Hes accomplished everything a fighter could want to. I'm happy to beat a good Brazilian with a wrestling move.[116]. [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. And heres the thing that keeps coming to mind. Between 1999 and 2000, Hughes fought 18 times. [74], Hughes was scheduled to fight Georges St-Pierre in a rematch at UFC 63,[75][76] but after St-Pierre sustained a severe groin injury, the UFC announced that B.J. [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. From The Web [97] This fight was later changed to December 29, 2007, in Las Vegas, at UFC 79: Nemesis. This past Saturday at UFC 117, he faced tough contender Ricardo Almeida in what was supposed to be a "passing of the torch" fight. [81] Despite the injury, Penn congratulated Hughes, calling him a great fighter and saying he deserved the victory.[81]. The series was nominated for "Best New Series" in 2015 at the Sportsman's Choice Awards. [62][63][64] He was awarded the Tapout of the Night for the third time in his career. [8][13], I never thought about this, to be honest - I'm just a Midwest guy kinda living the dream. Sure, Rickson is 51 years old and hasn't had an MMA fight in over a decade. 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. I was really surprised. The song describes and Read More Produced by. In 2007, Hughes participated as a guest coach for long-time friend and training partner, Jens Pulver during The Ultimate Fighter 5 season. Less than two years after the accident, Hughes relationship with his wife devolved and he eventually filed for divorce in February of 2019. Hes been in, or close to, the main event of nearly every card hes been on. Quarry", "- ROYCE GRACIE WANTS A REMATCH WITH MATT HUGHES", "Royce gracie wants rematch with Matt Hughes", "UFC 61 SURPASSES $30 MILLION IN PPV SALES", "Matt Hughes vs Royce Gracie How the Battle of Champions Went Down", "St. Pierre Out, Penn in Against Hughes at UFC 63", "St. Pierre Sidelined by Injury; 'The Prodigy' to The Rescue", "- UFC 63 REVIEW: HUGHES BEATS PENN IN A CLASSIC", "B.J. [110] In the second round, Hughes controlled his opponent on the ground with his wrestling skills. Hughes took the fight on short notice as a favor to UFC. In order to sell this fight, the UFC would have to make smoke where there really isn't a fire.The best way I could see this working is to put the fight on in Chicagothe closest thing to Matt Hughes's hometown. I'm really, really happy. 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. St-Pierre apologized, saying he had misunderstood something Hughes had said on the microphone and did not mean to offend him. 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. Released in 1982, "A Country Boy Can Survive" became a signature song for Hank Williams Jr., one of the most prolific artists in country music. 47 Likes, TikTok video from Matt Andries (@mattandries): "built a bike stand. There's nothing more I can say about it.[103]. I had a lot on the line. Maybe he had a bad day -- it's a matter of circumstances as well. Sherdog.com is a property of Mandatory Media, LLC, monitoring_string = "5200e30beed193e5fe31f8bccc2bdcbf". Matthew Allen Hughes (born October 13, 1973)[4] is an American retired mixed martial artist with a background in wrestling. Hughes started the second round with powerful leg kicks, but after that Gracie returned to his in-and-out punching style. [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. This page was last edited on 16 January 2023, at 08:02. Lost Golden Age Heroes & Sidekicks Exposed Whos Who Style! [1] It is considered one of Williams's signature songs even though it never reached number one. This means everything to me. It would be epic. Dennis who?If that was your reaction upon reading this, I don't blame you. She also has a son from a previous relationship. COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: Matt Hughes' Fight for Survival. Matt Hughes - Entrance & Introduction - UFC 79 - A Country Boy Can Survive - Hank Williams By FNA Staff May 31, 2019 No Comments 1 Min Read. I was [also] surprised by the strength difference, and especially when I was on the ground with him. 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 was involved in a tragic accident in June of 2017 when the pickup he was driving was hit by a train. Alves failed to make weight for the match, but Hughes elected to fight him at a catch weight anyway. [110] The final round saw the former champions taking each other down and exchanging punches. UFC Vegas 69 Results, Live Coverage, and Discussion: Erin Blanchfield Submits Jessica Andrade. [28] The stoppage came at 4:34 of the first round. I don't have pressure of possibly losing my title. 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All rights reserved. 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. May 30, 2019. [85] In the first round, Hughes sustained two unintentional kicks near the groin; after Hughes went down from the second kick, St-Pierre was given a warning by referee "Big" John McCarthy. 