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Matt Hughes vs. Renzo Gracie Likely For April in Abu Dhabi

Kye Stephenson — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:38:23 +0000

A much-discussed matchup between former UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes and Renzo Gracie looks to be set for April 10th when the organization makes its first trip to Abu Dhabi.

Hughes confirmed the matchup on his official website, but stated that paperwork for the fight has yet to be signed. Hughes’ only bout in 2009 came in May at UFC 98 where he defeated Matt Serra by unanimous decision.

Gracie, who has signed a multi-fight contract with the UFC, also stated via his management company that he will indeed fight Hughes in the coming months. It will be Gracie’s first-ever fight in the UFC and his first fight since defeating Frank Shamrock by disqualification (knees to the head of a downed opponent) in February 2007 at EliteXC “Destiny.”

Rumored Matchup of Matt Hughes vs. Renzo Gracie Confirmed False

Kye Stephenson — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:26:22 +0000

A rumored matchup between former welterweight champion Matt Hughes and Renzo Gracie will not be happening, at least for the time being.

BumpyKnuckle.com spoke with a source close to Gracie who confirmed that, though Gracie will indeed be fighting in the UFC, his first opponent will not be Matt Hughes. The matchup has not been ruled out completely, but won’t happen when Gracie makes his UFC debut.

Gracie (13-6-1) has never fought for the UFC organization, and hasn’t fought professionally since defeating Frank Shamrock by disqualification (knees to the head of a downed opponent) in February of 2007 at EliteXC “Destiny.” He runs the Renzo Gracie Academy in Midtown Manhattan and has trained notable fighters such as Matt Serra, Georges St. Pierre, and Ricardo Almeida.

Hughes has only fought once in 2009, defeating Matt Serra in May at UFC 98 by unanimous decision. He has been previously rumored to face Mike Swick or Josh Koscheck, but still remains without a clear opponent.

Matt Hughes vs. Renzo Gracie Rumored for UFC 109

Kye Stephenson — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:13:13 +0000

Former welterweight champion Matt Hughes has been rumored to face Renzo Gracie at UFC 109 in February.

Heavy.com has reported that the matchup is likely, thought official bout agreements have yet to be signed.

Hughes has been previously rumored to fight Mike Swick and Josh Koscheck, with Gracie being the latest to reportedly take on the future UFC Hall of Famer.

Gracie has never fought in the Octagon, despite training numerous UFC fighters including Hughes nemesis Matt Serra. The 42-year old is a fifth-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and holds notable victories over Pat Miletich and Carlos Newton. He has not fought since 2007, defeating Frank Shamrock by disqualification (kness to head of grounded opponent) at EliteXC “Destiny.”

UFC 109 is rumored to take place on February 6, 2010 in Las Vegas.