His wife's name is Audra Moore-Hughes. Hughes especially loves Chevrolet trucks that were made in the 1960s, owning several that he has worked on with his brother. Matthew Hughes (born 1949) is a British-born Canadian author who now lives wherever his secondary career as a housesitter takes him, while continuing to write science fiction under the name Matthew Hughes, crime fiction as Matt Hughes and media tie-ins as Hugh Matthews. In a recent interview, Matt spoke about the divorce for the first time and opened up about how it has impacted his life. "Pissed me off I didn't put ChapStick on for 19 days," Hughes joked. He is widely recognized as one of the greatest welterweights of all time. Half of this income has been secured from his career as the fighter. In 2004, Matt Hughes married his wife, Audra and they have two daughters together. After one minute of ground-and-pound onslaught, the contest was over as Sakurai had no answer for the champion. Its been tough, Matt said. [82], St-Pierre stepped into the ring to promote his upcoming title fight against Hughes, stating that he was glad that Hughes won his fight, but that he was "not impressed" by Hughes's performance. I came into this fight 120 percent Georges is the better fighter. If we fight again, I don't think he's going to beat me, but he will probably come closer. During his time, he has been ranked globally as the number one pound-for pound mixed martial artist. He got married to Audra Moore Hughes in the year 2004, July 9. I belong to a place situated at the head of The India, The City of temples, the city of love and passion, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir. He lives together in a house in United States. This tough celebrity originating from Hillsboro, Illinois, United States has a athletic body & square face type. 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His bout with Frank Trigg for the welterweight title is considered a classic. What happened to Matt Hughes? He wants railroad crossing safety improvements, as well as a warning to others about crossing in front of trains that could endanger their lives. Sure, Matt Hughes can make light of it now, but the truth is that the UFC Hall of Famer was in a dire situation almost four years ago. Over the course of his UFC career, Hughes took on fighters including Renzo Gracie, Chris Lytle, and Thiago Alves before retiring in 2011. On June 16, 2017, UFC hall of Famer Matt Hughes got into a near-fatal train accident that resulted in a traumatic brain injury, causing his life to spiral downhill. [140] Matt and his twin brother were born on their father's birthday. Hughes finished his professional MMA career with a record of 45 wins and 9 losses, including dropping his final two matches. TMZ also reported that Mark Hughes said his brother physically threatened his teenage son during a dispute over a tractor. Hughes posted on his blog: "When the fight was over, I was pretty confident I was going to get my hand raised. [98] On November 23, however, Serra sustained a herniated disc in his lower back and informed UFC that he would not be able to compete for an indeterminate time. We worked out his game plan before the fight, and he did exactly what we expected. In a statement posted on his Instagram account Wednesday, Matt Hughes denied the allegations and thanked the supporters "who defended me and never believed these untrue, disgraceful reports for a second." statement posted on his Instagram account. They were together for so many years and finally decided to get married on 9 July 2004, in front of their family and friends in Matt's hometown, the couple exchanged wedding vows. "Some days have been absolute hell. Marcos Rogerio calls out knockout artist Derrick Lewis. Hughes started the match with a big slam and then began to attack from Castillo's guard with elbows and punches. He took on the likes of Tito Ortiz during his amateur wrestling career, and began training in mixed martial arts during the late 1990s. 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He had regarded Hughes as his idol, not as someone he could beat. She accused the former welterweight champion of domestic violence. Hughes was able to take Penn to the mat, and in side-control crucifix position rained punches on Penn's head until referee "Big" John McCarthy stopped the fight at 3:53 of the third round. Details about her date of birth, education, childhood are not public. In July 2014, he became Uncaged with Matt Hughes host, a show that airs on Sportsman Channel every Saturday. The fight marked the first time Hughes had been knocked out (he had previously lost via technical knockout). Copyright 2021 Asian Persuasion MMA. The decision allowed Hughes to face some tougher opponents and get more national attention. When will Jamahal Hill defend? [77][79] Both fighters were awarded the Fight of the Night bonus. The couples second daughter was born on January 2, 2010. Hughes fought Thiago Alves at UFC 85: Bedlam on June 7, 2008. