UFC Free Fight: Matt Hughes vs Carlos Newton
Relive one of the most exciting finishes in UFC history. On the heels of an exhilarating slam-finish at UFC 237, MMA fans have debated the merits of a slam as a technique in the UFC. […]
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COVINGTON’S CORNER: Fighting the good fight doesn’t make it great
To have great fight it must be competitive throughout; it must also have a defining moment, something special, an x-factor, a highlight above all others; a Je ne sais quoi if you will. That can […]
THURSDAY NEWS DIGEST 2/28: Matt Hughes responds to abuse allegations, Jon Jones would rather fight Lesnar than Cormier, Cerrone teases McGregor fight
Disgraceful Matt Hughes has responded to allegations that he choked and threatened to shoot his estranged wife Audra Hughes. In a lengthy statement posted to his Instagram feed, Hughes talks of the “absolute hell” that […]
ROUNDTABLE: What was your favorite GSP fight or memory?
What is your favorite GSP fight or moment? Frank Hyden, Columnist – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly His “I was not impressed by your performance,” remark to Matt Hughes. I know GSP apologized […]
TUESDAY NEWS DIGEST 2/26: Matt Hughes accused of choking, threatening to shoot his wife, Ben Askren comments on ‘dumb’ Colby Covington, and more
Restraining order Former UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes has been hit with restraining orders from his estranged wife and twin brother according to reporting by TMZ. The allegations made against Hughes are serious and have […]
POLL: What was your favorite Georges St-Pierre fight?
With Georges St-Pierre’s retirement now official, we’ve all had a few days to reflect on his remarkable career. Which of these fights is your favorite? We’ve narrowed it down to a few select choices, but […]
Georges St-Pierre to announce his retirement at Thursday press conference
On Thursday, Georges St-Pierre will walk out into Montreal’s Bell Centre for the last time as a UFC fighter. RDS’s Benoit Beaudoin has reported that St-Pierre will hold a press conference on Thursday afternoon to […]
McGrath’s top 25 fights in UFC history: Part 3 (11-15)
We’re back with our countdown of the top 25 fights in UFC history. Be sure to check out part 1 and part 2 if you missed them. 15. Matt Hughes vs. BJ Penn – UFC 63, […]
WEDNESDAY NEWS DIGEST 10/4: Max Holloway vs. Frankie Edgar to headline UFC 218, DJ says Cejudo vs. Pettis winner deserves next title shot, Dariush wants to make Dunham pay for call-out
Max Holloway vs. Frankie Edgar to headline UFC 218 Max Holloway’s first featherweight title defense will be against Frankie Edgar in the main event of UFC 218 in Detroit. The event will be held at […]
TUESDAY’S NEWS DIGEST 8/22: NSAC Executive Director Bob Bennett discusses approving Mayweather vs. McGregor, Matt Hughes update, Demi Lovato to sing national anthem
NSAC Executive Director Bob Bennett discusses approving Mayweather vs. McGregor Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Bob Bennett said that money does not play a factor in the approval of fights. Bennett was a guest […]
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE 8/14: Matt Hughes recovery update, Rockhold comments on Weidman rematch (w/Analysis)
Matt Hughes update A friend of Matt Hughes has announced that the former UFC Welterweight Champion is recovering and was actually allowed out of the hospital to go eat dinner. A picture of Hughes was […]
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE 8/7: Vitor Belfort responds to Sam Alvey, Aldo on McGregor, TUF cast announced, Hughes
Vitor Belfort responds to Sam Alvey Sam Alvey picked up the biggest win of his career when he defeated Rashad Evans this past weekend and UFC Fight Night 114. It wasn’t the most exciting fight […]
TUESDAY NEWS DIGEST 7/25: Jones wins the day as he shares Anderson Silva’s thoughts on Cormier (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
With UFC 214 fight week upon us, it appears as if the long awaited Daniel Cormier vs. Jon Jones rematch is actually going to happen. With several start and stop promotional pushes for this fight, […]
WEDNESDAY NEWS DIGEST 6/21: Matt Hughes update, Mayweather-McGregor media tour, George Sullivan-USADA (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
