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UFC legend Matt Hughes loses part of finger after recovering from 2017 brain injury

May 6, 2026, 9:40 AM
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UFC legend Matt Hughes has encountered another setback, losing a portion of his finger. This comes years after Hughes suffered a severe accident in 2017 that resulted in a brain hemorrhage, forcing him to essentially relearn basic life skills during his recovery. The post provides limited details about the circumstances of the finger injury or how it occurred. Hughes' journey since the 2017 accident has been marked by significant challenges as he worked to rebuild his life following the traumatic brain injury.

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