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/05/ufc-news-matt-hughes-details-recovery-brain-injury-train-accident, Twitter reacts to Mike Perry's TKO of Luke Rockhold, faceoff with Conor McGregor at BKFC 41, Mike Perry def. ESPN confirmed via court records that Audra Hughes, Matt's wife, and Mark Hughes, his twin brother, filed for protective orders against Hughes late last year. He is married to Audra and has three children. Jun. I over-trained for the fight. [108] On January 9, 2009, Hughes confirmed on his blog that UFC 98 would likely be the day he and Serra met in the Octagon. [75] In the bout, Penn controlled the first two rounds,[77][78] but sustained a rib injury during the scramble to take Hughes's back in round two. St-Pierre then followed up with strikes on his stunned opponent. [62][63][64] He was awarded the Tapout of the Night for the third time in his career. Sherk was able to stand for a few seconds before Hughes took him down again. This means everything to me. Sure, Matt Hughes can make light of it now, but the truth is that the UFC Hall of Famer was in a dire situation almost four years ago. Hughes had teased a possible return to the UFC Octagon in 2017, but he was involved in a terrible car accident that year. She accused the former welterweight champion of domestic violence. [29] At this point in their careers, Hallman was the only man to have defeated Hughes in MMA competition. [110] The back and forth action rewarded both competitors with Fight of the Night honors. Matt's twin brother, Mark Hughes -- a retired MMA fighter who competed at UFC 28 in 2000 -- has also filed for a restraining order against the 45-year-old, alleging Matt roughed up his son and tried to destroy his tractor. [17], His college career started at Southwestern Illinois College. Matt Hughes (45-9) held the UFC's welterweight title at various times between 2001 and 2006. The former two-time welterweight king suffered life-threatening injuries after his pick-up truck collided with a moving train in Raymond Illinois. Hughes had left Southwestern Illinois College and Lincoln College before settling on Eastern Illinois University where he could shine. Despite this, Serra could not finish the fight and Hughes recovered rapidly. [24] The slam became his signature move. [17] Hughes went to Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville, Illinois, before transferring to Lincoln College, in Lincoln, Illinois and then on to Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois. [43] In round two, they started to trade punches, but eventually Hughes took Sherk down. I really shouldn't be able to do that with somebody as talented as Royce. Gracie stalled again, but when he finally stood up Hughes floored him with a punch, let him get up and then attacked again. He iss also the NJCAA and UFC Hall of Fame Inductee. Born in the United States of America, Audra is the wife of UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. The result was announced as a KO. Penn Claims Rib Injury Influenced Loss To Matt Hughes", "UFC 63: Matt Hughes Gets Revenge On B.J. Matt and his twin brother were born on their fathers birthday. Hughes got double underhooks and managed to take Gracie down briefly. You're my idol -- Matt Hughes, you're my idol, you will always be my idol, thank you. [102] Hughes fought the extension, but with his left hand trapped between the mat and St-Pierre's legs, was forced to submit verbally at 4:54 of the second round. Following a championship win by Matt Serra over Georges St-Pierre at UFC 69,[96] UFC President Dana White announced that Hughes would fight for the World Welterweight title in November 2007 against Serra. Hughes took the fight on short notice as a favor to UFC. Won his 45th and final match in August 2010 against Ricardo Almeida at UFC 117. By the time he enrolled in Southwestern Illinois College, he had already won many wrestling fights in Hillsboro High School. UFC confirmed the fight. That was all. Serra did not like the way Hughes criticized other contestants on the show and was disgusted when Hughes constantly picked on Georges St-Pierre during a lunch break and bragged about his submission victory. For the most part, Hughes isnt much of a big spender and is still living in rural Illinois away from the glitz and glamour. Hughes has publicly addressed the personal problems he faced following his accident, including allegations of domestic violence from his now-estranged wife Audra (which he denied) and a dispute. [citation needed], Hughes has been criticized by animal advocates, including former UFC fighter and commentator Dan Hardy, for his trophy hunting. [36] Hughes finished the bout in the 4th round, by taking down Sakurai and transitioning to full mount. The result was officially announced as a KO at 1:27 of the second round. We knew what he was planning to do. Losing her has been one of the hardest things Ive ever gone through. Despite the challenges, Matt says that he and his wife are committed to co-parenting their children and remain on good terms. It is usually fatal, with the majority of patients in a coma. [111] After the fight Hughes and Serra embraced each other and ended their feud. After the accident, Matt was in a medically induced coma for 19 days and suffered Grade 3 diffuse axonal injury, which is better known as a brain bleed. John is a professional accountant with a