Broke my heart when he said he thinks about suicide...

90% of people never regain consciousness after a diffuse axonal injury (DAI). Matt suffered a grade 3 DAI, which is the most severe form of this type of brain injury. The fact that he’s able to walk and talk shows how much willpower and heart this man has.

“It kind of sucks I can’t even kill my self, because other people are watching and will do it too” the amount of pain and suffering this man must have gone through to think about such things must be horrid. Prayers to you Matt 🙏🏼

Wow. Matt Hughes just gave me the conviction to do the right thing- after being badly burned in a boat fire I have been struggling at 67 years old for a reason to keep suffering- Matt showed me what to live for- love. Thank you Matt Hughes, Artie.

My husband has a TBI from a motorcycle accident, he feels just like Matt does. It's tough for both of us . Richard is a veteran of the 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Bks Hawaii 86' HE'S A FUCKIN WARRIOR Now he's a veteran with a TBI. Richard, I shall never leave you alone. I shall never forget that you are injured. I shall never forsake you. I SHALL ALWAYS HAVE YOUR BACK . I SHALL ALWAYS BE THERE. Richard, please remember that I will always have your 6 Love you Ann Marie Your wife

This man is a hero and I’ll tell you why. He endured this life altering injury and really doesn’t want to continue but he knows people look up to him and doesn’t want to let them down. That’s a hero to me. Prayers to the Hughs family, we love you man.

When he said Suicide i felt two things, very sad for him to feel that way, but also very proud of him for thinking about how that would affect others and using that as justification to live. I liked him as a fighter, I love him as a man.

Matt Hughes showing he is the greatest real life fighter ever to have graced the UFC...how many of us would have simply given up after an accident like that, total respect

Man, hearing him talk about suicide breaks my heart. Stay strong Matt. You're an absolute legend

His speech has improved so much over the last 18 months so happy to see that. Matt Hughes is such an absolute warrior and a living legend.

I just met him tonight and watched him make so many people so incredibly happy, myself included. I couldn't bring my little brother to the fights but I asked if I could get his signature on a card for my brother and he asked me what his name was to make it special. Such an incredibly genuine and nice person. My little brother was beyond stoked to get the card! Thank you so much Matt, from the bottom of my heart. Stay strong, you're making a difference in peoples lives by just being who you are! 🖤

I cant lie this made me shed a few tears, Matt was and still is a legend in my eyes. To see him like that and hearing him say that crushed me a bit.

Man, this hits me in the feels, I grew up watching this guy and seeing him like this hurts me. Stay strong for me Matt 🙏🏻💯

I hope Dana and the UFC is looking after this pioneer and his family.

The strength of this man is unreal. Being a champion doesnt just happen in an arena, it happens when you overcome incredibly difficult things. A true legend.

Even after all he's been through, he's still looking out for others.

The way he used to pick up guys bigger than him and carry them around the octagon before slamming them to the canvas. Super strong farm boy. We love you, Matt Hughes.

That ending when he talks about suicide. It really hit me hard. We are so glad you're alive matt.

What an absolute hero! Fighting his way back from such a severe injury is definitely the hardest fight of his life and he's doing a hell of a job fighting this fight!! All the power to him, I hope he keeps getting better!

I had no idea this had happened to Matt Hughes. He is my favorite fighter of all time in any fighting format. I was hit by a car years ago and can't do things the way I used to. I understand where he is coming from and respect him for the way he chooses to live and for everything he did for the sport. Listening to him gives me a different perspective on life. Thank you Mr. Hughes for sharing your experience with us. I know it's not easy. My prayers are with you and thank you again for being a wonderful role model all these years

The train didn’t make it, that’s how tough he is.

When he said "It kinda sucks, can't even kill myself because other people would do the same thing" that is for real the saddest thing I've ever heard a person say. I don't even know how to finish this I'm just crying at this now

Not even a train nor death itself can kill Hughes, and in his current state he welcomes death. That has to be so fucking tough... His strength is palpable and inspiring as can be. His story will continue to inspire and motivate. Peace be with you and your family Mr. Hughes.

Matt was one of the greatest ever to step into the octagon. It's makes me cry how much was taken from him. All respect and love for Matt Hughes.

Damn. I had no idea. This dude was one of my favorite early fighters. It’s amazing that he beat the odds and can talk and walk but the suicide part hit me in the feels. Keep your head up Matt. Through God all things are possible

Never a Hughes fan when he was a fighter, but hearing him say that he "can't even kill himself because other people would do it too" is too sad. This man accomplished so much, defied the odds of his accident, and he's tortured by it. That's soul crushing.

It takes a special kind of man to get hit by a f'n train and live to tell about it. Live to inspire Matt. Your being here is an inspiration to millions.

