Fighter details| Name | Matt Hughes (Men) |
| Current streak (last 5) |
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| Date of birth | Oct 13, 1973 (52 years old) |
| Weight class | Welterweight |
| Organization | UFC |
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Fighter bioMatt Hughes – General Profile
Matt Hughes is a retired American mixed martial artist and two-time UFC Welterweight Champion, widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern MMA. Known for his elite wrestling background, relentless ground control, and durability, Hughes set the standard for what a dominant welterweight could be.
MMA Career
Hughes made his UFC debut in the late 1990s and won his first UFC Welterweight title in 2001. He went on to defend it multiple times and engaged in several classic rivalries that helped elevate the sport’s mainstream profile. His career includes 45 professional wins and a legacy of record-setting achievements in the welterweight division.
Fighting Style
Hughes’s fighting style was anchored by his elite wrestling and takedown game, which allowed him to dictate where the fight took place. Once on the mat, he employed devastating top control and ground-and-pound, combining it with improving striking to become an all-around threat. His toughness, competitive spirit, and finishing instinct made him one of the most respected competitors in the history of the sport.
Fights
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| Fighter | Event | Method | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Koscheck |
UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage |
KO/TKO Punches · R1 · 4:59 |
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| B.J. Penn |
UFC 123: Rampage vs. Machida |
KO/TKO Punch · R1 · 0:21 |
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| Ricardo Almeida |
UFC 117: Silva vs. Sonnen |
SUB Schultz Front Headlock · R1 · 3:15 |
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| Renzo Gracie |
UFC 112: Invincible |
KO/TKO Punches · R3 · 4:40 |
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| Matt Serra |
UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida |
U-DEC | |
| Thiago Alves |
UFC 85: Bedlam |
KO/TKO Flying Knee · R2 · 1:02 |
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| Georges St. Pierre |
UFC 79: Nemesis |
SUB Armbar · R2 · 4:54 |
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| Chris Lytle |
UFC 68: The Uprising |
U-DEC | |
| Georges St. Pierre |
UFC 65: Bad Intentions |
KO/TKO Kick · R2 · 1:25 |
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| B.J. Penn |
UFC 63: Hughes vs. Penn |
KO/TKO Punches · R3 · 3:53 |
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| Royce Gracie |
UFC 60: Hughes vs. Gracie |
KO/TKO Punches · R1 · 4:39 |
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| Joe Riggs |
UFC 56: Full Force |
SUB Kimura · R1 · 3:28 |
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| Frank Trigg |
UFC 52: Couture vs. Liddell |
SUB Rear Naked Choke · R1 · 4:05 |
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| Georges St. Pierre |
UFC 50: The War of '04 |
SUB Armbar · R1 · 4:59 |
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| Renato Verissimo |
UFC 48: Payback |
U-DEC | |
| B.J. Penn |
UFC 46: Supernatural |
SUB Rear Naked Choke · R1 · 4:39 |
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| Frank Trigg |
UFC 45: Revolution |
SUB Rear Naked Choke · R1 · 3:54 |
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| Sean Sherk |
UFC 42: Sudden Impact |
U-DEC |
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| Gil Castillo |
UFC 40: Vendetta |
KO/TKO |
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| Carlos Newton |
UFC 38: Brawl at the Hall |
KO/TKO Punches · R4 · 3:37 |
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| Hayato Sakurai |
UFC 36: Worlds Collide |
KO/TKO Punches · R4 · 3:01 |
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| Carlos Newton |
UFC 34: High Voltage |
KO/TKO Slam · R2 · 1:27 |
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| Dennis Hallman |
UFC 29: Defense of the Belts |
SUB Armbar · R1 · 0:20 |
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| Marcelo Aguiar |
UFC 26: Ultimate Field of Dreams |
KO/TKO | |
| Valeri Ignatov |
UFC 22: Only One Can be Champion |
U-DEC |
Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 46.3% of the fights were recovered.
FAQLast update : 2025-11-12 17:09:01
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Gregory Rodrigues RoboCop | 19-6 |
| Travis Fulton The Ironman | 255-54 |
| Brandon Moreno The Assassin Baby | 23-10 |
| Cody Garbrandt No Love | 15-7 |
| Curtis Blaydes Razor | 19-5 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Chael Sonnen | 31-17 |
| Kazunori Yokota | 25-9 |
| Raymond Jarman | 20-39 |
| Franklin Jensen | 18-5 |
| Travis Reddinger The Hurricane | 18-5 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Montel Jackson Quik | 15-3 |
| Jun Yong Park The Iron Turtle | 19-7 |
| Ludovit Klein Mr. Highlight | 24-5 |
| Shavkat Rakhmonov Nomad | 19-0 |
| Jailton Almeida Malhadinho | 22-5 |
| Jiri Prochazka BJP | 32-5 |
| Travis Browne Hapa | 18-7 |
| Jon Jones Bones | 28-1 |
| Rafael dos Anjos | 32-17 |
| Edmen Shahbazyan The Golden Boy | 16-5 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Brian Ebersole Bad Boy | 51-18 |
| Matt Hughes | 45-9 |
| Donald Cerrone Cowboy | 36-17 |
| Jorge Masvidal Gamebred | 35-17 |
| Tim Means The Dirty Bird | 33-17 |
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