Ufc bantamweight aljamain sterling told espns ariel helwani on. In what was by far the most successful pay per view broadcast in ufc history at the time, ufc 60 managed to attract both old and new fans of the sport by matching up the reigning welterweight champion matt hughes against the ufc hall of famer and firstever ufc tournament champion royce gracie. This series featured a change from the usual ultimate fighter format. Gracie, on may 27, 2006, hughes defeated brazilian jiujitsu legend and ufc hall of famer royce gracie in a nontitle, catchweight bout by tko strikes at 4. Hughes vs gracie correct this fight didnt go exactly as i expected. It looks like we dont have any plot summaries for this title yet. Gracie featured 9 bouts, some were more exciting to watch than others. Headlining the card was a nontitle catchweight 175 lb match between matt hughes, former ufc welterweight champion, and royce gracie, the champion of ufc 1, ufc 2 and ufc 4. Hughes was in the midst of his second dominant title reign in the ufc welterweight division, fresh off of wins over georges st. Gracie was a mixed martial arts mma tournament headlined by the muchhyped, nontitle matchup between matt hughescurrent ufc welterweight championand royce gracie, the legendary champion of ufc 1, ufc 2 and ufc 4.
Watch as royce gracie try to use the gentle art to best physically. Ufc 1 introduced an eight man, onenight tournament, created to see which martial arts style would fare best in a real fight. Matt hughes vs royce gracie fight result ufc 60 hughes vs. Royce gracie prepares for matt hughes ufc 60 youtube. I didnt see this particular fight and i have only been watching ufc since the first season of the ultimate. Diego sanchez vs john alessio fight result ufc 60 hughes vs. I thought hughes would keep the fight on their feet, but he seemed to have no qualms laying on the mat with gracie. Matt hughes vs royce gracie ufc 60 by thomas jefferson.
Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the akas submission guide. For the rest of 2006, payperview buy rates continued to skyrocket, with 620,000 buys for ufc 60. This is matt hughes next fight and royce gracie next fight. William knight booked for third fight on ufc development deal. Latest on royce gracie including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on espn. It looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. Unique perspectives on the daily sports topics that matter most. I didnt see this particular fight and i have only been watching ufc since the first season of the ultimate fighter, but i did compete for 4 years in high school wrestling and i just want to make the comment that the refs in the ufc are some the best i have ever. It was great to hear from randy, as always, but especially so now that he is retired. Two legends, matt hughes and royce gracie battled at ufc 60. Ufc 60 hughes vs gracie ufc 60 matt hughes vs royce gracie ufc 60 card. A luta principal foi entre matt hughes e royce gracie. Royce gracie 6th round retro postfight show new, 2 comments eddie mercado and victor rodriguez are here to recap the classic ufc 60 card which saw matt hughes take on.
The ultimate fighter season one champion sees his shot stuffed again and again. Hughes was inducted into the ufc hall of fame in may 2010 during the ufc fan expo in conjunction with ufc 114. Watch ultimate fighting championship season 1, episode 71 ufc 60. On january 16, 2006, ufc president dana white announced that royce gracie would return to the ufc to fight ufc welterweight champion matt hughes on may 27, 2006, at ufc 60. Royce gracie s a brazilian professional mixed martial artist for bellator mma,a ufc hall of famer, and a brazilian jiujitsu practitioner. This was a nontitle bout at a catchweight of 175 lb. The enemy within full season 2 telltale series all cutscenes movie 1080p 60fps. This is spencer fisher next fight and matt wiman next fight. Check out the 2006 ufc fight results for ufc tuf 3 finale. The two first met at ufc 60 in may 2006, when hughes overwhelmed gracie on his way to a tko victory in the first round. Matt hughes et royce gracie participent a lufc 60, le 27 mai 2006, pour une tete. This is diego sanchez next fight and john alessio next fight.
Get the latest fight results and fight history and record for matt hughes on espn. Help press advertise with us jobs fox cincy rss site map. Ufc 60, may 27th 2006 matt hughes vs royce gracie page. For royce gracie, the firstever ufc tournament champion and the firstever ufc hall of famer, this 2006 title bout with matt hughes could not have come.
