Matt Hughes

Matt Hughes is a mixed martial artist from the United States listed in the Welterweight division. Matt Hughes holds a professional record of 45-9-0, including 18-7-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 8 came by knockout or TKO, 5 by submission and 5 by decision. Matt Hughes stands 5'9", has a 73-inch reach, fights out of a switch stance, and is 53 years old. Matt Hughes is currently on a 2-fight losing streak and is listed as Retired.

Matt Hughes profile

DivisionWelterweight
Professional record45-9-0
UFC record18-7-0
Division rankUnranked
StatusRetired
CountryUnited States
Age53
Date of birth1973-10-13
Height5'9"
Reach73"
StanceSwitch
Last weigh-in170 lbs
Current streakL2
Total octagon time3h 43m

Striking statistics

Significant strikes landed per minute2.38
Significant strikes absorbed per minute1.28
Striking accuracy55%
Striking defense54.5%
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0.2
Strikes to the head68.5%
Strikes to the body22%
Strikes to the legs9.4%

Grappling statistics

Takedowns per 15 minutes3.16
Takedown defense35.3%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes1.08

UFC finish breakdown

UFC wins by KO/TKO8
UFC wins by submission5
UFC wins by decision5

Matt Hughes recorded fight history

Recorded bouts across promotions. This list can be incomplete and is not a substitute for the published full career record.

DatePromotionEventOpponentResultMethod
2011-09-24UFCUFC 135: Jones vs RampageJosh KoschecklossPunches to Head On Ground
2010-11-20UFCUFC 123: Rampage vs MachidaB.J. PennlossPunch to Head At Distance
2010-08-07UFCUFC 117: Silva vs SonnenRicardo AlmeidawinSchultz Front Headlock On Ground Technical Submission
2010-04-10UFCUFC 112: InvincibleRenzo GraciewinPunches to Head At Distance
2009-05-23UFCUFC 98: Evans vs MachidaMatt SerrawinDecision (Unanimous)
2008-06-07UFCUFC 85: BedlamThiago AlveslossFlying Knee Head
2007-12-29UFCUFC 79: NemesisGeorges St. PierrelossArmbar From Side Control
2007-03-03UFCUFC 68: The UprisingChris LytlewinDecision (Unanimous)
2006-11-18UFCUFC 65: Bad IntentionsGeorges St. PierrelossKick to Head At Distance
2006-09-23UFCUFC 63: Hughes vs PennB.J. PennwinPunches to Head From Crucifix
2006-05-27UFCUFC 60: Hughes vs GracieRoyce GraciewinPunches to Head From Back Control
2005-11-19UFCUFC 56: Full ForceJoe RiggswinKimura From Side Control
2005-04-16UFCUFC 52: Couture vs Liddell 2Frank TriggwinRear Naked Choke
2004-10-22UFCUFC 50: The War Of '04Georges St. PierrewinArmbar From Side Control
2004-06-19UFCUFC 48: PaybackRenato VerissimowinDecision (Unanimous)
2004-01-31UFCUFC 46: SupernaturalB.J. PennlossRear Naked Choke
2003-11-21UFCUFC 45: RevolutionFrank TriggwinRear Naked Choke
2003-04-25UFCUFC 42: Sudden ImpactSean SherkwinDecision (Unanimous)
2002-11-22UFCUFC 40: VendettaGil CastillowinFacial Cut
2002-07-13UFCUFC 38: Brawl at the HallCarlos NewtonwinPunches to Head From Side Control
2002-03-22UFCUFC 36: Worlds CollideHayato SakuraiwinPunches to Head From Mount
2001-11-02UFCUFC 34: High VoltageCarlos NewtonwinSlam to On Ground
2001-09-08EC 43EC 43 - Extreme Challenge 43Steve GommwinTKO (Punches)
2001-08-11RingsRings - 10th AnniversaryHiromitsu KaneharawinDecision (Majority)
2001-07-13EC 41EC 41 - Extreme Challenge 41Chatt LavenderwinSubmission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
2001-06-16EC 40EC 40 - Extreme Challenge 40Scott JohnsonwinKO (Punch)
2001-05-11Gladiators 14Gladiators 14 - Gladiators 14John CronkwinTKO (Submission to Punches)
2001-03-31FCC 4FCC 4 - Freestyle Combat Challenge 4Bruce NelsonwinSubmission (Guillotine Choke)
2001-03-17Rings USARings USA - Battle of ChampionsBrett Al-azzawiwinSubmission (Armbar)
2001-02-08Shidokan JitsuShidokan Jitsu - Warriors War 1Jose Landi-JonslossKO (Knee)
2000-12-16UFCUFC 29: Defense of the BeltsDennis HallmanlossArmbar From Bottom Guard
2000-11-12Rings AustraliaRings Australia - Free Fight BattleMaynard MarcumwinSubmission (Keylock)
2000-09-30Rings USARings USA - Rising Stars FinalRobbie NewmanwinSubmission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
2000-08-23RingsRings - Millennium Combine 3Chris HasemanwinDecision (Unanimous)
2000-06-29EC 35EC 35 - Extreme Challenge 35Joe GuistwinSubmission (Armbar)
2000-06-09UFCUFC 26: Ultimate Field Of DreamsMarcelo AguiarwinFacial Cut
2000-05-21EC 32EC 32 - Extreme Challenge 32Shawn PeterswinSubmission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
2000-05-13WEF 9WEF 9 - World ClassAlexandre BarroswinDecision (Unanimous)
2000-04-15SB 17SB 17 - SuperBrawl 17Eric DavilawinSubmission (Keylock)
2000-01-15WEF 8WEF 8 - Goin' PlatinumJorge PereirawinTKO (Doctor Stoppage)
1999-11-20JKDJKD - Challenge 4Daniel ViannawinTKO (Cut)
1999-11-13EC 29EC 29 - Extreme Challenge 29Joe DoerksenwinTKO (Submission to Knees and Punches)
1999-11-13EC 29EC 29 - Extreme Challenge 29Tom SchmitzwinTKO (Eye Injury)
1999-11-13EC 29EC 29 - Extreme Challenge 29LaVerne ClarkwinSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)
1999-09-24UFCUFC 22: Only One Can be ChampionValeri IgnatovwinDecision (Unanimous)
1999-05-29ShootoShooto - 10th Anniversary EventAkihiro GonowinDecision (Unanimous)
1999-04-24JKDJKD - Challenge 3Erick SnyderwinTKO (Slam)
1999-04-02EC 23EC 23 - Extreme Challenge 23Joe SternwinTKO (Punches)
1998-12-11ESES - Extreme ShootfightingRyan StoutwinTKO (Corner Stoppage)
1998-10-17EC 21EC 21 - Extreme Challenge 21Victor HunsakerwinTKO (Punches)
1998-10-17EC 21EC 21 - Extreme Challenge 21Dave MennewinDecision (Unanimous)
1998-10-17EC 21EC 21 - Extreme Challenge 21Dennis HallmanlossTechnical Submission (Guillotine Choke)
1998-04-25JKDJKD - Challenge 2Craig QuickwinTKO (Submission to Punches)
1998-01-01JKDJKD - Challenge 1Erick SnyderwinKO (Slam)

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