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Injury Update

UFC legend Matt Hughes loses part of finger in latest accident

May 6, 2026
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Matt Hughes

Matt Hughes

Matt Hughes, a UFC Hall of Famer, has suffered another injury, losing part of a finger. The post notes that Hughes previously endured a devastating accident in 2017 when he suffered a brain hemorrhage and had to relearn basic life functions. The specifics of how Hughes lost the finger portion were not detailed in the announcement. This latest setback adds to the series of health challenges the former welterweight champion has faced in recent years. Hughes remains one of the most decorated fighters in UFC history despite these personal difficulties.

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