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. [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. He did exactly what we expected. [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. Originally airing on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC 25 Years in Short is a 25-part documentary series celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. [114] In the final round Hughes connected with a right hook to Gracie's chin, then connected with a leg kick and another punch. We dont take it overly serious, and neither should you. With two minutes to go he knocked Gracie down with a leg kick. [110] The back and forth action rewarded both competitors with Fight of the Night honors. [67], Hughes defeated Riggs in the first round by submission via kimura from the half-guard at 3:28. I don't have pressure of possibly losing my title. 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]. Twenty minutes. [42] Hughes started the action by taking Sherk down immediately, passing to half guard. [138], Hughes is a born again Christian and regularly posts Bible verses on his website. Didnt he get some brain damage in his accident? 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) Get exclusive pro wrestling content on Fightful Select, our premium news service! Please logout and login again. Like the first round, they stood up for a moment. VID Matt Hughes: Country Boy Can Survive Documentary RaginCajun May 28, 2019 Welcome to our Community Wanting to join the rest of our members? He followed up with a flurry of punches and elbows that forced McCarthy to stop the contest with 3:35 left in the round. "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. 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. [140] Matt and his twin brother were born on their father's birthday. [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. 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. Maybe he had a bad day -- it's a matter of circumstances as well. The former fighter failed to notice an oncoming train due to the absence of railroad crossing signs in the area. The accident, which . [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]. [147] Hughes filed to divorce his wife on May 27, 2019. Hughes is an amazing fighter. Hughes also did nearly everything a top UFC fighter couldve. In the third round, Hughes unsuccessfully tried an armbar again before the horn sounded. Matt Hughes - Entrance & Introduction - UFC 60 - A Country Boy Can Survive - Hank Williams Matt Hughes: UFC Legend Talks about life after his accident. [109], Hughes won the grudge match against Serra at UFC 98 via unanimous decision. Hughes has been criticized by animal advocates, including former UFC fighter and commentator Dan Hardy, for his trophy hunting. Luckily, no one told Matt Hughes. 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. [149], For other people named Matthew or Matt Hughes, see. [49] Obviously disappointed at the time, St. Pierre admitted afterward that he had lost before he ever stepped into the Octagon. Director Rory Karpf Star Matt Hughes See production, box office & company info Add to Watchlist Photos Add photo 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. Everything Else (The Really Unlikely Ones). 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. The only problem is that Hughes really doesn't stand to gain anything from another go-round with Serra. Hughes fought Thiago Alves at UFC 85: Bedlam on June 7, 2008. 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. Marvel Comics & Venom #17 Spoilers & Review: Can Eddie Brock Finally Rid Himself Of Bedlam His Rage Made Flesh If So, Whos Next?! You are the greatest champion of all time. Genres Music Videos and Concerts Subtitles But what the hell - we're already in fantasy land by now, might as well enjoy it. I'm really, really happy. May 30, 2019. [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. A Country Boy Can Survive. kore, May 11, 2020 #1 99 White Belt Joined: Aug 12, 2015 Messages: 136. Be the first to review this item 4min 1982 PG-13. 21 on the New York Times bestseller list. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. The incident left the former champion with a grade 3 brain bleed. UFC 25 Years; Starts in / [110] The final round saw the former champions taking each other down and exchanging punches. [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. [48] The choke earned Hughes the Tapout of the Night Submission Award. [41], At UFC 42: Sudden Impact, Hughes faced future UFC Lightweight Champion Sean Sherk, winning via unanimous decision. Hughes opened the second round with a quick takedown, moving up to side-control and then landed an elbow that cut Lytle. Really, really badly. [89] Hughes secured an armbar at the end of round one, but Lytle was saved by the bell. Some people have asked why I raised his hand at the end. Star Trek: Discovery To End With Season 5 In 2024, But Is Star Trek: Academy Season 1 To Follow? 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. 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. Between 1999 and 2000, Hughes fought 18 times. 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. 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. This fight would probably come off as a "stepping stone" fight for Swick. 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). After stringing together a trio of victories, and then a flash knockout to longtime rival B.J Penn. 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. [17] The couple's second daughter was born on January 2, 2010. I think it's great news for me. At the UFC 56 live broadcast, Joe Rogan said: "My favorite walk-out song in all the UFC, A country boy can survive." Autobiography 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? Originally airing on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC 25 Years in Short is a 25-part documentary series celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. [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. Hughes made his mixed martial arts debut on January 1, 1998, at Joe Goytia's JKD Challenge. 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. Immediately after the Alves fight, Hughes stated that he had "one more fight" left in him, and that he wanted to fight Matt Serra. [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. After nearly two minutes of struggling, Hughes broke free, picked Trigg up, carried him across the Octagon and slammed him to the ground. You're my idol -- Matt Hughes, you're my idol, you will always be my idol, thank you. [43] At the beginning of the third round, Sherk took Hughes down, while Hughes attempted a kimura from the bottom. Hughes took the fight on short notice as a favor to UFC. Hughes lost the fight via armbar in only twenty seconds. [73], It just seemed like I was a step ahead of him. [44][45], Hughes faced former WFA Welterweight Champion Frank Trigg at the main event of UFC 45: Revolution. 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. anyone knows the answer? [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. 