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	<description>9-Time UFC Welterweight Champion</description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:50:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>By: chowmedic</title>
		<link>http://www.matt-hughes.com/blog/2008/01/02/happy-new-year/#comment-2332</link>
		<dc:creator>chowmedic</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jan 2008 08:22:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi Matt!  I'm Denise and I've been watching you fight for years.  My family watches UFC all the time.  My son started wrestilng a couple of years ago in high school after watching you fight a few times.  Due to back problems he wasn't able to continue but he wanted to be a UFC fighter like you!  

We were really disappointed when you lost to GSP, I almost cried, but not as disappointed as you were.  I was hoping that you would take him down this time!  Hopefully you will decide to continue fighting for a while longer but you need to do what's best for you and your family!   

Congrats on your new book and gym!  Good luck to you and hope to see you in the ring soon!

We love you!!!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Matt!  I&#8217;m Denise and I&#8217;ve been watching you fight for years.  My family watches UFC all the time.  My son started wrestilng a couple of years ago in high school after watching you fight a few times.  Due to back problems he wasn&#8217;t able to continue but he wanted to be a UFC fighter like you!  </p>
<p>We were really disappointed when you lost to GSP, I almost cried, but not as disappointed as you were.  I was hoping that you would take him down this time!  Hopefully you will decide to continue fighting for a while longer but you need to do what&#8217;s best for you and your family!   </p>
<p>Congrats on your new book and gym!  Good luck to you and hope to see you in the ring soon!</p>
<p>We love you!!!</p>
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		<title>By: bruteforce750</title>
		<link>http://www.matt-hughes.com/blog/2008/01/02/happy-new-year/#comment-2297</link>
		<dc:creator>bruteforce750</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:27:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hey Matt, my name is Lisa and I have the same birthday as you, I am a year younger though. Anyway I watch UFC all the time and I love it, I was sad though when they were saying that you are taking sometime off, but after reading some stuff that was written, I can understand why. Family is very important, I have an 11 year old son, his name is Hunter, he just joined wrestling this year for the very first time. He had 2 matches and went all 3 rounds and lost by 1 point in both matches, no matter what, win or lose, it is how you played the game, with heart, and that is what I tell my son. I am proud of him no matter what. You have alot of heart, and pride. My husband and I practice alot with our son. I think it would be awesome if one day you came to Pennsylvania to our school for the practices, or even a match and show off some of your moves to the youngsters. I plan buying your book and hopefully getting to meet you when you come to Jersey, I have to ask my husbands friend to bring me because he is a native of  Jersey. Well I am glad to hear that you are healing, it takes some time. Can't wait to see you up and fighting in the future! Like I said take this time to get yourself together and to be with the family, gym, and the farm. Good luck and congratulations on your book and with all the choices you decide!   Thank you, Lisa</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey Matt, my name is Lisa and I have the same birthday as you, I am a year younger though. Anyway I watch UFC all the time and I love it, I was sad though when they were saying that you are taking sometime off, but after reading some stuff that was written, I can understand why. Family is very important, I have an 11 year old son, his name is Hunter, he just joined wrestling this year for the very first time. He had 2 matches and went all 3 rounds and lost by 1 point in both matches, no matter what, win or lose, it is how you played the game, with heart, and that is what I tell my son. I am proud of him no matter what. You have alot of heart, and pride. My husband and I practice alot with our son. I think it would be awesome if one day you came to Pennsylvania to our school for the practices, or even a match and show off some of your moves to the youngsters. I plan buying your book and hopefully getting to meet you when you come to Jersey, I have to ask my husbands friend to bring me because he is a native of  Jersey. Well I am glad to hear that you are healing, it takes some time. Can&#8217;t wait to see you up and fighting in the future! Like I said take this time to get yourself together and to be with the family, gym, and the farm. Good luck and congratulations on your book and with all the choices you decide!   Thank you, Lisa</p>
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		<title>By: greatdanes</title>
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		<dc:creator>greatdanes</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2008 05:30:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>hi matt hughes!  goodness, you have so many posts to read, i'm not sure if you'll ever really read my post to you, but here it goes anyway...  my husband and i are very big fans of yours, we have been ufc fans for a long time now, and wierd how it is we get attached to our favorite fighters.  sounds wierd doesn't it?  we dont even know you!  but we look forward to seeing you on the ticket.  we have to thank you for being true to Jesus too.  You set a very good example of a Christ follower and there is alot to be said about that.  We can't wait to get your book, we plan to go buy it this week.  We are hoping that you will add some more home towns to your book tour.  Please consider visiting the detroit michigan area!  my husband has started  jui jitsu and muay thai kick boxing lessons over these last couple of months and won his first tournament last month.  it was very exciting.  Enjoy this time off from the octagon right now.  I pray that God brings you peace and happiness.  I think God uses you to encourage people and to be a fair and good competetor.   God bless you and your family.  Congratulations on the new book.  Look forward to meeting you one day (maybe on a book tour to detroit michigan?)  LOL!  Peace,  The Todds</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>hi matt hughes!  goodness, you have so many posts to read, i&#8217;m not sure if you&#8217;ll ever really read my post to you, but here it goes anyway&#8230;  my husband and i are very big fans of yours, we have been ufc fans for a long time now, and wierd how it is we get attached to our favorite fighters.  sounds wierd doesn&#8217;t it?  we dont even know you!  but we look forward to seeing you on the ticket.  we have to thank you for being true to Jesus too.  You set a very good example of a Christ follower and there is alot to be said about that.  We can&#8217;t wait to get your book, we plan to go buy it this week.  We are hoping that you will add some more home towns to your book tour.  Please consider visiting the detroit michigan area!  my husband has started  jui jitsu and muay thai kick boxing lessons over these last couple of months and won his first tournament last month.  it was very exciting.  Enjoy this time off from the octagon right now.  I pray that God brings you peace and happiness.  I think God uses you to encourage people and to be a fair and good competetor.   God bless you and your family.  Congratulations on the new book.  Look forward to meeting you one day (maybe on a book tour to detroit michigan?)  LOL!  Peace,  The Todds</p>
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		<title>By: CINDY213</title>
		<link>http://www.matt-hughes.com/blog/2008/01/02/happy-new-year/#comment-2283</link>
		<dc:creator>CINDY213</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2008 04:15:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>HI MATT I JUST WANT TO TELL U THAT U ARE RIGTH ABOUT JESUS .MANNY RESPECS FOUR THAT AND I JUST WANT U TO LET U KNOW THAT EVEN IF U  LOST GORGE U ARE STILL THE BEST SO KIP YOUR HEAD UP AND NO MATTER WATH OTHER PEOPLE SAY U ARE NUMBER 1 HOPE  U GET BETTER .HAPPY NEW YEAR AND HOPE TO SEE U SOON ONE THE OCTOGON..LOVE AND TAKE CARE CINDY</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HI MATT I JUST WANT TO TELL U THAT U ARE RIGTH ABOUT JESUS .MANNY RESPECS FOUR THAT AND I JUST WANT U TO LET U KNOW THAT EVEN IF U  LOST GORGE U ARE STILL THE BEST SO KIP YOUR HEAD UP AND NO MATTER WATH OTHER PEOPLE SAY U ARE NUMBER 1 HOPE  U GET BETTER .HAPPY NEW YEAR AND HOPE TO SEE U SOON ONE THE OCTOGON..LOVE AND TAKE CARE CINDY</p>
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		<title>By: WW fan</title>
		<link>http://www.matt-hughes.com/blog/2008/01/02/happy-new-year/#comment-2280</link>
		<dc:creator>WW fan</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jan 2008 20:24:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi Matt,

