Matt Hughes, a renowned mixed martial artist, competed with an impressive record of 45-9-0, primarily in the UFC's welterweight division at 170 lbs. Standing at 5' 9', he demonstrated a reach of 73', and often switched his stance during fights. In terms of performance statistics, Hughes averaged 2.14 significant strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 53%. He absorbed an average of 1.36 strikes per minute, maintaining a strike defense of 53%. His takedowns were frequent, averaging 2.95 per 15 minutes, with a takedown accuracy of 50%. Additionally, he attempted approximately one submission every 15 minutes. Throughout his career, Hughes achieved notable victories, including a significant win against Royce Gracie, who had an ELO rating of 1147. His most recent fights showcased his resilience and versatility. In 2009, he won against Matt Serra via unanimous decision. The following year, he scored a knockout victory over Renzo Gracie. However, in 2010, he suffered back-to-back losses to BJ Penn and Josh Koscheck, both via knockout. His last recorded fight was on September 24, 2011.