Former UFC Champion Matt Hughes' Truck Was Just Hit By A Train

ESPN- Former UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes has been airlifted to a medical facility after the truck he was in collided with a moving train Friday, UFC president Dana White told ESPN.

White said he’s been in contact with Hughes’ family, and that they are currently en route to the medical facility where the 43-year-old was taken.

“Apparently he has head trauma,” White said. “His family is traveling to him now.”

There’s not much information out there about this story right now but it’s obviously really devastating. Matt Hughes is an absolute legend and calling him a revolutionary force in mixed martial arts would be an understatement. This guy is one of the reasons MMA exists today.

Matt is universally loved, and we’re all rooting for a speedy recovery.

This blog will be updated with any additional info that comes out. For now, celebrate Hughes’ UFC career…

UPDATE: Matt is in stable condition. Ain’t no train taking this motherfucker down. Statement from hospital officials:

“Former UFC fighter and Hillsboro native Matt Hughes was airlifted to HSHS St. John’s Hospital in the noon hour on Friday, June 16, 2017. The HSHS St. John’s Regional Trauma Team stabilized him and continues to help him in his recovery, Hughes’ family asks that you respect their privacy during this difficult time. They ask that you keep Matt in your thoughts and prayers.”

What a great relief.