UFC legend Matt Hughes has suffered another injury, losing part of a finger. Hughes previously survived a serious 2017 accident in which he suffered a brain hemorrhage and had to relearn basic life functions. The former welterweight champion has now lost a fingertip in an unspecified incident. Details about how the injury occurred were not provided in the post. Hughes has faced multiple health challenges since his near-fatal train accident nearly a decade ago.
Former UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes has suffered a new injury, losing part of a finger in an unspecified incident, according to a recent post. No details about the circumstances surrounding the injury were provided.
Hughes, 52, is one of the most decorated fighters in UFC history, finishing his career with a record of 45 wins and 9 losses. The Illinois-born wrestler dominated the welterweight division during his prime, averaging nearly three takedowns per 15 minutes across his career and finishing opponents at a high rate. He fought out of the HIT Squad and brought a relentless grappling style to a division he ruled across two separate title reigns.
The injury is the latest health setback for Hughes since a devastating 2017 accident in which his truck was struck by a train. He suffered a brain hemorrhage and was forced to relearn basic life functions during a long and difficult recovery. He has faced ongoing health challenges in the years since that near-fatal incident.
Why it matters
- Hughes remains a significant figure in UFC history, and updates about his health draw attention across the combat sports community
- The new injury adds to a series of physical hardships he has endured since the 2017 train accident
- No details have emerged about how the finger injury occurred or the extent of the damage beyond the loss of a fingertip
