Matt Hughes

Matt Hughes

Born: October 13, 1973
in Hillsboro, Illinois
Matthew Allen Hughes was born on October 13, 1973, in Hillsboro, Illinois. Hughes has two siblings, a sister and his twin brother, Mark. During high school they both played football and wrestling. 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.

He is a retired mixed martial artist with a background in wrestling. Widely considered among the greatest fighters in the history of MMA, he is a two-time UFC Welterweight Champion, UFC Hall of Fame inductee, and NJCAA Hall of Fame inductee. 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. Hughes was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in May 2010 during the UFC Fan Expo in conjunction with UFC 114.

Movies for Matt Hughes...

Title: All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite
Character: Matt Hughes
Released: October 2, 2019
Type: TV
A world-class roster of diverse male and female wrestlers give fans a new wrestling experience for the first time in 20 years.
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Title: Undeniable with Dan Patrick
Character: Self
Released: November 18, 2015
Type: TV
A one‐on‐one interview show that gives legendary athletes and coaches the opportunity to share their ascent to the pinnacle of success through their personal life stories and philosophies.
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Fighting for a Generation: 20 Years of the UFC
Title: Fighting for a Generation: 20 Years of the UFC
Character: Himself
Released: November 5, 2013
Type: Movie
The UFC has been breaking records and shattering expectations for 20 years -- this documentary traces the history of the company
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UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage
Title: UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage
Character: Self
Released: September 24, 2011
Type: Movie
UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on September 24, 2011 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.
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UFC: Ultimate Matt Hughes
Title: UFC: Ultimate Matt Hughes
Released: September 20, 2011
Type: Movie
The Most Dominant Welterweight Of All Time, Matt Hughes ruled the UFC's 170-pound weight class with an iron first over two reigns that included victories over Georges St-Pierre, BJ Penn, Royce Gracie, Sean Sherk, Frank Trigg, and Carlos Newton. Now you can relive all of his greatest moments in the Ultimate Matt Hughes DVD collection. From the knockout slam of Newton that began his rule of the division, to the rematch with Trigg that many believe is the greatest mixed martial arts fight ever, and everything in between, this is the definitive chronicle of Hughes' Hall of Fame career.
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UFC 123: Rampage vs. Machida
Title: UFC 123: Rampage vs. Machida
Character: Self
Released: November 20, 2010
Type: Movie
UFC 123: Rampage vs. Machida was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on November 20, 2010 at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
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UFC 117: Silva vs. Sonnen
Title: UFC 117: Silva vs. Sonnen
Character: Self
Released: August 7, 2010
Type: Movie
UFC 117: Silva vs. Sonnen was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 7, 2010 at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California, United States.
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UFC 112: Invincible
Title: UFC 112: Invincible
Character: Self
Released: April 10, 2010
Type: Movie
UFC 112: Invincible was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on April 10, 2010, on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The main event was for the Middleweight Championship, as Anderson Silva fought Demian Maia.
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UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida
Title: UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida
Character: Self
Released: May 23, 2009
Type: Movie
UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on May 23, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Quinton Jackson, former UFC Light Heavyweight champion, was to fight the undefeated current champion Rashad Evans but had to undergo arthroscopic surgery to repair ligament damage in his jaw that he received in a previous training camp. Instead, Evans headlined the card against fellow undefeated contender Lyoto Machida.
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Up the Aristocracy
Title: Up the Aristocracy
Released: February 2, 2009
Type: Movie
In Up the Aristocracy the stiff upper lips of the aristocracy wrap themselves around the stiff cocks of the hoi polloi. Jaded libertines play out their most basic instincts as they suck and fuck their way to shuddering climax with their staff, each other and anyone that strays onto their land. Snobs and scum alike get down and nasty as cruel gamekeepers plunder willing arses and horny lords find themselves at the mercy of rampant lust.
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UFC 85: Bedlam
Title: UFC 85: Bedlam
Character: Self
Released: June 7, 2008
Type: Movie
UFC 85: Bedlam was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on June 7, 2008, at The O2 Arena in London, United Kingdom. The main event was ultimately changed to Matt Hughes against Thiago Alves. Hughes took the fight on short notice as a favor to the UFC and Alves came in four pounds overweight.
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UFC 79: Nemesis
Title: UFC 79: Nemesis
Character: Self
Released: December 29, 2007
Type: Movie
UFC 79: Nemesis was a mixed martial arts (MMA) event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), that took place on December 29, 2007 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event featured the highly anticipated rubber match between former UFC Welterweight Champions Georges St. Pierre and Matt Hughes. The Co-main event featured a fight between Chuck Liddell and Wanderlei Silva.
