Matt Hughes vs Royce Gracie
Result, odds and stats · 3 rounds
Sat, May 27, 2006
Welterweight
Record
39-4
UFC
12-2
Age
32
Height
5'9"
Reach
73"
Stance
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Record and age going into this fight.
Fight history and price record → Closing line
No closing line on record for this fight.
Record
13-1
UFC
11-0
Age
39
Height
6'1"
Reach
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Stance
Southpaw
Record and age going into this fight.
Fight history and price record → Fight stats
Matt HughesRoyce Gracie
Significant strikes32 of 407 of 11
Knockdowns00
Takedowns1 of 10 of 0
Control time3:250:00
Submission attempts10
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Questions and answers
Who won Matt Hughes vs Royce Gracie?
Matt Hughes beat Royce Gracie by KO/TKO, round 1 (4:39) on Saturday, May 27, 2006.
What were Matt Hughes and Royce Gracie's records going into the fight?
Matt Hughes is 39-4 (12-2 in the UFC). Royce Gracie is 13-1 (11-0 in the UFC).