Matt Hughes MMA Training - Wrestling Fundamentals

Some amazing footage here from my time helping the phenomenal MMA legend, former two-time UFC Welterweight Champion and inspirational individual Matt Hughes on one of his outstanding seminars at the fantastic For The Love Of MMA event held in Manchester last month in collaboration with the phenomenal REORG Charity!!
In this clip, Matt (alongside world renowned UK Wrestling coach Lyubo Kumbarov) talks about the importance of pummelling when looking to takedown opponents using Wrestling in MMA.
I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed helping Matt during both of his seminars. It was truly brilliant to see him on the mats, spend time in his company and learn from him firsthand. He easily makes the list of most exceptional and inspiring people that I know!!
Enjoy the brilliance on display here and then make sure you smash the follow button on Matt, Lyubo, REORG and the For The Love Of MMA event series across all social media today!!
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[@huwhitecavebeast1972]

I'm glad he seems to have had a good recovery after his accident. This dude knew his stuff, his fights were fun to watch.

[@hunterisrandom2699]

I haven't kepted up recently if you don't mind me asking what happened?

[@TheRollDdice]

@@hunterisrandom2699 I looked it up: Hughes’ truck was hit by a train on June 16, 2017. As a result, Hughes suffered a Grade 3 diffuse axonal injury - a brain bleed. It's a miracle he's alive, walking and teaching.

[@benc-in4rt]

My brother has pictures with him,that sucks what happened to him, great guy,n he has a twin brother to doesn't he,such a great guy

[@pimplepickerton]

​@hunterisrandom2699 he tried to kilt himself. The train hit was no accident.

[@nathanmagee9337]

Bro he’s getting a lot better

[@dustinweatherby5518]

He really is, he has overcome ALOT

[@Liefvikerson]

Yes. As a fan, I was worried ( as much as an outsider can) about him and his family life. I remember thinking I hope his wife doesn't leave him. Glad he's making a full recovery.

[@fa7b0i65]

Imma big fan of Matt Hughes. He’s a beast. Knowing the reason he’s like that, makes my heart soft and cry every time I see him. But seeing him training makes my heart smile. Cause you can see it in his face that it makes him happy.

[@effingdingus]

He lives in my hometown ❤ I get to see him at the grocery store every once in a while

[@traveller403]

Where do you live? Hes a complete legend id be honored to see him some day.

[@effingdingus]

@@traveller403 Staunton, Illinois! He grew up in Hillsboro, though, which is about 20 mins away from Staunton. Small town, about 5k people.

[@dripsonice413]

Hell yeah i saw the video where matt said he had contemplated suicide after the accident.. matt you have fans all around the globe rooting for you and im glad it seems youve put those demons behind you. You have so much to live for and are an amazing champion, cant wait to see whats next for you

[@dustin6121]

WOW so glad to see Matt Hughes again!!! My favorite fighter from back in the day with his "Country boy can Survive" intro. You can tell how excited and and the joy he got out of pummeling with that guy.

[@orestispitsillides]

Matt Huges isn't just a nine time UFC Champion, he is an absolute warrior and beast that is still humble and no changes of character were made after the accident. Thank you sir for all the inspiration and entertainment❤

[@Mustangmike84361]

The last time I seen anything about him he could bearly walk to see this, makes my heart melt to know he's getting way better.

[@Haji51]

Bless this man and his heart

[@michaelg3473]

What an honor it would be to train with the legend 🙌🏼

[@suciooo]

We need more Matt please!!

[@robs1714]

Amazing to see him move like this from where he was

[@abe5870]

Mr Hughes was a awesome fighter. Much love and respect. God bless you and yours Mr Hughes.

[@Tyrannosaurus_5000]

was? he ain't dead

[@uncletheoneshotkid3001]

@@Tyrannosaurus_5000he ain’t a fighter anymore

[@JarethGarza]

I used to love watching Matt pick men up and run and slam them into the mat. Im glad to see him doing well.

[@viciousdogs87]

That is truly inspirational,I need to see more

[@BreakdancingMiracle]

That actually gave me an insight I never had before. Thanks.

[@sunamiBoi88]

Living legend right here people..gotta respect the man and especially for the obstacles that were put in front of him and here he is still a living legend..respect and love brother..

