Alves failed to make weight for the match, but Hughes elected to fight him at a catch weight anyway. [38][39], In his next title defense, Hughes fought Gil Castillo at UFC 40: Vendetta,[40] defeating the former Middleweight contender via TKO. [43] In round two, they started to trade punches, but eventually Hughes took Sherk down. [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. This is "COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE FINAL CUT" by First Row Films on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. If we fight again, I don't think he's going to beat me, but he will probably come closer. [126], The UFC announced on January 24, 2013, that Matt Hughes retired from fighting and was named a Vice President of Athlete Development and Government Relations. To be honest, I don't know what goes on now. He constantly had to fight throughout his career, as he did after the accident. Luckily, no one told Matt Hughes. Top 25 Submissions: #5 - #1 The Story Of Matt Hughes' Comeback From A Near-Fatal . [81] Despite the injury, Penn congratulated Hughes, calling him a great fighter and saying he deserved the victory.[81]. [112] After the fight Hughes said, "I think I have a few more fights left in me. 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. Former two-time UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2017 after the truck he was travelling in was hit by a train. I believe God has a bigger plan for Matt. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Hughes weathered an early outburst by B.J. I remember watching Matt Hughes slamming people through the floor. Penn filed a motion to stop UFC from awarding a new welterweight title, but that motion was denied. When it appeared that the fight would be stopped, the bell rang signaling the end of the first round. Hughes was involved in a tragic accident in June of 2017 when the pickup he was driving was hit by a train. [56] The fight was competitive. [33] We knew what he was planning to do. [114] Both of them seemed very comfortable fighting on their feet in the early going, with Gracie landing the cleaner and more effective punches and also landing a couple of kicks. In 2005, Hughes participated as a coach opposite Rich Franklin in the second season of the Spike TV reality television series, The Ultimate Fighter. He finished with an 8015 record for Eastern Illinois. If you like reading about sports, make sure you check out SportsIndiaShow.comAlso follow Indias biggest arm wrestling tournament at ProPanja.com, 2020 MMA INDIA. Matt Hughes can walk away with his head high from MMA; if he can survive as a professional fighter for a long time, a country boy can survive into retirement with his head held high as one of the best fighters to hook em up., Click to learn about our free newsletter, The Pulse. Click here to learn more. I didn't even know Matt Hughes was in a horrific accident that almost killed him, until I saw him speak at a UFC Fight last year. Be the first to review this item 4min 1982 PG-13. Featured. [110] The final round saw the former champions taking each other down and exchanging punches. Hughes easily avoided any submission attempts and looked far stronger than Castillo. [134], On July 4, 2013, Hughes became the host of Uncaged with Matt Hughes, which airs Saturdays on the Sportsman Channel.[135][136]. In fact, it was Hughes's only loss in his last 19 fights. 2016 Preview Disc 1 1 Family Tradition 3:59 2 Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound 3:09 3 Women I've Never Had 2:50 4 Outlaw Women 3:00 5 Kaw-Liga 4:21 6 Old Habits 3:01 7 Dinosaur 3:17 8 The Blues Man 4:17 9 Texas Women 2:25 10 Dixie On My Mind 2:35 11 All My Rowdy Friends (Have Settled Down) Really, really badly. After Parisyan suffered a hamstring injury and could not fight,[65] Joe Riggs took his place. AJ McKee Would Love To Fight Floyd Mayweather, Talks Patricio Pitbull, More, Rob Font vs. Cody Garbrandt: MMA Media Picks | UFC Vegas 27, Charles Oliveira vs Michael Chandler: MMA Media Picks | UFC 262, Video: Ranking T.J. 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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. Any fights against a top contender or prospect he hasnt fought already, from Rory McDonald to Jon Fitch, would end in a similar way as his fight against the Ultimate Fighter semi-finalist. A late stand up led to a second takedown by Sherk. In the UFC, Hughes frequently used the song "A Country Boy Can Survive" by Hank Williams, Jr. as he made his entrance towards the Octagon. UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes nearly died in a car accident in 2017. I over-trained for the fight. Hughes knocked Gracie down again with a fourth punch, when referee Herb Dean ended it. Anderson Silvas son Gabriel Silva gets knocked out in 1st round Fedor Emelianenko on Ring Girls: Dress them more decent. Director Rory Karpf Star Matt Hughes See production, box office & company info Add to Watchlist Photos Add photo He is currently two fights into his third stint in the UFC. Marvel Comics & Hallows Eve #1 Spoilers & Review: Dark Web Standout Crawls Out From Under Chasm & The Amazing Spider-Mans Shadows! In an interview with Burt Watson in 2021, Hughes opened up about his therapy and recovery, saying: Matt Hughes' documentary A Country Boy Can Survive aired during the UFC's 25th anniversary. [145] On September 19, 2019, news surfaced that Hughes sued Norfolk Southern Railway and several of its employees for the 2017 train crash. 