Yardbarker: Matt Hughes

The best of the decade: 10 best MMA fights

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:55:13 -0500

The decade is almost finished and there are thousands of fights to choose from. Use any set of standards you want. It can be the best war, biggest impact, best energy or it's place in history. 10. Scott Smith vs. Pete Sell, TUF Finale, Nov. 11, 2005 -- Las Vegas Smith has a penchant for pulling victory from the jaws of defeat. Neither middleweight has ever been a top fighter but they do what fans like, slug it out. Sell and Smith traded shots from the opening bell. Just over a minute in...

Matt Brown asks for fight against Renzo Gracie

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:56:33 -0500

By Jacob Camargo November 28, 2009"I actually called Joe Silva today... I called and I asked him for Renzo (Gracie) because he's coming and he needs a warm-up fight, so I was like, I feel like I'd be a good warm-up fight. I've met Renzo a few times and I think he's one of the greatest guys in the world. I've trained at his gym a bunch of times. I've got absolutely nothing but respect for the guy. I think he's one of the greatest ever, but that's why I want...

Matt Brown looking for immortality against Renzo Gracie

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:24:54 -0500

Props: MMAWeekly Quoteworthy: "I actually called Joe Silva today ... I called and I asked him for Renzo (Gracie) because he's coming and he needs a warm-up fight, so I was like I feel like I'd be a good warm-up fight. I've met Renzo a few times and I think he's one of the greatest guys in the world. I've trained at his gym a bunch of times. I've got absolutely nothing but respect for the guy. I think he's one of the greatest ever, but that's why ...

UFC 111: Georges St. Pierre vs Dan Hardy possible for New Jersey's Prudential Center in March 2010

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:42:44 -0500

Mixed martial arts megastar Georges St. Pierre (19-2) could finally make his return to the "Garden State" to defend his 170-pound title against last-welterweight-standing Dan Hardy (23-6) at UFC 111, as MMA Fanhouse is tagging the Prudential Center as the probable destination for their inevitable clash in March 2010.The promotion has yet to announce the event, but it would be St. Pierre's first trip to the land of tomatoes and toll booths since his submission loss to Matt ...

Renzo Gracie Will Not Debut Against Matt Hughes

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:18:04 -0500

A matchup between Renzo Gracie and Matt Hughes, for Gracie's Debut which was previously rumored for UFC 109 and then later reported as possibly postponed will not be taking place. Instead Gracie will face a different, as yet unnamed opponent, at an as yet unnamed time

Renzo Gracie vs. Matt Hughes Off for UFC 109, Still Likely for 2010

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:24:34 -0500

A welterweight matchup between Renzo Gracie and former champ Matt Hughes remains likely to take place in 2010, though it won't happen in February at UFC 109 as originally reported, according to Gracie Mag: "Renzo is not going to fight in February, when he will be completely focused on cousin Rolles’s UFC debut."

11/13 News

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:36:29 -0500

Still not sure how I feel about the possibility of Matt Hughes facing Renzo Gracie at UFC 109. Hughes is one of my favorite fighters. His comeback wins amaze me on so many levels. There's part of me that feels like he could still be a somewhat viable contender in the Welterweight Division. Facing a 42 year old Gracie, who hasn't fought in an MMA cage since February 2007, seems like a waste of time. On the other hand, it's an interesting fight with lots of subplots. For the UFC...

UFC 109: Matt Hughes vs Renzo Gracie under consideration for Feb. 6

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:49:40 -0500

Former UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes (43-7) may have finally found an opponent for his 2010 return as he will reportedly welcome jiu-jitsu legend Renzo Gracie (13-6-1) to the Octagon at UFC 109 in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Feb. 6, according to Heavy.com. Hughes was adamant about making one last run in the UFC 170-pound division [...]

Matt Hughes vs. Renzo Gracie Possible For UFC 109

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:22:28 -0500

Another bout has been rumored for UFC 109 which is scheduled for February 6, 2010 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. A match up featuring former UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes against veteran MMA fighter Renzo Gracie. According to a report from

Matt Hughes vs. Renzo Gracie being discussed for UFC 109

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:54:05 -0500

By Jacob Camargo November 11, 2009Former longtime UFC welterweight champ Matt Hughes has been offered a fight against well-known Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner Renzo Gracie at UFC 109 in February. News of the possibility of the bout was first reported by AroundTheOctagon.com. There has been no official word on whether Gracie has signed with the UFC, but he has been deep in negotiations with the promotion as recent as earlier this month. UFC co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta f...

Matt Hughes Thinks GSP Is Boring, Not Impressed By His Performance

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:00:40 -0500

Matt Hughes thinks Georges St. Pierre's fights are boring. On his blog, Hughes speaks about GSP's most recent fight stating, I would have to say the GSP/Alves fight was the most boring fight to watch. Not trying to say that in a bad way, just compared to every other fight, it was the least exciting. However, GSP does do such a good job of transitioning from his striking to his takedowns. For those familiar with Hughes' thoughts on St.Pierre, this is something pretty familiar...

UFC 79: George St. Pierre vs Matt Hughes III Fight Video

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 21:29:08 -0500

TheTakedown.net offers you the full George St. Pierre/Matt Hughes Fight Video from UFC 79 "Nemesis"

Georges St Pierre Vs Matt Hughes 3 Fight Video UFC 79 Nemesis (streaming)

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 17:02:19 -0500

This is the MMA fight video of Georges St. Pierre (GSP) and Matt Hughes 3 III at UFC 79 Nemesis.

UFC 65: Matt Hughes vs George St. Pierre II Fight Video

Sat, 29 Dec 2007 20:21:18 -0500

UFC 65: Matt Hughes vs George St. Pierre II Fight Video

Matt Hughes' Book "Made in America"

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 05:56:31 -0500

Matt Hughes releases a book to inform people of what its like to be an ultimate fighter. He also discusses the differences of being a country boy and living in the city. He also says that the people who believe in Evolution in his town are jerks about it....hmmm... interesting