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Matt Hughes is an American professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter. He is best known for being a 2-time former UFC World Welterweight Champion.
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Fast Facts:
- Name: Matthew Allen Hughes
- Birthplace: Hillsboro, Illinois
- Fighting Style: Wrestling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- He has a twin brother Mark, and a older sister Beth
- Was a 2-time Illinois State Amateur Wrestling Champion
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Matt Hughes Questions
Who is the most dominating actor in Hollywood, according to you? 9 AnswersI would consider dominating to imply not just money made but also influence. From the list, George Clooney not only is a top-notch, lauded actor, director, etc... read more
UFC 98 !! Does anyone feel that Matt Hughes and Matt Serra should have a rematch? 1 AnswerI think they should, they are a good matchup. read more
Matte and Glossy laptop screen for Mac Pro? 2 AnswersHi, Look at the photo below. You can clearly see the difference between "matte" and "gloss" screens. (Left in both is "matte" and right in both is "glossy"). "M... read more
Is Michael Crabtree the next Matt Harrington? 3 AnswersEli Manning refused to play for the Chargers the year he was drafted, and it forced them to select him, then immediately trade him to the New York Giants, thoug... read more -
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Matt Hughes Timeline
- Height: 5 ft. 9 in.
- Weight: 170 lbs.
- MMA Record: 41-5-0 (18 by KO)
- October 13, 1973: Born
- 1998: Defeated Graig Quick in his 1st MMA event
- 1999: Defeated Valeri Ignatov at UFC 22
- 2000: Defeated Marcelo Aguiar at UFC 26
- 2002: Defeated Carlos Newton at UFC 34 to win the UFC Welterweight Championship
- 2004: Won the vacated UFC Welterweight Championship at UFC 50 against Georges St. Pierre
- 2006: Defeated B.J. Penn at UFC 63 to retain his World Title
- 2007: Will be facing Georges St. Pierre at UFC 79 for the interim UFC Welterweight Championship