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. -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. [73], It just seemed like I was a step ahead of him. Pull List Roundtable 6/29/2022 Avengers, Superman, X-Men, Batman & More. COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: Matt Hughes' Fight for Survival 02:22. At the UFC 56 live broadcast, Joe Rogan said: "My favorite walk-out song in all the UFC, A country boy can survive." Autobiography - 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. Stingray Karaoke Country, 80'S & 90'S, 1982, English, Key D. Directors---Starring Hank Williams, Jr. After his KO loss to Thiago Alves a short while later, there were calls for his retirement. [147] Hughes filed to divorce his wife on May 27, 2019. [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. 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 Intensive Training) Squad in Granite City, Illinois.[1]. With Koscheck tied up in "The Ultimate Fighter 12" and a title shot with GSP, and Fitch trying to secure a world title match of his own, that pretty much leaves Mike "Quick" Swick as the only remaining candidate of the San Jose based fight camp left to challenge Hughes.A fightagainst Swick would be a dangerous one for Hughes; Swick has the length and base to frustrate Matt's wrestling, and the speed, power, and technical striking acumen to give him problems on the feet. Hughes has appeared at a few UFC events and functions since the accident and the filming of the documentary. The incident left the former champion with a grade 3 brain bleed. Director Rory Karpf Star Matt Hughes See production, box office & company info Add to Watchlist Photos Add photo Matt Hughes - Entrance & Introduction - UFC 79 - A Country Boy Can Copyright 2023 Fightful, Inc. All Rights Reserved. After Parisyan suffered a hamstring injury and could not fight,[65] Joe Riggs took his place. [89] Hughes secured an armbar at the end of round one, but Lytle was saved by the bell. I've been good at it. In 2005, Hughes participated as a coach opposite Rich Franklin in the second season of the Spike TV reality television series, The Ultimate Fighter. Hughes faced Dennis Hallman in a rematch at UFC 29: Defense of the Belts. Hughes knocked Gracie down again with a fourth punch, when referee Herb Dean ended it. UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes nearly died in a car accident in 2017. Be the first to review this item 4min 1982 PG-13. After nearly two minutes of struggling, Hughes broke free, picked Trigg up, carried him across the Octagon and slammed him to the ground. [25] He won his next fight via submission due to strikes. [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. He followed up with a flurry of punches and elbows that forced McCarthy to stop the contest with 3:35 left in the round. St-Pierre then followed up with strikes on his stunned opponent. The UFC celebrated its 25-year anniversary with a series of poignant short documentaries, collectively titled 25 Years in Short. During the event, UFC president Dana White and Hughes shared an emotional moment. Most people don't start collecting their pension at age thirty-six, after all. The result was announced as a KO. [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. The record listed here represents the one given on his official website & Sherdog profile. I think it's great news for me. Get exclusive pro wrestling content on Fightful Select, our premium news service! [26] In the process, Hallman handed Hughes his first professional defeat. Over the final three years of high school, he totaled 131 wins against only 2 losses, both during his sophomore year (sophomore 432; junior 430; senior 45-0). [18] During his junior and senior years, Matt went undefeated and won back-to-back state championships in the 145lb class. [127], 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. 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. [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. Wherever I wanted his hand, I put it there. Immediately after the Alves fight, Hughes stated that he had "one more fight" left in him, and that he wanted to fight Matt Serra. [114] Both of them seemed very comfortable fighting on their feet in the early going, with Gracie landing the cleaner and more effective punches and also landing a couple of kicks. [102] In the post-fight interview, Hughes praised St-Pierre as the better fighter: No excuses here. 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. Hughes finished his career with an overall MMA record of 45-9 and still has many UFC records to his credit. 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. [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. 