Matt Hughes got one. Chuck Liddell got one. Tito Ortiz did not get one. I'm talking about jobs with the UFC after fighting. Both Liddell and Hughes received positions with the company that seem to have come from a sense of loyalty they both showed to the organization and to boss Dana White over the years. Read More »
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Feed SubscriptionUFC implements fighter code of conduct; Matt Hughes appointed VP of Athlete Development & Government Relations
The UFC implemented a Conduct Policy for fighters today and appointed UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes as the UFC's Vice President of Athlete Development and Government Relations. There's two reasons why this was interesting timing. Read More »
Dana White: ‘Chuck Liddell gets a big fat paycheck every week’
If you recall when Chuck Liddell retired he was given his new position of Vice President of Business Development with the UFC. But anytime anyone asked him about his job description, he gave vague answers like, "help promote the sport" or be an "ambassador" for the sport -- stuff like that. In a new interview with SI.com, UFC President Dana White gave a little more insight into what exactly "The Iceman's" duties require -- and if you think ol' Chucky boy is sitting in an office somewhere answering phone calls or setting up appearances, think again. Read More »
Matt Hughes says he is ‘fully retired’ from MMA
Former UFC welterweight champion and UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes announces that he is 'fully retired' from MMA. Read More »
Renzo Gracie preparing for a return to the UFC
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu specialist Renzo Gracie has recently indicated he has plans of returning to the UFC octagon for a second time. The 45-year-old still has a desire to compete and with several fights still on his contract, it seems fans will get to see a Gracie in the UFC again soon. Read More »
UFC Tonight: Matt Hughes talks potential last opponent and life after UFC
Nine-time UFC welterweight champion and UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes was a guest Tuesday on "UFC Tonight" on Fuel TV. Watch as Hughes talks about retirement and life after the UFC. Read More »
‘UFC Tonight’ show notes – 3/20/12
In this week’s “UFC Tonight,” host Todd Harris is joined by Guest Analyst and Number One Middleweight Contender Chael Sonnen and UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes. Read More »
Programming reminder: ‘UFC Tonight’ airs tonight at 10 p.m. ET on Fuel TV
Guest analyst Chael Sonnen and UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes join hosts Todd Harris and Kenny Florian this evening on "UFC Tonight" on Fuel TV at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. Read More »
Dana White says this might be his best video blog ever
White says, "This might be the best video blog we've ever done" and he might be right. Cameras go backstage before and after UFC 135 as fighters get ready to walk out and get stitched up after. Read More »
UFC 135 reaction: Thoughts and commentary
Kelvin Hunt takes a look back at UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage and provides thoughts and commentary about the event as a whole. Read More »
UFC 135 bonuses: $75k to Koscheck, Diaz, Jones and “Rampage”
Josh Koscheck, Nate Diaz, Jon Jones, and "Rampage" Jackson net $75,000 "Fight Night" bonuses for their performances at UFC 135. Read More »
UFC 135 LIVE results and play-by-play
Will Jon Jones retain his UFC light heavyweight title against the hard-hitting "Rampage" Jackson? Does Hall of Famer Matt Hughes still have what it takes to hang with the likes of a Josh Koscheck? We will find out tonight! Read More »
ProMMAnow.com UFC 135 staff picks
The ProMMAnow.com (www.prommanow.com) staff weighs in with their thoughts and predictionss on each of the "UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage" main card bouts. Read More »
UFC 135 weigh-in results and photo gallery
The "UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage" fighter weigh-ins took place Friday at the Wells Fargo Center in Denver, Colo. We have the weigh-in results and photos. Read More »
Watch today’s “UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage” weigh-ins LIVE on ProMMAnow.com at 6 p.m. ET
Tune in this afternoon at 6 p.m. ET (3 p.m. PT) as Jon Jones, "Rampage" Jackson, Matt Hughes, Josh Koscheck and the rest of the fighters competing at UFC 135 step on the scales at the Wells Fargo Theater. Read More »
UFC 135 preview: Will Josh Koscheck force Matt Hughes into retirement?
Kelvin Hunt previews the UFC 135 co-main event which will feature a welterweight showdown between Josh Koscheck and former champion and UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes. Read More »
Watch today’s UFC 135 press conference LIVE on ProMMAnow.com at 2 p.m. ET
Today's "UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage" pre-fight presser will stream live from the Pepsi Center in Denver Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT). Read More »
Three big questions heading into UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage
Kelvin Hunt takes a look at three big questions that could be answered at the UFC 135 event that will take place this weekend in Denver, Colorado. Read More »
UFC 135 conference call with Jon Jones, “Rampage” Jackson, Josh Koscheck and Matt Hughes *AUDIO*
The UFC 135 main and co-main event fighters took part in a media conference call Monday to help promote Saturday's fight card which airs live on Pay-Per-View. Read More »
Diego Sanchez out, Josh Koscheck in against Matt Hughes at UFC 135
Diego Sanchez has been forced to withdraw from his Sept. 24 co-main event bout against UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes due to a broken hand. Filling in for Sanchez will be Josh Koscheck. Read More »
Matt Hughes: “I really feel like St-Pierre fights not to lose, he just doesn’t fight to win anymore”
Former UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes feels like Georges St-Pierre just fights not to lose and says he wishes there was a way he could help him get his hunger back. Does he have a point? Read More »
Matt Hughes reveals details for his bout with Diego Sanchez
Matt Hughes utilizes new media in order to break dome details about his upcoming welterweight fight. Read More »