Glad to hear that your arm will be o.k.  I'm a fan of both you and GSP...It's a shame that the fight turned out bad for you, but you are nothing but a true professional in the way that you handled defeat.  I'm glad that you showed what a class act you are.  

You get a lot of flack because the media portrays you in a negative way in my opinion.  Frankly, the only time I wasn't too happy is when you were talking smack to GSP during the show in which he was on, but looking back I realize that it was all part of the game.  I can't wait to see GSP smash in Serra's head so that you can ram your fist down his throat!!!  Good luck in 08 (Not that you'll need it!!!)

Also, I was wondering how who you'd fight after Serra.  I don't think moving up in weight makes any sense...Not that you wouldn't be successful, but I'd like to see you teach some of these other young up and comers a lesson or two!!!  I enjoy watching you fight and hope that you're around for quite a while because you are a credit to the sport and your attitude and the way you carry yourself helps the sport grow.

Jay</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Matt,</p>
<p>Glad to hear that your arm will be o.k.  I&#8217;m a fan of both you and GSP&#8230;It&#8217;s a shame that the fight turned out bad for you, but you are nothing but a true professional in the way that you handled defeat.  I&#8217;m glad that you showed what a class act you are.  </p>
<p>You get a lot of flack because the media portrays you in a negative way in my opinion.  Frankly, the only time I wasn&#8217;t too happy is when you were talking smack to GSP during the show in which he was on, but looking back I realize that it was all part of the game.  I can&#8217;t wait to see GSP smash in Serra&#8217;s head so that you can ram your fist down his throat!!!  Good luck in 08 (Not that you&#8217;ll need it!!!)</p>
<p>Also, I was wondering how who you&#8217;d fight after Serra.  I don&#8217;t think moving up in weight makes any sense&#8230;Not that you wouldn&#8217;t be successful, but I&#8217;d like to see you teach some of these other young up and comers a lesson or two!!!  I enjoy watching you fight and hope that you&#8217;re around for quite a while because you are a credit to the sport and your attitude and the way you carry yourself helps the sport grow.</p>
<p>Jay</p>
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		<title>By: bpeoples31</title>
		<link>http://www.matt-hughes.com/blog/2008/01/02/happy-new-year/#comment-2272</link>
		<dc:creator>bpeoples31</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jan 2008 08:35:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Matt,

