But I'm very privileged and I thank the UFC. Finally, Hughes mounted his opponent, but Lytle swept and was able to reverse that position. Hughes fought Thiago Alves at UFC 85: Bedlam on June 7, 2008. Feel free to Sign Up today. [99][100] As a replacement for the title match, the UFC quickly signed a rubber match between Hughes and St-Pierre that would also be for the Interim UFC Welterweight Championship. After receiving a powerful flying knee, he dropped to the ground with his own left knee pinned behind his hips, ultimately leaving him with a torn MCL and partially torn PCL. [17] The couple's second daughter was born on January 2, 2010. Hughes edged Serra in a razor close split decision that night (I actually scored the fight for Serra) and since then "The Terra" hasn't been shy about his desire for another crack at his arch-rival.Serra is scheduled to face Chris Lytle at UFC 119 in September. 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) Matt Hughes - Entrance & Introduction - UFC 79 - A Country Boy Can Hughes never liked the idea, however, and considers himself primarily an amateur and submission wrestler.[15]. Win Tickets to Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band at the New Snapdragon Stadium, Win Tickets To See Guns N' Roses at Snapdragon Stadium. He had regarded Hughes as his idol, not as someone he could beat. 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During high school they both participated in football and wrestling. 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. [132][133] The show is closely related to the Texas Trophy Hunters Association. [114] In the final round Hughes connected with a right hook to Gracie's chin, then connected with a leg kick and another punch. [60] and comebacks in MMA history[61][62] This fight is UFC President Dana White's favorite match in combat sport history. [110] The back and forth action rewarded both competitors with Fight of the Night honors. Hughes posted on his blog: "When the fight was over, I was pretty confident I was going to get my hand raised. [80] In an interview on Penn's personal website, Penn stated that by round three he could hardly breathe and had no "mobility in his core". Hughes has appeared at a few UFC events and functions since the accident and the filming of the documentary. Gracie took all the time he could before Hughes helped him up and then dropped him with a second leg kick. [123] However, Sanchez missed the bout with an injury and was replaced by Josh Koscheck. When the bout started, Hughes lifted and brutally slammed Hallman to the mat, but was caught in the submission after landing in side-control. [26] In the process, Hallman handed Hughes his first professional defeat. With A Country Boy Can Survive by Hank Williams Junior blaring through Denver, and Pat Miletich escorting him to the cage, Kos loomed as a final test for the former champion that he was about to fail. Released in 1982, "A Country Boy Can Survive" became a signature song for Hank Williams Jr., one of the most prolific artists in country music. 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. [139] Hughes and his wife have two daughters together. twin brother Mark, monitoring_string = "5eb5a0f65cbe346d74f978e14db1b00d", Live Now! Matt Hughes' Fight for Survival - Country Boy Can Survive Video He slammed his opponent to the ground in just fifteen seconds, winning via KO. Following a championship win by Matt Serra over Georges St-Pierre at UFC 69,[96] UFC President Dana White announced that Hughes would fight for the World Welterweight title in November 2007 against Serra. TheBlue Corneris MMA Junkies blog space. Enter To WIN An Epic Arizona Bike Week Package from LAW TIGERS! [46] This event marked the UFC's 10th anniversary. We would like to send you notifications for the latest news and updates. Check out this short UFC documentary produced by the UFC. Hughes now had four wins over mixed martial artists with ties to the Gracies, including UFC pioneer Royce Gracie, the prior mentioned Renzo Gracie and former champ Serra. Louis. You are the greatest champion of all time. He has plainly stated in the past that the Hallman losses don't eat at him in any way, having happened a decade agoan eternity in the fight business. The series was nominated for "Best New Series" in 2015 at the Sportsman's Choice Awards. [116] Hughes landed a huge left hook that knocked Almeida down, sinking in the very deep choke which earned him the Submission of the Night honors. Viewed as a whole, these films form a larger, mosaic narrative of the UFCs amazing evolution, fascinating characters and lasting influence. I was [also] surprised by the strength difference, and especially when I was on the ground with him. Matt Hughes. The song was released as a single in January 1982 and reached a peak of number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in March 1982. [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. [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]. This is "COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE FINAL CUT" by First Row Films on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Star Trek: Discovery To End With Season 5 In 2024, But Is Star Trek: Academy Season 1 To Follow? Hughes knocked Gracie down again with a fourth punch, when referee Herb Dean ended it. If we fight again, I don't think he's going to beat me, but he will probably come closer. Sherk was able to stand for a few seconds before Hughes took him down again. 