Fighter details| Name | Matt Hughes |
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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 |
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| 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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| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Benoît Saint Denis God of War | 17-3 |
| Jailton Almeida Malhadinho | 22-5 |
| Michal Oleksiejczuk Hussar | 22-9 |
| Mario Bautista | 17-3 |
| Tyron Woodley The Chosen One | 19-7 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Steven Siler Super | 33-26 |
| Ciro Rodrigues | 24-13 |
| Emiliano Sordi He-Man | 24-12 |
| Karla Benitez The Warrior of God | 20-17 |
| John Cronk The Terminator | 19-29 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Norma Dumont The Immortal | 13-2 |
| Pat Miletich The Croation Sensation | 29-8 |
| Tom Nolan Big Train | 10-1 |
| Dustin Jacoby The Hanyak | 22-9 |
| Nate Diaz | 21-13 |
| Melsik Baghdasaryan The Gun | 8-3 |
| Gregory Rodrigues RoboCop | 18-6 |
| Asu Almabaev Zulfikhar | 23-3 |
| Melquizael Costa Melk Cauthy | 25-7 |
| Nick Diaz | 26-10 |
| 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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