UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes on Sunday appeared at a UFC event for the first time since a car-train accident this past summer. Midway through UFC Fight Night 124 in St. Louis, not far from Hughes’ home town of Hillsboro, Ill., the UFC put on a video honoring Hughes and his recovery from a June 2017 accident in which his truck was hit by a train . The former welterweight champion has apparently managed to come far in his recovery from the accident. Related Frank Trigg marvels at ex-UFC rival Matt Hughes' remarkable recovery from horrific accident Following the video, the 44-year-old Hughes entered the arena to the sound the walkout song he used for years, “A Country Boy Can Survive” by Hank Williams Jr.
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Video: Matt Hughes honored by UFC in first appearance since accident – MMA Junkie