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. ", "UFC 135 Results: Ranking Hugues' Greatest Career moments", "Hughes or GSP: Who is Greatest UFC Welterweight of All Time? -Matt Hughes: "A Country Boy Can Survive" by Hank Williams Jr. -Michael Bisping: "London Calling" by The Clash Follow UFC Ultimate Sound on social to dive deeper into the soundtracks. [144] On January 14, 2018, Hughes returned ringside as a guest of honor during UFC Fight Night in St. [85] In the first round, Hughes sustained two unintentional kicks near the groin; after Hughes went down from the second kick, St-Pierre was given a warning by referee "Big" John McCarthy. After one minute of ground-and-pound onslaught, the contest was over as Sakurai had no answer for the champion. [73], It just seemed like I was a step ahead of him. Post-fight Hughes hinted that the loss moved him one step closer to retirement. Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by kore, May 11, 2020. I remember watching Matt Hughes slamming people through the floor. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. [130] The book debuted at No. Hes accomplished everything a fighter could want to. To be honest, I don't know what goes on now. Hughes started the match with a big slam and then began to attack from Castillo's guard with elbows and punches. Instead, Hughes completely blew Almeida out of the water, choking the 2nd degree BJJ blackbelt out in a little over three minutes time.With that fight, Hughes makes it three victories in a row, and sends a statement to the rest of the division that the old horse isin't about to be dragged out behind the barn just yet.Hughes has said thathe plans to take the remainder of 2010 off, and return to finish the remainder of his contract next year. [42] Hughes started the action by taking Sherk down immediately, passing to half guard. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Penn and Koscheck both caught Hughes with big shots, of course, but there are only a certain amount of times you can be knocked out in combat sports before you lose any durability. 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). [53], Hughes faced Penn's training partner Renato Verissimo at UFC 48: Payback, winning via unanimous decision (30-27; 3027; 29-28). [24] The slam became his signature move. Instead of announcing his retirement, like some thought, he asked to be put on the shelf for a while by the UFC. 101.5 KGB Wants You To Experience The Celebration Of 100 Years Of Disney At The Disneyland Resort. [68] The armlock earned Hughes his last Tapout of the Night award.[49][66]. Sing A Country Boy Can Survive in the Style of "Hank Williams, Jr.". He is currently two fights into his third stint in the UFC. I was really surprised. Matt Hughes fought Tito Ortiz for the bronze medal (3rd place) and was defeated. [1] In 2008, Hughes published his autobiography, Made in America, which made the New York Times bestseller list. Combined with a sport that seemed to have evolved past Hughes, and it looked like the cowboy of the welterweight division was finally going to have to ride off into the sunset.Luckily, no one told Matt Hughes. Originally airing on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC 25 Years in Short is a 25-part documentary series celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. The UFC celebrated its 25-year anniversary with a series of poignant short documentaries, collectively titled 25 Years in Short. He returned to the promotion at UFC 26: Ultimate Field of Dreams, where he defeated Marcelo Aguiar via TKO, throwing some elbows which cut Aguiar and forced the doctor to end the match. 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. Hughes said that they "had words" off-camera shortly thereafter. Matt Huges's youtube UFC documentary "country boy can survive" is no longer there anymore. [114], On May 28, 2010, Hughes was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. This past Saturday at UFC 117, he faced tough contender Ricardo Almeida in what was supposed to be a "passing of the torch" fight. TRENDING > Watch Matt Hughes land the ultimate slam on Carlos Newton at UFC 34 (full fight video). 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. Sign up 1 2 3 Next RaginCajun Believe in yourself. Be the first one to comment on this story. Stingray Karaoke Country, 80'S & 90'S, 1982, English, Key D. Directors---Starring Hank Williams, Jr. 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. Penn Claims Rib Injury Influenced Loss To Matt Hughes", "UFC 63: Matt Hughes Gets Revenge On B.J. Unfortunately for Hughes, it was back when no one was watching. The slam is considered to be one of the greatest in MMA history. There has been a critical error on this website. Hughes has been criticized by animal advocates, including former UFC fighter and commentator Dan Hardy, for his trophy hunting. [14] His mastery of submissions, and having submission wins over various black belt holders, are the reasons why Joe Rogan thinks he deserved to get a black belt for BJJ. Hughes was put in a medically induced coma for 19 days after the accident. We dont take it overly serious, and neither should you. Continuing down that road could offer Hughes some fun fights, but he may not be willing to ride out his career in an imagined feud with MMA's first family. Maybe he had a bad day -- it's a matter of circumstances as well. In April, the docuseries received a Sports Emmy Award nomination in the Outstanding Edited Sports Special or Series category. [116], It's an old-school wrestling move. Gracie stalled again, but when he finally stood up Hughes floored him with a punch, let him get up and then attacked again. This deserves its own post. Matt Hughes' A Country Boy Can Survive In the third fight of that night he lost to then-undefeated Dennis Hallman by technical submission (guillotine choke) at 0:17 of the first round. Matt Hughes was one of the most dominant UFC champions' in the sport's history but his true battles began after retirement. Sherdog.com is a property of Mandatory Media, LLC, monitoring_string = "5200e30beed193e5fe31f8bccc2bdcbf". The Top 10 Walkout Songs of All Time | UFC He won in 1991 and 1992 while attending Hillsboro High School. 