The story of matt hughes comeback from a nearfatal accident proves inspiring by thomas gerbasi sep. That being said, the answer is yes, matt hughes is a douche. Mar 18, 2008 summary of matt hughes autobiography quote. Matt hughes may have conquered a mountain to get there. Im reading it for you and providing a synopsis, chapter by chapter. He resides in hillsboro, illinois, with his wife, audra, his son, joey, and his daughter, hanna. The most dominant champion in ufc history set for 2008 release. Former ufc welterweight champion matt hughes was airlifted to a hospital in illinois after the truck he was driving collided with a train friday morning. Matt hume first competed in the shootfightingstyle mma organization pancrase, debuting at pancrash 3. His shaft is thicker than a water bottle and longer than a table leg. Dec 26, 2007 the 304page title, aptly dubbed matt hughes. The webpage you are on right now is the one and only, official website of ephedra diet pills sponsoring ufc champion matt hughes. Matt hughes on recovery, documentary with rory karpf ariel.
View complete tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record. Matt hughes 459 held the ufcs welterweight title at various times between 2001 and 2006. In 2008, hughes published his autobiography, made in america, which made the new york times bestseller list. Matt hughes mma stats, pictures, news, videos, biography. It was there and now it looks like matt hughes has lost all of his goodwill yet again.
Matt hughes is considered by many fight fans to be one of the greatest ufc fighters of all time. Beginning his professional fighting career in 1998, the miletich fighting systemstrained hughes quickly established himself as one of the most dangerous fighters in the world, running his record to an unheardof 353. Matt hughes on recovery, documentary with rory karpf. This heavyhitting hunk hails from kent, england, a southern country land known as the garden of england for its many flowers and orchards. Matt hughes wife audra shares more details of domestic abuse. A longtime member of miletich fighting systems, hughes left the miletich camp in late 2007 to start team hughes. Tmz sports the first with all the ugly details regarding hughes and his wife audra hughes. I figured from all the frat postings that not everyone on the ug is a big reader, so im doing you all a favour.
Matthew allen hughes born october, 1973 is an american retired mixed martial artist with a background in wrestling. First off, i love matt hughes, i have been a big mma fan of his for years. Pat miletich refs one of matt s fights, and is so impressed he invites him to train with them. Made in america ultimate fighting championship ebook. Matt hughes has compiled an incredible record with an even more incredible finnish record over 75%. Made in america ebook by matt hughes, michael malice official. Hughes has mentioned going up a weight class to challenge champion anderson silva at 185, after his fight with matt serra. In certain people, this can acquaint to an intangible likeability, and right off the bat i have to admit to being something of a hughes. Oct 08, 2018 former ufc welterweight champion matt hughes and filmmaker rory karpf join ariel helwanis mma show to discuss hughes recovery from an accident that left him in a coma. This newest mma tome will be one of many planned for 2008. Matt hughes the official website of ufc welterweight.
Thiago pitbull alves vs matt hughes full fight video ufc 85 bedlam o2 arena, london, england june 7, 2008 watch video bj penn vs matt serra full fight ufc 39 part 1 3 years ago. As a long time mma fan and an analyst of the sport, i found it unfair that matt hughes should feel any right to claim his post as the most dominant champion in history, as his title reign was interrupted by bj penn in 2004, which would insinuate that frank shamrock and tito ortiz, the fighters with similar numbers of victories and no. A christian, a family man, and a fighter, matt hughes could only have been made in america. If you know anything at all about mixed martial arts. I just cant bring myself to buying the book i actually somewhat like matt hughes because i think he is a perfect villain. Matt hughes bleacher report latest news, videos and. Well i just finished the book i bought less than a week ago. Join facebook to connect with matt hughes and others you may know.
Mar 07, 2019 matt hughes wife audra shared some more details of how she was allegedly physically abused by the ufc halloffamer. Pat miletich refs one of matts fights, and is so impressed he invites him to train. Former welterweight champion matt hughes has a new book hitting stores soon. After i finished the book, i didnt get the feeling that i understood or knew matt hughes. I wish id read or even knew about this book beforehand because i would have taken the opportunity to shake this amazing soldiers hand. Why people should hate matt hughes full book summary inside. Hughes was inducted into the ufc hall of fame in may 2010 during the ufc fan expo in. Matt hughes at one time was the most dominate welterweight in mma history. Hume has trained numerous world class fighters including josh barnett, tim boetsch bob sapp, chris leben, hayato sakurai, akira shoji, matt brown, rich.
Matt hume born july 14, 1966 is an american mixed martial artist. The story of matt hughes comeback from a nearfatal. Apr 22, 2009 hughes has mentioned going up a weight class to challenge champion anderson silva at 185, after his fight with matt serra. Pat miletich refs one of matts fights, and is so impressed he invites him to train with them. Matt hughes is a tried, tested and true poon slayer. Matt hughes 010 is a amateur mma fighter out of england. It is so easy to root against him at some points, like his encounters with gsp, and i know i will miss him when he is gone. He would win his second mma fight against pancrase veteran and future ufcfighter scott bessac via rear naked choke, but go to lose his next 3 fights, against ken shamrock, manabu yamada and jason delucia. I figured from all the frat postings that not everyone on the taco bell is a big reader, so im doing you all a favour. Matt hughes autobiography released next week mma junkie. Sep 01, 2009 matt hughes has been one of the most dominating mma mixed martial arts fighters of all time coming form the old school ufcs he has traveled a long way from his life to 9 time ufc champion. The most dominant champion in ufc history, is cowritten by michael malice. On a side note, for a guy whos disgusted by the language serra uses, ive counted 14 curse words to this point in the book. Not only was he a nine time ufc champ but he created the blue print for guys like gsp, josh kosckeck, john fitch etc.
