UPDATE! Matt Hughes reportedly “awake” and “squeezing hands”

By bjpenndotcom - June 17, 2017

Friday morning, unfortunate news surfaced that UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes was involved in a horrific car accident that saw the car he was in get struck by a train. Hughes was airlifted to a medical facility.

Matt Hughes

While details were initially scarce, the HSHS St. John’s Hospital released a statement on Hughes condition, stating:

Matt Hughes

“Former UFC fighter and Hillsboro native Matt Hughes was airlifted to HSHS St. John’s Hospital in the noon hour on Friday, June 16, 2017. The HSHS St. John’s Regional Trauma Team stabilized him and continues to help him in his recovery.”

This was followed up by a report from Loretta Hunt, who revealed that Hughes was in a coma. as of Friday evening.

Saturday morning, a positive update on Hughes condition emerged, with Steven Marrocco of MMAJunkie revealing that Hughes eyes are closed, but he is “awake” and “squeezing hands” – a good sign.

Stay tuned for updates as they become available, and continue to keep Hughes in your thoughts and prayers!

on 6/17/2017.


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