passion for writing. On June 16, 2017, Matt Hughes was driving down a backcountry road in Raymond, Illinois. In a document obtained by, , Audra mentioned two cases where she was physically abused by Hughes -, Hughes denied all the allegations of physical violence in a statement via. He announced his retirement from MMA in 2013 and worked for the UFC as a brand ambassador until 2016. She filed for a restraining order against him in 2019 after claiming he had committed domestic violence. Please check your email for a confirmation. Penn. [135][136], On October 7, 2014, Hughes partnered with producer Joe David Garza and became the host of a new series entitled The Takedown with Matt Hughes, which aired on Sundays on the Sportsman Channel. Matt Hughes compiled a 45-99-99 record in boxing. In the year 2017, Hughes, unfortunately, suffered in a train crash which was quite severe and left him unconscious for some days ; however, he, fortunately, recovered with no broken bones and was able to get back to his wrestling and martial . Recently, it was revealed that Matt Hughes and his estranged wife, Audra Hughes were in the process of finalizing their divorce. Hughes is currently in a rehabilitation facility, but his family is hopeful that he will one day be able to return to the community. Hughes made his promotional debut at UFC 22: There Can Be Only One Champion, on September 24, 1999, defeating Bulgarian Valeri Ignatov via unanimous decision after three rounds.[27]. Hughes' official website & Sherdog profile record one less win than his UFC profile. His truck collided with a train at a rail crossing, causing him to suffer a serious head injury. Hughes was born in Hillsboro, Illinois, and grew up in the town. This was a huge fight for me. He fought three fights at the Extreme Challenge 21, defeating well known martial artists such as Dave Menne and Victor Hunsaker, whom he beat via TKO. [6][7][8], During his reign, Hughes was considered the #1 pound-for-pound mixed martial artist in the world. Hughes managed to survive his brush with death, but he had to start all over and re-learn how to walk, talk and function normally. His recovery is still ongoing, with physical therapy three times a week and cognitive therapy twice a week. Married at First Sight UK fans were stunned this week when stars Whitney Hughes and Matt Murray announced during a dinner party that they wanted to "explore things" between them. [117][118] Almeida requested the fight after watching his mentor lose to Hughes at UFC 112 back in April. He is 1.75 m tall. The same thing applies to any job, where adding skills here and there can look great on a resume and get you a long way in life. Wherever I wanted his hand, I put it there. [38][39], In his next title defense, Hughes fought Gil Castillo at UFC 40: Vendetta,[40] defeating the former Middleweight contender via TKO. 16 2022, Published 10:54 a.m. Copyright 2023 Distractify. It's been almost five years since that train accident, and Matt is a fighter; he's always trying to improve himself. Matt Hughes's age is 49 years old as of today's date 25th April 2023 having been born on 13 October 1973. Alan told him to get his phone and leave. The celebrity his starsign is Libra and he is now 49 years of age. Widely considered among the greatest fighters in the history of MMA, he is a former two-time UFC Welterweight Champion, UFC Hall of Fame inductee, and NJCAA Hall of Fame inductee. Matthew Allen Hughes was born on October 13, 1973, in Hillsboro, Illinois. [89] Hughes secured an armbar at the end of round one, but Lytle was saved by the bell. [75][76] At this point in their careers, Penn was the only mixed martial artist to beat Hughes after March 2001. [46] This event marked the UFC's 10th anniversary. Hes worked and partied with the rich and famous from around the world, getting an inside look at the secretive lifestyles of high-net-worth celebrities. [33] Audra Moore-Hughes was married to Matt. Earnings & Financial Data He eventually recovered and the UFC honored him during a live event in January 2018. Robert Hughes Mattwin, M.A. In his illustrious career, hes had wins over BJ Penn, GSP, Matt Serra and Royce Gracie to name a few. Offers may be subject to change without notice. You can watch that discussion in the video above. Do you think Im going to give you the code?, He opened the shower door again and started choking me and he smashed my head against the shower and said, This is what choking is!. [114], On May 28, 2010, Hughes was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. Like the first round, they stood up for a moment. There is no definitive answer to this question as it is unclear what the status of their relationship is. [145] On September 19, 2019, news surfaced that Hughes sued Norfolk Southern Railway and several of its employees for the 2017 train crash. The accident left Hughes with serious injuries, including a traumatic brain injury. [5] During his tenures in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Hughes put together two separate six-fight winning streaks, defeated all the available opposition in the welterweight division, and defended the belt a then-record seven times. Over the final