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UFC legend Matt Hughes (52) lost part of his finger in an unexpected accident.
The UK's 'The Sun' reported on the 8th (local time) that "Hughes suffered a mysterious accident and had part of his finger amputated."
Hughes posted a photo on his Instagram showing himself in a hospital bed, holding up his operated hand. In the photo, his middle finger is shown with the tip amputated and stitched up.
Despite the gruesome injury, Hughes did not lose his characteristic cheerfulness. He wrote, "God is still merciful to me. He has left me with nine fingers I can still use."
Fans who heard the news were also shocked. They responded with comments such as "This is worse than the injuries I suffered during my active career," "The cage was safer," and "We should put up safety cones around him," while wishing for his speedy recovery.
Hughes is a living legend in the world of mixed martial arts, having competed in a total of 54 matches (45 wins, 9 losses) over 13 years. He fought 25 matches in the UFC alone, becoming a welterweight champion twice and defending his title a total of seven times. He engaged in legendary battles with top fighters of his era such as Georges St-Pierre, BJ Penn, and Royce Gracie, dominating an entire era. Recognizing these contributions, he was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2010 and officially left the octagon in 2011.
This is not the first time Hughes has teetered between life and death due to a terrible accident. In June 2017, Hughes was involved in a major traffic accident at a railroad crossing in his hometown of Illinois, USA, where the pickup truck he was driving collided with a train. Suffering severe traumatic brain injury, he fell into a coma for 19 days, with his life in critical condition. However, with the indomitable will of a champion, he miraculously regained consciousness.
After undergoing rigorous rehabilitation training, he rose from his wheelchair and appeared before the public in good health, bringing great inspiration to mixed martial arts fans around the world.
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