UFCGOD1 Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 Nine-time UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes today was named the eighth and latest UFC Hall of Fame inductee. After a brief presentation on his achievements, 36-year-old Hughes met UFC president Dana White on UFC Fan Expo 2010's main stage at the Mandalay Bay Convetion Center to receive the commemorative award. He thanked fans for their support. "To be honest, it's you guys that pay that admission that write my check, so I've got to take my hat off to you guys," Hughes (44-7 MMA, 17-5 UFC) said. The former welterweight champion said if he could, he would cut up the glass plaque into several pieces to further thank those who have helped him over the years. White said Hughes could have taken offers to fight in other promotions but chose to stay in the UFC. "He's acting very humble here; he's been a great partner and been one of the people who have helped build this sport and the UFC to what it is today," White added. Hughes, who has fought 22 times inside the octagon, said he will finish his career with the UFC. In his most recent performance, Hughes defeated the second Gracie of his career, Renzo, at UFC 112 in April. (He decisively beat fellow UFC Hall of Famer Royce Gracie at UFC 60). It was his second consecutive octagon win after he dispatched rival and Renzo Gracie pupil Matt Serra at UFC 98 in May 2009. Hughes' first UFC appearance came at UFC 22 under the promotion's previous owners, Sephamore Entertainment Group. He defeated Valeri Ignatov by unanimous decision. Hughes presided over the longest welterweight title run in the promotion's history with five consecutive defenses from UFC 34 to UFC 45. Although he lost his belt to B.J. Penn at UFC 46, he regained it with a submission victory over Georges St-Pierre at UFC 50 and defended it twice before St-Pierre avenged his loss at UFC 65. Hughes next meets yet another Gracie protege when he takes on Ricardo Almeida at UFC 117 on Aug. 7 in Oakland, Calif. Hughes joins a UFC Hall of Fame roster that currently includes Royce Gracie, Ken Shamrock, Dan Severn, Randy Couture, Mark Coleman, Chuck Liddell and Charles "Mask" Lewis Jr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjameson6969 Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 Fair play to him. Defiantly well deserved. This is a guy who imo uses wrestling, but not in a boring way, Other people should take note!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlurSlammer Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 Hughes has had some great fights ................ Carlos Newton 1 and 2 Trigg 1 and 2 Bj Penn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShanePatrick Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 This doesn't come as a surprise at all. Hughes totally deserves to be in the HoF no question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randizzle_KO Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 Hell yeah!!! there you go Matt Hughes! congradulations, very well deserved and hopefully you have a great future aswell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion_Heart15 Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 congrats matt hughes. well deserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brabo Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 They should have given him a bible saying "UFC Hall of Famer" instead of the traditional glass plaque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sick00 Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 I can't stand Hughes but his induction is a no brainer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent555 Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 Shouldn't come as a shock to anyone, well deserved and congratulations to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP24 Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 Nine-time UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes today was named the eighth and latest UFC Hall of Fame inductee. After a brief presentation on his achievements' date=' 36-year-old Hughes met UFC president Dana White on UFC Fan Expo 2010's main stage at the Mandalay Bay Convetion Center to receive the commemorative award. He thanked fans for their support. "To be honest, it's you guys that pay that admission that write my check, so I've got to take my hat off to you guys," Hughes (44-7 MMA, 17-5 UFC) said. The former welterweight champion said if he could, he would cut up the glass plaque into several pieces to further thank those who have helped him over the years. White said Hughes could have taken offers to fight in other promotions but chose to stay in the UFC. "He's acting very humble here; he's been a great partner and been one of the people who have helped build this sport and the UFC to what it is today," White added. Hughes, who has fought 22 times inside the octagon, said he will finish his career with the UFC. In his most recent performance, Hughes defeated the second Gracie of his career, Renzo, at UFC 112 in April. (He decisively beat fellow UFC Hall of Famer Royce Gracie at UFC 60). It was his second consecutive octagon win after he dispatched rival and Renzo Gracie pupil Matt Serra at UFC 98 in May 2009. Hughes' first UFC appearance came at UFC 22 under the promotion's previous owners, Sephamore Entertainment Group. He defeated Valeri Ignatov by unanimous decision. Hughes presided over the longest welterweight title run in the promotion's history with five consecutive defenses from UFC 34 to UFC 45. Although he lost his belt to B.J. Penn at UFC 46, he regained it with a submission victory over Georges St-Pierre at UFC 50 and defended it twice before St-Pierre avenged his loss at UFC 65. Hughes next meets yet another Gracie protege when he takes on Ricardo Almeida at UFC 117 on Aug. 7 in Oakland, Calif. Hughes joins a UFC Hall of Fame roster that currently includes Royce Gracie, Ken Shamrock, Dan Severn, Randy Couture, Mark Coleman, Chuck Liddell and Charles "Mask" Lewis Jr.[/quote'] About time... Not a big fan of the guy, but he deserves it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuMaster Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 This was to be expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCGOD1 Posted May 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 hughes seems so neutral i mean Cmon give us a smile , he's like ok give that piece of crap so i can get on with my day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderlei_Silva_fan Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 Good for him. Well deserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuMaster Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 If you act too happy...doesnt look good. If you look unhappy...doesn't look good. Nuetral is the best way to go when receiving an award of this type. When you win a million dollars, you can jump for joy and it won't look gay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodyModifier Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 My favorite fighter.He's not a bad guy at all.I go to his site all the time. http://www.matt-hughes.com Congratulations Matt.You got me into watching UFC and MMA.Anyone have the link to this?I must of missed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent555 Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 Maybe this award just reminds Hughes that his fighting career is pretty much over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodyModifier Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 Maybe this award just reminds Hughes that his fighting career is pretty much over. It's not over.He still has a lot of potential in the division.He just isn't going to hold the belt.Who knows though.Anything can happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stokesyboy Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 thoroughly deserved for a "real" champ and fighter, who carries himself the way he should at all times. Well done Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffro21 Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 This doesn't surprise me and I think he deserves it. He was the most dominant WW champ until GSP came along.Great fighter and a decent guy well deserved congrats Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMA_Limburg Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 Really brought MMA to another level with his powerful wrestling. A true legend of the sport. He showed other fighters how it's done when it comes to wrestling, he's the example for all future fighters, like Royce is for BJJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnydingo Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 Hats off to Matt, well deserved addition to the HoF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnydingo Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 Is there any way to stop these retard spammers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMA_Limburg Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 Is there any way to stop these retard spammers? yeah that guy is anoying, he'll probably get blocked eventually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmckay1406051840 Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 Hell Yeah! Definately well deserved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vendur Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 He still holds the record for most UFC wins doesn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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