Matt Hughes vs. Renzo Gracie Welterweight

Matt Hughes

Age: 36

5’9” 170 lbs.
Overall Record 43-7  
Lightsoutmma Welterweight Rank # 10

Last 3 Fights-

UFC Win over Matt Serra decision

UFC Loss to Thiago Alves tko

UFC Loss to George St. Pierre for UFC Championship

Notes- Team H.ughes I.ntensive T.raining Squad.  Former 2x Welterweight Champion defending the belt 7x total.  2x Division I All American Wrestler.  Grew up on a farm, tossing haybails, pigs, and cow sh!t around.  Has competed in the ADCC.  Currently tied with UFC record for Most wins overall (16), Most Title Defenses total (7), and tied for Consecutive Defenses (5). Future UFC Hall of Famer.  17-4 career in UFC (1-2 vs. Gsp).  Really strong wrestler with good mental game, always conditioned and ready to fight, a true country boy.     

Renzo Gracie

Age: 43

5’10” 170 lbs.
Overall Record 13-6-1   
Lightsoutmma Welterweight Rank # n/a

Last 3 Fights-

Non-UFC Win over Frank Shamrock dq

Non-UFC Win over Carlos Newton decision

Non-UFC Win over Pat Miletich submission

Notes- Runs own gym in New York City.  UFC debut.  6^th degree Bjj black belt.  Personal trainer for Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, since 1993, other notable students St. Pierre, Serra, Almeida, and Roy Nelson.  Also a Judo black belt.  Cousin to Royce Gracie.  First fight since February of 2007, has fought in Pride, IFL, RINGS, and the ADCC.  Experienced fighter who helped build mma Jiu-Jitsu.