This guy was my hero growing up. He was and still is my favorite fighter of all time in any combat sport. Tragic, sad, heartbreaking ect. All covers it, I'm glad to see he is still with us and he is continuing to better himself. Pound for pound the strongest guy in UFC history and showing he is also the most mentally strong. Matt is still an inspiration, sure life is much harder now, but like he did in the cage he does in life. Dominate.

Matt Hughes, I can’t say how much I respect your tenacity and will. You’re a GOAT wrestler, fighter, farmer, and human being. Take care man

I didn’t even know that this happened to Matt.. damn this fucked me up..

Wow I’m in disbelief right now .... never thought I’d see Matt Hughes like this, I grew up watching him seeing him strong and for him to talk about Suicide it just shook me ... he’s being strong for his followers and that’s true strength right there. May god bless his soul because he wasn’t meant to die he’s a legend and legends never die...

I pray everyday that Matt finds the strength to continue living his life. He's more than just a great fighter. This is just THE hardest fight ever, and I'm cheering for you to win, Matty!!!

My most favorite MMA fighter ever.

Dang that last bit hurt my soul when he said he thinks about suicide. He has came a long way and fought hard. It's amazing he is alive much less walking and talking. But I do understand the depression, after my surgeries I was paralyzed for almost 2 years and it's mentally draining to fight with the attitude of ill walk it off but then realize this is the new reality. Please keep fighting 🙏

This just shook me up. So many incredible memories of Matt in the Octagon, what an inspiration.

What an absolute legend. I hope you recover more each day and everyday gets better for you.

How did I go this long not knowing he almost died? Omg. This has me in tears.

This message is for you Matt. I never knew that happened to you. I remember watching you in the ring, and now, seeing you the way you are, There really no words. But I will say this. When I was younger, crap, I'm gonna be 49 in just a couple weeks. But anyway, I digress. When I was younger, I was pushed off of a 60' cliff out here in Pueblo. I broke my back, my neck..was pronounced clinically dead 3 times, all the real FUN stuff. Also, I was in a coma for quite a while, about a month. I still have issues today, just a little. But mainly my memory is kind of phucked. But dammit, and I will tell you this same thing because I have gone through what you are going through right now. I don't give a shit what anyone says, and neither should you. The absolute most important thing that YOU can do for YOU, is to never give up. I guarantee it is not going to be easy, but if anyone can be an advocate, a living positive light, it's you. I don't want this to be a super-long comment, and I truly hope this message gets to you. But now is the time when you need to look within yourself and you find that fire inside you. No matter what path you may find yourself on, no matter the direction YOU decide to go, the three most important words I want to leave you with, and while looking in the mirror, repeat these words aloud to yourself.. "NEVER give up!"

It took a LITERAL train to stop this guy. Matt Hughes, you will forever and always be seen as an absolute beast and great man.

Man that last part where he asked for permission to say he has thought about committing suicide was powerful!! This man is a legend of the MMA and a warrior prayer to you and your family sir! May God bless you and give you strength.

My god... I can't even hold back from tearing up watching this, it's hard to get through. I can't even articulate how deep this hits. My heart goes out to him and his loved ones, he was a true legend. Even in his state he is concerned about his influence on other people.

Seeing Matt like this makes me want to cry man, definitely hits ya in the feels…. 🙏🏻

What a hero and an inspiration. It's so hard to take all this in. I had no idea. Its the adversity in life that shows who you really are and Matt is certainly a giant among men.

Matt Hughes has lost a lot of fights in his days in the octagon but this fight of a 19 day coma has made him a Champion by far that no other person could match. What a remarkable comeback from what the experts has told what the outcome was to be. Matt Hughes has contemplated suicide but I feel that he knew later that would be his greatest loss as a world class fighter. I loved watching him fight and knowing when the fight got tuff he wouldn’t give up.

The train didn’t stand a chance...Never underestimate the heart of a champion.

What an absolute badass. This man was hit by a train, woke up from his coma and said “let’s get this shit”. Look at him now, his brain injury was gnarly and he’s still hitting the gym, and is speaking now.

I can never imagine what your going thru Matt. But you are 100% my childhood hero. I used to watch every single one of your fights. I'm a country boy myself so you can understand the connection. PLEASE DONT KILL YOURSELF. That's how my father passed in 2015. Suicide can't be the answer. You still have life and you still have love. I pray God keeps you close to his mystic and healing hands. God bless you Matt. Keep Fighting. Never give up. A country boy can survive.

Matt, you have been an inspiration to so many people with your UFC fights. Now you're recovering from the biggest fight of your life after the train accident. Don't give up, ever! CONTINUE TO BE A FIGHTING LEGEND!!! Quiting is not an option. My dad had a massive brain injury, bed ridden and cant talk. He is still kicking after 12 years. I wish he had half the faculties you do. So continue being an inspiration Mr. Hughes. So many out here have the utmost respect and admiration for you. Keep on keeping on man.