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Sure, Rickson is 51 years old and hasn't had an MMA fight in over a decade. [55], Hughes regained the vacant welterweight title by submitting Canadian contender Georges St-Pierre via armbar in the final second of the first round at UFC 50: The War of '04. A Country Boy Can Survive - Hank Williams, Jr.. Be the first to review this item 4min 1982 PG-13. [102] In the post-fight interview, Hughes praised St-Pierre as the better fighter: No excuses here. A Country Boy Can Survive (Box Set) - Apple Music In an interview with Burt Watson in 2021, Hughes opened up about his therapy and recovery, saying: Matt Hughes' documentary A Country Boy Can Survive aired during the UFC's 25th anniversary. [101] Near the end of the second round, St-Pierre attempted a kimura on Hughes's right arm that he escaped, but in a reversal of their first fight, St-Pierre was able to twist it into a straight armbar with fifteen seconds remaining in the round. Matt Hughes walked away from UFC 135 in the same spot he came into it: as a Hall of Famer and one of the two men you could call the greatest welterweight champion in UFC history. They were working with the Triumph Over Tragedy Foundation to determine next steps for care. [86] However, Hughes stated in the post-fight interview that the second kick mainly affected his legs, rather than his groin. In the UFC, Hughes frequently used the song "A Country Boy Can Survive" by Hank Williams, Jr. as he made his entrance towards the Octagon. A Country Boy Can Survive - FIGHT! Magazine Hughes will be the guy always held over GSP, too, when it comes to the discussion of that fighters legacy despite GSP finishing Hughes the second two times in their trilogy of fights. 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. Hughes faced Dennis Hallman in a rematch at UFC 29: Defense of the Belts. Former two-time UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2017 after the truck he was travelling in was hit by a train. He still struggles to move and talk as he did prior to the accident, but it has still been a miraculous comeback from the brink of death, merely to survive. A win in that fight would give him all the momentumnot to mention microphone timethe Long Island native would need to call out Hughes again. - If I get Matt Hughes under my belt and take care of him, even if I would not be considered one of the best ever, I'd have some victories over some guys who will be. [49], Hughes kept the title until UFC 46: Supernatural,[50] when he was submitted by Hawaiian Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist B.J. I had a lot on the line. I don't have pressure of possibly losing my title. [122], Hughes was expected to face Diego Sanchez on September 24, 2011, at UFC 135: Jones vs. [84], On November 18, 2006, at UFC 65: Bad Intentions, Georges St-Pierre defeated Hughes by TKO via strikes at 1:25 of round two, ending Hughes's title reign. It very much mirrored many of the more memorable fights in his career, particularly his momentum shifts against Carlos Newton and Frank Trigg. The UFC legend is yet to fully recover from the accident. Penn at the post-fight interview.[119]. Penn then connected with an overhand right that dropped Hughes, following up with three clean shots to the jaw. I've been good at it. [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. [44][45], Hughes faced former WFA Welterweight Champion Frank Trigg at the main event of UFC 45: Revolution. This page was last edited on 16 January 2023, at 08:02. Hughes has had to learn how to walk and talk all over again since the accident. 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. [41], At UFC 42: Sudden Impact, Hughes faced future UFC Lightweight Champion Sean Sherk, winning via unanimous decision. [35] In the first round of the fight, Hughes spent all the time either clinching Sakurai up against the fence, or ripping his feet out from under him. -Dana White told Hughes in the cage at UFC 63. Matt Hughes - Entrance & Introduction - UFC 60 - A Country Boy Can He did exactly what we expected. He was visibly different in the third round, appearing exhausted and missing punches he was landing earlier. I think it's great news for me. Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury Results, Live Coverage, and Discussion: Fury Edges Paul By Split Decision! All rights reserved. