Why people should hate matt hughes full book summary inside. This heavyhitting hunk hails from kent, england, a southern country land known as the garden of england for its many flowers and orchards. Get the latest matt hughes news, photos, rankings, lists and more on bleacher report. Matt hughes is simply one of the most dominant figures in the history of mixed martial arts. Mar 18, 2008 summary of matt hughes autobiography quote. Long time cornerstone ufc welterweight matt hughes is irrefutably cocksure, as anyone who has seen as much as a snippet of one of his prefight interviews or ultimate fighter coaching turns will attest to, and this seems to rub a lot of folks up the wrong way. I figured from all the frat postings that not everyone on the ug is a big reader, so. View complete tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record. I figured from all the frat postings that not everyone on the taco bell is a big reader, so im doing you all a favour. As a long time mma fan and an analyst of the sport, i found it unfair that matt hughes should feel any right to claim his post as the most dominant champion in history, as his title reign was interrupted by bj penn in 2004, which would insinuate that frank shamrock and tito ortiz, the fighters with similar numbers of victories and no. For other people named matthew or matt hughes, see matt hughes.
Just like the myspace accounts, this xanga site is yet another imposter. Matt hughes 459 held the ufcs welterweight title at various times between 2001 and 2006. Then in 2017, hughes nearly died and his chance for redemption was there for the taking. Former ufc welterweight champion matt hughes was airlifted to a hospital in illinois after the truck he was driving collided with a train friday morning. A christian, a family man, and a fighter, matt hughes could only have been made in america. The sun has been leaking excerpts the last few days right here. The webpage you are on right now is the one and only, official website of ephedra diet pills sponsoring ufc champion matt hughes. The story of matt hughes comeback from a nearfatal accident proves inspiring by thomas gerbasi sep. I had been thinking about getting his and chuck liddells book for my bday, and it so happened we were going on a road trip near the same time, so i got both as a gift to myself.
Matt hughes 010 is a amateur mma fighter out of england. Beginning his professional fighting career in 1998, the miletich fighting systemstrained hughes quickly established himself as one of the most dangerous fighters in the world, running his record to an unheardof 353. Matt hughes recalls streetfight between tito ortiz and lee. Matt then starts fighting mma and kicking everyones ass easily.
Why people should hate matt hughes full book summary. Made in america ultimate fighting championship ebook. He is the founder and head trainer at amc pankration in kirkland, wa, home to former ufc flyweight champion demetrious johnson and one bantamweight champion bibiano fernandes. Join facebook to connect with matt hughes and others you may know. In 2008, hughes published his autobiography, made in america, which made the new york times bestseller list. To be fair even if they were throwing them around if youre doing a crappy job like. On a side note, for a guy whos disgusted by the language serra uses, ive counted 14 curse words to this point in the book. Matthew allen hughes born october, 1973 is an american retired mixed martial artist with a background in wrestling. Esther lin, mma fighting matt hughes seems to be doing much better well enough to leave the. After i finished the book, i didnt get the feeling that i understood or knew matt hughes. In 2011, hughes became host of outdoor channel s trophy hunters tv. The story of matt hughes comeback from a nearfatal accident.
Hughes was inducted into the ufc hall of fame in may 2010 during the ufc fan expo in conjunction with ufc. Matt hughes mma stats, pictures, news, videos, biography. It is so easy to root against him at some points, like his encounters with gsp, and i know i will miss him when he is gone. Matt hughes at one time was the most dominate welterweight in mma history. I just bought a copy of matt hughes book, and am in 3 chapters already.
I figured from all the frat postings that not everyone on the ug is a big reader, so im doing you all a favour. Former ufc welterweight champion matt hughes was airlifted for medical treatment from the site of an accident on friday after his truck collided with a train in illinois. I found some of this book interesting, all the parts about fighting were really well done, the part that did not come across as all well was matt hughes the person. The publication date is set for january 1, 2008, from simon spotlight entertainment. Matt hughes on recovery, documentary with rory karpf. Ufc legend matt hughes walks to octagon months after. Ufc great matt hughes served restraining orders from wife, brother. Mar 07, 2019 matt hughes wife audra shared some more details of how she was allegedly physically abused by the ufc halloffamer. Matthew allen hughes 4 is an american retired mixed martial artist with a. Pat miletich refs one of matts fights, and is so impressed he invites him to train. At his peak, matt hughes was a monster, in the best mma sense of the word a oneman wrecking crew who elevated the ground and pound to an art form. Matt hughes is fighting to recover after a june vehicle accident left him seriously injured.
After hearing about the comments, sylvia surprised us by saying hughes is still his friend. That being said, the answer is yes, matt hughes is a douche. Well i just finished the book i bought less than a week ago. Ufc legend matt hughes was on the mats appearing to be able to train a bit of brazilian jiujitsu just two months after being seriously injured in a trucktrain. Fighters like sean sherk, jen pulver and matt hughes, who he defeated at ufc 46.
