Originally Posted by yamaha619

Matt's Favorite move is the Half Guard Kamura... Ask Joe Riggs I have been following Royce in Pride, it will be damn tough for him.

Originally Posted by UFC.com

Matt Hughes - UFC Welterweight Champion

Strengths - Pound for pound one of the strongest men in the sport, Hughes is a rock with arms and legs who can pretty much do whatever he wants to do with you if he can get his hands on you. And if the Illinois native puts his hands on you, he can submit you, slam you, or pound you out. It's a varied mixed martial arts arsenal that makes him very dangerous at all times, and though he doesn't have one punch kayo power, he can rattle opponents enough to where they lose focus, allowing him to get inside and utilize his top-notch wrestling skills. Add in his training team at the Miletich Fighting Systems camp, and you've got a fighter who is not only one of the top fighters in the world, but one that trains with the best as well. That's a dangerous combination. With over 40 fights to his credit, Hughes is also one of the most experienced champions in the game, a fact that has allowed him to see a wide mix of styles over the years, while keeping him impervious to the pressure that usually comes with defending your title in a high pressure, high exposure atmosphere.

Weaknesses - Three of Hughes' four losses have all come via submission, with the breakdown being one armbar, one guillotine and one rear naked choke. In other words, Hughes isn't just susceptible to one form of submission, he's run the gamut. Needless to say, submission is Gracie's game, and supporters of the Brazilian legend cite Hughes' losses as proof of their man's superior chances on May 27. But if anything, Hughes' losses have come from a mixture of over aggression and arrogance, where Hughes believed his strength would get him out of any situation, no matter how tricky. Against Gracie, Hughes will know what's at stake, and he will most likely act accordingly in terms of gameplan. If he does get caught, he'll have no one to blame but himself. Also on the negative side, the story of Hughes training a couple of weeks (or barely at all) for fights has become legendary. If he thinks he's taking on an old (39 years old) man, will he take it easy in camp?

Royce Gracie - UFC Hall of Famer

Strengths - A master of time and pace, Gracie's jiu-jitsu may not be as highlight reel worthy as a full-speed slam to the mat or a left hook to the jaw, but in this game, it's all about the 'W', and Gracie knows how to get the win once he's on the mat. Dangerous on the top or the bottom on the mat, the 39-year-old Brazilian can turn a situation in which he seems seconds away from defeat into a victory within seconds. It's the beauty of the art of jiu-jitsu, and Royce Gracie is a master of that art. Also key to note is Gracie's toughness, which was never more evident than during his epic UFC battle with Kimo and his 90 minute (yes, 90 minute) war in Pride against Kazushi Sakuraba.

Weaknesses - Even though Gracie's jiu-jitsu is impeccable, the rest of his game pales in comparison. Unable or unwilling to truly compete with the best strikers in the game, Gracie's game is simple - get you down and choke you out. If the match strays from the mat, then things get interesting, and not in a good way for Gracie. Therein lies the interesting aspect of this fight - could an old school jiu-jitsu ace deal with a mixed martial artist who is well rounded in all aspects of the game? Also, the fact that Gracie will be fighting in the Octagon for the first time since 1995, and with no gi no less, could make for an interesting night.

Originally Posted by yamaha619

I wasn't saying he didn't have 4 losses and they were submissions I was just saying that two of the losses have only been in the UFC... the other two could have been Pride, Rage in the Cage, etc...

Originally Posted by GBTexas

Matt Hughes vs Royce Gracie

I'm a BIG Matt Hughes fan. I really hope he wins. If you like MMA and watch most of Royce Gracie's fights, you will notice what I am about to say. He is very slow at releasing his submission holds once the other fight taps out. I hate this about him and have lost alot of respect for him because of this fact. I do like the attitude he has coming into this fight though. I look forward to seeing this match. I'm sure it is going to be a good one

Originally Posted by GBTexas

Another great fight on this card is Mike Swick Vs. Joe Riggs

Name: Mike Swick
Height: 6.1
Weight: 185
Record: 10-1-0


Name: Joe Riggs
Height: 6.0
Weight: 185
Record: 26-8-1