Former UFC Welterweight Champion Matt Hughes was involved in a car accident on Friday after the truck he was in was hit by a moving train.
UFC President Dana White told ESPN that Hughes had been airlifted to a local hospital facility.
“Apparently he has head trauma,” White said. “His family is traveling to him now.”
Hughes, 43, is one of the greatest UFC champions of all time. He is a two-time UFC welterweight champion. He managed to defend his title on seven separate occasions during both title reigns. Hughes is a member of the UFC Hall of Fame.
After hearing the tragic news, many members of the MMA community shared their thoughts, prayers, and condolences to the UFC legends.
UPDATE: New details have emerged on the health status of Matt Hughes. Click here for more details on the updated report.
Hoping everything is OK with Matt Hughes. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
— Frankie Edgar (@FrankieEdgar) June 16, 2017
Just heard that my friend @matthughes9x has been injured in a crash. Please send positive thoughts and prayers his way. It can help #AskBJM
— Big John McCarthy (@JohnMcCarthyMMA) June 16, 2017
If anyone can battle back, it's @matthughes9x . Pray for the champ
— Pat Miletich (@patmiletich) June 16, 2017
Thoughts go out to Matt Hughes and his family.
— Ian McCall (@Unclecreepymma) June 16, 2017
Praying for Matt Hughes ?????? #bestrongchamp
— rafael natal (@rafaelsaponatal) June 16, 2017
Pray for Matt Hughes!
per @bokamotoESPN— Chase Sherman (@ChaseShermanUFC) June 16, 2017
Thoughts and prayers going out to one of the greatest @matthughes9x and family ??
— Michael Hill (@mmamike) June 16, 2017
?? #pray for @matthughes9x pic.twitter.com/jsAP14P3fy
— Amanda Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) June 16, 2017
Prayers out for my boy @matthughes9x and his family. #lynx4life
— Corey Anderson UFC (@CoreyA_MMA) June 16, 2017
Best wishes to @matthughes9x
He probably doesn't remember but he spoke to me after my first UFC fight. Big moment in my life. https://t.co/9TTzu9j8G3— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) June 16, 2017
My prayers and heart go out to @matthughes9x and his family. Stay strong my friend… "A country boy can survive."https://t.co/SdBPlvCC0H
— Josh Thomson (@THEREALPUNK) June 16, 2017
