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UFC legend Matt Hughes loses part of finger following 2017 brain injury recovery

May 6, 2026
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Matt Hughes

Matt Hughes

UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes has suffered another setback, losing part of a finger. This comes years after his devastating 2017 accident in which he suffered a brain hemorrhage and had to essentially relearn how to live. The 2017 incident left Hughes with severe injuries that required extensive rehabilitation. He has faced a long road to recovery since the near-fatal accident. Now the legendary welterweight champion faces yet another physical challenge with the loss of a finger section. Details about how the finger injury occurred remain limited.

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