three years of high school, he totaled 131 wins against only 2 losses, both during his sophomore year (sophomore 432; junior 430; senior 45-0). [67], I'm not disappointed. In 2022's UK series, it has been Whitney Hughes and Matt Murray that have filled this particular space, deciding to pursue a relationship despite originally being married to different people. He started gaining global attention the following year when he fought in his first Ultimate Fighting . Being born in the family of literals Education and prosperity has been a sole purpose to follow, but I have chosen a different path for my life. Two-time entrant into the UFC Hall of Fame (Pioneer Wing and Fight Wing). I was [also] surprised by the strength difference, and especially when I was on the ground with him. Matt Hughes looked injured during a recent AEW wrestling match, leading some to want a health update on one of the legends of wrestling and MMA. Sports. Matt Hughes has always had a penchant for some of the most expensive cars in the world, including classic cars. How old is Ethan Nestor (CrankGameplays)? Its hard to squeeze an interview out of Hughes, but in the rare cases he does talk, hes had some interesting things to say. Hughes said that they "had words" off-camera shortly thereafter. In January 2008, Hughes released Made in America: The Most Dominant Champion in UFC History, his autobiography that he co-wrote with Michael Malice. [105] He stated in his blog: Thiago came in big, some people told me that he looked bigger than me in the octagon. If Muhammad Alis recent train crash left him in a coma, it is critical to consider how serious the injuries could be. Hillsboro, Illinois, U.S. Matt Hughes is a retired UFC fighter and a Hall of Famer who used to compete in the Welterweight division. [47] After a tactical grappling match-up early on, Trigg fell victim to a standing rear naked choke at 3:45 of the first round. Given the Fight of the Night bonus two times and the Submission of the Night once. Sherk took Hughes down again in the fifth round, but the champion controlled the rest of the time sprawl-and-brawling as he finished on top. Hughes was born on October 13, 1973 in Illinois, and he served as President elect Donald Trumps campaign manager. I'm just going to tell the UFC to put me up on a shelf for a while, and we'll see what happens after that. ET. [54] He was caught in a very tight triangle choke in the first round,[55] but after winning the second and third rounds, was awarded with the victory. Matt Hughes was one of the best high school wrestlers in Illinois and continued his success into college. For other people named Matthew or Matt Hughes, see, American wrestler and mixed martial arts fighter. I think it's great news for me. He attended three colleges after high school, including Eastern Illinois University where he was a wrestler. He also told me that, no matter what the decision was, he was done with the rivalry". [19], After graduation Hughes continued wrestling at Eastern Illinois University, where he was a two-time NCAA Division I All-American placing eighth in 1996 and fifth in 1997 at 158lb. After graduating, he continued practicing martial arts, earning eighth position in NCCA Division in 1996, beating Jeremy Horn and Ricardo Almeida, two of the best wrestlers at that time. He dominated the Welterweight division in the 2000s and even created two separate six-match winning streaks defeating all opponents in the Welterweight division. In January 2013, he announced that he would retire from fighting, following which the Athlete Development and Government Relations made him the vice president. This Video Should Help: Related Tags Hughes was attempting to cross a railroad track in his truck shortly before noon when the train struck the passenger side of the truck. How rich is he? Hughes is now working on regaining his fitness and is expected to make a full recovery. According to credible sources, Hughes is estimated to have a net worth of over $8 million, acquired during his years as a mixed martial artist, having won many fights and championships. Doctors had no idea whether Hughes would ever wake up after he was in a coma for more than two months. Penn filed a motion to stop UFC from awarding a new welterweight title, but that motion was denied. MMA record is 38-4-0 as of 19th November 2005. In a come-from-behind fight, Hughes was caught in a triangle choke by then-champion Carlos Newton, but he lifted Newton in the air and slammed him to the mat,[32] causing Newton to hit his head and lose consciousness just as Hughes was himself on the verge of blacking out from the choke. Matt Hughes had a deep passion in martial arts and playing football from his high school years. Alan and I followed him outside to make sure he didnt do anything to our vehicles.. Here are our favorite quotes from Matt Hughes: Matt Hughes didnt have the easiest life following his retirement, and has served as a bit of a cautionary tale in his post-fighting years. [41], At UFC 42: Sudden Impact, Hughes faced future UFC Lightweight Champion Sean Sherk, winning via unanimous decision. [134], On July 4, 2013, Hughes became the host of Uncaged with Matt Hughes, which