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. [43] In round two, they started to trade punches, but eventually Hughes took Sherk down. Hughes was put in a medically induced coma for 19 days after the accident. [75][76] At this point in their careers, Penn was the only mixed martial artist to beat Hughes after March 2001. Actually I didn't, he raised mine. Hughes was in trouble at the beginning of the bout as St-Pierre unloaded a spinning back kick into his ribs. [49], Hughes's next fight took place at UFC 56: Full Force, where he was scheduled to fight Judo practitioner Karo Parisyan. 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. [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. Chuck Liddell was knocked out repeatedly in violent ways; Wanderlei Silva is following the same path. [121] The bout was ended at 21 seconds into the first round, with Hughes trilogy against Penn ending at 12. Hughes placed fifth in the nation at 158lb. 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. They were working with the Triumph Over Tragedy Foundation to determine next steps for care. In the third round, Hughes unsuccessfully tried an armbar again before the horn sounded. 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. 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. Matt Hughes - Entrance & Introduction - UFC 60 - A Country Boy Can Instead of announcing his retirement, like some thought, he asked to be put on the shelf for a while by the UFC. COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: The Story of Matt Hughes' Fight for Survival and aliens Oct 25, 2015 35,092 89,423 May 28, 2019 #1 View: Https://youtu.be/4EoHhVWjOoA 5 jimmy boogaloo He looked too strong for Sakurai. 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. UFC (Promotion) [60] and comebacks in MMA history[61][62] This fight is UFC President Dana White's favorite match in combat sport history. [143] On September 23, 2017, he returned to the hospital to honor the hospital staff who took care of him while he was there. 1999: Country Boy Can Survive - IMDb TRENDING > Watch Matt Hughes land the ultimate slam on Carlos Newton at UFC 34 (full fight video). Hughes also did nearly everything a top UFC fighter couldve. [59] Accidentally hit in the groin early in the first round, Hughes looked to the referee for assistance; however, the referee had not seen the strike and Trigg capitalized on Hughes's distraction by staggering him with a barrage of punches. Hughes was a two-time 145lb IHSA Class A state wrestling champion. [72] The event drew 620,000 buys, becoming the best-selling pay-per-view in UFC history, and was the first to break the $20 million mark in gross PPV sales. Hughes opened the second round with a quick takedown, moving up to side-control and then landed an elbow that cut Lytle. [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. A Country Boy Can Survive - FIGHT! Magazine But I'm very privileged and I thank the UFC. [87] Nearing the end of the first round, St-Pierre landed a Superman punch, which floored Hughes. Watch A Country Boy Can Survive | Prime Video - amazon.com Originally airing on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC 25 Years in Short is a 25-part documentary series celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. 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. 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? He won in 1991 and 1992 while attending Hillsboro High School. ", Hughes then signed a multi-fight deal with the UFC. A Country Boy Can Survive Retirement: Matt Hughes Can Walk Away From DC Comics & The New Golden Age #1 Spoilers: The Thirteen Revealed! The Top 10 Walkout Songs of All Time | UFC He has an impressive record of 58 professional fights, with 42 wins.He also holds two submission victories over Matt Hughes, in a combined 38 seconds. [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. 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. During high school they both participated in football and wrestling. Does anyone know why UFC Matt Hughes documentary removed? 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. Get free classic rock music live from a radio station in San Diego, California - 101KGB is an iHeartRadio station and home of The DSC Show with features like classic rock music news, San Diego concerts and shows, funny story jokes, celebrity interviews, Babes & Bikes, hot babes photos and more! This video makes me sad but inspires me with his tenacity and the love of his wife and kids. Some people have asked why I raised his hand at the end. Viewed as a whole, these films form a larger, mosaic narrative of the UFCs amazing evolution, fascinating characters and lasting influence. 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. 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. We knew what he was planning to do. He still struggles to move and talk as he did prior to the accident, but it has still been a miraculous comeback from the brink of death, merely to survive. Originally airing on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC 25 Years in Short is a 25-part documentary series celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. [67] It marked the first time for the UFC that a title fight had to be called off for this reason. Penn via rear naked choke at 4:39 of the first round,[51] in a fight he was heavily favored to win. Hughes is an amazing fighter. Win Tickets To The Red Hot Chili Peppers at San Diego's Snapdragon Stadium! Hughes never liked the idea, however, and considers himself primarily an amateur and submission wrestler.