Legend 2 Legend with Burt Watson: Matt Hughes

Former UFC site coordinator Burt Watson returns with the fourth installment of “Legend 2 Legend,” as he sits down with two-time UFC welterweight champion and UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes.

4:51 — On his humble upbringing as a “country boy” and shining as a wrestler
8:24 — On the impact of Miletich Fighting Systems and his relationships with team members today
13:31 — On entering the UFC and reflecting on his first title fight win over Carlos Newton
18:25 — On his two memorable wins over Frank Trigg and how Trigg blew it
26:12 — On his memorable fight with Royce Gracie, wishing they had a rematch
30:02 — On the train accident that nearly killed him and changed his life forever
38:11 — On which fighter had the best Brazilian jiu-jitsu, comparing himself to Khabib Nurmagomedov, and his relationship with Dana White

Fight footage courtesy of UFC Fight Pass, the UFC’s official digital subscription service, which is currently offering a seven-day free trial. UFC Fight Pass gives fans access to exclusive live UFC events and fights, exclusive live MMA and combat sports events from around the world, exclusive original and behind the scenes content and unprecedented 24-7 access to the world’s biggest fight library.

Special thanks to Bioxcellerator.com for use of their footage

Former UFC site coordinator Burt Watson returns with the fourth installment of “Legend 2 Legend,” as he sits down with two-time UFC welterweight champion and UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes.

4:51 — On his humble upbringing as a “country boy” and shining as a wrestler
8:24 — On the impact of Miletich Fighting Systems and his relationships with team members today
13:31 — On entering the UFC and reflecting on his first title fight win over Carlos Newton
18:25 — On his two memorable wins over Frank Trigg and how Trigg blew it
26:12 — On his memorable fight with Royce Gracie, wishing they had a rematch
30:02 — On the train accident that nearly killed him and changed his life forever
38:11 — On which fighter had the best Brazilian jiu-jitsu, comparing himself to Khabib Nurmagomedov, and his relationship with Dana White

Fight footage courtesy of UFC Fight Pass, the UFC’s official digital subscription service, which is currently offering a seven-day free trial. UFC Fight Pass gives fans access to exclusive live UFC events and fights, exclusive live MMA and combat sports events from around the world, exclusive original and behind the scenes content and unprecedented 24-7 access to the world’s biggest fight library.

Special thanks to Bioxcellerator.com for use of their footage