101.5 KGB Wants You To Experience The Celebration Of 100 Years Of Disney At The Disneyland Resort. [132][133] The show is closely related to the Texas Trophy Hunters Association. I really shouldn't be able to do that with somebody as talented as Royce. The former fighter failed to notice an oncoming train due to the absence of railroad crossing signs in the area. Their first two encounterssplit evenlyare two of the most exciting welterweight title fights in UFC history, and there is unfinished business in their feud without a doubt. Riggs failed to make weight (172.5 lbs). Feel free to Sign Up today. [24] The slam became his signature move. This video makes me sad but inspires me with his tenacity and the love of his wife and kids. Sell the revenge angle, try to get Hallman over with casual fans, and hope to hell he doesn't make it 3-0 and totally put Hughes's last minute resurgence into a hole. [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. The incident left the former champion with a grade 3 brain bleed. It might be because when they were growing up he and his brother Mark Hughes would pound each other behind the barn Cut and paste Matt Hughes bio cliffs here. Guess that Hank Williams Jr. was onto something, after all.For a fighter supposedly facing the tail end of his career, UFC hall of famer and multiple time welterweight champion, Matt Hughes, has been opening a lot of eyes lately.Or reopening, as the case seems to be.Only a short while ago, the Illinois native was all but written off in the division he single-handedly put on the map. [116] Hughes landed a huge left hook that knocked Almeida down, sinking in the very deep choke which earned him the Submission of the Night honors. Post-fight Hughes hinted that the loss moved him one step closer to retirement. In 2007, Hughes participated as a guest coach for long-time friend and training partner, Jens Pulver during The Ultimate Fighter 5 season. Hughes has no nickname, although because of his successes against Gracie Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) practitioners such as Royce Gracie, Renzo Gracie, Ricardo Almeida, and Matt Serra, people often refer to him as "the Gracie Killer" (the same as Sakuraba's nickname). [25] He won his next fight via submission due to strikes. Matt Hughes was one of the most dominant UFC champions' in the sport's history but his true battles began after retirement. Instead, Hughes completely. The UFC celebrated its 25-year anniversary with a series of poignant short documentaries, collectively titled 25 Years in Short. By FNA Staff May 31, 2019 No Comments 1 Min Read. As he passed to half guard, Castillo was bleeding above his left eye. 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. I could see this fight getting put on at Aloha Stadium in Hawaii, in front of a packed house of 50,000 screaming Penn fans. [16] Hughes has two siblings, a sister and his twin brother, Mark. 21 on the New York Times bestseller list. [28] The stoppage came at 4:34 of the first round. [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. Get free classic rock music live from a radio station in San Diego, California - 101KGB is an iHeartRadio station and home of The DSC Show with features like classic rock music news, San Diego concerts and shows, funny story jokes, celebrity interviews, Babes & Bikes, hot babes photos and more! Please logout and login again. The series was nominated for "Best New Series" in 2015 at the Sportsman's Choice Awards. And formonths, Hughes has pretty much ignored those call outs.If Matt really wants to make a title run in the last act of his career, he's going toneed to answer the ringing phone this time when Bob Cook comes calling. Dennis who?If that was your reaction upon reading this, I don't blame you. We worked out his game plan before the fight, and he did exactly what we expected. [48] The choke earned Hughes the Tapout of the Night Submission Award. Hughes faced Dennis Hallman in a rematch at UFC 29: Defense of the Belts. [53], Hughes faced Penn's training partner Renato Verissimo at UFC 48: Payback, winning via unanimous decision (30-27; 3027; 29-28). White further stated that he had seen the film at least 50 times, but was still getting emotional talking about it. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. " A Country Boy Can Survive " is a song written and recorded by American musician Hank Williams Jr. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Hughes is an amazing fighter. [99][100] As a replacement for the title match, the UFC quickly signed a rubber match between Hughes and St-Pierre that would also be for the Interim UFC Welterweight Championship. [91][92] Despite the fact that after the preliminary round, Team Hughes's record was 26, both Mac Danzig and Tommy Speer of Team Hughes made it to the finals. When the bout started, Hughes lifted and brutally slammed Hallman to the mat, but was caught in the submission after landing in side-control. Lost Golden Age Heroes & Sidekicks Exposed Whos Who Style! 