[15]. Really, really badly. Perhaps none of the movies were more cutting and moving than the story of UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes and his struggle to survive a horrific accident. [67], Hughes defeated Riggs in the first round by submission via kimura from the half-guard at 3:28. 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. 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. [16] Hughes has two siblings, a sister and his twin brother, Mark. Hughes showed improved striking, but ultimately succumbed to Koscheck's power punches. [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". [86] However, Hughes stated in the post-fight interview that the second kick mainly affected his legs, rather than his groin. [149], For other people named Matthew or Matt Hughes, see. 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. [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. After receiving a powerful flying knee, he dropped to the ground with his own left knee pinned behind his hips, ultimately leaving him with a torn MCL and partially torn PCL. Knocked out by the big hands of Koscheck, Hughes did something curious after the loss. [57] The submission earned Hughes his second Tapout of the Night. After stringing together a trio of victories, and then a flash knockout to longtime rival B.J Penn. 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. I believe God has a bigger plan for . "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. After one minute of ground-and-pound onslaught, the contest was over as Sakurai had no answer for the champion. 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. Hughes faced BJ Penn on November 20, 2010, in a rubber match at UFC 123: Rampage vs. Machida, after their previous two fights at UFC 46 and UFC 63. Finally, Hughes mounted his opponent, but Lytle swept and was able to reverse that position. May 30, 2019. Matt Hughes - Entrance & Introduction - UFC 60 - A Country Boy Can Survive - Hank Williams Matt Hughes: UFC Legend Talks about life after his accident. [30], Hughes won his first UFC World Welterweight title at UFC 34: High Voltage[31] on November 2, 2001. When the bout started, Hughes lifted and brutally slammed Hallman to the mat, but was caught in the submission after landing in side-control. Matt Hughes (fighter) - Wikipedia Penn filed a motion to stop UFC from awarding a new welterweight title, but that motion was denied. 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. 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. [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. [24] The slam became his signature move. [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. [56] The fight was competitive. built a bike stand. doing a big bore kit. 96ci to 103ci. #bigborekit It very much mirrored many of the more memorable fights in his career, particularly his momentum shifts against Carlos Newton and Frank Trigg. 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. [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. [33] [49], Hughes kept the title until UFC 46: Supernatural,[50] when he was submitted by Hawaiian Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist B.J. Despite this, Serra could not finish the fight and Hughes recovered rapidly. [109], Hughes won the grudge match against Serra at UFC 98 via unanimous decision. 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. [114] In the final round Hughes connected with a right hook to Gracie's chin, then connected with a leg kick and another punch. COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: Matt Hughes' Fight for Survival | Fightful MMA Unfortunately, Hughes story doesnt yet have the fairy-tail ending that was hoped for in the documentary. You're my idol -- Matt Hughes, you're my idol, you will always be my idol, thank you. UFC 25 Years; Starts in / 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. [110] The back and forth action rewarded both competitors with Fight of the Night honors. [124] Hughes suffered a KO loss to Koscheck at 4:59 of the first round. He constantly had to fight throughout his career, as he did after the accident. 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. Please logout and login again. That was all. Matthew Allen Hughes was born on October 13, 1973, in Hillsboro, Illinois. Hughes has been criticized by animal advocates, including former UFC fighter and commentator Dan Hardy, for his trophy hunting. The result was officially announced as a KO at 1:27 of the second round. Hughes is reaching that point and anything further would be watching Liddell go out on his shield repeatedly. 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.