Matt Hughes losses
Over 14 years as a professional, Matt Hughes has compiled a 45-9 (35) record, including twelve title fights across two weight classes. He has nine losses against six different opponents, three of them in title fights.
9. Matt Hughes loses to Josh Koscheck via KO
On September 24, 2011 Matt Hughes faced Josh Koscheck in a welterweight bout. Hughes was 37 years old with a record of 45-8, and Koscheck was 33 with a record of 15-5. Both Hughes and Koscheck were coming off a loss. Koscheck stopped Hughes via KO in the 1st round.
8. Matt Hughes loses to B.J. Penn in their 3rd fight via KO in 21 seconds
On November 20, 2010 Matt Hughes faced B.J. Penn in a welterweight bout. It was their third meeting. Hughes was 37 years old with a record of 45-7, and Penn was 31 with a record of 15-7-1. Hughes was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Penn was on a 2-fight losing streak. Penn stopped Hughes via KO in the 1st round.
7. Matt Hughes loses to Thiago Alves via KO
On June 7, 2008 Matt Hughes faced Thiago Alves in a welterweight bout. Hughes was 34 years old with a record of 42-6, and Alves was 24 with a record of 15-5. Hughes was coming off a loss, while Alves was on a 5-fight winning streak. Alves stopped Hughes via TKO in the 2nd round.
6. Matt Hughes loses to Georges St-Pierre in their 3rd fight via KO
On December 29, 2007 Matt Hughes fought Georges St-Pierre for the vacant UFC welterweight title. It was their third meeting. Hughes was 34 years old with a record of 42-5, and St-Pierre was 26 with a record of 14-2. Both Hughes and St-Pierre were coming off a win. St-Pierre submitted Hughes via armbar in the 2nd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
5. Matt Hughes loses to Georges St-Pierre in their 2nd fight via KO
On November 18, 2006 Matt Hughes defended his UFC welterweight title against Georges St-Pierre. It was their second meeting. Hughes was 33 years old with a record of 41-4, and St-Pierre was 25 with a record of 12-1. Hughes was on a 6-fight winning streak and St-Pierre was on a 5-fight winning streak. St-Pierre stopped Hughes via TKO in the 2nd round. Lost the title.
4. Matt Hughes loses to B.J. Penn via KO
On January 31, 2004 Matt Hughes defended his UFC welterweight title against B.J. Penn. Hughes was 30 years old with a record of 35-3, and Penn was 25 with a record of 6-1-1. Hughes was on a 13-fight winning streak and Penn was coming off a win. Penn submitted Hughes via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Lost the title.
3. Matt Hughes loses to José Landi-Jons via KO
On February 8, 2001 Matt Hughes faced José Landi-Jons in a middleweight bout. Hughes was 27 years old with a record of 22-2, and Landi-Jons was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hughes was coming off a loss. Landi-Jons stopped Hughes via KO in the 1st round.
2. Matt Hughes loses to Dennis Hallman in their 2nd fight via KO in 20 seconds
On December 16, 2000 Matt Hughes faced Dennis Hallman in a welterweight bout. It was their second meeting. Hughes was 27 years old with a record of 22-1, and Hallman was 25 with a record of 17-4. Hughes was on a 18-fight winning streak and Hallman was on a 3-fight winning streak. Hallman submitted Hughes via armbar in the 1st round.
1. Matt Hughes loses to Dennis Hallman via KO in 17 seconds
On October 17, 1998 Matt Hughes faced Dennis Hallman. Hughes was 25 years old with a record of 4-0, and Hallman was 22 with a record of 10-0. Hughes was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak and Hallman was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Hallman submitted Hughes via choke-out in the 1st round.