Gracie, on may 27, 2006, hughes defeated brazilian jiujitsu legend and ufc hall of. Gracie featuring royce gracie s first ufc fight in 11 yearsand 775,000 buys for ufc 61 featuring the highly anticipated rematch between ken shamrock and tito ortiz, the coaches of the ultimate fighter 3. Dustin poirier continues to rake in big money for his charity stemming from his ufc 242 title fight with khabib nurmagomedov. Ufc 60 hughes vs gracie dvd, 2007 for sale online ebay. Its the one where you here the annoucers saying he tapped, he tapped, oh gracies going to break his arm. For royce gracie, the first ever ufc tournament champion and the firstever ufc hall of famer, this 2006 title bout with matt hughes could not have come.
In 2006 the ufc held 18 events beginning with, ufc fight night 3. Apr 20, 2012 the legendary royce gracie prepares hard for his showdown with matt hughes in ufc 60. Spencer fisher vs matt wiman fight result ufc 60 hughes vs. Gracie including fighter profiles, results, and analysis. Every mixed martial artist in the world owes royce gracie, the original and threetime ufc tournament champion, a debt of gratitude. With matt hughes, bruce buffer, randy couture, rick davis. Ufc 60 matt hughes vs royce gracie ars technica openforum. It premiered on august 17, 2006, immediately after the conclusion of ufc fight night 6. Get the latest fight results and fight history and record for royce gracie on espn. May 27, 2006 watch ultimate fighting championship season 1, episode 71 ufc 60. Royce gracie interested in avenging loss to matt hughes fansided.
Headlining the card, welterweight champion matt hughes pictures dominated royce. Jun 24, 2017 royce gracie s a brazilian professional mixed martial artist for bellator mma,a ufc hall of famer, and a brazilian jiujitsu practitioner. Gracie 0527 2006 staples center, california for the historymaking ufc 60, it is only fitting that the natural, randy couture be on guest commentary. Royce gracie 6th round retro postfight show sbn mma. He is considered by ufc fans to be the most influential. Sanchez struggles in victory after months of buildup and a ton of promotion, the champion of the new school faced off with. Matt hughes returned to the ufc octagon saturday night for ufc 60 to take on royce gracie. Main card mike swick vs joe riggs brandon vera vs assuerio silva diego sanchez vs john alessio dean lister. This is mike swick next fight and joe riggs next fight. Mike swick vs joe riggs fight result ufc 60 hughes vs. Classic welterweight bouts volume 1 now on your favorite device. Ufc 60 was headlined by a clash between matt hughes and royce gracie, with dean lister vs. Over the final three years of high school, he totaled 1 wins against only 2 losses, both. Jun 03, 2014 every mixed martial artist in the world owes royce gracie, the original and threetime ufc tournament champion, a debt of gratitude.
Gracie was a mixed martial arts event held by the ultimate fighting championship on may 27, 2006. Enjoy a rich lineup of tv shows and movies included with your prime membership. The legendary royce gracie prepares hard for his showdown with matt hughes in ufc 60. The year 2006 is the 14th year in the history of the ultimate fighting championship ufc, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the united states. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the plot summary submission guide.
Ufc 1 royce gracie highlights first champion youtube. On the subject of ufc 60, i really hope that gracie pulls. Matt hughes vs royce gracie fight result ufc 60 hughes. Hughes vs gracie 052706 spoilers discussion in now. For royce gracie, the firstever ufc tournament champion and the firstever ufc hall of famer, this 2006 title bout with matt hughes could not have come at a worse time. Mar 31, 2016 ufc welterweight mma 2016 top fights matt hughes vs royce gracie. Graciefeaturing royce gracies first ufc fight in 11 yearsand 775,000 buys for ufc 61 featuring the highly anticipated rematch between ken shamrock and tito ortiz, the coaches of the ultimate fighter 3. Official mma event results, sanctioned by california state athletic commission. The comeback is the fourth season of the mixed martial arts reality television series the ultimate fighter. In 2006 the ufc held 18 events beginning with, ufc.
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