Ricardo Almeida vs. Matt Hughes

Main Card | Welterweight · 170 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Aug 7, 2010
W
Hughes defeats Almeida
L
Submission, Modified Anaconda Choke 3:15 Round 1 of 3
vs.
Submission 3:15 R1
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Fighter Comparison

44-7-0

Climbed to 45-7
Pro
Record
12-3-0

Fell to 12-4
+160
(Slight Underdog)
Betting Odds
-200
(Moderate Favorite)

United States
Nation

United States
Hillsboro
Illinois
Fights out of
Hamilton Township
New Jersey
36
+9 mos, 3 wks, 4 days
Age at Fight 33
+8 mos, 1 week, 2 days
170.5 lbs
(77.3 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
170.5 lbs
(77.3 kgs)
5'9"
(176cm)
Height
5'11"
(181cm)
73.0"
(185cm)
Reach
74.0"
(188cm)
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Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 117

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 117: Silva vs Sonnen
  • Date: Saturday 08.07.2010 at 11:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Josh Rosenthal
  • Venue: Oracle Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Oakland, California, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 8 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Almeida Disclosed Pay: $35,000
  • Hughes Disclosed Pay: $260,000
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Videos & Highlights

    Promo Video  |  Joe Rogan breaks down Matt Hughes versus Ricardo Almeida

    Watch this video as Joe Rogan previews the Matt Hughes vs Ricardo Almeida fight.

  • Interview  |  Matt Hughes post-fight interview UFC 117

    Matt Hughes says he isn't done yet after submission of the night win over Ricardo Almeida.

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