I guess GSP is out of his title fight at UFC 137. All I know is it is some sort of knee injury, but I don’t know how bad or how long he’ll be out. I will go out on a limb and say it doesn’t have to be all that serious for Georges to pull out of the fight, because I know that he likes to make sure he’s 100% before he steps into the octagon.
Well this Thursday I’m going to the World Series with Matt Pena, Robbie Lawler and Tony. I’ve never been to a World Series game, so I hope the weather’s decent. Who knows when the next time the Cards will be there? I know this might come as a surprise for some Cubs fans; but they do play baseball in October. Most of the Chicago area has been in football mode for a little over a month now.
Air Dates & Times for 2011
Beginning August 15, 2011
Wednesday, 10:00 AM EST / 9:00 AM CST
Thursdays, 2:30 PM EST / 1:30 PM CST
Thursdays, 12:30 AM EST / 11:30 AM CST
Saturdays, 8:00 PM EST / 7:00 PM CST
The show description for this week:
“Whitetail – Four for Four
(Airs the week of October 17th, 2011)
Share the adventure of four passionate whitetail hunters as they pursue their own unique experiences in very different parts of Texas.
The Bible verse for this week:
Let the loveliness of the LORD, our God, rest on us, confirming the work we do. (Psalm 90:17)
Second, I want to thank everyone for all the support that I had before, during and after the fight. I can remember during the fight that it was so loud I could barely hear my cornermen. I could hear them yelling behind me and I had to back up to understand what they were saying. I have always liked listening to my corner and I have always said that MY cornerman make it a team sport. Several forum members have told their stories about the weekend so here is a link to that: Boomer Tale – Denver
At the end of the month, Audra and I will head to Vegas to talk with DW and decide what to do next in regards to my UFC career. My wife says I’m going to retire and I can’t say I blame her. Back when my brother was still fighting, it was hard enough for me to watch him in the octagon; so I can imagine that it is much harder when it is someone you are married to in there fighting. But I told her that I will decide when I give it up. I just feel I have more to give. I’ve never been hit in practice and hurt and I think in my last two fights I’ve just been hit hard. Like I said, we will get it figured out at the end of the month.
I’m headed into hunting season now, so I’m still busy. I’ve had 2 weeks with the family so that has been great. Tater (Katelyn) my 21 month old and I have gotten to spend some good time together. Joey and Hanna are in school, so I’m not around them during the day. Mark’s in the field now, so I will tell Nate to snap some pictures of the work being done.
Like I said before, I want to thank you all for the support and I will know a lot more after BJ’s fight.
The UFC has made a very good DVD collection with a lot of footage shot at my house and several interviews on it. It should be available for sale right now, if you’re interested. Here is the link to the UFC’s promotional video for the set (it’s in hi-definition so it might take a while to load up): ULT-HUGHES-PROMO
Air Dates & Times for 2011
Beginning August 15, 2011
Wednesday, 10:00 AM EST / 9:00 AM CST
Thursdays, 2:30 PM EST / 1:30 PM CST
Thursdays, 12:30 AM EST / 11:30 AM CST
Saturdays, 8:00 PM EST / 7:00 PM CST
The show description for this week:
“Long Time Coming”
(Airs the week of October 3rd, 2011)
After three seasons of near misses, a dedicated bowhunter from New Jersey seeks success in bringing down his first Rocky Mountain elk.
The Bible verse for this week:
Surely this is our God: we trusted in Him, and He saved us. This is the LORD, we trusted in Him; let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation. (Isaiah 25:9)
As you all know, today marks 10 years since 9/11. Please pray for all those families who lost loved ones in the attack and continue to pray for those who are serving overseas protecting us from future attacks.
As most of you know, Diego hurt his hand and is now out of the fight. I was sad to hear that, I was looking forward to going up against another Christian and thought that I could just let the fight go in God’s hands. Dana called me yesterday and told me the bad news, and said that Koscheck or Fitch would most likely be replacing Diego. I said “yes” to either fighter and then here about a half hour ago, DW called me and told me it was going to be Koscheck.
Training has been going great. Yes, we’re switching things up with a different opponent and I will be ready.
Air Dates & Times for 2011
Beginning March 28, 2011
Tuesdays, 6:00 PM EST / 5:00 PM CST
Thursdays, 2:00 am EST / 1:00 am CST
Saturdays, 8:00 pm EST / 7:00 pm CST
The show description for this week:
“Hunting in the Heat”
(Airs the week of September 5th, 2011)
Blake Barnett discovers the true meaning of heat during a Texas crossbow hunt and TTHA’s Hal Gahm returns to his home state of Illinois during the whitetail rut.
The Bible verse for this week:
Teach me your way, LORD, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever. (Psalm 86:11-12)
Tweeted at 6:10 PM CT, Tuesday, September 6, 2011:
I just got off the phone with DW and it looks like Josh for the 24th. (Follow Matt on Twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/matthughes9x )
Tweeted at 2:26 PM CT, Tuesday, September 6, 2011:
Still waiting to hear back from the UFC. I have said “yes” to facing either Koscheck or Fitch at UFC 135. I should know more later. (Follow Matt on Twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/matthughes9x )
As most of you know, the week before last I had a great training camp in Hillsboro. I’d like to say thanks to everybody around town for being so good to all of the guys. I also want to say thanks to Hillsboro High School for letting us use their gym.
