Matt Hughes new book ‘Made in America: The Most Dominant Champion in UFC History’ set for 2008 release
By: MMAmania
Props: SimonSays.com
Quoteworthy:
“If you know anything at all about mixed martial arts and the UFC, then you know the name Matt Hughes. With devastating slams and ground-and-pound — and nine championship belts to his credit — Matt is the most dominant fighter in UFC history…. Matt discloses his most private thoughts and feelings during both his epic victories and his crushing losses. But when the gloves come off, there’s Matt Hughes the man. He talks with unflinching honesty about his early hell-raising and his near-death experience, the moment he let God into his heart, falling in love with his wife, the birth of his daughter, and all the important events of his life — and he shares personal photographs never before seen by the public. A Christian, a family man, and a fighter, Matt Hughes could only have been made in America.”
The publication date is set for January 1, 2008, from Simon Spotlight Entertainment. It’ll cost 24 clams.
(Thanks to MMAmania.com reader “Mario” for the assist.)
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I wish I hadn’t eaten right before I read that promotional quote. I almost lost my chicken and rice.
haahaha i just threw up in my mouth..
That will be one book I wont be buying
no thanks
Love him or hate him, the man has been one of the most successful fighters in the world. You have to give him props for what he has accomplished.
What a loser
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAhahahahahaha you’ve got to be kidding. A Christian warrior’s memoirs hahahahahahaha.
No kidding, maybe it will also tell us about the biggest dump Matt ever took…..
What a lame cover for a book and and even lamer title but it does suit Hughes’ personality and giant ego. I’m not a fan of his at all but he’s definitely been a dominant fighter for a while in the UFC but I bet this book just reeks of his egomaniac quotes and stories.
At least it’s cheaper then “Octagon.”
I rather buy the book of knowledge..BJ Penn
People will laugh at the title if GSP whips his ass again. Too bad for Matt’s sake that it’s coming out after UFC 79. Well I say that expecting GSP to win, if Matt Hughes wins he can have his title “Most dominant UFC champion…”.
S’pose he actually was the most dominant to date thinking about it. Maybe Anderson could outdo his number of successful defenses in time. Who knows.
first of all matt beat gsp also. second of all anderson silva is in 185 and matt is in 170. but the best fight would be silva vs griffin
this does not help his egomaniac status.
I have to admit, at the very least, the book would provide some laughs at some of the quotes that will be in there.
They’re really milking this “small-town farm boy to national star” story for all it’s worth.
If you want something UFC-related that actually is inspirational and not self-aggrandizing drivel there is a great story on Huerta here. http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=buckheit/071206
If you don’t buy this book then you hate America!
Something tells me he didn’t write it by himself. Actually, something tells me he can’t write.
off topic but if sanchez goes down to lightweight i’d really love to see a rematch with kenflo! anyone else agree?
oh and kenflo would get his revenge
[quote comment=”228445″]If you want something UFC-related that actually is inspirational and not self-aggrandizing drivel there is a great story on Huerta here. http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=buckheit/071206/quote
and we hear of the hardship Sherk had to go thru..well Roger’s story is crazy..I can’t imagine what he went thru..but he is a winner..a winner in life..everybody likes a winner.
GSUS, come one Matt. Can I get one for my stocking stuffer……pretty please!
finally! an actual written description of why this guy is such a dick LOL
Anderson Silva is gonna have something to say about that title after another year of domination.
[quote post=”4143″]Something tells me he didn’t write it by himself. Actually, something tells me he can’t write.[/quote]
hahahahah. hilarious.
think about the timing of the book. how fitting that the book comes out right before getting his butt kicked by a canadian….made in america….lol.
[quote comment=”228463″]Anderson Silva is gonna have something to say about that title after another year of domination.[/quote]
150% agree
[quote comment=”228445″]If you want something UFC-related that actually is inspirational and not self-aggrandizing drivel there is a great story on Huerta here. http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=buckheit/071206/quote
Good story. Writer was a bit over the top with some statements. I like Huerta and his story is inspirational, however, I think he has been overmarketed by the UFC; ala Bisping. I see Huerta as a paper dragon. We will see against Guida. Guida is the real deal…for Huerta this will be his 1st real test.
