GRAPHIC IMAGE: UFC legend has finger amputated in accident; see the video.

Matt hugs He was a two-time UFC champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.

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Even though his days in the octagon ended more than a decade and a half ago, it would be a mistake to think that retirement is over. Matt hugs It is going smoothly. The former welterweight champion (up to 77,1 kg) revealed that he suffered a serious accident through a post on his official Instagram account last Tuesday (5). Because of this, the Ultimate Hall of Famer had to undergo amputation of a phalanx of his right middle finger.

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Despite the seriousness of the injury, the former fighter jokingly described the situation in the post's caption. In the image, he is lying in a hospital bed with a smile on his face and his right hand open, showing his recently sutured finger.

"Thankfully, God has been very good to me... He left me nine more (fingers) to work with," said the former champion, generating incredulous comments from various sports personalities.

M. Hughes retired in September 2011. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @matthughes9x

Although he hasn't revealed how the injury occurred, Hughes is known for being very active even in retirement. Born and raised on a farm in Hillsboro, Illinois, the former athlete has always credited his success inside the world's most famous octagon to the strict work ethic he acquired during his youth.

Matt Hughes has already survived a serious car accident.

It is so crazy to see such a great fighter in this condition.

An incredibly dominant champion, Matt hugs didn't get hit with CTE. He got hit by a train. He thinks about suicide but keeps on going for the ones that love him.

Stay strong, brother! 🙏 pic.twitter.com/UF3AQR5Lty

— UPFRONT MMA (@upfrontmma) August 8, 2024

Despite the shocking sight, amputating one of the finger phalanges is far from the worst injury suffered by... Matt hugsIn 2017, the champion survived a very serious car accident when the pickup truck he was driving was hit by a high-speed train, causing brain damage and putting the former fighter's life at high risk. After months of intense recovery, he managed to regain his independence, although he has minor mobility and speech problems.

See image of UFC legend's injury.

Matt hugs He lost the first phalanx of his right middle finger. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.