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Injury Update

Former UFC champion Matt Hughes loses part of finger in new injury

May 6, 2026, 3:03 PM
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UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes has suffered another setback, losing a finger phalanx in a recent accident. This comes years after Hughes was involved in a serious 2017 accident where he suffered a brain hemorrhage and had to essentially relearn basic life functions. The details of how Hughes lost part of his finger were not specified in the report. Hughes has faced multiple health challenges since his initial traumatic brain injury nearly a decade ago.

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