Long live Afghanistan!…i mean america!
Hughes record speak for itself, right now I can’t argue with him being the most dominate champ ever. Liddell’s run could be close and Anderson Silva might be onto a big run but right now I think Hughes is right.
Roger Huerta is certainly going to be a great fighter at 155. Michael Bisping is a fabricated wanna be 205 pound fighter who the UFC uses only as a gateway to England. Bisping cannot beat a top 10 fighter and never will.
All of whom at 205 who will outclass Bisping
1. Rampage
2. Griffen
3. Liddell
4. Wandelei
5. Shogun
6. Jardine
7. Tito
8. Alexander
9. Anderson Silva (185)
10. Henderson (185)
[quote comment=”228462″]finally! an actual written description of why this guy is such a dick LOL[/quote]
Now that was funny. Props.
I just puked in my mouth a little
[quote comment=”228417″]Love him or hate him, the man has been one of the most successful fighters in the world. You have to give him props for what he has accomplished.[/quote]
Doesnt mean I would read his book. Matt Hughes: The alpha male! He is one of the fighters that I never want to hear speak again.
[quote comment=”228481″]Hughes record speak for itself, right now I can’t argue with him being the most dominate champ ever. Liddell’s run could be close and Anderson Silva might be onto a big run but right now I think Hughes is right.[/quote]
Hughes does hold an impressive ufc title defense record..but Chuck..nah..he had for title defenses against pure grappler’s..(with due respect for the natural)till ran into Rampage..I don’t consider some1 to be a dominate champ with less then a half full of title defenses..Anderson is on the rght track..in a year or so..will most likely considered the most dominate champ ever..I hope Hughes does not move up to 185..cuz Anderson would hurt him. IMO.
[quote comment=”228455″]off topic but if sanchez goes down to lightweight i’d really love to see a rematch with kenflo! anyone else agree?
oh and kenflo would get his revenge[/quote]
Has anyone even herd any news reguarding Sanchez. He hasnt fought since september. He should be fightin within the next 2 months, but we havent herd a peep out of his camp!
[quote comment=”228423″]AAAAAAAAAAAAAAhahahahahaha you’ve got to be kidding. A Christian warrior’s memoirs hahahahahahaha.[/quote]
lol. Matt hughes and the holy crusade for the title! Matt “what a d*ck” Hughes!!!
Check this news out. Happy New YEARS!!!!!!
HDNet Fights: Fedor Emelianenko to fight live on HDNet
Press Release on December 7, 2007
DALLAS (December 7, 2007) - Andrew Simon, CEO of HDNet Fights, announced today that HDNet will feature the man considered by many to be the greatest fighter in any weight-class, Fedor Emelianenko in a LIVE bout from Japan only available in the United States on HDNet.
“HDNet Fights: Fedor Returns” will air LIVE on Monday, December 31 on HDNet.
This LIVE broadcast is made possible by a partnership between M-1 Global and HDNet Fights.
“Today’s announcement with M-1 Global/Fedor clearly demonstrates that HDNet Fights is committed to working on a unified basis to deliver the best fighters and the best fights,” said Simon. “HDNet is clearly becoming the home for MMA action and this amazing LIVE event featuring the return of Fedor is our holiday present to HDNet Fights fans. We are working hard every day improving HDNet Fights and this is a great first step in the process.”
Mark Cuban, owner of HDNet Fights said, “This announcement reinforces our commitment to becoming the home for LIVE MMA action. No one else but HDNet will have the return of Fedor LIVE from Japan. On December 15, we’ll also have “HDNet Fights: Reckless Abandon” LIVE from Dallas featuring superstars Jason “Mayhem” Miller and Frank Trigg and then we’re ending the month halfway across the world in Japan with the return of the world’s best fighter - Fedor. What could be better?”
“Once again, M-1 Global’s commitment to working with others has produced major results as MMA fans throughout the U.S. will be able to watch heavyweight sensation Fedor Emelianenko compete live on New Year’s Eve on HDNet,” said M-1 Global CEO Monte Cox. “The Yarennoka event in Tokyo features a stellar lineup of fighters and will cap the year with Fedor in the main event.”