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. -B.J. [140] Matt and his twin brother were born on their father's birthday. [36] Hughes finished the bout in the 4th round, by taking down Sakurai and transitioning to full mount. UFC officials recently announced that the promotions Emmy-nominated short film series, UFC 25 Years in Short, is no longer exclusive to UFC Fight Pass. Gracie stalled again, but when he finally stood up Hughes floored him with a punch, let him get up and then attacked again. With "A Country Boy Can Survive" by Hank Williams Junior blaring through Denver, and Pat Miletich escorting him to the cage, "Kos" loomed as a final test for the former champion that he was. Perhaps none of the movies were more cutting and moving than the story of UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes and his struggle to survive a horrific accident. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/05/ufc-25-video-country-boy-can-survive-the-story-of-matt-hughes-fight-for-survival. [110] The back and forth action rewarded both competitors with Fight of the Night honors. Matt Huges's youtube UFC documentary "country boy can survive" is no longer there anymore. The song describes and Read More Produced by. Bellator 291 Results: Yaroslav Amosov Dominates Logan Storley In Welterweight Title Unification Bout, UFC Vegas 70 Results, Live Coverage, and Discussion: Brendan Allen Submits Andre Muniz In Late Replacement Main Event. She also has a son from a previous relationship. [102] In the post-fight interview, Hughes praised St-Pierre as the better fighter: No excuses here. [99] Despite his best efforts, Hughes was unable to mount a serious offense on St-Pierre, who easily avoided Hughes's takedown attempts, while taking Hughes down at will and using Hughes's own ground-and-pound style against him. They were working with the Triumph Over Tragedy Foundation to determine next steps for care. Tags. Despite this, Serra could not finish the fight and Hughes recovered rapidly. [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. [139] Hughes and his wife have two daughters together. We would like to send you notifications for the latest news and updates. That was all. [114], On May 28, 2010, Hughes was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. [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. 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]. He returned to the promotion at UFC 26: Ultimate Field of Dreams, where he defeated Marcelo Aguiar via TKO, throwing some elbows which cut Aguiar and forced the doctor to end the match. From The Web [83] According to both commentator Joe Rogan and Hughes's own autobiography, Hughes was unhappy with St-Pierre's statement. [4], On June 16, 2017, Hughes was hospitalized with a serious head injury after a train struck the passenger side of his truck at a rail crossing near his home in Montgomery County, Illinois. After Hughes was decisively knocked off his championship perch by Georges St. Pierre, his days as an elite level welterweight seemed to be over. Hughes fought three times at Extreme Challenge 21, on October 17, 1998, defeating Victor Hunsaker via TKO and future UFC Middleweight Champion Dave Menne via unanimous decision. [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. I was really surprised. [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. And heres the thing that keeps coming to mind. [17], His college career started at Southwestern Illinois College. In the third fight of that night he lost to then-undefeated Dennis Hallman by technical submission (guillotine choke) at 0:17 of the first round. Originally airing on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC 25 Years in Short is a 25-part documentary series celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. At the UFC 56 live broadcast, Joe Rogan said: "My favorite walk-out song in all the UFC, A country boy can survive."[128], Hughes released his autobiography, Made in America: The Most Dominant Champion in UFC History, co-written with Michael Malice,[129] on January 1, 2008. Their rivalry stemmed from the time when Serra was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter and Hughes was guest coach. With A Country Boy Can Survive by Hank Williams Junior blaring through Denver, and Pat Miletich escorting him to the cage, Kos loomed as a final test for the former champion that he was about to fail. Hughes was a two-time 145lb IHSA Class A state wrestling champion. ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 23 Be it the way he is wired, his -Matt Hughes: "A Country Boy Can Survive" by Hank Williams Jr. -Michael Bisping: "London Calling" by The Clash Follow UFC Ultimate Sound on social to dive deeper into the soundtracks. upbringing on a farm in Illinois or his adolescent slugfests with UFC Vegas 69 Results, Live Coverage, and Discussion: Erin Blanchfield Submits Jessica Andrade. [147] Hughes filed to divorce his wife on May 27, 2019. [149], For other people named Matthew or Matt Hughes, see. Hughes took the fight on short notice as a favor to UFC. [52] The title was vacated following a contract dispute between Penn and the UFC, which promptly stripped him of the welterweight title, claiming Penn had breached his contract and that the signing constituted him refusing to defend his title. Originally released in 2018, the compilation of 25 short films was produced to celebrate the UFCs 25th anniversary. [143] On September 23, 2017, he returned to the hospital to honor the hospital staff who took care of him while he was there. I just had a good night that night, and