Matt Hughes

TRAINING: I lift weights every morning, and then do an intense workout in the evening.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I had seen the UFC but I never really thought I would compete in it. A buddy got me into it and then I started doing some small shows and it led to this. I never thought I would get into it but it seems to be whatever I get into athletically I do pretty well.

What ranks and titles have you held? Two-time UFC World Welterweight Champion. Two-time state champion at Hillsboro High School, a High School All-American, and a four-time collegiate All American at Lincoln Community College and Eastern Illinois University. Middleweight Advanced Champion at the 2002 Grapplers Quest West Championships (2/23/02). Was a coach on the Ultimate Fighter, seasons two and six.

Do you have any heroes? Pat Miletich and Dan Gable.

What is your favorite technique? Any type of grappling.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I’m a competitor, I’m 34 years old, and I still love to compete. Every time I get in that Octagon I have a good time and it will be more than a year before I hang my shoes up and get out of this sport. I just love to compete.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Associate of Arts Degree from Lincoln Community College.

What was your job before you started fighting? I was an electrician and I did construction and farming.

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Check out the New DVD “Ultimate Matt Hughes”, which highlights the Hall of Fame career of the most dominant welterweight champion in UFC® history!

The Matt Hughes Story: His autobiography titled “Made In America,” co-written with Michael Malice, hit No. 21 on the New York Times Bestseller list back in 2008 for hardcover nonfiction.

Personal life: Is a born-again Christian; has a twin brother, Mark

Not done yet: UFC career spans 11 years, dating back to UFC 22; was inducted into UFC Hall of Fame in May 2010. Greatest UFC welterweight champion in history, and recorded a record seven title defenses

No black belt: Does not train Brazilian jiu-jitsu in the gi, and does not officially hold a BJJ black belt, but is considered black belt level on the ground, as prior wins over B.J. Penn, Royce Gracie, Ricardo Almeida, Renato Verrisimo, and Carlos Newton indicate

The anti-swagger: His walkout is one of the sport’s best

Physically gifted: Incredibly strong and deceptively athletic, renowned for his trademark slams and the dramatic flair with which he delivers them.

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	25
Record:	46-9-0
Summary:	Takedowns, wrestling ability, physical strength

Fighter Info

From:	Hillsboro, Illinois USA
Fights Out Of:	Hilsboro, Illinois USA
Age:	38
Height:	5′ 9" ( 175 cm )
Weight:	170 lb ( 77 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

848

54% Successful

454

Types of Successful Strikes

454

31%

59% Ground

140

270

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

51% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	Matt Hughes	UFC® 135: JONES vs. RAMPAGE Sep 24, 2011	14	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Josh Koscheck	UFC® 135: JONES vs. RAMPAGE Sep 24, 2011	26	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Loss	Matt Hughes	UFC® 123: RAMPAGE vs MACHIDA Nov 20, 2010	3	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	BJ Penn	UFC® 123: RAMPAGE vs MACHIDA Nov 20, 2010	7	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Matt Hughes	UFC® 117: SILVA vs SONNEN Aug 7, 2010	2	0	1	0	R1Submission	Watch Ways To Watch UFC® Vault™ menu
Win	Ricardo Almeida	UFC® 117: SILVA vs SONNEN Aug 7, 2010	10	0	0	0	R1Submission	Watch Ways To Watch UFC® Vault™ menu

Win	Matt Hughes	UFC® 112: INVINCIBLE Apr 10, 2010	70	0	0	0	R3KO/TKO	Watch Ways To Watch UFC® Vault™ menu
Win	Renzo Gracie	UFC® 112: INVINCIBLE Apr 10, 2010	34				R3KO/TKO	Watch Ways To Watch UFC® Vault™ menu

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