Mitchell Maxwell, Chairman of M-1 Global, stated, “We’re elated to be working with Mark Cuban and HDNet. Mark is a big fan of Mixed Martial Arts and Fedor. Our partnership in bringing this Japanese event live to the US meets our mission of promoting the sport and its athletes worldwide.”
For more information on HDNet Fights, please visit http://www.hdnetfights.com.
[quote comment=”228505″][quote comment=”228423″]AAAAAAAAAAAAAAhahahahahaha you’ve got to be kidding. A Christian warrior’s memoirs hahahahahahaha.[/quote]
lol. Matt hughes and the holy crusade for the title! Matt “what a d*ck” Hughes!!![/quote]
the queen of mma. ” I would work in a nursing home if I could” Hughes..meant to say hospice.
Good for him, Hate Hate and more Hate is what most you all do!!!!!!!
Does the book talk about why he’s such an arrogant dick? No? Pass.
off the subject hdnet(mark cuban) is going to televise the fedor fight heres the line up as of yet
Yarennoka Fight Card
Fedor Emelianenko vs. TBA
Aleksander Emelianenko vs. TBA
Gilbert Melendez vs. Mitsuhiro Ishida
Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Luiz Azeredo
Hayato Sakurai vs. Hidehiko Hasegawa
Gesias Calvancanti vs. Shinya Aoki
Ricardo Arona vs. TBA
Joachim Hansen vs. TBA
Kazuo Misaki vs. TBA
well i guess if he’s gonna put a book out it’s best to put it out before GSP knocks his head off again. it’d be interesting to see what he has to say about that in his book!
[quote comment=”228463″]Anderson Silva is gonna have something to say about that title after another year of domination.[/quote]
No actually he wont because he will get dominated by Dan Henderson.
Don’t disrespect his accomplishments. I’m not a Hughes fan, but he’s had some huge wins and has been a good champ.
Just remember, not all winners are nice. Some people are dinks.
If Matt hughes wins the rubber match against pierre than I agree with that title for sure
not a fan of Matt’s,but ain’t he like 45-5 or something like that?I’d be cocking and arrogant too.
He has a lot of wins but they don’t look that dominant. Most of them look like he outlasted the other. Probably the cheasiest thing ever. If they can make a book about this they can make a book about anything.
HDNet To Broadcast The IFL 2007 World Grand Prix Finals
By Adrian | December 7, 2007
The IFL has cut a deal with HDNet to broadcast two hours of the IFL 2007 world grand prix finals Live December 29 from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Main Event
Wagnney Fabiano vs. L.C Davis
Shad Lierley vs. Chris Horodecki
Delson Heleno vs. Jay Hieron
Benji Radach vs. Matt Horwich
Antoine Jaoude vs. Roy Nelson
Undercard
Dan Miller vs. Rory Markham
Marcello Salazar vs. Alex Cook
Elias Rivera vs. Tim Kennedy
hdnet is getting better
umm…is that Yarennoka fight card for real?
Sorry, but Matt has a lot more fans than the 13 of you. It’s so funny to hear people who have such distorted world views dump their one liners (most of which are recycled movie quotes), in which they hope to get recognized for, on this small little blog (no offense mmamania. I truly love this site).
All you guys who bag on Matt and any of these other fighters, accomplish something great and then come preach to us all. Oh and if you do accomplish something great, have fun reading all of the quotes from the losers who hate you. I’m sure it will be great fun.
Or you could just not eat all of the crap Matt Serra feeds you. Your leader has some nerve talking about ego.
Have a good weekend everyone!
Good for Matt Hughes. I like him alot and hope his book brings inspiration to others who like him as well. Unsure if all the haters hate Matt, or Christianity. I’m sure you will all have something positive and uplifting to say about this comment.
Wow! you guys sound like a bunch of jealous idiots. As if the entire MMA industry is’nt built around each fighter’s confidence that he can crush the other opponent. They all say it while claiming that they are championship material, yet only Hughes and a few others have actually proven it. So the guy wants to make a few extra bucks.
