MATCHUP: Matt Hughes vs Josh “Kos” Koscheck

EVENT: UFC 135: Jones vs Rampage

DATE: September 24, 2011

VENUE: Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, United States

FIGHT DETAILS: UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes faces Josh Koscheck in what could possibly be his last match if ever he losses.

Hughes from USA (45 wins – 8 losses, 15 KOs/20 submissions) is a UFC Hall of Famer, and former two-time UFC Welterweight Champion. He has defended the belt a record seven times, and holds the record for most wins in the UFC.

At his last fight, he fought BJ Penn for the third time and lost when he was knocked-out in only 21 seconds.

American Koscheck (15 wins – 5 losses, 4 KOs/5 submissions) is a former UFC Welterweight title top contender. In his shot for the title, he was dominated by champion Georges St-Pierre for 5 rounds on his way to a unanimous decision loss.

FIGHT RESULT: Koscheck defeated Hughes via KO (punches) at 4:59 of round 1.

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