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Matt Hughes Officially Retires From Fighting At Today’s Press Conference | UFC NEWS


The man who many consider the most dominant champion in UFC history, Matt Hughes, retired today at the UFC on FOX 6 pre-fight press conference.

UFC president Dana White announced the decision and let Matt Hughes, who was in attendance, say a few words before departing from the event.

Hughes will remain an active part of the organization, but his fighting days are over.

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7 Comments

7 Comments to Matt Hughes Officially Retires From Fighting At Today’s Press Conference | UFC NEWS

  1. King Prodigy Levreau says:

    Thanks for the memories and wishing you the best in the next stage of your life…Mahalo! War Hughes War!!! One love from the ‘NO’ in central cali.

  2. Ruiciemncum says:

    Я с вами не согласен, мне кажется по другому было желание лучше.

  3. Thom says:

    Im guessing both him and BJ will get into the HOF soon… Maybe even together at thr same time considering their history.

    • Nuitari X says:

      He’s already in the HOF. I guess you didn’t watch the video or listen to Dana White at the press conference.

      • Thom says:

        lol i forgot, yeah he’s been in the Hof for years idk what i was thinking when i posted that. and you’re right i didnt watch the pressy. sorry. btw your username is gay as ****.

  4. Time To Wrestle says:

    Get a room girls. Nobody here wants to read about your bromance. The heebie jeebie’s!!!

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