he had a bad night. All rights reserved. During high school they both participated in football and wrestling. He followed up with a flurry of punches and elbows that forced McCarthy to stop the contest with 3:35 left in the round. [67], Hughes defeated Riggs in the first round by submission via kimura from the half-guard at 3:28. Some people have asked why I raised his hand at the end. Hughes is reaching that point and anything further would be watching Liddell go out on his shield repeatedly. Hughes has appeared at a few UFC events and functions since the accident and the filming of the documentary. Dont think we can blame him for his behavior. He was visibly different in the third round, appearing exhausted and missing punches he was landing earlier. [49], Hughes kept the title until UFC 46: Supernatural,[50] when he was submitted by Hawaiian Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist B.J. It makes me a lot more relaxed to go in there. [105] He stated in his blog: Thiago came in big, some people told me that he looked bigger than me in the octagon. Walking away right now saves Hughes from a lot of indignities that a lot of fighters suffer on their way down from the peaks of MMA. Get exclusive pro wrestling content on Fightful Select, our premium news service! He has plainly stated in the past that the Hallman losses don't eat at him in any way, having happened a decade agoan eternity in the fight business. Unfortunately for Hughes, it was back when no one was watching. His brother Mark Hughes also filed a restraining order against him claiming that Matt choked his son and tried to destroy his tractor. The official description, courtesy of the UFC: Matt Hughes was a dominant UFC champion, but after his hall of fame career came to a close, he faced his toughest fight ever, this time, for his very survival. Stingray Karaoke Country, 80'S & 90'S, 1982, English, Key D. Directors---Starring Hank Williams, Jr. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts 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. [8][13], I never thought about this, to be honest - I'm just a Midwest guy kinda living the dream. He looked too strong for Sakurai. Matt Hughes was a dominant UFC champion, but after his hall of fame career came to a close, he faced his toughest fight ever, this time, for his very survival. [138], Hughes is a born again Christian and regularly posts Bible verses on his website. Sing A Country Boy Can Survive in the Style of "Hank Williams, Jr.". [110] In the second round, Hughes controlled his opponent on the ground with his wrestling skills. At the UFC 56 live broadcast, Joe Rogan said: "My favorite walk-out song in all the UFC, A country boy can survive." Autobiography COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: Matt Hughes' Fight for Survival. Sonnen. Released in 1982, "A Country Boy Can Survive" became a signature song for Hank Williams Jr., one of the most prolific artists in country music. I was [also] surprised by the strength difference, and especially when I was on the ground with him. Shaking hands, signing autographs, being a world title holder and being inducted into the Hall of Fame, this is beyond what I ever would have pictured my life being. ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship, Most finishes in UFC Welterweight division, George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame, National Junior College Athletic Association, "Matt Hughes MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography", "Matt Hughes Inducted Into UFC Hall of Fame", "Matt Hughes inducted into UFC Hall of Fame", "A History of MMA's Pound-for-Pound Best", "Remembering Matt Hughes: The Best Fighter Of His Generation May Have Called It Quits", "Who is the Greatest Welterweight of All Time? The song was released as a single in January 1982 and reached a peak of number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in March 1982. Donec gravida mi a condimentum rutrum. The record listed here represents the one given on his official website & Sherdog profile. 47 Likes, TikTok video from Matt Andries (@mattandries): "built a bike stand. The Foundation, of which Hughes was a board member for five years, provides care for families with brain and spinal cord injuries. 96ci to 103ci. Matt Hughes. Going into UFC 135, Matt Hughes had a lot of questions to answer about his future in MMA. I think it's great news for me. [101] Near the end of the second round, St-Pierre attempted a kimura on Hughes's right arm that he escaped, but in a reversal of their first fight, St-Pierre was able to twist it into a straight armbar with fifteen seconds remaining in the round. [49] Obviously disappointed at the time, St. Pierre admitted afterward that he had lost before he ever stepped into the Octagon. Win Tickets to Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band at the New Snapdragon Stadium, Win Tickets To See Guns N' Roses at Snapdragon Stadium. [86] However, Hughes stated in the post-fight interview that the second kick mainly affected his legs, rather than his groin. Learn more about troubleshooting WordPress. The accident, which . Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury Results, Live Coverage, and Discussion: Fury Edges Paul By Split Decision! A Country Boy Can Survive. With two minutes to go he knocked Gracie down with a leg kick. Penn then connected with an overhand right that dropped Hughes, following up with three clean shots to the jaw. 