I came into this fight 120 percent Georges is the better fighter. UFC 25 video: 'Country Boy Can Survive: The story of Matt Hughes' Get exclusive pro wrestling content on Fightful Select, our premium news service! [141][142] On June 18, Hughes's family released a statement that he had no broken bones or internal injuries but was unconscious and unresponsive. [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. UFC confirmed the fight. Penn filed a motion to stop UFC from awarding a new welterweight title, but that motion was denied. [48] The choke earned Hughes the Tapout of the Night Submission Award. In April, the docuseries received a Sports Emmy Award nomination in the Outstanding Edited Sports Special or Series category. Less than two years after the accident, Hughes relationship with his wife devolved and he eventually filed for divorce in February of 2019. Most people don't start collecting their pension at age thirty-six, after all. The series was nominated for "Best New Series" in 2015 at the Sportsman's Choice Awards. Here are the most interesting and attractive options for the farmboy for his "Farewell Tour 2011". Hughes made his mixed martial arts debut on January 1, 1998, at Joe Goytia's JKD Challenge. Some people have asked why I raised his hand at the end. That was all. [117][118] Almeida requested the fight after watching his mentor lose to Hughes at UFC 112 back in April. Image Comics June 2023 Solicitations Spoilers Sees Battle Chasers FINALLY Return! [26] In the process, Hallman handed Hughes his first professional defeat. He won in 1991 and 1992 while attending Hillsboro High School. But the same was alsotrue for Ricardo Almeida, and look how that turned out.If the UFC is looking for a fight to test Hughes, to see if he still has "it", thenthis is the fight they need to make. I believe God has a bigger plan for Matt. [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. 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. COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: Matt Hughes' Fight for Survival | Fightful MMA 803. A Country Boy Can Survive: The Story of Matt Hughes' Fight For Survival chronicles the recovery of Hughes following a devastating collision between his truck and a train. 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. Knocked out by the big hands of Koscheck, Hughes did something curious after the loss. 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. [81] Despite the injury, Penn congratulated Hughes, calling him a great fighter and saying he deserved the victory.[81]. [114], On May 28, 2010, Hughes was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. Penn filed suit against UFC and publicized his side of the conflict, claiming his contract had expired. [34], He successfully defended his championship belt at UFC 36: Worlds Collide, defeating former Shooto Middleweight Champion Hayato Sakurai via TKO due to strikes at 3:01 of the fourth round. Sing A Country Boy Can Survive in the Style of "Hank Williams, Jr.". UFC Vegas 69 Results, Live Coverage, and Discussion: Erin Blanchfield Submits Jessica Andrade. Matt Hughes | UFC - Ultimate Fighting Championship The only problem is that Hughes really doesn't stand to gain anything from another go-round with Serra. Matthew Allen Hughes was born on October 13, 1973, in Hillsboro, Illinois. Hughes is an amazing 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. After stringing together a trio of victories, and then a flash knockout to longtime rival B.J Penn. UFC 25 Years; Starts in / 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. Hughes has appeared at a few UFC events and functions since the accident and the filming of the documentary. ", "UFC 135 Results: Ranking Hugues' Greatest Career moments", "Hughes or GSP: Who is Greatest UFC Welterweight of All Time? Chuck Liddell was knocked out repeatedly in violent ways; Wanderlei Silva is following the same path. He slammed his opponent to the ground in just fifteen seconds, winning via KO. Dont think we can blame him for his behavior. [49] Obviously disappointed at the time, St. Pierre admitted afterward that he had lost before he ever stepped into the Octagon. Get exclusive pro wrestling content on Fightful Select, our premium news service! [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. The horrific incident took place on the Beelers Trail, Zanesville. Hank Williams Jr. - A Country Boy Can Survive Lyrics - Genius Anderson Silvas son Gabriel Silva gets knocked out in 1st round Fedor Emelianenko on Ring Girls: Dress them more decent. A Country Boy Can Survive: What's Next For Matt Hughes? [49], Hughes's next fight took place at UFC 56: Full Force, where he was scheduled to fight Judo practitioner Karo Parisyan. Marvel Comics & Hallows Eve #1 Spoilers & Review: Dark Web Standout Crawls Out From Under Chasm & The Amazing Spider-Mans Shadows! [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. 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. Like the first round, they stood up for a moment. - Advertisement -. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. I believe God has a bigger plan for . TRENDING > Watch Matt Hughes land the ultimate slam on Carlos Newton at UFC 34 (full fight video). [42] Hughes started the action by taking Sherk down immediately, passing to half guard. Unfortunately for Hughes, it was back when no one was watching. [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. Planet Hank 710K views 2. There has been a critical error on this website. Quarry", "- ROYCE GRACIE WANTS A REMATCH WITH MATT HUGHES", "Royce gracie wants rematch with Matt Hughes", "UFC 61 SURPASSES $30 MILLION IN PPV SALES", "Matt Hughes vs Royce Gracie How the Battle of Champions Went Down", "St. Pierre Out, Penn in Against Hughes at UFC 63", "St. Pierre Sidelined by Injury; 'The Prodigy' to The Rescue", "- UFC 63 REVIEW: HUGHES BEATS PENN IN A CLASSIC", "B.J. [25] He won his next fight via submission due to strikes. [146], In May 2019 Hughes's wife filed a restraining order against him after she accused him of several incidents of domestic violence. [116], It's an old-school wrestling move. I mean the only thing I don't like about it is it's a three-round fight and I've trained for five rounds. 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. " A Country Boy Can Survive " is a song written and recorded by American musician Hank Williams Jr. 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. 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]. https://www.tmz.com/2019/02/26/ufc-matt-hughes-domestic-violence-restraining-order/, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Twenty minutes. [75] In the bout, Penn controlled the first two rounds,[77][78] but sustained a rib injury during the scramble to take Hughes's back in round two. 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. [46] This event marked the UFC's 10th anniversary. I really shouldn't be able to do that with somebody as talented as Royce. [4], On June 16, 2017, Hughes was hospitalized with a serious head injury after a train struck the passenger side of his truck at a rail crossing near his home in Montgomery County, Illinois. 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) [144] On January 14, 2018, Hughes returned ringside as a guest of honor during UFC Fight Night in St. Hughes took GSP down twice and landed a huge slam. Hughes' documentary is currently streaming on Vimeo. White further stated that he had seen the film at least 50 times, but was still getting emotional talking about it. [60] and comebacks in MMA history[61][62] This fight is UFC President Dana White's favorite match in combat sport history. [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. Hughes was put in a medically induced coma for 19 days after the accident. Sherk was able to stand for a few seconds before Hughes took him down again. [132][133] The show is closely related to the Texas Trophy Hunters Association. [105] He stated in his blog: Thiago came in big, some people told me that he looked bigger than me in the octagon. The accident, which . Really, really badly. COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: The Story of Matt Hughes' Fight for Survival COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: Matt Hughes' Fight for Survival. [16] Hughes has two siblings, a sister and his twin brother, Mark. Matt Hughes fought Tito Ortiz for the bronze medal (3rd place) and was defeated. Hughes also did nearly everything a top UFC fighter couldve. Post-fight Hughes hinted that the loss moved him one step closer to retirement. VID Matt Hughes: Country Boy Can Survive Documentary - The MMA Community [17], His college career started at Southwestern Illinois College. I remember watching Matt Hughes slamming people through the floor. [122], Hughes was expected to face Diego Sanchez on September 24, 2011, at UFC 135: Jones vs. Genres Music Videos and Concerts Subtitles Donec gravida mi a condimentum rutrum. TheBlue Corneris MMA Junkies blog space. Your login session has expired. [18] During his junior and senior years, Matt went undefeated and won back-to-back state championships in the 145lb class. Everything Else (The Really Unlikely Ones)Fourth Fight with GSP: Hughes actually holds a victory over GSP, giving him a shred of a reason to ask for this fight. Country Boy Can Survive: The Story of Matt Hughes' Fight - MMAWeekly In the third round, Hughes unsuccessfully tried an armbar again before the horn sounded. Sonnen. ). With only a few fights left in his career, does he really want to spend them rematching guys he's already beaten?There's also the "American Gracie Hunter" tag Hughes has been branded with as of late, with crushing stoppage victories over Royce and Renzo Gracie, as well as noted Gracie students Serra and Almeida. 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. Though he teetered on the edge of death, Hughes somehow won the biggest fight of his life, and has slowly been working on his recovery. 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. It makes me a lot more relaxed to go in there. Be the first one to comment on this story. [127], 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. The UFC legend is yet to fully recover from the accident. -Dana White told Hughes in the cage at UFC 63. Despite this, Serra could not finish the fight and Hughes recovered rapidly.