Matt Hughes and Rich Franklin Planning Summer Returns to UFC (4/1/2011 10:21:39 AM)
UFC hall of famer Matt Hughes and fellow former UFC champ Rich Franklin are targeting summer returns to UFC action.Hughes wants to return in late-summer or early-fall as he looks to end his career with a win, while Franklin is planning to fight in June or July.
Finney Buys Hughes’ H.I.T. Squad Gym (3/24/2011 9:19:33 AM)
The gym of UFC hall of famer Matt Hughes is now under new ownership, as St. Louis-based trainer and fighter Jesse Finney has purchased the facility
Matt Hughes Undecided on UFC Future, Return for “2 or 3? Fights Possible (1/28/2011 6:42:01 PM)
UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes hasn't had much to prove lately. With 45 wins, the former welterweight champion solidified himself quite a while ago as one of the greatest fighters in UFC history. Despite a 21 second knockout loss to BJ Penn in November, the 37-year-old isn't read to officially throw in the towel just yet.
Matt Hughes Not Impressed with Georges St-Pierre, Says UFC Champ is Boring and Overpaid (1/8/2011 7:00:45 AM)
UFC hall of famer and former champion Matt Hughes recently updated his blog to say Georges St-Pierre's recent title defense over Josh Koschek was boring and that the welterweight champ is playing it safe because he's overpaid.
Hallman: Nothing to Gain from Third Hughes Bout (11/27/2010 12:21:30 AM)
Dennis Hallman has submitted Matt Hughes twice in 37 seconds total. He doesn’t see the point in fighting him again.
Matt Hughes vs. Dennis Hallman III? Little interest from UFC boss (11/22/2010 8:30:00 PM)
The two losses stick out on Matt Hughes' resume. They stick out like a dead deer strapped to the trunk of a Chrysler Sebring. Yet, neither UFC president Dana White nor Hughes seem especially interested in enacting revenge on the UFC Hall of Famer's two early-career losses to Dennis Hallman. Following a UFC 123 defeat for Hughes and another win for Hallman, White said the company currently isn't interested in booking a third fight between the welterweights - a potential fight that long has piqued the interest of longtime fans.
Penn Humble Following Hughes Destruction (11/21/2010 2:24:39 AM)
It only took B.J. Penn 21 seconds to finish his business with Matt Hughes.
Penn Stops Hughes in 21 Seconds at UFC 123 (11/20/2010 11:59:59 PM)
A savage, surgical attack from B.J. Penn wiped out Matt Hughes in less than half a minute. Penn split the air with a beautiful counter right hand that leveled Hughes at UFC 123 » Recap Live Coverage: Beatdown After the Bell | Post-Fight News Conference
UFC 123 Bonuses: Penn, Davis, Sotiropoulos, Lauzon Earn $80K Awards (11/20/2010 8:39:45 PM)
BJ Penn scored the "Knockout of the Night" with a 21-second KO of Matt Hughes, Phil Davis claimed the "Submission of the Night" with a second-round kimura of Tim Boetsch, and George Sotiropoulos and Joe Lauzon won "Fight of the Night" honors to each earn $80,000 bonuses.
UFC 123 Recap: ‘Rampage’ Edges Machida, Penn Stuns Hughes (11/20/2010 7:41:55 PM)
Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Lyoto Machida went the distance in a back-and-forth fight that capped off Saturday's UFC 123, with Jackson earning a split decision from the judges, though an immediate rematch is likely on tap between the former light heavyweight champs. In the UFC 123 co-headliner, BJ Penn stunned fellow former champ Matt Hughes in their anticipated rubber match as he knocked out the hall of famer in just 21-seconds.
Penn Questions Weightlifting, Says Strength Non-Issue Against Hughes (11/20/2010 1:19:13 AM)
Former UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn doesn’t think strength will play a role in his rubber match against Matt Hughes on Saturday at UFC 123.
Retirement always a possibility, but UFC 123's Matt Hughes enjoying the ride (11/19/2010 2:00:00 AM)
DETROIT - For a guy sometimes notoriously serious and focused, Matt Hughes seemed like a completely different person at today's UFC 123 open workouts. The former champ, who meets B.J. Penn in a rubber match in the welterweight co-headliner of Saturday's UFC 123 event, was cordial, jovial and amazingly patient with countless interview requests that stretched all afternoon. So what changed for Hughes, who's hinted at a possible retirement in recent years? Primarily, the sport of mixed martial arts became fun again.
UFC 123 Video Preview for BJ Penn vs. Matt Hughes Rubber Match (11/18/2010 7:00:55 PM)
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With Pressure Off, Hughes Having Fun in Cage (11/18/2010 2:06:09 AM)
Following a dominant victory over Ricardo Almeida at UFC 117 in August, former two-time UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes planned to separate himself from the cage to spend time with his family and to film a hunting show for the Outdoor Channel.
