Hi all.
Matt Hughes has been one of the most (If not
the most) dominant Champions in UFC history. Holding an impressive record of 43-6-0, Matt has some of the sports biggest names on the large list of opponents he has overcome, including - Carlos Newton (2x), Sean Sherk, Frank Trigg (2x), Joe Riggs, George St-Pierre, Royce Gracie and BJ Penn.
Matt Hughes is almost certainly going to be a great addition to the UFC Hall of Fame. But with his recent convincing loss to George St-Pierre for a second time, do you think it is an appropriate time for Matt Hughes to finally hang up his gloves and retire from the UFC?
I think now would be a good time for Hughes to end his fighting carreer in the UFC. He has previously stated (During his coaching role on TUF), that he only had 2 or 3 more fights in him, so quitting must not have been far from his mind. But now with the state of the WW division, I can't see Hughes regaining the title. I'm predicting George St-Pierre to reclaim the title from Matt Serra, and I really don't think Hughes will ever hold the belt again while GSP defends it - Which I believe will be a long time.
At the moment I don't see anyone in the division that I would pick over GSP, I think Karo Parysian and Jon Fitch would make worthy opponents, but I don't see either one of them pulling out the victory. Somewhat like the MW division; with Silva holding the title and Franklin being the only real contender, but still never looks like having enough to dethrone the champion - I see the WW division this way, with GSP as champion (Just my personal prediction, no offence to Matt Serra or his fans) and Hughes being the next best fighter - Just with slim chance of ever regaining the title.
With this all being said, Hughes still could have a few more fights in him, should he desire to continue. He is already a very popular and wealthy man within the sport and has done so much for the UFC and MMA as a whole. For now for me seems like a good time to call it a day... Or perhaps one more fight, possibly looking to go out on a win, other than a resounding defeat.
Should Hughes decide to retire, I'd like to say my thanks for all he has done for the sport of MMA and to wish him luck in whichever path he chooses to follow
P.S Sorry for the long read - You can tell I'm bored