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UFC 68: The Uprising
Title: UFC 68: The Uprising
Character: Self
Released: March 3, 2007
Type: Movie
UFC 68: The Uprising was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on March 3, 2007 at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. In the main event, UFC Heavyweight Champion Tim Sylvia was set to defend his title against Randy Couture, who was coming out of a 12-month retirement. Couture, a former UFC Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight Champion, hadn't fought as a heavyweight since UFC 39 in 2002.
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UFC 65: Bad Intentions
Title: UFC 65: Bad Intentions
Character: Self
Released: November 18, 2006
Type: Movie
UFC 65: Bad Intentions was a mixed martial arts competition held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on November 18, 2006 at the ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California. The card featured the anticipated rematch between Matt Hughes and Georges St. Pierre for the UFC Welterweight Championship.
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UFC 63: Hughes vs. Penn
Title: UFC 63: Hughes vs. Penn
Character: Self
Released: September 23, 2006
Type: Movie
UFC 63: Hughes vs. Penn was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on September 23, 2006. The event, originally subtitled "Hughes vs. St. Pierre," was scheduled to feature a UFC Welterweight Title match between champion Matt Hughes and Georges St.-Pierre. Nevertheless, a groin injury—which was reported early in August—forced St.-Pierre off the card.
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UFC 60: Hughes vs. Gracie
Title: UFC 60: Hughes vs. Gracie
Character: Self
Released: May 27, 2006
Type: Movie
UFC 60: Hughes vs. Gracie was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on May 27, 2006. Headlining the card was a non-title catch-weight (175 lb) match between Matt Hughes, former UFC Welterweight Champion, and Royce Gracie, the champion of UFC 1, UFC 2 and UFC 4. This was Gracie's first match in the UFC and in the United States since UFC 5.
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UFC 56: Full Force
Title: UFC 56: Full Force
Character: Self
Released: November 19, 2005
Type: Movie
UFC 56: Full Force was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on November 19, 2005. Headlining the card were the two coaches from The Ultimate Fighter 2, Rich Franklin and Matt Hughes, scheduled to defend their middleweight and welterweight titles, respectively.
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UFC 52: Couture vs. Liddell 2
Title: UFC 52: Couture vs. Liddell 2
Character: Self
Released: April 16, 2005
Type: Movie
UFC 52: Couture vs. Liddell 2 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on April 16, 2005, at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event was broadcast live on pay-per-view in the United States and Canada, and later released on DVD.
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Title: The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Chandler
Character: Head Coach / Self
Released: January 17, 2005
Type: TV
The Ultimate Fighter is an American reality television series and mixed martial arts (MMA) competition produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Pilgrim Media Group currently airing on ESPN+. It previously aired for fourteen seasons on Spike TV. The show features professional MMA fighters living together in Las Vegas, Nevada, and follows them as they train and compete against each other for a prized six-figure contract with the UFC. The series debuted on January 17, 2005.
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Title: The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Chandler
Character: Guest Coach / Self
Released: January 17, 2005
Type: TV
The Ultimate Fighter is an American reality television series and mixed martial arts (MMA) competition produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Pilgrim Media Group currently airing on ESPN+. It previously aired for fourteen seasons on Spike TV. The show features professional MMA fighters living together in Las Vegas, Nevada, and follows them as they train and compete against each other for a prized six-figure contract with the UFC. The series debuted on January 17, 2005.
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Title: The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Chandler
Character: Head Coach
Released: January 17, 2005
Type: TV
The Ultimate Fighter is an American reality television series and mixed martial arts (MMA) competition produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Pilgrim Media Group currently airing on ESPN+. It previously aired for fourteen seasons on Spike TV. The show features professional MMA fighters living together in Las Vegas, Nevada, and follows them as they train and compete against each other for a prized six-figure contract with the UFC. The series debuted on January 17, 2005.
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UFC 50: The War of 04
Title: UFC 50: The War of 04
Character: Self
Released: October 22, 2004
Type: Movie
UFC 50: The War of '04 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship at the Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Headlining the card were Tito Ortiz and Patrick Côté. Côté was a late replacement for Lion's Den fighter Guy Mezger, who pulled out of the event due to a medical condition. It also featured the Middleweight debut of future champion Rich Franklin.
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UFC 48: Payback
Title: UFC 48: Payback
Character: Self
Released: June 19, 2004
Type: Movie
UFC 48: Payback was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The featured contestants of the evening were Ken Shamrock and Kimo Leopoldo, who had met once before in 1996 at UFC 8, with Shamrock reigning victorious.
