped turn GSP from a contender to a dominant champion. 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. I believe God has a bigger plan for Matt. Maybe he had a bad day -- it's a matter of circumstances as well. Penn filed suit against UFC and publicized his side of the conflict, claiming his contract had expired. 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. After stringing together a trio of victories, and then a flash knockout to longtime rival B.J Penn. If we fight again, I don't think he's going to beat me, but he will probably come closer. Everything Else (The Really Unlikely Ones). [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". Matt Hughes - Entrance & Introduction - UFC 79 - A Country Boy Can Sing A Country Boy Can Survive in the Style of "Hank Williams, Jr.". This fight would probably come off as a "stepping stone" fight for Swick. After his KO loss to Thiago Alves a short while later, there were calls for his retirement. The song describes and Read More Produced by. Be the first to review this item 4min 1982 PG-13. 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. [148] In September 2019, Hughes's attorneys revealed that the brothers had settled the case. [89] Hughes secured an armbar at the end of round one, but Lytle was saved by the bell. His brother Mark Hughes also filed a restraining order against him claiming that Matt choked his son and tried to destroy his tractor. Hughes was in trouble at the beginning of the bout as St-Pierre unloaded a spinning back kick into his ribs. [67] It marked the first time for the UFC that a title fight had to be called off for this reason. 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. Penn would replace him in the title fight. 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. Catchweight (174 lbs) bout; Alves missed weight. Hughes knocked Gracie down again with a fourth punch, when referee Herb Dean ended it. Penn via rear naked choke at 4:39 of the first round,[51] in a fight he was heavily favored to win. As he passed to half guard, Castillo was bleeding above his left eye. Twenty minutes. I just had a good night that night, and he had a bad night. He constantly had to fight throughout his career, as he did after the accident. [48] The choke earned Hughes the Tapout of the Night Submission Award. [43] In round two, they started to trade punches, but eventually Hughes took Sherk down. [49], Hughes kept the title until UFC 46: Supernatural,[50] when he was submitted by Hawaiian Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist B.J. Hughes has appeared at a few UFC events and functions since the accident and the filming of the documentary. In 2005, Hughes participated as a coach opposite Rich Franklin in the second season of the Spike TV reality television series, The Ultimate Fighter. Matt Hughes fought Tito Ortiz for the bronze medal (3rd place) and was defeated. 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. With two minutes to go he knocked Gracie down with a leg kick. Hughes agreed to head coach again for The Ultimate Fighter 6, alongside then-UFC Welterweight Champion, Matt Serra. UFC 25 Years; Starts in / [17], His college career started at Southwestern Illinois College. A Country Boy Can Survive. Matt Hughes | UFC - Ultimate Fighting Championship In April, the docuseries received a Sports Emmy Award nomination in the Outstanding Edited Sports Special or Series category. [58], Hughes successfully retained his title against Trigg in their historic rematch at UFC 52: Couture vs. Liddell 2. [122], Hughes was expected to face Diego Sanchez on September 24, 2011, at UFC 135: Jones vs. Sonnen. 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. The result was announced as a KO. The Foundation, of which Hughes was a board member for five years, provides care for families with brain and spinal cord injuries. During the event, UFC president Dana White and Hughes shared an emotional moment. [144] On January 14, 2018, Hughes returned ringside as a guest of honor during UFC Fight Night in St. Hughes got double underhooks and managed to take Gracie down briefly. Sherdog.com is a property of Mandatory Media, LLC, monitoring_string = "5200e30beed193e5fe31f8bccc2bdcbf". UFC 285 takes place Saturday inLas Vegas, and you can discuss the event here. 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. Hughes was put in a medically induced coma for 19 days after the accident. Originally airing on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC 25 Years in Short is a 25-part documentary series celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. Riggs failed to make weight (172.5 lbs). Hughes lost to Alves by TKO at 1:02 of the second round. Chuck Liddell was knocked out repeatedly in violent ways; Wanderlei Silva is following the same path. Director Rory Karpf Star Matt Hughes See production, box office & company info Add to Watchlist Photos Add photo Instead of announcing his retirement, like some thought, he asked to be put on the shelf for a while by the UFC. 