What would Serra’s book title look like? Here’s an idea “The most average fighter to win a championship” Yeah…that would sell.
[quote comment=”228613″]He has a lot of wins but they don’t look that dominant. Most of them look like he outlasted the other. Probably the cheasiest thing ever. If they can make a book about this they can make a book about anything.[/quote]
Right, that gracie fight really went the distance. ???
WOW! i actually dont mind matt hughes, but that cover make him look like a backyard wrestling hick.
[quote comment=”228507″]Check this news out. Happy New YEARS!!!!!!
HDNet Fights: Fedor Emelianenko to fight live on HDNet
Press Release on December 7, 2007
DALLAS (December 7, 2007) - Andrew Simon, CEO of HDNet Fights, announced today that HDNet will feature the man considered by many to be the greatest fighter in any weight-class, Fedor Emelianenko in a LIVE bout from Japan only available in the United States on HDNet.
“HDNet Fights: Fedor Returns” will air LIVE on Monday, December 31 on HDNet.
This LIVE broadcast is made possible by a partnership between M-1 Global and HDNet Fights.
“Today’s announcement with M-1 Global/Fedor clearly demonstrates that HDNet Fights is committed to working on a unified basis to deliver the best fighters and the best fights,” said Simon. “HDNet is clearly becoming the home for MMA action and this amazing LIVE event featuring the return of Fedor is our holiday present to HDNet Fights fans. We are working hard every day improving HDNet Fights and this is a great first step in the process.”
Mark Cuban, owner of HDNet Fights said, “This announcement reinforces our commitment to becoming the home for LIVE MMA action. No one else but HDNet will have the return of Fedor LIVE from Japan. On December 15, we’ll also have “HDNet Fights: Reckless Abandon” LIVE from Dallas featuring superstars Jason “Mayhem” Miller and Frank Trigg and then we’re ending the month halfway across the world in Japan with the return of the world’s best fighter - Fedor. What could be better?”
“Once again, M-1 Global’s commitment to working with others has produced major results as MMA fans throughout the U.S. will be able to watch heavyweight sensation Fedor Emelianenko compete live on New Year’s Eve on HDNet,” said M-1 Global CEO Monte Cox. “The Yarennoka event in Tokyo features a stellar lineup of fighters and will cap the year with Fedor in the main event.”
Mitchell Maxwell, Chairman of M-1 Global, stated, “We’re elated to be working with Mark Cuban and HDNet. Mark is a big fan of Mixed Martial Arts and Fedor. Our partnership in bringing this Japanese event live to the US meets our mission of promoting the sport and its athletes worldwide.”
For more information on HDNet Fights, please visit http://www.hdnetfights.com./quote
Do you work for M-1 or what?
A wise UFC champion once said:
“Matt Hughes is a dick…..he’s a talented dick, but he’s a dick”
I can’t wait til Georges St. Pierre writes a bigger, faster, smarter, and more complete book about himself. It’ll be titled “Not an American”, or “The Canadian that Whipped everyone elses stupid Ass’s.”
Hugyhes is a good guy, I’d buy it.
This book should be titled “I’m a great fighter, but really arrogent and unintelligent.”
I like matt Hughes but I admit he comes off as kind of insensitive at times and isn’t the best coach. It would be interesting to read though, I think I would enjoy reading the book. I admit I like st.pierre more and would not hesitate to buy his book if he had one. Bj penn is also an interesting guy and probably THE most talented fighter ever pound for pound, that isn’t living up to his potential as a fighter.
[quote comment=”228417″]Love him or hate him, the man has been one of the most successful fighters in the world. You have to give him props for what he has accomplished.[/quote]
Yeah’ but I’m not buying the book.
I’m not a Hughes nut hugger and do not think he can beat GSP or BJP in another fight… but if he DOES beats GSP this time around… and in the next fight he gets his belt back… yeah.. he’s probably the most dominant champ in UFC history.
[quote comment=”228484″]Roger Huerta is certainly going to be a great fighter at 155. Michael Bisping is a fabricated wanna be 205 pound fighter who the UFC uses only as a gateway to England. Bisping cannot beat a top 10 fighter and never will.