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. 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. His brother Mark Hughes also filed a restraining order against him claiming that Matt choked his son and tried to destroy his tractor. [6][7][8], During his reign, Hughes was considered the #1 pound-for-pound mixed martial artist in the world. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Unfortunately, Hughes story doesnt yet have the fairy-tail ending that was hoped for in the documentary. 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. Matt Hughes fought Tito Ortiz for the bronze medal (3rd place) and was defeated. After the match Newton stated that he felt the reason Hughes fell to the mat was because he was rendered unconscious from the triangle choke. Hughes was in trouble at the beginning of the bout as St-Pierre unloaded a spinning back kick into his ribs. He won in 1991 and 1992 while attending Hillsboro High School. Hughes started the second round with powerful leg kicks, but after that Gracie returned to his in-and-out punching style. [122], Hughes was expected to face Diego Sanchez on September 24, 2011, at UFC 135: Jones vs. 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. 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. Hughes knocked Gracie down again with a fourth punch, when referee Herb Dean ended it. [49], Hughes's next fight took place at UFC 56: Full Force, where he was scheduled to fight Judo practitioner Karo Parisyan. [25] He won his next fight via submission due to strikes. Actually I didn't, he raised mine. [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. 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. 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. [139] Hughes and his wife have two daughters together. He was visibly different in the third round, appearing exhausted and missing punches he was landing earlier. Penn (Pictures) in rounds one and two to avenge his 2004 loss to the Hawaiian with a come-from-behind TKO win at 3:53 of the third. May 30, 2019. He finished with an 8015 record for Eastern Illinois. [33] [43] With the victory, he became the first man to defeat Sherk. The UFC celebrated its 25-year anniversary with a series of poignant short documentaries, collectively titled 25 Years in Short. Riggs failed to make weight (172.5 lbs). 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. [81] Despite the injury, Penn congratulated Hughes, calling him a great fighter and saying he deserved the victory.[81]. He had regarded Hughes as his idol, not as someone he could beat. Hughes said that they "had words" off-camera shortly thereafter. Penn via rear naked choke at 4:39 of the first round,[51] in a fight he was heavily favored to win. He even had a late winning streak that showed flashes of the Hughes that helped turn GSP from a contender to a dominant champion. Viewed as a whole, these films form a larger, mosaic narrative of the UFCs amazing evolution, fascinating characters and lasting influence. 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. Chuck Liddell was knocked out repeatedly in violent ways; Wanderlei Silva is following the same path. ). 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. Unfortunately for Hughes, it was back when no one was watching. 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. I believe God has a bigger plan for . [105] He stated in his blog: Thiago came in big, some people told me that he looked bigger than me in the octagon. UFC confirmed the fight. Hughes started the match with a big slam and then began to attack from Castillo's guard with elbows and punches. Penn at the post-fight interview.[119]. Matt Hughes. He looked too strong for Sakurai. Despite this, Serra could not finish the fight and Hughes recovered rapidly. He is currently two fights into his third stint in the UFC. The series was nominated for "Best New Series" in 2015 at the Sportsman's Choice Awards. Matt Hughes - Entrance & Introduction - UFC 79 - A Country Boy Can Survive - Hank Williams [111] After the fight Hughes and Serra embraced each other and ended their feud. [102] In the post-fight interview, Hughes praised St-Pierre as the better fighter: No excuses here. I'm happy to beat a good Brazilian with a wrestling move.[116]. Penn filed a motion to stop UFC from awarding a new welterweight title, but that motion was denied. 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. UFC 25 Years in Short premiered on UFC Fight Pass in fall of 2018, so the time is right to showcase it to a new audience, UFC senior vice president of production and programming Chris Kartzmark stated. [83] According to both commentator Joe Rogan and Hughes's own autobiography, Hughes was unhappy with St-Pierre's statement. In the second round St-Pierre ended the fight with a head kick which stunned Hughes and knocked him to the mat. This video makes me sad but inspires me with his tenacity and the love of his wife and kids. [1] In 2008, Hughes published his autobiography, Made in America, which made the New York Times bestseller list. 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. [144] On January 14, 2018, Hughes returned ringside as a guest of honor during UFC Fight Night in St. Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury Results, Live Coverage, and Discussion: Fury Edges Paul By Split Decision! Penn then connected with an overhand right that dropped Hughes, following up with three clean shots to the jaw. 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", Hughes then signed a multi-fight deal with the UFC. The horrific incident took place on the Beelers Trail, Zanesville. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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. 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. doing a big bore kit. [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. During high school they both participated in football and wrestling. - 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. I came into this fight 120 percent Georges is the better fighter. [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. All rights reserved. Hughes' documentary is currently streaming on Vimeo. Tags. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/05/ufc-25-video-country-boy-can-survive-the-story-of-matt-hughes-fight-for-survival. -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. Hughes faced Dennis Hallman in a rematch at UFC 29: Defense of the Belts. [16] Hughes has two siblings, a sister and his twin brother, Mark. [77][79] Both fighters were awarded the Fight of the Night bonus. 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. 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. 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. Non-title bout. 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. Donec gravida mi a condimentum rutrum. [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. 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. UFC Vegas 69 Results, Live Coverage, and Discussion: Erin Blanchfield Submits Jessica Andrade.

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