He would win his second mma fight against pancrase veteran and future ufcfighter scott bessac via rear naked choke, but go to lose his next 3 fights, against ken shamrock, manabu yamada and jason delucia. First off, i love matt hughes, i have been a big mma fan of his for years. Hughes was inducted into the ufc hall of fame in may 2010 during the ufc fan expo in. Not only was he a nine time ufc champ but he created the blue print for guys like gsp, josh kosckeck, john fitch etc. He resides in hillsboro, illinois, with his wife, audra, his son, joey, and his daughter, hanna. I just cant bring myself to buying the book i actually somewhat like matt hughes because i think he is a perfect villain. Dec 07, 2007 a christian, a family man, and a fighter, matt hughes could only have been made in america. Matt hughes is considered by many fight fans to be one of the greatest ufc fighters of all time. Matthew allen hughes born october, 1973 is an american retired mixed martial artist with. Pat miletich refs one of matts fights, and is so impressed he invites him to train with them. Home forums forums general mma discussion crazy stuff in matt hughess book.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of matt hughes books online. If you know anything at all about mixed martial arts. Hughes has mentioned going up a weight class to challenge champion anderson silva at 185, after his fight with matt serra. Matt hughes wife audra shares more details of domestic.
Now he decides to write his thoughts, feelings, and life down on paper and into matt hughes book made in america with michael malice. The most dominant champion in ufc history matt hughes with michael. Tmz sports the first with all the ugly details regarding hughes and his wife audra hughes. Feb 26, 2019 matt hughes 459 held the ufcs welterweight title at various times between 2001 and 2006.
In certain people, this can acquaint to an intangible likeability, and right off the bat i have to admit to being something of a hughes. Matt hughes on recovery, documentary with rory karpf ariel. Matt hughes official sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, breaking news, and more for the welterweight fighter from united states. Hughes has a very impressive record in which he has put together two six fight winning streaks while fighting in the ufc and is tied with chuck liddell for the most wins by a ufc fighter with 16 wins. Pat miletich refs one of matt s fights, and is so impressed he invites him to train with them. It was there and now it looks like matt hughes has lost all of his goodwill yet again. Ufc legend matt hughes writes a book made in america. Thiago pitbull alves vs matt hughes full fight video ufc 85 bedlam o2 arena, london, england june 7, 2008 watch video bj penn vs matt serra full fight ufc 39 part 1 3 years ago. This newest mma tome will be one of many planned for 2008.
Matt hughes close friend posts about ufc legends miracle. The story of matt hughes comeback from a nearfatal. Matt hughes wife audra shared some more details of how she was allegedly physically abused by the ufc halloffamer. Updated weekly, with up to 650 fighters listed per weight division. Former welterweight champion matt hughes has a new book hitting stores soon. Ufc hall of famer matt hughes has been served multiple restraining orders alleging domestic abuse and threats.
Matt hughes has shown sociopathic behavior, hes been sick his whole life. Matt hughes may have conquered a mountain to get there. Matt hughes has been one of the most dominating mma mixed martial arts fighters of all time coming form the old school ufcs he has traveled a long way from his life to 9 time ufc champion. Matt hughes is a tried, tested and true poon slayer. A longtime member of miletich fighting systems, hughes left the miletich camp in late 2007 to start team hughes. Widely considered among the greatest fighters in the history of mma, he is a twotime ufc welterweight champion, ufc hall of fame inductee, and njcaa hall of. Matt hume first competed in the shootfightingstyle mma organization pancrase, debuting at pancrash 3. Matt hume born july 14, 1966 is an american mixed martial artist. His shaft is thicker than a water bottle and longer than a table leg. Home forums forums general mma discussion crazy stuff in matt hughes s book. He is widely recognized as one of the greatest welterweights of all time. Oct 08, 2018 former ufc welterweight champion matt hughes and filmmaker rory karpf join ariel helwanis mma show to discuss hughes recovery from an accident that left him in a coma. I would love to see hughes slaughtered by another foreigner. Made in america by matt hughes if you know anything at all about mixed martial arts and the ufc, then you know the name matt hughes.
Former ufc welterweight champion matt hughes and filmmaker rory karpf join ariel helwanis mma show to discuss hughes recovery from an accident that left him in. Made in america ebook by matt hughes, michael malice official. Matt hughes issued restraining order from family youtube. So when news broke in june that hughes was involved in a crash that had him fighting for his life. The most dominant champion in ufc history set for 2008 release. After he conquered hughes, penn wrote, in hughess corner was lorenzo. In the first of many soontobereleased mma fighter biographies, made in america. Matt hughes is the ninetime ufc welterweight world champion.
He was scary strong and could submit opponents with punches, armbars or chokes. Apr 22, 2009 hughes has mentioned going up a weight class to challenge champion anderson silva at 185, after his fight with matt serra. Matt hughes is a highly decorated professional mixed martial artist and a 2 time ufc welterweight champion. The most dominant champion in ufc history, is cowritten by michael malice.
For those of you who do not remember, marcus was in matts corner for the serra fight. Matt hughes bleacher report latest news, videos and. Others have given more honest, consensus accurate information mostly about the content of his book that pretty much confirms it. Hume has trained numerous world class fighters including josh barnett, tim boetsch bob sapp, chris leben, hayato sakurai, akira shoji, matt brown, rich. Matt hughes the official website of ufc welterweight. Matt hughes has compiled an incredible record with an even more incredible finnish record over 75%.
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