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. Matt Huges's youtube UFC documentary "country boy can survive" is no longer there anymore. Unfortunately, Hughes story doesnt yet have the fairy-tail ending that was hoped for in the documentary. The UFC legend is yet to fully recover. https://www.tmz.com/2019/02/26/ufc-matt-hughes-domestic-violence-restraining-order/, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. " A Country Boy Can Survive " is a song written and recorded by American musician Hank Williams Jr. The record listed here represents the one given on his official website & Sherdog profile. [28] The stoppage came at 4:34 of the first round. Hughes is reaching that point and anything further would be watching Liddell go out on his shield repeatedly. Originally airing on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC 25 Years in Short is a 25-part documentary series celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. After one minute of ground-and-pound onslaught, the contest was over as Sakurai had no answer for the champion. Hughes showed improved striking, but ultimately succumbed to Koscheck's power punches. Marvel Comics & Venom #17 Spoilers & Review: Can Eddie Brock Finally Rid Himself Of Bedlam His Rage Made Flesh If So, Whos Next?! The series was nominated for "Best New Series" in 2015 at the Sportsman's Choice Awards. 803. In the UFC, Hughes frequently used the song "A Country Boy Can Survive" by Hank Williams, Jr. as he made his entrance towards the Octagon. It took his ability to never quit to help him survive the true life-and-death struggle of the accident. Their rivalry stemmed from the time when Serra was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter and Hughes was guest coach. Sherk was able to stand for a few seconds before Hughes took him down again. [147] Hughes filed to divorce his wife on May 27, 2019. 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. Unfortunately, with Penn tied up at 155 for the forseeable future, the timing of this fight just doesn't seem likely.Rickson Gracie: If Hughes wants to cement his "Gracie Hunter" image, he needs to go after the big dog. [146], In May 2019 Hughes's wife filed a restraining order against him after she accused him of several incidents of domestic violence. [105] He stated in his blog: Thiago came in big, some people told me that he looked bigger than me in the octagon. Matt Hughes walked away from UFC 135 in the same spot he came into it: as a Hall of Famer and one of the two men you could call the greatest welterweight champion in UFC history. [125], I'm not retiring. He looked too strong for Sakurai. [41], At UFC 42: Sudden Impact, Hughes faced future UFC Lightweight Champion Sean Sherk, winning via unanimous decision. [16] Hughes has two siblings, a sister and his twin brother, Mark. COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: Matt Hughes' Fight for Survival. [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. The former fighter failed to notice an oncoming train due to the absence of railroad crossing signs in the area. Wherever I wanted his hand, I put it there. -Dana White told Hughes in the cage at UFC 63. Does Matt Hughes have brain damage? - Sportskeeda [83] According to both commentator Joe Rogan and Hughes's own autobiography, Hughes was unhappy with St-Pierre's statement. The Top 10 Walkout Songs of All Time | UFC He followed up with a flurry of punches and elbows that forced McCarthy to stop the contest with 3:35 left in the round. We would like to send you notifications for the latest news and updates. [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. In May 2010, Hughes became the eighth inductee into the UFC Hall of Fame. [42] Hughes started the action by taking Sherk down immediately, passing to half guard. Hughes' official website & Sherdog profile record one less win than his UFC profile. ", Hughes then signed a multi-fight deal with the UFC. Country Boy Can Survive: The Story of Matt Hughes' Fight - MMAWeekly He also told me that, no matter what the decision was, he was done with the rivalry". Shaking hands, signing autographs, being a world title holder and being inducted into the Hall of Fame, this is beyond what I ever would have pictured my life being. That was all. 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. Top 25 Submissions: #5 - #1 The Story Of Matt Hughes' Comeback From A Near-Fatal . [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. upbringing on a farm in Illinois or his adolescent slugfests with 1999: Country Boy Can Survive Episode aired Oct 1, 2018 IMDb RATING 9.0 /10 6 YOUR RATING Rate Sport In 1999, Matt Hughes launched a legendary career, but it was after hanging up his gloves, that he faced the toughest fight of his life. [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. With a tough matchup with Josh Koscheck looming, one question remained: Did Hughes have anything left after a career spent as one of the most dominant welterweights of all time?