UFC Welterweight George Sullivan dodged a potentially career-crippling bullet. USADA announced Tuesday that George Sullivan has been handed a one-year suspension after testing positive for Clomiphene in a January 14, 2017 out-of-competition test. The test […]
MONDAY NEWS DIGEST 6/19: Former UFC heavyweight Tim Hague dies after boxing match Friday, Hughes minimally responsive (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
Former UFC heavyweight Tim Hague died Sunday afternoon from injuries sustained in a Friday night boxing match in Edmonton. He was 33. “It is with incredible sadness, sorrow and heartbreak to report that Tim has […]
SUNDAY NEWS DIGEST 6/18: Holly Holm back on winning track, Hughes health update, Grispi sentenced (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
You could say that UFC rewarded their most loyal fans Saturday morning, as the early prelims of yesterday’s Fight Pass event from Kallang, Singapore was full of action and finishes. Those who chose to sleep […]
SATURDAY NEWS DIGEST 6/17: UFC vet Tim Hague in ICU after boxing KO, Hughes health update, McGregor’s pal preaches loyalty
UFC Vet Tim Hague in ICU This has certainly been a rough weekend for MMA. Following yesterday’s news that UFC legend Matt Hughes was injured in a car wreck, it was reported today that fellow […]
FRIDAY NEWS DIGEST 6/16: Matt Hughes injured in car-train collision, Coker aiming to booker Page vs. Daley, Mayweather-McGregor undercard
Matt Hughes injured in wreck UFC Welterweight Champion Matt Hughes was involved in an accident this morning. A local news station, WAND-17, reported that Hughes was traveling near his home when he crossed a train […]
WEDNESDAY NEWS DIGEST 5/10: Anderson Silva speaks out regarding Middleweight Title situation, Liddell & Hughes addressed (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
Anderson Silva isn’t softening on his stance opposing UFC’s booking of the UFC Middleweight Division. The former long-time UFC Middleweight Champion took to Instagram Live on Tuesday to criticize UFC and its president Dana White […]
10 YRS AGO: Welterweight Division Lay of the Land – From champ Matt Serra to contenders such as GSP, Hughes, Koscheck, Diego, Fitch, Parisyan, more
I hadn’t done a heavyweight analysis since about November, but it’s been even longer since I’ve evaluated the welterweight division. The last time we visited the magical land of 170 pounders, Matt Hughes was still […]
HYDEN’S TAKE: More and more big name hypothetical fights – how likely are they and should they happen at all?
There’s been a lot of potential fights being discussed here lately. They all have varying degrees of probability, ranging from inevitable to virtually impossible. UFC Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor boxing Floyd Mayweather is inevitable at […]
THURSDAY NEWS DIGEST 3/23: Bellator’s Emmanuel Sanchez talks with MMATorch about his co-main event fight on King Mo vs. Rampage event (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
Bellator Featherweight Emmanuel Sanchez is prepared to take on whatever challenges are put in front of him and feels like he should be considered among the best in one of MMA’s most talent-rich divisions. “I […]
HYDEN’S TAKE: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC Fight Night 107, plus the absurdity of Matt Hughes hinting at a return
UFC Fight Night 107 was this past weekend, so let’s get straight to the rundown. UFC Fight Night 107 GOOD – Arnold Allen vs. Makwan Amirkhani: This was an ultra close fight that Allen won by […]
THURSDAY NEWS DIGEST 3/16: Matt Hughes is considering a return to MMA, comments on possibility (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
One of MMA’s all-time greats is considering returning for one more fight. In a recently surfaced interview with Joe Buck, Matt Hughes shared that he has been in talks regarding a return. He did offer […]
10 YRS AGO – TOP TEN MATCHES OF 2016 & OTHER AWARDS: Griffin vs. Ortiz, Hughes vs. Penn, Sanchez vs. Parisyan, plus Cro Cop, Silva, GSP, women
There were two fights this year that I gave the elusive five-star rating. They actually complement each other very well, and were the best examples of the two basic categories for MMA matches — striking […]