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UFC 46: Supernatural
Title: UFC 46: Supernatural
Character: Self
Released: January 31, 2004
Type: Movie
UFC 46: Supernatural was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on January 31, 2004, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Headlining the card was a Light Heavyweight championship bout between Randy Couture and Vitor Belfort. The evening marked the UFC debut of future welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre.
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UFC 45: Revolution
Title: UFC 45: Revolution
Character: Self
Released: November 21, 2003
Type: Movie
UFC 45: Revolution was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut. This event marked the 10th anniversary of the UFC and to celebrate the anniversary the UFC inaugurated its Hall of Fame, with Royce Gracie and Ken Shamrock as the first inductees.
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UFC Ultimate Knockouts
Title: UFC Ultimate Knockouts
Released: August 11, 2003
Type: Movie
Tank Abbott vs Steve Nelmark • Brad Kohler vs Steve Judson • Jens Pulver vs John Lewis • BJ Penn vs Kaoru Uno • Tony de Souza vs Jutaro Nakao • Pat Miletich vs Shonie Carter • Gary Goodridge vs Paul Herrera ; Bobby Hoffman vs M. Robinson • Pedro Rizzo vs Tank Abbott • Fabiano Iha vs Kaoru Uno • Frank Shamrock vs Igor Zinoviev • Pedro Rizzo vs Tra tellingman • Shonie Carter vs Matt Serra • Lance Gibson vs Jermaine André • Chuck Liddell vs K. Randleman • Ron Waterman vs Andre Roberts • Eugene Jackson vs K.Yamamiya • Carlos Newton vs Matt Hughes • Vitor Belfort vs Wanderlei Silva • Pedro Rizzo vs Josh Barnett • Eugene Jackson vs Royce Alger • Pete Williams vs Mark Coleman • Tito Ortiz vs Evan Tanner
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UFC 42: Sudden Impact
Title: UFC 42: Sudden Impact
Character: Self
Released: April 25, 2003
Type: Movie
UFC 42: Sudden Impact was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. UFC 42 was the first UFC event to take place in Florida. Headlining the event was a Welterweight Title bout between Matt Hughes and Sean Sherk. UFC 42 also marked the first UFC appearance of future Middleweight Champion Rich Franklin.
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UFC 40: Vendetta
Title: UFC 40: Vendetta
Character: Self
Released: November 22, 2002
Type: Movie
UFC 40: Vendetta was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on November 22, 2002, at the MGM Grand Arena on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. The event was broadcast live on pay per view in the United States, and later released on DVD. UFC 40 contained one of the biggest, most important and most anticipated fights in UFC history, a UFC Light Heavyweight Championship fight between rivals Tito Ortiz and Ken Shamrock. Shamrock, a popular legendary fighter and former champion from the UFC's early years, was returning to the UFC for the first time since 1996. The fight was coined "the biggest fight in UFC history" by the UFC during the event.
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UFC 38: Brawl At The Hall
Title: UFC 38: Brawl At The Hall
Character: Self
Released: July 13, 2002
Type: Movie
UFC 38: Brawl at the Hall was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. It took place at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England, on July 13, 2002. The event was seen on pay per view in the United States, and was later released on home video.
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UFC 36: Worlds Collide
Title: UFC 36: Worlds Collide
Character: Self
Released: March 22, 2002
Type: Movie
UFC 36: Worlds Collide was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship at the MGM Grand Arena on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada on March 22, 2002. The main event was a Heavyweight Championship Bout between Josh Barnett and the holder, Randy Couture.
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UFC 34: High Voltage
Title: UFC 34: High Voltage
Character: Self
Released: November 2, 2001
Type: Movie
UFC 34: High Voltage was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship at the MGM Grand Arena on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada on November 2, 2001. The card was headlined by two Championship Bouts, Randy Couture faced Pedro Rizzo for the Heavyweight Title, and Matt Hughes faced Carlos Newton for the Welterweight Title.
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UFC 29: Defense of the Belts
Title: UFC 29: Defense of the Belts
Character: Self
Released: December 16, 2000
Type: Movie
UFC 29: Defense of the Belts was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on December 16, 2000 at Differ Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.
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UFC 26: Ultimate Field Of Dreams
Title: UFC 26: Ultimate Field Of Dreams
Character: Self
Released: June 9, 2000
Type: Movie
UFC 26: Ultimate Field Of Dreams was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on June 9, 2000 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The main card featured Welterweight Champion Pat Miletich defending his title against John Alessio, and Heavyweight Champion Kevin Randleman defending his title against Pedro Rizzo.
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UFC 22: Only One Can be Champion
Title: UFC 22: Only One Can be Champion
Character: Self
Released: September 24, 1999
Type: Movie
UFC 22: Only One Can be Champion was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on September 24, 1999 at the Lake Charles Civic Center in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
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Shooto: 10th Anniversary Event
Title: Shooto: 10th Anniversary Event
Released: May 29, 1999
Type: Movie
Shooto: 10th Anniversary Event[6] was an event held on May 29, 1999, at The Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.