All of whom at 205 who will outclass Bisping
1. Rampage
2. Griffen
3. Liddell
4. Wandelei
5. Shogun
6. Jardine
7. Tito
8. Alexander
9. Anderson Silva (185)
10. Henderson (185)[/quote]
I think your being a bit harsh on bisping, personally i thought he looked good against rashad, and yes i cant see him ever being champ at 205, but he has good skills and also a good engine. Not top ten but just outside, could break in to the fold.
Hughes is without doubt the most domminant, no questions! I also think he will beat gsp this time around by sticking to what he is good at, he already said himself on tuf that he was not happy with his last couple of performances, think this could be a cracking fight!!
Liddell’s reign at the top is second only to hughes, he beat some really tough guys, and also strikers more grapplers towards the end of his reign though, possibly effecting him against rampage. Liddell will beat silva though im confident of that!!
Future #1 best seller at Walmart (no offense, I shop there too)
hughes has been a hell of a ufc fighter, i cant see how anyone could disagree. like him or not, if you play down the guys abilities and all the work its just not that cool.
WooHoo!!! just in time for christmas. Here’s a snippet from the book.
Chapter 12- Ten Reasons Why I Am An Arrogant Penis And How You Can Be Too
1. Pretend that the only person out there better than you was Jesus.
2. Eventhough you have no skills standing up, try to take on the best in your division toe2toe
3. Blame every one of your fighters for losing and never think that it may be your coaching
4. Consider Tim Sylvia to be one of your best friends
5. Believe in your heart that you can go up a weight class and beat Anderson Silva
6. Get worked for 2 rounds by BJ Penn and pretend that it was a one sided win in your favor
7. Knowing that Carlos Newton choked you out and you fell to the mat unconcious, pretend that you dominated him with a “slam”
8. Tell GSP he has no class for calling you out on a bad performance when you do the same thing on a constant basis
9. Make your team read the bible to see what person you most represent in it
10. Believe that you have a chance against GSP in the rubbermatch
These will end up at one of those “discount” book stores for .99 cents when they don’t sell at Wal Mart.
[quote comment=”228824″]WooHoo!!! just in time for christmas. Here’s a snippet from the book.
Chapter 12- Ten Reasons Why I Am An Arrogant Penis And How You Can Be Too
1. Pretend that the only person out there better than you was Jesus.
2. Eventhough you have no skills standing up, try to take on the best in your division toe2toe
3. Blame every one of your fighters for losing and never think that it may be your coaching
4. Consider Tim Sylvia to be one of your best friends
5. Believe in your heart that you can go up a weight class and beat Anderson Silva
6. Get worked for 2 rounds by BJ Penn and pretend that it was a one sided win in your favor
7. Knowing that Carlos Newton choked you out and you fell to the mat unconcious, pretend that you dominated him with a “slam”
8. Tell GSP he has no class for calling you out on a bad performance when you do the same thing on a constant basis
9. Make your team read the bible to see what person you most represent in it
10. Believe that you have a chance against GSP in the rubbermatch[/quote]
a bit harsh with some of this, funny tho. And at the end of the day carlos was out cold, hughes recovered quicker, although it was contraversial. Other than the fights you mentioned hughes is still a legend, i appreciate where your coming from though lol
what a douche bag.
WOW the haters are here in full form! What are you guys watching that makes you hate Matt Hughes so much? I am not saying you have to like him. personally I dont like Tito and after this season I dont like Serra but I think all you haters are taking someone you dont know and that has done nothing to you, WAY too serious! Its quite sad, get a life. Do you have to bitch about someone who has actually accomplished something in his life. You guys act like everytime Hughes opens his mouth he’s a dick. Maybe I’m watching a different UFC but I think for all of Matt Hughes faults, he has more class.
[quote comment=”228824″]WooHoo!!! just in time for christmas. Here’s a snippet from the book.