[@CashMoney-xn8yz]

So glad to see this brother back doing what he loves💜💯

[@saveriopulsinelli2217]

Good to see him / my goodness what a warrior. Tragedy 🎭 triumph

[@AspiringDirtbag]

I love Matt Hughes. It brings a tear to my eye watching this. My uncle Scott was a good friend of Matt’s. He just recently passed away and I got this rolling mats, punching bags, plenty of his gloves and rash guards, books signed by fighters…time is unkind to all but not a reason to not try and live…I’m so glad to see Matt alive.

[@John-vw7wf]

That's beautiful to see. Even tho he has a lot of difficulty with basic motor function, his movement in that demonstration was so fluid

[@energyflowswhereattentiongoes]

Amazing Matt. Big Love.

[@Sambo169]

Matt Hughes is such a good guy! A legend! One of the best! Just a tough guy to keep going no matter what life throws him!

[@andrewaldrich3602]

Matt was just at my bjj gym. He’s a hell of a guest to have around!

[@samerhamze3551]

Damn, went from certain death to teaching wrestling fundamentals. Truly a GOAT. In the arena and out.

[@Singledadlife1986]

I can't believe this man is still able to walk around after getting hit by a gosh darn train!!!!!!!! This man is a savage and just a incredible human being!

[@am7442]

So good to see Matt. God bless him , and I hope he continues to improve.

[@richard6068]

Matt Hughes, a true fucking, legend to overcome what he went through. He’s a real inspiration to everybody love and respect to you, Matt.

[@bradherman9707]

He looks great. As a former wrestler I loved this

[@Senseibadman]

Absolute legend in the sport

[@2Aallday]

Awesome seeing Matt back in his element after his accident. He is as good as human being as one can be. Always a champion.

[@HawkeyeW1776]

Love Matt Hughes.

[@Brickcityluv]

Matt Hughes is a genetic freak; even through tragic adversities he strives and continues on the forward path~ i would love to meet one of my heroes ❤️ 💪 🤼‍♂️🥋

[@justinabbott8481]

Dude! Love to see him back at it! God bless him!

[@SuperSMOKEKUSH420]

This make he happy to see him recovering so good. Keep it up champ 💪🏻

[@jasonnester9514]

It’s amazing how much Improvement his motor skills and talking has improved man what a fighter

[@BlankSpace-by3nd]

He is such a badass! Easy top 5 favorite

[@houseadams4841]

Regardless of your feelings about Matt prior to the accident…. The man has shown incredible courage, determination and fortitude… It’s almost a medical miracle… Not many people would be in his current state after suffering an accident like his. Amazing…

[@Azazel2024]

He wasn't my favorite but I respected him but this seriously grew my respect for him immensely as a person

[@moonrunrs]

It looks like he is continuing to recover. Good for him.

[@phillyphilly1076]

God bless this man.

[@Bryce-t5i]

Ive always watched him and love this dude and his ground game.

[@valterdias7063]

Po cara esse cara é extraordinário. Tem que fazer um filme dele

[@Azazel2024]

Good to see him coming back. Didnt love him as a ufc champ but all the love and respect in the world to him now . Also he made Royce Gracie look like Cm punk 🤣🤭

[@theMightyWhytey]

Man! I really thought that accident had him gone for good. I’m so glad to see that he is still himself!

[@shazbaggle8268]

He thinks more clearly than most other retired fighters you see. His ability to communicate his thoughts has been damaged, but his mental processing appears to be sharp as ever. He doesnt seem to trail off or lose his train of thought like many other retired guys.

[@CoppaSenpai]

Matt Hughes was amazing and a awesome teacher i remember watching him throughout my childhood wishing i could be like him.

[@tonyace4507]

He’s a scumbag. He literally beat up his own sister and beat up his dad with his brother along with many awful things he admits in his book. Sad I used to be a big fan on his growing up

[@Bklynblaze1]

Love Matt!

[@not-normal771]

The Lord works in mysterious ways. Truly!

[@northernone24]

He's come so far. This is amazing

[@rayesc0221]

Matt A legend 🐐

[@izzybizzy9589]

Damn still improving! Yes!

[@rajendranadarajan8931]

Wait, this was 5 months ago?? I saw a video of him a year ago and he seem to regress. I think it was a pro wrestling event. He struggled to walk and talk. This is great news !

[@billweimers7645]

He sounds and looks so much better! Thanks to God!

[@huntercruz8360]

I see that he's perfectly fine he literally just has an issue speaking and maybe some memory loss close to the accident but for the most part he's totally fine

[@itsthemuscledad38]

he looks strong and coherent

[@amcowningyourtruth]

True legend❤❤

[@EricJohnson-tb9sj]

The BEST career in MMA! MATT HUGHES is the greatest of all time!!

