[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. [41], At UFC 42: Sudden Impact, Hughes faced future UFC Lightweight Champion Sean Sherk, winning via unanimous decision. He is currently two fights into his third stint in the UFC. Dont think we can blame him for his behavior. Hughes has been knocked out twice in successive fashion and one doesnt need to wonder if his chin has the same level of durability it used to. He also told me that, no matter what the decision was, he was done with the rivalry". 1999: Country Boy Can Survive Episode aired Oct 1, 2018 IMDb RATING 9.0 /10 6 YOUR RATING Rate Sport In 1999, Matt Hughes launched a legendary career, but it was after hanging up his gloves, that he faced the toughest fight of his life. [110] In the second round, Hughes controlled his opponent on the ground with his wrestling skills. [8][13], I never thought about this, to be honest - I'm just a Midwest guy kinda living the dream. This compilation of short films presents 25 captivating UFC stories, one for each year of existence, and every piece stands alone as an independent feature. [47] After a tactical grappling match-up early on, Trigg fell victim to a standing rear naked choke at 3:45 of the first round. I really shouldn't be able to do that with somebody as talented as Royce. Going into UFC 135, Matt Hughes had a lot of questions to answer about his future in MMA. Over the final three years of high school, he totaled 131 wins against only 2 losses, both during his sophomore year (sophomore 432; junior 430; senior 45-0). 21 on the New York Times bestseller list. [17], His college career started at Southwestern Illinois College. Catchweight (174 lbs) bout; Alves missed weight. anyone knows the answer? Most people don't start collecting their pension at age thirty-six, after all. 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. 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. Hes accomplished everything a fighter could want to. COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: The Story of Matt Hughes' Fight for Survival. [131], Since January 2011, Hughes is the host of hunting program Trophy Hunters TV, which airs in Outdoor Channel three times a week. [140] Matt and his twin brother were born on their father's birthday. I don't have pressure of possibly losing my title. This means everything to me. The record listed here represents the one given on his official website & Sherdog profile. Everything Else (The Really Unlikely Ones). Post-fight Hughes hinted that the loss moved him one step closer to retirement. Penn (Pictures) in rounds one and two to avenge his 2004 loss to the Hawaiian with a come-from-behind TKO win at 3:53 of the third. Instead, it was his" ring age" that seemed to finally have caught up to the former champion. [147] Hughes filed to divorce his wife on May 27, 2019. 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. [116], It's an old-school wrestling move. To be honest, I don't know what goes on now. [146], In May 2019 Hughes's wife filed a restraining order against him after she accused him of several incidents of domestic violence. [25] He won his next fight via submission due to strikes. 2016 Preview Disc 1 1 Family Tradition 3:59 2 Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound 3:09 3 Women I've Never Had 2:50 4 Outlaw Women 3:00 5 Kaw-Liga 4:21 6 Old Habits 3:01 7 Dinosaur 3:17 8 The Blues Man 4:17 9 Texas Women 2:25 10 Dixie On My Mind 2:35 11 All My Rowdy Friends (Have Settled Down) Hughes knocked Gracie down again with a fourth punch, when referee Herb Dean ended it. The official description, courtesy of the UFC: 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. [56] The fight was competitive. Sing A Country Boy Can Survive in the Style of "Hank Williams, Jr.". Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts Unfortunately for Hughes, it was back when no one was watching. He looked too strong for Sakurai. Your login session has expired. UFC 25 Years in Short premiered on UFC Fight Pass in fall of 2018, so the time is right to showcase it to a new audience, UFC senior vice president of production and programming Chris Kartzmark stated. Featured. [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. The accident, which . 101.5 KGB Wants You To Experience The Celebration Of 100 Years Of Disney At The Disneyland Resort. May 30, 2019. [19], Hughes competed in the prestigious ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship, in which he held a record of 22, beating Ricardo Almeida[20] and Jeremy Horn,[21] and losing to Jeff Monson[22] and Tito Ortiz.[23]. [44][45], Hughes faced former WFA Welterweight Champion Frank Trigg at the main event of UFC 45: Revolution. After the match Newton stated that he felt the reason Hughes fell to the mat was because he was rendered unconscious from the triangle choke. Anderson Silvas son Gabriel Silva gets knocked out in 1st round Fedor Emelianenko on Ring Girls: Dress them more decent. I'm happy to beat a good Brazilian with a wrestling move.[116]. Matt Huges's youtube UFC documentary "country boy can survive" is no longer there anymore. Country Boy Can Survive: The Story of Matt Hughes Fight for Survival is the raw, emotional recounting of the struggle of Hughes and his family from the time that Hughes was still fighting until the accident and then his recovery. 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. [54] He was caught in a very tight triangle choke in the first round,[55] but after winning the second and third rounds, was awarded with the victory. The only problem is that Hughes really doesn't stand to gain anything from another go-round with Serra. This video makes me sad but inspires me with his tenacity and the love of his wife and kids. [110] The final round saw the former champions taking each other down and exchanging punches. Knocked out by the big hands of Koscheck, Hughes did something curious after the loss. Matt Hughes - Entrance & Introduction - UFC 60 - A Country Boy Can Survive - Hank Williams Matt Hughes: UFC Legend Talks about life after his accident. Pull List Roundtable 6/29/2022 Avengers, Superman, X-Men, Batman & More. [6][7][8], During his reign, Hughes was considered the #1 pound-for-pound mixed martial artist in the world. 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. "The Prodigy" Penn MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography", "B.J. [17] The couple's second daughter was born on January 2, 2010. [74], Hughes was scheduled to fight Georges St-Pierre in a rematch at UFC 63,[75][76] but after St-Pierre sustained a severe groin injury, the UFC announced that B.J. [114], On May 28, 2010, Hughes was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship, Most finishes in UFC Welterweight division, George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame, National Junior College Athletic Association, "Matt Hughes MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography", "Matt Hughes Inducted Into UFC Hall of Fame", "Matt Hughes inducted into UFC Hall of Fame", "A History of MMA's Pound-for-Pound Best", "Remembering Matt Hughes: The Best Fighter Of His Generation May Have Called It Quits", "Who is the Greatest Welterweight of All Time? 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[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. I remember watching Matt Hughes slamming people through the floor. ", Hughes then signed a multi-fight deal with the UFC. VID Matt Hughes: Country Boy Can Survive Documentary RaginCajun May 28, 2019 Welcome to our Community Wanting to join the rest of our members? A late stand up led to a second takedown by Sherk. [89], In late mid-2007, Hughes left the Miletich camp with Miletich stablemate Robbie Lawler, longtime boxing coach Matt Pena, and wrestling/conditioning teacher Marc Fiore to form The H.I.T. Matt Hughes' Fight for Survival - Country Boy Can Survive Video. Hughes told the audience that White was one of the people who offered to help his family after his accident: Watch Matt Hughes talk about Dana White offering to help his family below: During the event, White said that the documentary does a good job of telling how the horrific accident happened. [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. Hughes has been criticized by animal advocates, including former UFC fighter and commentator Dan Hardy, for his trophy hunting. 803. [105] He stated in his blog: Thiago came in big, some people told me that he looked bigger than me in the octagon. The series was nominated for "Best New Series" in 2015 at the Sportsman's Choice Awards. 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 didn't even know Matt Hughes was in a horrific accident that almost killed him, until I saw him speak at a UFC Fight last year.