Former UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes has denied allegations of domestic violence by his wife, Audra Hughes, and his brother.
On Thursday, Hughes released a statement on Instagram after TMZ Sports reported Tuesday that his wife and brother, Audra and Mark Hughes, had each obtained a restraining order against him. Audra said Hughes committed a series of physical attacks on her, while Mark's request came after Hughes allegedly "roughed up" Mark's 15-year-old sonin September.
Hughes' statement made reference to serious brain injuries he suffered in June 2017 when his car was struck by a train:
"Unfortunately, my marriage was not perfect long before the accident, but NEVER, NEVER, NEVER would I, or have I, physically hurt those who I care about most," Hughes wrote.