airs Saturdays on the Sportsman Channel. In May 2010, Hughes became the eighth inductee into the UFC Hall of Fame. Matt Hughes almost died in a train accident in 2017 because of serious head injuries. Matt Hughes, up until a year ago, was receiving prayers from every MMA fan around the world. Hughes then ground-and-pounded Trigg before securing the victory with a rear naked choke of his own, in what is considered one of the UFC's greatest fights. Married at First Sight UK has given us more drama than ever. Prior to their relationship, Moore had a son, and the couple filed for divorce in 2019 after several allegations that Moore and Mark Hughes filed against Matt. The record listed here represents the one given on his official website & Sherdog profile. Audra also recollected two other instances, one of them happening in July 2018, when Matt Hughes threatened to shoot her. [53], Hughes faced Penn's training partner Renato Verissimo at UFC 48: Payback, winning via unanimous decision (30-27; 3027; 29-28). As of 2019, Matt Hughes is a married man. Hughes made a total of $2.1 million in payouts from his UFC career, and with his payouts from all promotions and endorsements, his estimated net worth is $7 million. [5] The vows were exchanged in a private ceremony in front of their loved ones. They live in Hillsboro, Oregon. (Hughes Intensive Training) Squad in Granite City, Illinois.[1]. Yes, Audra filed a restraining order against Hughes in 2019. Hughes now had four wins over mixed martial artists with ties to the Gracies, including UFC pioneer Royce Gracie, the prior mentioned Renzo Gracie and former champ Serra. [84], On November 18, 2006, at UFC 65: Bad Intentions, Georges St-Pierre defeated Hughes by TKO via strikes at 1:25 of round two, ending Hughes's title reign. The former two-time welterweight king suffered life-threatening injuries after his pick-up truck collided with a moving train in Raymond, Illinois. Penn would replace him in the title fight. These Are The 15 Hottest Wives And Girlfriends Of Hollywood! I mean the only thing I don't like about it is it's a three-round fight and I've trained for five rounds. As we all are aware of the fact that Matt is a married woman. What is the age of Matt Hughes? Hughes and his wife Audra have two daughters together. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. At UFC 60: Hughes vs. Gracie,[70] on May 27, 2006, Hughes defeated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend and UFC Hall of Famer Royce Gracie in a non-title, catch-weight bout by TKO (strikes) at 4:39 of the first round. Hughes is an amazing fighter. has created a million-dollar income in his short career, becoming wealthy through his musical ability and engaging live performances. Will the marriage of American celebrity Matt Hughes and current Wife, Audra Moore-Hughes survive 2023? pic.twitter.com/0xZIJsVwGC. With two minutes to go he knocked Gracie down with a leg kick. The seventh season of Married At First Sight UK (MAFS) has certainly not been short on drama and included everything from clashes over veganism to off-camera feuds. Your login session has expired. [121] The bout was ended at 21 seconds into the first round, with Hughes trilogy against Penn ending at 12. Audra Moore-Hughes's Husband. Restraining orders requested vs. Matt Hughes, Song punishes Simon in one-sided TKO victory, Sources: Dos Anjos-Luque to top UFC Fight Night, Sources: Injured Hermansson out of Allen fight, Masvidal keeps door open for return to cage, Adesanya: Title-winning KO made with torn MCL, Diaz surrenders to New Orleans police after brawl, Loughnane, Wilkinson headline PFL second round, Johnson's next ONE bout may be his last in MMA, UFC 288: Why Burns and Muhammad are taking the biggest fight of their careers on short notice, MMA divisional rankings: Sergei Pavlovich moves within striking distance of the top. A couple of days later, Hughes family shared the following update -. Hughes attended three colleges, continuing his wrestling career, and became an All-American at Eastern Illinois University before turning his attention to submission wrestling. I dont know if Matt Hughes has a twin brother, but if he does, Im sure they are very close. St-Pierre apologized, saying he had misunderstood something Hughes had said on the microphone and did not mean to offend him. In 1998, Hughes made his MMA debut by defeating Erick Snyder at Jeet Kune Do Challenge 1. As one of the living legends of MMA and wrestling, few people command more respect from their fans than Matt Hughes. (My stepfather Alan) said, Dont lay another finger on her. He looked at Alan and grabbed my hand and tried to pull me closer to him. On 13-10-1973 Matt Hughes (nickname: Matt ) was born in Hillsboro, Illinois, United States. In the third round, Hughes unsuccessfully tried an armbar again before the horn sounded. After Southwestern dropped their wrestling program, Hughes transferred to Lincoln College, where he placed third in the nation, notching a 333 record for the Lynx. Hughes lost to Alves by TKO at 1:02 of the second round. During his entire UFC career, he has made this hefty bank balance.
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