A loss won't really hurt Hughes's legacyat this point, and a win could actually vault him back into title contention. COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: The Story of Matt Hughes' Fight for Survival. COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: The Story of Matt Hughes' Fight for Survival 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. [81] Despite the injury, Penn congratulated Hughes, calling him a great fighter and saying he deserved the victory.[81]. 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ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 23 Be it the way he is wired, his He followed up with a flurry of punches and elbows that forced McCarthy to stop the contest with 3:35 left in the round. 96ci to 103ci. [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. Originally released in 2018, the compilation of 25 short films was produced to celebrate the UFCs 25th anniversary. If any content is used from this article, kindly backlink to this page. 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. I can live with that. Hughes opened the second round with a quick takedown, moving up to side-control and then landed an elbow that cut Lytle. Does anyone know why UFC Matt Hughes documentary removed? Penn then connected with an overhand right that dropped Hughes, following up with three clean shots to the jaw. 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. [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. 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]. [144] On January 14, 2018, Hughes returned ringside as a guest of honor during UFC Fight Night in St. When it appeared that the fight would be stopped, the bell rang signaling the end of the first round. Get exclusive pro wrestling content on Fightful Select, our premium news service! [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". Originally airing on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC 25 Years in Short is a 25-part documentary series celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. At the UFC 56 live broadcast, Joe Rogan said: "My favorite walk-out song in all the UFC, A country boy can survive." Autobiography 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. Widely considered among the greatest fighters in the history of MMA, he is a former two-time UFC Welterweight Champion, UFC Hall of Fame inductee, and NJCAA Hall of Fame inductee. 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. If we fight again, I don't think he's going to beat me, but he will probably come closer. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Hughes took the fight on short notice as a favor to UFC. In April, the docuseries received a Sports Emmy Award nomination in the Outstanding Edited Sports Special or Series category. Anderson Silvas son Gabriel Silva gets knocked out in 1st round Fedor Emelianenko on Ring Girls: Dress them more decent. 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. [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. 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. Stingray Karaoke Country, 80'S & 90'S, 1982, English, Key D. Directors---Starring Hank Williams, Jr. In the future there are guys like GSP and Matt Hughes, who I'm sure are going to be hall-of-famers Serra said before the event. [77][79] Both fighters were awarded the Fight of the Night bonus. The fight marked the first time Hughes had been knocked out (he had previously lost via technical knockout). 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. [49], Hughes's next fight took place at UFC 56: Full Force, where he was scheduled to fight Judo practitioner Karo Parisyan. [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. Genres Music Videos and Concerts Subtitles After Hughes was decisively knocked off his championship perch by Georges St. Pierre, his days as an elite level welterweight seemed to be over. 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. [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. [18] During his junior and senior years, Matt went undefeated and won back-to-back state championships in the 145lb class. Matt Huges's youtube UFC documentary "country boy can survive" is no longer there anymore. Hughes posted on his blog: "When the fight was over, I was pretty confident I was going to get my hand raised. 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. [86] However, Hughes stated in the post-fight interview that the second kick mainly affected his legs, rather than his groin. upbringing on a farm in Illinois or his adolescent slugfests with [110] In the second round, Hughes controlled his opponent on the ground with his wrestling skills. Non-title bout. [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. Matt Hughes - Entrance & Introduction - UFC 60 - A Country Boy Can Survive - Hank Williams Matt Hughes: UFC Legend Talks about life after his accident. [102] In the post-fight interview, Hughes praised St-Pierre as the better fighter: No excuses here. We would like to send you notifications for the latest news and updates. Featured. 