MMA Full Contact

Welterweight

Matt Hughes

Hillsboro, Illinois, United States

25 recorded fights

Recorded bouts
18-7-0

Incomplete archive totals, not a full professional record.

KO
8
SUB
4
DEC
5
Matt Hughes
Born
Oct 13, 1973 · age 53
Reach
73"
Stance
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Weight
170 lb
Division
Welterweight
Team
HIT Squad

UFC career stats

Averages from 25 UFC fights. Source: ufcstats.com.

Reach
73"
Stance
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Striking
Strikes landed / min 2.08
Strikes absorbed / min 1.12
Striking accuracy 55%
Striking defence 55%
Knockdowns / 15 min 0.18
Grappling
Takedowns / 15 min 2.76
Submissions / 15 min 0.94
Takedown accuracy 51%
Takedown defence 35%
Control time / fight 4:43

Matt Hughes won two consecutive six-fight streaks en route to becoming one of the welterweight division's most dominant champions. The Hall of Famer retired with an 18-7 record anchored by eight knockout victories.

FAQs

Which bouts are recorded for Matt Hughes?
This archive records Matt Hughes at 18-7-0. Wins split: 8 by knockout, 4 by submission, 5 by decision. Recorded finish rate: 67% of wins. These are incomplete archive totals, not a full professional record.
Which weight class is listed for Matt Hughes?
Matt Hughes is listed in the Welterweight division.
Where is Matt Hughes from?
Matt Hughes is from Hillsboro, Illinois, United States. Born Oct 13, 1973, currently age 53.
Which gym or team does Matt Hughes train with?
Matt Hughes trains with HIT Squad.

Fight history

Career timeline 2005 → 2011
2011 1 fight
2010 3 fights
2009 1 fight
2008 1 fight
2007 2 fights
2006 3 fights
2005 2 fights
2004 3 fights
2003 2 fights
2002 3 fights
2001 1 fight
2000 2 fights
1999 1 fight

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