Matt Hughes

American two-time welterweight champion from Illinois whose dominant wrestling and relentless physical style produced back-to-back title reigns and victories over BJ Penn, making him one of the most decorated champions of the early UFC era.

Matt Hughes was the dominant force in UFC welterweight history during the early 2000s, a two-time champion with elite wrestling that allowed him to take anyone down and neutralise their offence. His rivalry with B.J. Penn and his famous victories produced some of the era's best performances. Hughes' wrestling-based dominance set the template for the 'wrestler with ground-and-pound' style that shaped a generation of MMA fighters.