Chapter 12- Ten Reasons Why I Am An Arrogant Penis And How You Can Be Too
1. Pretend that the only person out there better than you was Jesus.
2. Eventhough you have no skills standing up, try to take on the best in your division toe2toe
3. Blame every one of your fighters for losing and never think that it may be your coaching
4. Consider Tim Sylvia to be one of your best friends
5. Believe in your heart that you can go up a weight class and beat Anderson Silva
6. Get worked for 2 rounds by BJ Penn and pretend that it was a one sided win in your favor
7. Knowing that Carlos Newton choked you out and you fell to the mat unconcious, pretend that you dominated him with a “slam”
8. Tell GSP he has no class for calling you out on a bad performance when you do the same thing on a constant basis
9. Make your team read the bible to see what person you most represent in it
10. Believe that you have a chance against GSP in the rubbermatch[/quote]
HAHA thats awesome. I appreciate that.
Personally i think he’s grea ,win or lose to GSP, and i think the people that say shit about him don’t know how it is to accomplish something really big, like he did.Stop the jealousy and admit the fact that he is a great fighter.
Funny stuff spider but a bit hypocritical. Im betting if he does come out and beat GSP (big if) by GnP or grappling you will bitch that he was to scared to stand to2toe. Don’t bust on a guy who gets in there and puts it on the line. If you dont like him fine say you dont like him. No way anybody on this blog could last 30 seconds with Hughes, Silva, Franklin, Sherk or any of the current title holders or any of the cans they get fed.
[quote comment=”228911″]WOW the haters are here in full form! What are you guys watching that makes you hate Matt Hughes so much? I am not saying you have to like him. personally I dont like Tito and after this season I dont like Serra but I think all you haters are taking someone you dont know and that has done nothing to you, WAY too serious! Its quite sad, get a life. Do you have to bitch about someone who has actually accomplished something in his life. You guys act like everytime Hughes opens his mouth he’s a dick. Maybe I’m watching a different UFC but I think for all of Matt Hughes faults, he has more class.[/quote]
[quote comment=”228975″]Personally i think he’s grea ,win or lose to GSP, and i think the people that say shit about him don’t know how it is to accomplish something really big, like he did.Stop the jealousy and admit the fact that he is a great fighter.[/quote]
finally!
and the end of the day hughes will be a hall of famer and these guys comments will be long since deleted, not much use in arguing with someone who acts like he isnt a good fighter and hasnt done alot in his career.
From the Introduction:
“Yea, though I walk through the Octagon of Death, I shall fear no evil, for thou art with me. Thine crock of shit biblical mumbo jumbo comforteth me. Thine inbred, cousin-humping, cow-raping family tree giveth me joy in knowing I shall be strong for I walk with Jethros and Abigail Maes.”
Would someone PLEASE shut this knuckle-dragging hayseed up? And this simple bitch couldn’t last 30 seconds in the real world writing a real book of some merit. He may know how to knock someone out, but I take great comfort in the fact that within three months, this book will be fast tracked to the remainder section along with other crap for less than $4.99.
I don’t understand, can someone explain this to me?
Why would Hughes write a book about the Iceman
[quote comment=”228706″]I can’t wait til Georges St. Pierre writes a bigger, faster, smarter, and more complete book about himself. It’ll be titled “Not an American”, or “The Canadian that Whipped everyone elses stupid Ass’s.”[/quote]
except Serra!
i’ll bet all the books about you guys are awesome, plus its not like its issued to you or forced on you. oh well im done with this topic
matt hughes deserves a book
he is by far the most dominant mma champion
royce in the early days doesnt really count as that was more the pitting of styles rather than of rounded fighters
chuck was dominant but imho needs to regain the belt and beat rampage to be considered
randy isnt a dominant champion
its too early for andersson silva but he has a chance if he gets past henderson
if hughes does beat GSP (which the bookies expect to happen 1 in 3 times) then his legacy will keep growing
beating serra will make him an 11 time champ
then probably BJ … hughes is now well versed enough in BJJ to avoid BJ in the first and second rounds with a combination of skill and strength
round 3 will come and BJ will be completely gassed and then its just a matter of time til hughes finishes him and becomes a 12 time champ
after that my money would be on retirement or moving up to face the 185 champ which i would love to see