[@chadbeecher8468]

Legend!

[@mikeoshrieh5169]

1 of the greatest 👍🏽🤙

[@shvettyballs7045]

Damn those guys are lucky to be learning from one of the best ever.

[@raulguevara8792]

So glad n proud to see one of my most favorite UFC fighters has survived the turmoils of his life and still succeeds in the career he loves. Attaboy cowboy

[@BaseBasvic]

Wow, I was a little thrown off..until I found out he was in a horrible accident… Because I know this dude didn’t get hit in the head that much in his career!!

[@wolflairabyss5238]

The champ !

[@mgtowsoldier8673]

Legend....

[@dakotawalker7404]

Still fucking has it

[@tfajsh]

What a great soul

[@billyquirin9744]

You are the best

[@probokris17]

Veteran i'am so proud of you 😢😢

[@user-lo3hm9px3b]

I am friends with mark Hughes’ (Matt’s twin brother) son

[@ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΣΤΑΣΙΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ]

God bless you

[@salzburg87]

A Fighter all the way 🙏🏻💪🏻💥❤️

[@HemiBurns]

LEGEND!!!

[@gregphebus5777]

I only have one rule in fighting. Rule #1 Never, never, never get into a fight with a dude that can't be knocked out by a TRAIN. 45 WINS, BEAT THAT. MATT ❤ HUGHES

[@sidsingh1440]

👍

[@NandoValenzuela87]

A fkn Train couldn't even take the man down! Matt Hughes looking great man that's what's up

[@zackadamec9332]

Fuckin awesome to see him on the mats considering they told his family he wouldn't be able to walk again

[@Azazel2024]

Yeah ..its 7 am , I'm 58 and beat alcohol addiction 8 years ago . Now im going to the gym. I was gonna go at 1 pm but nah. I'm going now when its 39 degrees and I don't want to . What he did is a million times harder. I forgot what work was. Thank you Matt Hughes

[@roberthutchinson9070]

Rock on

[@mekanikpro001]

Sy Respect semangatnya,...🥲🥲🥲

[@davidwayne8671]

🤠🤠🤠🤠

[@seanfarrellsullivanhasemotions]

Imagine being taught by the absolute greatest! Thos guy "pummeled" Royce Geacie in front of Helio Gracie... the creator of BJJ.

[@dandudemanbro]

Matt f**kn Hughes 💪💪👊👊

[@jesusmercado3664]

Fuckin Legend

[@diceydie-c]

So sad seeing one of the baddest man of all time have his brain gone like that SMH or guy. Absolute Bonafide Legend of Combat Sports

[@kingmk4098]

Yoooo what happened to him?

[@turk2486]

Almost died in a car accident. He was hit by a train, and was in a coma.

[@combatcritique]

Matt Hughes biography is surprising in a bad way😅

[@seer775]

Did he just say that he would beat people up for free 😳

[@Azazel2024]

If you had whar he did you'd love your work too . !

[@seer775]

@@Azazel2024 get donked in the head? No thanks

[@msj7444]

💔😢

[@SuperDragonRED]

Dude still my favorite fighter he dominated mfs

[@dutchdna]

He treated his caring wife like shit.

[@michaelrhodes6730]

Hes still too damn strong haha. As a personal trainer I think he should keep doing this and eventually hell look like the accident never happened

[@leonskum7705]

🥹

[@livefree316]

It's a miracle of God is still breathing I hope he gives credit to God. I really pray for him man to know Jesus Christ to know the salvation plan of Jesus Christ before the devil taps him out

[@LordDirus007]

God will humble a Man. Matt was not a very Good Man during his life.

[@Moneyovertruth]

Jake paul next opponent

[@kf1559]

Then he beat up his wife. 😢

[@MrBill-ee4mr]

Did he get paid to beat his wife up?

[@hardcoreromeo2111]

Hahaha couldn’t have happened to a better guy. Go read your Bible Matt if you still can

[@mindfictiontv4664]

Is that what fighting related brain damage looks like?

[@CarnalCarnival]

Not really, in 2017 Matt Hughes unfortunately had a near-death experience when his truck was hit by a moving train. He wasn't really showing any signs of major brain damage from fighting prior to his accident.

[@mindfictiontv4664]

@@CarnalCarnival thanks a lot! I was unaware.

[@Robzomieza-bu6dm]

🐐❤😎🤘👏🪖