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). Hughes stated that he felt his arm pop and realized he would never tap, so instead of breaking his arm, opted to seek a different position . twin brother Mark, monitoring_string = "5eb5a0f65cbe346d74f978e14db1b00d", Live Now! Press J to jump to the feed. [14] His mastery of submissions, and having submission wins over various black belt holders, are the reasons why Joe Rogan thinks he deserved to get a black belt for BJJ. [121] The bout was ended at 21 seconds into the first round, with Hughes trilogy against Penn ending at 12. - Advertisement -. 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. COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: Matt Hughes' Fight for Survival 02:22. Check out the 16 fighters who made the cut for "TUF 31" including eight former UFC fighters. He looked too strong for Sakurai. The UFC celebrated its 25-year anniversary with a series of poignant short documentaries, collectively titled 25 Years in Short. [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. I started training too much, too hard, for too long. In May 2010, Hughes became the eighth inductee into the UFC Hall of Fame. This past Saturday at UFC 117, he faced tough contender Ricardo Almeida in what was supposed to be a "passing of the torch" fight. [138], Hughes is a born again Christian and regularly posts Bible verses on his website. Matt Hughes' Fight for Survival - Country Boy Can Survive Video. The horrific incident took place on the Beelers Trail, Zanesville. 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. 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. I think it's great news for me. 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. 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. Tags. Be the first to review this item 4min 1982 PG-13. Hughes lost the fight via armbar in only twenty seconds. [146], In May 2019 Hughes's wife filed a restraining order against him after she accused him of several incidents of domestic violence. anyone knows the answer? I just had a good night that night, and he had a bad night. 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. He did exactly what we expected. Director Rory Karpf Star Matt Hughes See production, box office & company info Add to Watchlist Photos Add photo Sherk was able to stand for a few seconds before Hughes took him down again. TheBlue Corneris MMA Junkies blog space. 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. The Story Of Matt Hughes' Comeback From A Near-Fatal Accident - UFC Viewed as a whole, these films form a larger, mosaic narrative of the UFCs amazing evolution, fascinating characters and lasting influence. [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. [75][76] At this point in their careers, Penn was the only mixed martial artist to beat Hughes after March 2001. In 2011, Hughes became host of Outdoor Channel's Trophy Hunters TV. You're my idol -- Matt Hughes, you're my idol, you will always be my idol, thank you. Most people don't start collecting their pension at age thirty-six, after all. After Parisyan suffered a hamstring injury and could not fight,[65] Joe Riggs took his place. 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. a country boy can survive matt hughes - Shipoom.com 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. 21 on the New York Times bestseller list. [112] After the fight Hughes said, "I think I have a few more fights left in me. Originally airing on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC 25 Years in Short is a 25-part documentary series celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: The Story of Matt Hughes' Fight for Survival 47 Likes, TikTok video from Matt Andries (@mattandries): "built a bike stand. I remember watching Matt Hughes slamming people through the floor. 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[38][39], In his next title defense, Hughes fought Gil Castillo at UFC 40: Vendetta,[40] defeating the former Middleweight contender via TKO. Didnt he get some brain damage in his accident? 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. [36] Hughes finished the bout in the 4th round, by taking down Sakurai and transitioning to full mount. Feel free to Sign Up today. UFC confirmed the fight. built a bike stand. doing a big bore kit. 96ci to 103ci. #bigborekit [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. 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. Louis. [73], It just seemed like I was a step ahead of him. [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. A Country Boy Can Survive Retirement: Matt Hughes Can Walk Away From 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. Matt Hughes - Entrance & Introduction - UFC 79 - A Country Boy Can Survive - Hank Williams [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. (Hughes Intensive Training) Squad in Granite City, Illinois.[1]. [60] and comebacks in MMA history[61][62] This fight is UFC President Dana White's favorite match in combat sport history. Your login session has expired. [48] The choke earned Hughes the Tapout of the Night Submission Award. 