He is a definition of a true warrior and role model for so many people. Huge, huge respect!

His body is diminished yet the man increases. Never stop improving yourself.

Damn those last words really hit me, such a strong guy to say that knowing he can't ever do it even though he wanted to. Not going to lie, when he was an active UFC fighter I liked him but not that much, there was a few moments during the ultimate fighter when he was a coach he said some stuff that made him look like a right dick, but it just shows, you never know what fate has in store for you. Life can suck at times but Matt is a legend, and more so now for coming back from that tragic accident

Matt Hughes really never gives up, does he? Massive legend.

What a legend! Sad to see him like this :( but I'm happy with all the progress he's made. Only Matt Hughes could survive a train wreck and still kick someone's ass.

I have been through so much in the last two years 2 back surgerys looking at a third and feel hopeless iv live in bed for almost a full year and seeing him and hearing is story still hurts and gives me some inspiration because depression is hard but if Matt can power through it I can too ! Thank you Matt Hughes..

He is in so much pain and suffering, yet he is thinking about other people who are suffering just like him. I have so much respect for him. He has a beautiful heart.

So rough seeing him like that. I can feel what he feels when mentioning the suicide bit. I can imagine him all there inside but unable to express it and knowing so many are watching and know his story that he can’t let it be a tragic and even sadder ending.

I feel so bad for Matt. He was an amazing fighter if he wasn't in such good shape during the crash he definitely wouldn't be alive

I lived in a couple towns over from hillsboro and met Matt one time at a theater his brother was going to be roofing he's very respectful and just a good person to talk to I have nothing but respect for this man even a train can't stop Matt Hughes. Be strong brother

We love you Matt. Please don’t ever think we think any less of you. You have so much to live for now compared to others who have less ability than you. You’re still #1 in many peoples eyes.

This year's me apart seeing Matt this way. Such a genuinely great person 🥰 stay strong Hughes we all love you

Oh my god this hits me. I used to watch UFC as a kid and Matt Hughes was one of the names that i was always excited for whenever he fought. Its really breaks my heart to see such a beast in UFC like this now...

That man is an inspiration on so many levels. He won’t even take his own life because he knows what an inspiring and polarizing figure he was and still is that he might in some way influence others to take that route and kill themselves. I wish him all the prayers in the world, if anyone deserves to recover from something like that it’s Matt Hughes.

What a world we live in huh. Matt Hughes, an abselute beast of a legend in the sports of MMA. Thanks for all the great entertainment you put up champ! You were made a warrior.

Matt is the epitome of a compassionate champion ! This strikes a nerve just hearing it. I wish the best for him and his family!

In my eyes , Matt Hughs is a true warrior, a hero and a Beacon of Hope for every American- that if you work hard and stay focused you too could be a champion God bless you Matt

I cant even begin to imagine how difficult that must be for him and his family. I have even more respect for Matt more than ever.

I'm only gonna see the positives here. 1. Matt Hughes you're a badass, you got hit by a train and lived. 2. You fought through rehabilitation like a champ 🏆. 3. You did not kill yourself, bravo my man. 4. Your doing interviews already. If you've recovered this fast, you will recover way more in the next 5 years. 5. Your a great role model Matt. 6. Did I say you're a badass for getting hit by a train and living. I am sure 80% of us would not have lived. Your a legend!!

I just learned about this !!! Matt I wish nothing but the very best for you stay surrounded by your loved ones❤️✌🏿🙏🏾

It's so sad it makes it difficult to breath watching this. America loves you Matt.

Damn, Man Matt Hughes is a warrior. I feel soo bad for him! Hope he doesn’t truly want to end his legendary life. Makes you appreciate what you have. Sorry Matt!

Matt Hughes was at my buddies first amateur fight signing autographs and taking pics. This guy is such a legend, everyone was so star struck to meet him. Utmost respect to Matt and beating the odds against him.

I was never the biggest fan of Matt, but he did not deserve this at all. This is absolutely heartbreaking to watch, but at the same time it's a testament to just how tough Matt is. I've got all the respect in the world for him now.

Came here after hearing Undertaker talking about how Matt Hughes and his brother were showing him their wrestling moves before one of Matts fights, legendary.

That last bit about suicide shows how strong of a person he really is. To still have that kind of motivation to help others when you can’t do anything for yourself is amazing

My heart ones out to Matt Hughes. I understand what he is going through. My husband had a TBI and I learned aggression and mood swings comes with the territory. I pray that Matt’s health will continue to improve. He is one of my favorite MMA fighters of all time. Family that has a good understanding of TBIs will be great support for him. I will pray for Matt along with my husband and others like him that have gone through such detriment. 🙏🏼

In my opinion he is a hero for not giving into his thoughts of suicide. He is right that other people would think it was the answer to their problems and do it too. But it has to be hard living with a traumatic brain injury. He doesn't deserve this.

