UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes has miraculously emerged from a coma to show new signs of life. The 43-year-old former welterweight champion was injured in an accident on June 16, during which a train struck the truck he was driving, according to Illinois State Police. The collision caused a severe head injury, resulting in Hughes falling into a coma until last month. Yet, Hughes’ close friend Tony Zucca released a picture of himself and the former fighter on his Instagram account on Sunday with the following message: “I can't even describe the emotions I am feeling as I write this post. Less than two months ago I didn't know if my best friend was going to make it, and tonight we made a jail break for sushi (in disguise. Ha). Talk about a rollercoaster of emotions! His progress is nothing short of a miracle. He is working so hard and fights through the frustration. He is, as he's always been, an inspiration. I can't wait to hit the mats with him again...and he told me today that he has "one more round" left in him! Ha. (He laughed...but definitely wasn't joking!). Thank you for all of your prayers! Please keep them up as he still has a long road ahead of him. I am witnessing the power of them firsthand! So thankful!” With Hughes now on an encouraging path to recovery, let’s relive and celebrate his top 5 …show more content…
In the second round, Newton sank in a triangle-choke on Hughes, but Hughes lifted Newton in the air with the choke still applied and slammed him to the ground. The slam forced Newton’s head to hit the ground, knocking him out. Hughes himself was on the verge of going to sleep due to the choke, and the slam came just in time. Footage later revealed Hughes telling his corner that he was “out” due to the choke, and the slam may not have been as intentional as it appeared. The slam, though, is considered one of the greatest knockouts in UFC