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. Their rivalry stemmed from the time when Serra was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter and Hughes was guest coach. Hughes lost to Alves by TKO at 1:02 of the second round. UFC (Promotion) I didn't expect that but I also think that had nothing to do with the outcome of the fight. [46] This event marked the UFC's 10th anniversary. COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: After Matt Hughes' hall of fame - Facebook [43] At the beginning of the third round, Sherk took Hughes down, while Hughes attempted a kimura from the bottom. [28] The stoppage came at 4:34 of the first round. He could take interesting fights but anything against a top notch opponent would be disrespectful to the career he worked hard to build. [145] On September 19, 2019, news surfaced that Hughes sued Norfolk Southern Railway and several of its employees for the 2017 train crash. [33] This was confirmed by Hughes himself upon reviewing the tape of the match Hughes can be heard telling his corner after the fight "I was out". In 2007, Hughes participated as a guest coach for long-time friend and training partner, Jens Pulver during The Ultimate Fighter 5 season. And heres the thing that keeps coming to mind. ", Hughes then signed a multi-fight deal with the UFC. 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. Top 25 Submissions: #5 - #1 The Story Of Matt Hughes' Comeback From A Near-Fatal . Less than two years after the accident, Hughes relationship with his wife devolved and he eventually filed for divorce in February of 2019. Penn filed suit against UFC and publicized his side of the conflict, claiming his contract had expired. Hughes fought Thiago Alves at UFC 85: Bedlam on June 7, 2008. [56] The fight was competitive. TRENDING > Watch Matt Hughes land the ultimate slam on Carlos Newton at UFC 34 (full fight video). But I'm very privileged and I thank the UFC. The challenger's only offense was a weak triangle choke that went nowhere. [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. Penn would replace him in the title fight. Hughes weathered an early outburst by B.J. [67], I'm not disappointed. [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. 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. [123] However, Sanchez missed the bout with an injury and was replaced by Josh Koscheck. Hughes agreed to head coach again for The Ultimate Fighter 6, alongside then-UFC Welterweight Champion, Matt Serra. 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. I believe God has a bigger plan for . 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. [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. 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. Knocked out by the big hands of Koscheck, Hughes did something curious after the loss. [33] [66] The match was originally scheduled as a title bout, but since Riggs could not meet the 170-pound weight limit, it became a non-title fight. He slammed his opponent to the ground in just fifteen seconds, winning via KO. Maybe he had a bad day -- it's a matter of circumstances as well. Following a championship win by Matt Serra over Georges St-Pierre at UFC 69,[96] UFC President Dana White announced that Hughes would fight for the World Welterweight title in November 2007 against Serra. Hughes has been criticized by animal advocates, including former UFC fighter and commentator Dan Hardy, for his trophy hunting. Hughes got double underhooks and managed to take Gracie down briefly. [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. Morbi eu nulla vehicula, sagittis tortor id, fermentum nunc. Hughes showed improved striking, but ultimately succumbed to Koscheck's power punches. Matt Hughes - Entrance & Introduction - UFC 60 - A Country Boy Can 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. [117][118] Almeida requested the fight after watching his mentor lose to Hughes at UFC 112 back in April. [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. [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. [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. Matt Hughes fought Tito Ortiz for the bronze medal (3rd place) and was defeated. In fact, it was Hughes's only loss in his last 19 fights. 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. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts [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. The record listed here represents the one given on his official website & Sherdog profile. [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. ", "UFC 135 Results: Ranking Hugues' Greatest Career moments", "Hughes or GSP: Who is Greatest UFC Welterweight of All Time? [122], Hughes was expected to face Diego Sanchez on September 24, 2011, at UFC 135: Jones vs. Gracie took all the time he could before Hughes helped him up and then dropped him with a second leg kick. Some people have asked why I raised his hand at the end. Matthew Allen Hughes was born on October 13, 1973, in Hillsboro, Illinois. I'm happy to beat a good Brazilian with a wrestling move.[116]. Penn Claims Rib Injury Influenced Loss To Matt Hughes", "UFC 63: Matt Hughes Gets Revenge On B.J. Rampage. 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. St-Pierre then followed up with strikes on his stunned opponent. This page was last edited on 16 January 2023, at 08:02.

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