YEA MATT DON'T EVER EVER THINK ABOUT SUICIDE, YOU HAVE COME A LONG WAY MY FRIEND, YOU ARE DOING REALLY WELL, LOOKING HEALTHY AGAIN...YOU HAVE ALL YOUR SENSES, AND YOU CAN WALK AND MOVE AROUND, THERE'S PEOPLE WHO CAN'T DO ALL THAT YOU CAN DO...KEEP MOVING FORWARD IN LIFE

I wish for all of us to give him strength to rise and recover and find peace in his new life. If you are reading this throw him a blessing or some positive energy whatever you believe.

Never was a big fan of his fighting but he is a legend and it's heartbreaking to hear him say I can't even kill myself. A true champion in every aspect

My son just called me on a layover in Las Vegas on his was to L.A. on a business trip. He was getting off of the plane and he recognized a guy inside the airport. It turned out to be Matt. My son used to watch him fight and was thrilled to meet him. He was so friendly and nice and they talked for a while. Jason told him it was such an honor and asked if he could take a pic with him. He said Matt reached out and pulled him closer and they got a great pic together! It is heartbreaking to here of his injury. May God bless and keep him!

He's still smart, seems like it didn't effect his intelligence which is amazing.

For the zoomers out there who don’t know who this guy is, Hughes IS arguably the 2nd best welterweight of all time. A complete beast. It almost doesn’t seem like the same person after the accident. Feel better Matt.

This is absolutely heartbreaking! Matt is my absolute favorite fighter of all time. This is hard to watch such a unbelievably sad thing to watch someone who was so unbelievably talented and a shear force be brought to this point. Wish you nothing but the best Matt Hughes.

Seeing this absolute legend like this is bringing tears to my eyes. I wish nothing but the best for Matt Hughes, I grew up watching this dude dominate people.

Man this hurts my heart, goes out to you Matt and Spencer! Matt you're still the best welterweight no matter what!!My heroes!👊💯 God bless you both!!

It’s so sad how candid he is about his suicidal thoughts I love how he even asked if he could and didn’t because other people might do the same

Watching this is hard and inspiring at the same time. Matt Hughes is a legend and one of the best fighters to ever compete in mma.everytime he fought i was ultra happy and could not wait... The bj Penn, chuck liddell, tito ortiz, randy couture era. What a time. Thanks for everything legend

This man was the reason I got into mma, loved he was a farm boy like me and was a champion who had fought so much and didn't just fight 1 or 2 tines a year to protect his record. Cried me eyes out when he lost the rubber match to GSP because I knew that was the passing of the torch and that he'd most likely not get another shot at getting his gold back. Cried even more when this happened and then after watching this, so sad, but so happy he was one of the few that thought about others when thinking of suicide.

A real gentleman with a heart of gold. I wish him the best.

Other than his speech, he seems to be 100% normal. He's moving normal, sitting up and casually talking normal, and has an intelligent conversation. Haven't seen him walk, and in fact I didn't even know this happened, but from just sitting there he seems to be doing pretty damn good.

Wow this was rough to watch☹️, watched him from the moment he hit the octagon absolute fierce guy with sooo much class, great roll model. Hope he continues to improve and live a long life!!!

I've been a fan of his forever and I couldn't even watch the earlier interviews with him after his accident. But it's great to see how much he has improved since then. Unbelievable how strong the guy is. And we are glad you're still with us, Matt !!

I don’t recall ever hearing about this which is strange because he’s always been one of my absolute favorites! I feel for him but I’m glad he made it out alive. Prayers to him and his family.

Much love and respect for that man.He's even stronger now than before the accident

This guy is such a fucking bad ass. Look at how well he is speaking and moving after going through that. What a guy!

OMG I had no idea this happened to him. It makes me incredibly sad to see bad things happen to good people like Matt. Stay strong brother. It's OK to not be OK at times in your life. Just have to keep on living and moving forward.

Cried still crying Matt Hughes is a legend and a good hard working wholesome guy he did not deserve this stay strong Matt much love brother

One of the most emotional and powerful videos to come out of this ordeal he went through. His words hit deep. Damn I’m touched.

Never knew this happened to Matt. Man I'm so sorry. Was a big GSP fan and Matt was always a formidable opponent. Over anyone else in those days Matt was always the biggest threat to GSP. My heart goes out to you. I also had a huge brain injury when I was younger and by the grace of God made a full recovery. My doctor said I was one in 100 million to have recovered so well and has never really hit home until watching this. I wish you the best life can bring you Matt and may the good Lord pave your future. Much respect to a true warrior and fellow American.

I feel so broken after seeing this video, because I've never seen someone care so much about what others might do, because of his own actions. This man is truly a miracle.