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."
White did not know exactly where the accident took place. He said Hughes, who lives in Illinois, was apparently helping a friend with fieldwork when the accident occurred.
The UFC president says he was scheduled to fly to Paris for a public appearance, but White will likely cancel the trip due to this development.
No further details are available at this time. Hughes (45-9) held the UFC's welterweight championship at various points between 2001 and 2006. He is recognized as one of the greatest 170 pound fighters of all time. He retired from professional competition in 2011, but publicly stated he was considering a comeback fight earlier this year.
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."
White did not know exactly where the accident took place. He said Hughes, who lives in Illinois, was apparently helping a friend with fieldwork when the accident occurred.
The UFC president says he was scheduled to fly to Paris for a public appearance, but White will likely cancel the trip due to this development.
No further details are available at this time. Hughes (45-9) held the UFC's welterweight championship at various points between 2001 and 2006. He is recognized as one of the greatest 170 pound fighters of all time. He retired from professional competition in 2011, but publicly stated he was considering a comeback fight earlier this year.