No longer chasing history, UFC 123's Matt Hughes says fighting all about fun (11/16/2010 7:15:00 PM)
One of only three fighters to have ever successfully defended the UFC's welterweight title, Matt Hughes' spot in MMA history is secure. Among the most dominant fighters of his generation, the 37-year-old Hughes readily admits he's in the twilight of his career and that fighting is now more about having fun than winning titles. That said, special opportunities do sometimes present themselves. And while he had planned to take the rest of this year off after a busy 2010, the opportunity for a third fight with B.J. Penn was enough for Hughes to make a change of plans.
Defining Matt Hughes (11/2/2010 5:00:00 AM)
In a very one-sided fight, Vitali Klitschko stopped Cristobal Arreola in 10 rounds tonight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA to retain his WBC Heavyweight Championship. Arreola was never in the fight. Few jabs, poor lateral footwork and a lack of head movement left him wide open for Klitschko. Vitali used his jab
Brian Foster in Against Matt Brown at UFC 123 with Rory MacDonald Injured (10/13/2010 1:00:23 PM)
Brian Foster will replace an injured Rory MacDonald and take on fellow welterweight Matt Brown on the Spike-televised preliminary card at UFC 123 on November 20 in Detroit.UFC 123 is headlined by former champs Quinton "Rampage" Jackson vs. Lyoto Machida and BJ Penn vs. Matt Hughes.
Penn first offered Florian, pondered retirement before UFC 123 booking with Hughes (9/19/2010 3:45:00 PM)
ROSEMEAD, Calif. - After falling short in an attempt to reclaim his lightweight title this past month at UFC 118, B.J. Penn spent his time on the flight home from Boston pondering his career. Did he really want to continue fighting? Could he stomach another heart-breaking loss? But by the time he landed in Hawaii and boarded a puddle-jumper to get to his home island, he had convinced himself to continue. And though he now meets welterweight Matt Hughes at UFC 123, Penn told MMAjunkie.com he initially was targeted for a rematch with lightweight Kenny Florian.
UFC 123 official with "Rampage" vs. Machida, Hughes vs. Penn III (9/15/2010 12:45:00 AM)
The UFC's long-rumored return to Michigan is official. Promotion officials today confirmed that, as expected, "UFC 123: Rampage vs. Evans" takes place Nov. 20 at the Palace at Auburn Hills in suburban Detroit. The evening's main event sees former light heavyweight champions Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Lyoto Machida clash, while the night's co-feature sees MMA legends Matt Hughes and B.J. Penn clash for a third time.
Matt Hughes vs. B.J. Penn III slotted for UFC 123 (9/14/2010 1:00:00 PM)
With another lightweight title shot not on the horizon, B.J. Penn will return to the welterweight division to complete a trilogy of fights with Matt Hughes. The fight takes place in November at UFC 123 and could serve as the night's co-main event, a source close to the negotiations told MMAjunkie.com. Hughes first hinted at the matchup in a Tuesday blog post, which prompted reports of the Penn booking.
Trilogy: Penn Vs. Hughes 3 At Ufc 123 (9/14/2010 12:57:21 AM)
The latest trilogy to happen in MMA will take place at UFC 123 when former welterweight champions B.J. Penn and Matt Hughes settle the score as they meet in the co-main event of the November 20 event in Detroit, Mich...
BJ Penn vs. Matt Hughes 3 Expected for UFC 123 on Nov. 20 (9/13/2010 4:30:22 PM)
Former UFC champions BJ Penn and Matt Hughes have agreed to square off for the third time in a welterweight bout that is expected to co-headline UFC 123 on November 20 in Detroit. UFC 123 is headlined by former light heavyweight champs Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and Lyoto Machida.
Hughes & Almeida Insist It's Nothing Personal (8/19/2010 8:36:21 PM)
It seems like a natural rivalry that's built up lately between Matt Hughes and the Gracie Family. The former UFC welterweight champion has fought and defeated two Gracies, as well as Renzo Gracie black belt Matt Serra, but Hughes says there's no rivalry, it's just business...
Hughes & Almeida: It's Business, Not Personal (8/19/2010 8:36:19 PM)
Matt Hughes has defeated several opponents either in or associated with the Gracie family. Ricardo Almeida, a Renzo Gracie black belt, agrees though that it isn't personal...
Hughes Submits Almeida At Ufc 117 (8/19/2010 8:36:18 PM)
UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes continued his reign over the Gracie family choking Renzo Gracie trained Ricardo Almeida out in the first round of their UFC 117 welterweight match up.
Hughes Opts For Hunting In 2010, Returns 2011 (8/19/2010 8:36:16 PM)
Former UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes talks about his plans for the rest of 2010, and his plan to return to fighting at some point in 2011...
Silva And Hughes Top Ufc 117 Payroll (8/19/2010 8:35:58 PM)
UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva and former welterweight champion Matt Hughes top the UFC 117 payroll released on Monday...