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Injury Update

Former UFC champion Matt Hughes loses part of finger in accident

May 6, 2026, 1:42 PM
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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.

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