Jeff Hughes (fighter)

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Jeff Hughes
Born (1988-05-17) May 17, 1988 (age 36)
Canton, Ohio, United States[1]
Other names Light Out
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight 265 lb (120 kg; 18 st 13 lb)
Division Heavyweight
Reach 77[1]
Fighting out of Canton, Ohio, United States
Team Evolve MMA and Victory Martial Arts[citation needed]
Strong Style Fight Team (2017–present)[2]
Years active 2014–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 15
Wins 10
By knockout 4
By submission 1
By decision 5
Losses 4
By knockout 1
By submission 1
By decision 2
No contests 1
Other information
Occupation Truck driver[citation needed]
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jeff Hughes (born May 17, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist. A professional since 2014, he has also fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Legacy Fighting Alliance, where he was a former heavyweight champion.

Background

Hughes was born and raised in Canton, Ohio. He played basketball and wrestled in high school. He then turned to MMA after he graduated from high school in his hometown of Canton, Ohio.[3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

After compiling an amateur record of 11-3 from 2007 until 2013, Hughes started his professional MMA career in 2014 and fought under numerous organizations, notably Legacy Fighting Alliance where he was the Heavyweight Champion twice.[4][5] He amassed a record of 9-1 before competing in Dana White's Contender Series 14.[6]

Dana White's Contender Series

Hughes appeared in Dana White's Contender Series 14 web-series program on July 24, 2018, facing Josh Appelt.[7] He won the fight via first-round TKO. With this win, Hughes was awarded a contract with the UFC.[8]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Hughes made his UFC debut on March 9, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 146 against Daniel Spitz.[9] However, Spitz pulled out of the fight in February citing injury and he was replaced by Maurice Greene.[10] He lost the fight via a split decision.[11]

Hughes faced Todd Duffee on September 14, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 158.[12] The bout ended in the first round as a no contest due to an accidental eye poke that rendered Duffee unable to continue.[13]

Hughes faced Raphael Pessoa on October 26, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 162.[14] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[15]

Hughes was expected to face promotional newcomer Carlos Felipe on March 14, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 170.[16] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was eventually postponed .[17]

Hughes faced Juan Espino on September 27, 2020 at UFC 253.[18] He lost the fight via submission in round one.[19]

On October 2, 2020 it was reported that Hughes was released by the UFC.[20]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 10–4 (1) Juan Espino Submission (scarf hold choke) UFC 253 September 27, 2020 1 3:48 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Loss 10–3 (1) Raphael Pessoa Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren October 26, 2019 3 5:00 Kallang, Singapore
NC 10–2 (1) Todd Duffee NC (accidental eye poke) UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Gaethje September 14, 2019 1 4:03 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Accidental eye poke rendered Duffee unable to continue.
Loss 10–2 Maurice Greene Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. dos Santos March 9, 2019 3 5:00 Wichita, Kansas, United States
Win 10–1 Josh Appelt TKO (punches) Dana White's Contender Series 14 July 24, 2018 1 4:26 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 9–1 Maurice Greene Decision (unanimous) LFA 38 April 27, 2018 5 5:00 Minneapolis, United States Defended the LFA Heavyweight Championship.
Win 8–1 Richard Odoms Decision (unanimous) LFA 26 November 3, 2017 5 5:00 Houston, Texas, United States Won the LFA Heavyweight Championship.
Win 7–1 Ryan Pokryfky Decision (unanimous) Big Guns 24 June 10, 2017 3 5:00 Tallmadge, Ohio, United States
Loss 6–1 Dan Spohn TKO (punches) IT Fight Series 48 December 10, 2016 5 2:02 Columbus, Ohio, United States For the vacant IT Fight Series Heavyweight Championship.
Win 6–0 John Hawk Decision (unanimous) Big Guns 18 March 19, 2016 3 5:00 Mansfield, Ohio, United States
Win 5–0 Jason Riley KO (spinning back kick) Caged Madness 40 January 16, 2016 1 4:59 Akron, Ohio, United States
Win 4–0 Curt Lemmon Decision (unanimous) Big Guns 16 August 22, 2015 3 5:00 Streetsboro, Ohio, United States
Win 3–0 Ed Abrasley TKO (punches) PA Cage Fight 21 May 30, 2015 1 1:59 Akron, Ohio, United States
Win 2–0 Leviticus Roberson TKO (retirement) RFO: Big Guns 15 March 21, 2015 1 5:00 Akron, Ohio, United States
Win 1–0 Devon Wilson Submission (guillotine choke) Rock N Rumble 8 October 4, 2014 1 3:52 Canton, Ohio, United States Heavyweight debut.

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See also

References

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