Matt Hughes was in a life-threatening situation in June 2017 when his pickup truck collided with a train in Illinois. The accident left the UFC Hall of Famer with severe head trauma and he was in a coma for several weeks.
His recovery was long and grueling, as he had to relearn basic functions such as walking and talking.
“Pissed me off I didn’t put ChapStick on for 19 days,” Hughes joked.
In June 2017, UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes was involved in a serious accident when his truck was hit by a train, causing a Grade 3 diffuse axonal brain injury.
He spent 19 days in a medically induced coma, and his prognosis was grim.
Despite the severity of his injuries, Hughes made a remarkable recovery, undergoing extensive rehabilitation to regain basic functions like walking and talking, though he still faces ongoing challenges.
“I had the worst brain injury possible,” Hughes said.
Matt Hughes survived his near-fatal accident but had to completely start over, relearning how to walk, talk, and perform basic tasks.
His recovery is still ongoing, with him attending physical therapy three times a week and cognitive therapy twice a week to continue regaining his abilities.
In a recent episode of “Legend 2 Legend,” Matt Hughes discussed the details of his 2017 accident, sharing what occurred on that day, the immense struggle it took to survive, and how his life has drastically changed since.
Matt Hughes opened up about his long road to recovery, including the challenges of relearning basic functions and the ongoing therapies that are still part of his daily life.
