Matt Hughes vs. Frank Trigg (UFC 52)

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Matt Hughes vs. Frank Trigg was a highly anticipated welterweight title fight that took place at UFC 52 on April 16, 2005. The event was held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, and was broadcast live on pay-per-view. The fight was a rematch of their first encounter at UFC 48, which Hughes won via technical knockout in the first round. The bout was a closely contested and intense affair, with both fighters giving it their all. Hughes, a dominant wrestler, used his grappling skills to take the fight to the ground, where he was able to control Trigg and land several significant strikes. Trigg, a skilled submission artist, was able to defend against Hughes' attacks and even managed to land a few good shots of his own. However, in the end, Hughes' relentless pressure and top-notch wrestling proved to be too much for Trigg, as he was able to secure the victory via unanimous decision. The win marked Hughes' 14th consecutive victory in the UFC and cemented his status as one of the greatest welterweights of all time.