For those of you who do not remember, marcus was in matts corner for the serra fight. Matt hughes issued restraining order from family youtube. Discussion in general mma discussion started by modogg. So when news broke in june that hughes was involved in a crash that had him fighting for his life. According to numerous reports, hughes was the person injured in the accident when his truck was struck by a moving train around 10. Fighters like sean sherk, jen pulver and matt hughes, who he defeated at ufc 46. He is the founder and head trainer at amc pankration in kirkland, wa, home to former ufc flyweight champion demetrious johnson and one bantamweight champion bibiano fernandes. After hearing about the comments, sylvia surprised us by saying hughes is still his friend. Matthew allen hughes 4 is an american retired mixed martial artist with a. In the first of many soontobereleased mma fighter biographies, made in america. Matt hughes wife audra shared some more details of how she was allegedly physically abused by the ufc halloffamer. Esther lin, mma fighting matt hughes seems to be doing much better well enough to leave the. Dec 07, 2007 a christian, a family man, and a fighter, matt hughes could only have been made in america. Now he decides to write his thoughts, feelings, and life down on paper and into matt hughes book made in america with michael malice.
Former ufc welterweight champion matt hughes and filmmaker rory karpf join ariel helwanis mma show to discuss hughes recovery from an accident that left him in. I would love to see hughes slaughtered by another foreigner. He is widely recognized as one of the greatest welterweights of all time. Home forums forums general mma discussion crazy stuff in matt hughes s book. To be fair even if they were throwing them around if youre doing a crappy job like. Just like the myspace accounts, this xanga site is yet another imposter. Then in 2017, hughes nearly died and his chance for redemption was there for the taking. Matt then starts fighting mma and kicking everyones ass easily. Others have given more honest, consensus accurate information mostly about the content of his book that pretty much confirms it. Widely considered among the greatest fighters in the history of mma, he is a twotime ufc welterweight champion, ufc hall of fame inductee, and njcaa hall of. Matt hughes recalls streetfight between tito ortiz and lee. Matthew allen hughes born october, 1973 is an american retired mixed martial artist with.
Former ufc welterweight champion matt hughes was airlifted for medical treatment from the site of an accident on friday after his truck collided with a train in illinois. Ufc great matt hughes served restraining orders from wife, brother. Home forums forums general mma discussion crazy stuff in matt hughess book. I figured from all the frat postings that not everyone on the ug is a big reader, so. The sun has been leaking excerpts the last few days right here. I just bought a copy of matt hughes book, and am in 3 chapters already.
The most dominant champion in ufc history matt hughes with michael. Ufc legend matt hughes writes a book made in america. At his peak, matt hughes was a monster, in the best mma sense of the word a oneman wrecking crew who elevated the ground and pound to an art form. The story of matt hughes comeback from a nearfatal accident. Matt hughes has shown sociopathic behavior, hes been sick his whole life. Hughes was inducted into the ufc hall of fame in may 2010 during the ufc fan expo in conjunction with ufc. Get the latest matt hughes news, photos, rankings, lists and more on bleacher report. Ufc legend matt hughes was on the mats appearing to be able to train a bit of brazilian jiujitsu just two months after being seriously injured in a trucktrain. Jan 11, 2008 in the first of many soontobereleased mma fighter biographies, made in america. Ufc hall of famer matt hughes has been served multiple restraining orders alleging domestic abuse and threats. I found some of this book interesting, all the parts about fighting were really well done, the part that did not come across as all well was matt hughes the person. Matt hughes wife, twin brother request restraining orders. I had been thinking about getting his and chuck liddells book for my bday, and it so happened we were going on a road trip near the same time, so i got both as a gift to myself. Discover book depositorys huge selection of matt hughes books online.
He was scary strong and could submit opponents with punches, armbars or chokes. Matt hughes is a highly decorated professional mixed martial artist and a 2 time ufc welterweight champion. For other people named matthew or matt hughes, see matt hughes. Matt hughes is fighting to recover after a june vehicle accident left him seriously injured. Long time cornerstone ufc welterweight matt hughes is irrefutably cocksure, as anyone who has seen as much as a snippet of one of his prefight interviews or ultimate fighter coaching turns will attest to, and this seems to rub a lot of folks up the wrong way. Why people should hate matt hughes full book summary. Matt hughes official sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, breaking news, and more for the welterweight fighter from united states. The publication date is set for january 1, 2008, from simon spotlight entertainment. Ufc legend matt hughes walks to octagon months after. Updated weekly, with up to 650 fighters listed per weight division. Matt hughes has been one of the most dominating mma mixed martial arts fighters of all time coming form the old school ufcs he has traveled a long way from his life to 9 time ufc champion. After he conquered hughes, penn wrote, in hughess corner was lorenzo.
Made in america by matt hughes if you know anything at all about mixed martial arts and the ufc, then you know the name matt hughes. Matt hughes, i thought you were a country boy bleacher. In 2011, hughes became host of outdoor channel s trophy hunters tv. Hughes has a very impressive record in which he has put together two six fight winning streaks while fighting in the ufc and is tied with chuck liddell for the most wins by a ufc fighter with 16 wins. Matt hughes wife audra shares more details of domestic. Matt hughes is simply one of the most dominant figures in the history of mixed martial arts. Matt hughes is the ninetime ufc welterweight world champion. Matt hughes close friend posts about ufc legends miracle.
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