Posted Fri Jul 29, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by Tom Landy
One of the greatest UFC fighters of all time will ground-and-pound Blu-ray into oblivion this September.
In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is working on 'UFC Ultimate Matt Hughes' for Blu-ray on September 20.
UFC® Hall of Famer Matt Hughes is one of the most dominant champions of his era. With wins over standouts Georges St-Pierre, BJ Penn, Royce Gracie, Frank Trigg and Carlos Newton, the fighting pride of Hillsboro, Ill. carved out his place in history as arguably the greatest welterweight fighter of all-time.
Now is your chance to relive the career of this extraordinary athlete. From the knockout slam of Carlos Newton that began his rule of the 170-pound division, to the rematch with Frank Trigg that many believe is the greatest mixed martial arts fight ever seen, this is the definitive chronicle of Hughes’ Hall of Fame career.
With 45 pro wins and 18 victories inside the Octagon® (an all-time record), Hughes reigns supreme in the sport, and here is the raw history of a true powerhouse. UFC® Ultimate Matt Hughes is the ultimate journey through the career of one of mixed martial arts’ living legends.
Matt Hughes will continue his historic career on September 24 when he collides with The Ultimate Fighter® season one winner Diego Sanchez in a heated showdown in Denver at UFC® 135. The fight will air live on Pay-Per-View at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.
Specs have yet to be revealed, but the release will be a 2-disc set housed inside collectible packaging including book with images, quotes & biography of Matt Hughes and supplements include: All-new interviews with Matt Hughes, Georges St-Pierre, BJ Penn & Frank TrigOver 12 bonus fights including his impressive wins over Georges St-Pierre, BJ Penn, Frank Trigg and Royce Gracie; UFC® Hall of Fame Induction; Never-before-seen footage & behind-the-scenes content; and Features Spanish commentary.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.99.
You can find the latest specs for 'UFC Ultimate Matt Hughes' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 20.
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