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. St-Pierre then followed up with strikes on his stunned opponent. [25] He won his next fight via submission due to strikes. [87] Nearing the end of the first round, St-Pierre landed a Superman punch, which floored Hughes. Win Tickets To The Red Hot Chili Peppers at San Diego's Snapdragon Stadium! At the UFC 56 live broadcast, Joe Rogan said: "My favorite walk-out song in all the UFC, A country boy can survive." Autobiography In 2005, Hughes participated as a coach opposite Rich Franklin in the second season of the Spike TV reality television series, The Ultimate Fighter. 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. 1999: Country Boy Can Survive - IMDb Hughes made his promotional debut at UFC 22: There Can Be Only One Champion, on September 24, 1999, defeating Bulgarian Valeri Ignatov via unanimous decision after three rounds.[27]. I'm happy to beat a good Brazilian with a wrestling move.[116]. This video makes me sad but inspires me with his tenacity and the love of his wife and kids. [120] Penn came out strong in the first few seconds of the opening round, catching one of Hughes's kicks and knocking him off balance with a counter hook. [89] Hughes secured an armbar at the end of round one, but Lytle was saved by the bell. Sherk took Hughes down again in the fifth round, but the champion controlled the rest of the time sprawl-and-brawling as he finished on top. [28] The stoppage came at 4:34 of the first round. Going into UFC 135, Matt Hughes had a lot of questions to answer about his future in MMA. Hughes took GSP down twice and landed a huge slam. Like the first round, they stood up for a moment. [67], I'm not disappointed. kore, May 11, 2020 #1 99 White Belt Joined: Aug 12, 2015 Messages: 136. Matt Hughes can walk away from MMA as one of the great welterweights, and one of the best fighters, who has ever walked the planet. [30], Hughes won his first UFC World Welterweight title at UFC 34: High Voltage[31] on November 2, 2001. Some people have asked why I raised his hand at the end. I started training too much, too hard, for too long. In May 2010, Hughes became the eighth inductee into the UFC Hall of Fame. AJ McKee Would Love To Fight Floyd Mayweather, Talks Patricio Pitbull, More, Rob Font vs. Cody Garbrandt: MMA Media Picks | UFC Vegas 27, Charles Oliveira vs Michael Chandler: MMA Media Picks | UFC 262, Video: Ranking T.J. Dillashaw's UFC Opponents With Jimmie Rivera, Cat Zingano Says Toe Kick To Eye "Still Grosses Me Out", GoFundMe Created For Larry D After He And His Family Lose Home In A House Fire, WWE Live Event From Syracuse, NY (3/4) Results: Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, Judgment Day, And More, WWE Live Event Results From Toronto, Ontario, Canada (3/4): Roman Reigns Faces Sami Zayn, John Cena To Voice Rocksteady In 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem', AEW Dark Stream And Results (3/4): HOOK, The Acclaimed, The Lucha Bros, Matt Hardy, More In Action, Mandy Leon Set For MLW Debut, Jeff Jarrett Reflects On His Father's Legacy, More | Fight Size, UFC 285 Results, Live Coverage, and Discussion: Jones vs. Gane. That was all. If any content is used from this article, kindly backlink to this page. #bigborekit #diy #electraglideclassic #harleydavidson #iowa #downforthewinter". After stringing together a trio of victories, and then a flash knockout to longtime rival B.J Penn. In the future there are guys like GSP and Matt Hughes, who I'm sure are going to be hall-of-famers Serra said before the event. [90] This was the first season where the coaches did not fight each other after the conclusion of the show, because Franklin and Hughes were champions in different weight divisions. In fact, it was Hughes's only loss in his last 19 fights. He has an impressive record of 58 professional fights, with 42 wins.He also holds two submission victories over Matt Hughes, in a combined 38 seconds. COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: The Story of Matt Hughes' Fight for Survival Alves failed to make weight for the match, but Hughes elected to fight him at a catch weight anyway. 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. Hughes was involved in a tragic accident in June of 2017 when the pickup he was driving was hit by a train. 4K views, 67 likes, 9 loves, 11 comments, 23 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from UFC Fight Pass: COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: After Matt Hughes' hall of fame career came to a close, he faced his toughest. It makes me a lot more relaxed to go in there. [138], Hughes is a born again Christian and regularly posts Bible verses on his website. Hughes is reaching that point and anything further would be watching Liddell go out on his shield repeatedly. 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. A Country Boy Can Survive By On Oct 15, 2012 The Matt Hughes era has come to a quiet end, but thinking back on his career still inspires goose bumps (and a good amount of fear). a country boy can survive matt hughes - Kongpow.store [36], Hughes faced Carlos Newton in their subsequent rematch at the main event of UFC 38: Brawl at the Hall, in the promotion's debut in the United Kingdom. UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes nearly died in a car accident in 2017. [66] The match was originally scheduled as a title bout, but since Riggs could not meet the 170-pound weight limit, it became a non-title fight. Chuck Liddell was knocked out repeatedly in violent ways; Wanderlei Silva is following the same path. Learn more about troubleshooting WordPress. [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.
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