October 9, 2001 - Las Vegas, NV
Three-time UFC veteran Matt Hughes has signed to face UFC Welterweight
Champion Carlos Newton at UFC 34: High Voltage.
Hughes, a Pat Miletich protégé, has a record of 2-1 in the Octagon and 24-3
overall in MMA. He is a top-five ranked welterweight, and has won seven
straight fights.
After nearly a year's absence, Hughes returns to the Octagon to avenge
Miletich's loss to Newton at UFC 31. "It puts a little anger in my heart.
A little driving force," said Hughes.