Matt Hughes vs Carlos Newton I - UFC 34 November 2, 2001 I always tuned in to Hughes' fights at the time, and this one in particular because it was for the title, and against one of my country's ...

Matt Hughes vs. Georges St. Pierre ... Matt's title bouts with Carlos Newton are the stuff legends are made of. One might feel Hughes got the biggest gift of his career at UFC 34.

2. Matt Hughes vs. Carlos Newton UFC 34 “High Voltage” Nov. 2, 2001 | Las Vegas It was a finish that was talked about for years. Newton had risen to prominence on the strength of his dangerous ...

There is no doubting the legacy of Matt Hughes and his place in the history of Mixed Martial Arts. ... Midway through the second round, Newton would catch Hughes in a triangle.

Matt Hughes won the welterweight belt for the first time against Carlos Newton at UFC 34. It was an incredible come-from-behind victory for Hughes. He was caught in a deep triangle choke by Newton.

The July 2002 card, hailing from the famed, Royal Albert Hall, featured a Welterweight Championship match between Matt Hughes and number one contender, Carlos Newton.

Rivalries: Matt Hughes. Brian Knapp Dec 28, 2021. Villains need heroes, ... Hughes scooped up Newton, walked him over to the cage and rested him against the top of the fence.

I remember the first time ever watching Matt Hughes fight: it was at UFC 34 against Carlos Newton on DVD. I remember seeing him and thinking this guy is just powerful. He seemed to just embody ...

Hughes stopped Newton with punches in the fourth round. The accumulation of damage was too much for Newton and Hughes would solidify his spot atop the welterweight world. No. 2: Vs.

Matt Hughes , until a few years ago the best welterweight ever, ... Hughes put champ Carlos Newton on his back, but Newton, an outstanding grappler, threw on a triangle choke.