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). [33] This was confirmed by Hughes himself upon reviewing the tape of the match Hughes can be heard telling his corner after the fight "I was out". I started training too much, too hard, for too long. Viewed as a whole, these films form a larger, mosaic narrative of the UFCs amazing evolution, fascinating characters and lasting influence. You're my idol -- Matt Hughes, you're my idol, you will always be my idol, thank you. There has been a critical error on this website. [68] The armlock earned Hughes his last Tapout of the Night award.[49][66]. He has twice been inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame, once into the Pioneer Wing and a second time for his epic second fight with Frank Trigg at UFC 52. 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. [110] In the first round, both fighters collided heads, and Hughes got the worst of it. [130] The book debuted at No. This compilation of short films presents 25 captivating UFC stories, one for each year of existence, and every piece stands alone as an independent feature. Hughes took GSP down twice and landed a huge slam. This means everything to me. Hughes said that they "had words" off-camera shortly thereafter. Less than two years after the accident, Hughes relationship with his wife devolved and he eventually filed for divorce in February of 2019. Originally airing on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC 25 Years in Short is a 25-part documentary series celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. He has an impressive record of 58 professional fights, with 42 wins.He also holds two submission victories over Matt Hughes, in a combined 38 seconds. [137] In response to outrage over trophy hunting pictures posted on his Twitter account in 2012, Hughes called some of the commenters "PETA idiots" and told them to stop following his page. [62][63][64] He was awarded the Tapout of the Night for the third time in his career. Copyright 2023 Fightful, Inc. All Rights Reserved. [1] It is considered one of Williams's signature songs even though it never reached number one. Matt Hughes walked away from UFC 135 in the same spot he came into it: as a Hall of Famer and one of the two men you could call the greatest welterweight champion in UFC history. -Dana White told Hughes in the cage at UFC 63. The result was officially announced as a KO at 1:27 of the second round. A win in that fight would give him all the momentumnot to mention microphone timethe Long Island native would need to call out Hughes again. Hughes opened the second round with a quick takedown, moving up to side-control and then landed an elbow that cut Lytle. [113] Hughes defeated Renzo Gracie, the 1st cousin once removed of his opponent at UFC 60, via third round TKO at UFC 112: Invincible, setting the record for most UFC wins with 17. Knocked out by the big hands of Koscheck, Hughes did something curious after the loss. VID Matt Hughes: Country Boy Can Survive Documentary RaginCajun May 28, 2019 Welcome to our Community Wanting to join the rest of our members? [85] In the first round, Hughes sustained two unintentional kicks near the groin; after Hughes went down from the second kick, St-Pierre was given a warning by referee "Big" John McCarthy. [43] With the victory, he became the first man to defeat Sherk. Matt Hughes was a dominant UFC champion, but after his hall of fame career came to a close, he faced his toughest fight ever, this time, for his very survival. hellcat vs p938; simple small front yard landscaping ideas low maintenance; jenny's super stretchy bind off in the round; senate democratic media center #bigborekit #diy #electraglideclassic #harleydavidson #iowa #downforthewinter". Planet Hank 710K views 2. - If I get Matt Hughes under my belt and take care of him, even if I would not be considered one of the best ever, I'd have some victories over some guys who will be. Morbi eu nulla vehicula, sagittis tortor id, fermentum nunc. (Hughes Intensive Training) Squad in Granite City, Illinois.[1]. [59] Accidentally hit in the groin early in the first round, Hughes looked to the referee for assistance; however, the referee had not seen the strike and Trigg capitalized on Hughes's distraction by staggering him with a barrage of punches. anyone knows the answer? Dennis "Superman" Hallman is a 13-year veteran of the sport who has fought all over the world, from Shooto in Japan, to MFC in Canada, to King of the Cage and the IFL in the U.S. Enter To WIN An Epic Arizona Bike Week Package from LAW TIGERS! [17] The couple's second daughter was born on January 2, 2010. In May 2010, Hughes became the eighth inductee into the UFC Hall of Fame. A Country Boy Can Survive - Hank Williams, Jr.. The UFC legend is yet to fully recover from the accident. "The Prodigy" Penn MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography", "B.J. A loss won't really hurt Hughes's legacyat this point, and a win could actually vault him back into title contention. With forty nine professional fights to his name over a twelve year career, there's no doubt Hughes has some significant mileage on him. Marvel Comics & Venom #17 Spoilers & Review: Can Eddie Brock Finally Rid Himself Of Bedlam His Rage Made Flesh If So, Whos Next?!