UFC Welterweight legend Matt Hughes racked up another win on Saturday night at UFC 112. The battle of legends between he and Renzo Gracie ended with a 3rd round stoppage by TKO. The 36 year old former champ is a veteran of 51 professional bouts and has been fighting at the professional level since 1998.

At the UFC 112 post fight press conference, questions arose as to whether of not the future UFC hall of famer had any plans of retiring from the octagon.

“I have three more fights on my contract. I don’t know how long I’m gonna stay fighting. I’m 36 years old. I’ve had a lot of changes over the last five years, but I still love to compete and I still love going to the gym,” said the two-time welterweight champion. “As long as I still love to compete in the Octagon and as long as I still enjoy working out, I’ll still be here.”

UFC president Dana White added some words in praise of Hughes and his accomplishments.

“He’s another one that’s been a good guy,” declared UFC president Dana White on Saturday night. “He’s been an incredible fighter, a loyal friend, a great partner, and Matt Hughes will always be with the UFC no matter what, whether he’s fighting or not fighting.”

Source: MMAWeekly