Matt Hughes is an American professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter. He is best known for being a 2-time former UFC World Welterweight Champion.
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 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