The training was great. Actually there was so much information there that it was hard to soak it all up. Between Jeremy, BJ, Pat, Robbie, Demarques and Matt, there was a lot of experience to learn from the whole week long. With 208 wins and 277 total fights between all of us, it was a great place to soak up all the knowledge. I think BJ really liked Hillsboro, as did the other guys and I would have to say that most of them will come back just to visit. We practiced twice a day, around 9:00 in the morning and 4:00 in the afternoon. Between the two practices we shot guns, rode 4-wheelers, swam, and just relaxed. So we had a full day with two practices and just good entertainment between. At night everyone had their own hotel rooms, so it gave me a little family time with the kids. All in all it was a great experience and one of those things I will never forget.
This last weekend, we had some fights and, lo and behold, I get a text from my buddy who likes to wager a little bit. He thinks Okami is going to win and I reply back that I would take Anderson. And once again, my buddy loses a bet. Now he says he’ll never bet me again; but we’ll see.
Been doing a lot of training in Salt Lake City and will be heading back there in the future.
Recently I decided to set up a Facebook Fan Page. You can visit and “like” the page by clicking on the link below: Matt Hughes Facebook Fan Page
I’ve also set up a Twitter account, but I haven’t done anything with it yet. You can still follow me by clicking on the link below: Matt Hughes@matthughes9x
Air Dates & Times for 2011
Beginning March 28, 2011
Tuesdays, 6:00 PM EST / 5:00 PM CST
Thursdays, 2:00 am EST / 1:00 am CST
Saturdays, 8:00 pm EST / 7:00 pm CST
The show description for this week:
Show #36 “Wompus Goes to Texas”
(Airs the week of August 29th, 2011)
Father and son (Wompus and Clay) journey down to San Antonio, Texas, from Arkansas, for their first visit to the Hunters Extravaganza and to find some time to squeeze in a south Texas hunt.
The Bible verse for this week:
I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust. (Psalm 91:2)
I spent all of last week in Salt Lake City with Jeremy, Matt and the rest of the gang. Had a great week rolling with Jeremy and the guys and hitting with Matt. Friday, I flew straight down to Houston where I’ve been at the Texas Trophy Hunters Extravaganza. We did go to a place to watch the fights tonight and I got a text from a buddy of mine wanting to bet on some of the fights. Money wasn’t an issue, but bragging rights were up for grabs. Surprisingly, I won three out of the four fights and now Baby J owes me 10 bucks. Overall, a fun night was had socializing with a lot of friends and texting BJ about what was going on with the fights. I did text my buddy Boomer about who he had in the fights and he immediately texted back “go away.” After another text, I found out that we both had Rashad, so Boomer’s money was safe this time.
This next week, I’ll have training camp at home and it will be a good one and the week after that I’ve got some big news I will break later.
Air Dates & Times for 2011
Beginning March 28, 2011
Tuesdays, 6:00 PM EST / 5:00 PM CST
Thursdays, 2:00 am EST / 1:00 am CST
Saturdays, 8:00 pm EST / 7:00 pm CST
The show description for this week:
Show #32 “Freedom Isn’t Free Hunt”
(Airs the week of August 10th, 2011)
Returning wounded warriors get their chance to go hunting on a south Texas ranch. The Freedom Isn’t Free Hunt shows its’ respect and gives back a hunt that will always be remembered.
The Bible verse for this week:
Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. (Colossians 3:17)
Sorry about the super late blog, I’ve been up in Chicago training and getting Robbie ready for his fight tonight on Strikeforce against Tim Kennedy. Had a good week. Robbie looks great, made weight easy and will be heavy come fight time.
Robbie has been getting a lot of attention due to him falling asleep at the press conference, so here’s a picture of that:
It’s been fun up here this week with the UFC taking over Strikeforce. The UFC is just so much better managed that things are flowing a lot more smoothly. It’s also fun being around guys I’ve known for a little while because I like to jack around and have a good time with people I’m familiar with. This is Burt from the UFC, I like to call him Elmer because he is the glue that keeps this place together:
So I hope everybody tunes in tonight and watches the fight and I’ll check back in with you next week.
Air Dates & Times for 2011
Beginning March 28, 2011
Tuesdays, 6:00 PM EST / 5:00 PM CST
Thursdays, 2:00 am EST / 1:00 am CST
Saturdays, 8:00 pm EST / 7:00 pm CST
The show description for this week:
Show #31 “Grin & Bear It”
(Airs the week of July 25th, 2011)
On his first archery hunt for bears, Matt Hughes enjoys the scenery of Saskatchewan, Canada. After a long wait, his patience is rewarded with the opportunity to take a cinnamon bear.
The Bible verse for this week:
Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. (Jeremiah 33:3)
