Hughes defeats Serra via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
Royce Gracie vs. Matt Hughes
April 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Hughes wins over Gracie by KO at 4:39 of Round One.
Matt Hughes vs. B.J. Penn
March 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Hughes wins over Penn by technical knockout (referee stoppage) due to strikes at 3:53 of Round Three and is awarded the Welterweight Championship.
Matt Hughes vs. Georges St-Pierre
March 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
St-Pierre wins over Hughes by TKO (due to strikes) at 1:25 of Round Two to become the new UFC Welterweight Champion.
Matt Hughes vs. Chris Lytle
March 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Hughes wins over Lytle by unanimous decision. All three judges score the bout 30-27.
Georges St-Pierre vs. Matt Hughes
March 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment
St-Pierre wins over Hughes via submission (armbar) at 4:52 of Round Two to become the Interim UFC Welterweight Champion.
Matt Hughes vs. Thiago Alves
March 3, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Alves defeats Hughes by TKO (knee and punches) at 1:02 of Round 2.