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MMA News / Total Pro Sports / June 8
Who is Matt Hughes? Meet the UFC Hall of Famer Whose Career Was Nearly Ended by a Train Accident

Who is Matt Hughes? Meet the UFC Hall of Famer Whose Career Was Nearly Ended by a Train Accident

Long before MMA grew into a multi-billion-dollar mainstream sport, Matt Hughes stood as the anchor of the UFC’s welterweight division. A 2010 UFC Hall of Fame inductee, the Illinois native dominated the early 2000s with a relentless, wrestling-centric style that helped elevate the promotion during its critical formative years.

MMA News / HITC / May 6
UFC legend Matt Hughes loses finger in accident but jokes

UFC legend Matt Hughes loses finger in accident but jokes

It’s probably for the best that Matt Hughes, the former UFC welterweight champion, isn’t thinking about fighting again at 52. Hughes is often mentioned among the best to ever step into the octagon.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / May 6
Matt Hughes forced to amputate finger following gory accident

Matt Hughes forced to amputate finger following gory accident

Matt Hughes has had a life full of trials and tribulations, and that trend has continued for the hardened veteran after being hospitalized with a partial finger amputation.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / May 6

UFC Legend Hospitalized After Losing Part of His Finger in Mysterious Accident

Matt Hughes has spent the most of his life surviving violence, both inside and outside of the Octagon. So it should come as no surprise that after losing a part of his finger, the UFC Hall of Famer somehow managed to turn the situation into a joke.

MMA News / MyMMANews.com / May 5
Matt Hughes loses finger tip, shares hospital photo

Matt Hughes loses finger tip, shares hospital photo

UFC Hall of Famer and former welterweight champion Matt Hughes has injured himself, apparently losing his middle finger in the process. While the details

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 23
Georges St. Pierre awkwardly called out Matt Hughes after UFC 63 knockout in a moment he labeled ‘low-class’

Georges St. Pierre awkwardly called out Matt Hughes after UFC 63 knockout in a moment he labeled ‘low-class’

Georges St. Pierre’s challenge to Matt Hughes did little to build to their fight and just looked awkward to everybody watching it unfold. Hughes was supposed to defend his UFC Welterweight title against Georges St.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / May 21, 2025

Matt Serra explains how Matt Hughes rivalry began because of Georges St-Pierre

When Matt Serra returned to the welterweight division in 2005, the weight class was dominated by Matt Hughes.  Hughes had just defeated Georges St-Pierre to win back the title after losing it to B.J.

MMA News / Yardbarker / September 24, 2021
Watch: MMA legend Georges St-Pierre picks his best performances

Watch: MMA legend Georges St-Pierre picks his best performances

Georges St-Pierre is one of the greatest MMA fighters to ever lace them up. The Canadian national registered a 28-2 record during his illustrious career with countless memorable performances.

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