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UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes Off Ventilator, Showing ‘Small Signs’ of Improvement

UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes continues to make incremental progress in his recovery from an accident that occurred last month.

“Matt is off the ventilator and showing some small signs of improvement,” Hughes’ sister, Beth Hughes Ulrici, wrote on Facebook. “There are some stories and comments out there that are exaggerated. Please don't believe everything you hear or read. This is going to be a long journey for his recovery.

“Please continue to keep Matt in your prayers. He is strong, he has heart and he will not give up! We are faithful in the fact that he will recover with God's Grace and Mercy!