I don't know what to say except you make me proud to be from southern Illinois.  I think your a great guy and a world class competitor (I always support my home state) and everyone in it.   I would also like to thank you for supporting the troops, it really means alot, I'm in the Navy working at Marine Corps Security Force Company in Bangor, Washington.  Although your fight against GSP didn't go as expected I know in my heart there is no doubt you'll be back on top,  your going to beat Serra, then put all your heart towards beating GSP and 08 will be a great year, maybe if you get some free time you could wipe the floor with Trigg again (lol).  I guess in closing I hope you keep your head up and keep moving forward, since your taking a break I get a break to read your book, I'm very excited about it.  Thank you for being a great role model, MA3 Peoples, William USN</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Matt,</p>
<p>I don&#8217;t know what to say except you make me proud to be from southern Illinois.  I think your a great guy and a world class competitor (I always support my home state) and everyone in it.   I would also like to thank you for supporting the troops, it really means alot, I&#8217;m in the Navy working at Marine Corps Security Force Company in Bangor, Washington.  Although your fight against GSP didn&#8217;t go as expected I know in my heart there is no doubt you&#8217;ll be back on top,  your going to beat Serra, then put all your heart towards beating GSP and 08 will be a great year, maybe if you get some free time you could wipe the floor with Trigg again (lol).  I guess in closing I hope you keep your head up and keep moving forward, since your taking a break I get a break to read your book, I&#8217;m very excited about it.  Thank you for being a great role model, MA3 Peoples, William USN</p>
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		<title>By: matthieu_p</title>
		<link>http://www.matt-hughes.com/blog/2008/01/02/happy-new-year/#comment-2270</link>
		<dc:creator>matthieu_p</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jan 2008 23:41:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi Matt, 

I'm a French Canadian from Montreal, and of course a fan of GSP, and I wanted to thank you for your good reaction before and after the fight, like a real champion.  No matter what GSP does in his carreer, or any other fighter, never will there be a greater champion than Matt Hughes.  I'm, above everything, a fan of MMA, and I surely (and hopefuly) want to see you back in the octagon.  The fights are as good as the fighters who fight in them, and without Matt Hughes, the show is certainly not as good as it can be!!

So please train hard, and give us some other good fights, especially against Matt Serra.  I've watched the last season of The Ultimate fighter and it's like there is no conclusion to the show.  It's unfinished business! So please offer us that gift!

Thank you and sorry for my english.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Matt, </p>
<p>I&#8217;m a French Canadian from Montreal, and of course a fan of GSP, and I wanted to thank you for your good reaction before and after the fight, like a real champion.  No matter what GSP does in his carreer, or any other fighter, never will there be a greater champion than Matt Hughes.  I&#8217;m, above everything, a fan of MMA, and I surely (and hopefuly) want to see you back in the octagon.  The fights are as good as the fighters who fight in them, and without Matt Hughes, the show is certainly not as good as it can be!!</p>
<p>So please train hard, and give us some other good fights, especially against Matt Serra.  I&#8217;ve watched the last season of The Ultimate fighter and it&#8217;s like there is no conclusion to the show.  It&#8217;s unfinished business! So please offer us that gift!</p>
<p>Thank you and sorry for my english.</p>
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		<title>By: Thunder Dan</title>
		<link>http://www.matt-hughes.com/blog/2008/01/02/happy-new-year/#comment-2268</link>
		<dc:creator>Thunder Dan</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:37:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi Matt,

     Tough loss to Georges... but as always, you handled it with a ton of class and showed that you are truly a champion in the eyes of many.  As a fan, I'd love to see you in the Octagon again.  Could you please explain what you meant by Christmas being a time to remember Jesus' death and not his birth a little bit more?  Thanks.  Wishing you and your family, God's continued blessings in the new year.

Best,
Danny</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Matt,</p>
<p>     Tough loss to Georges&#8230; but as always, you handled it with a ton of class and showed that you are truly a champion in the eyes of many.  As a fan, I&#8217;d love to see you in the Octagon again.  Could you please explain what you meant by Christmas being a time to remember Jesus&#8217; death and not his birth a little bit more?  Thanks.  Wishing you and your family, God&#8217;s continued blessings in the new year.</p>
<p>Best,<br />
Danny</p>
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		<title>By: Hellraiser</title>
		<link>http://www.matt-hughes.com/blog/2008/01/02/happy-new-year/#comment-2266</link>
		<dc:creator>Hellraiser</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jan 2008 08:42:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I know you can beat Serra.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I know you can beat Serra.</p>
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		<title>By: Hellraiser</title>
		<link>http://www.matt-hughes.com/blog/2008/01/02/happy-new-year/#comment-2265</link>
		<dc:creator>Hellraiser</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jan 2008 08:40:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>God love you Matt...you have so much heart and in my eyes your the champion.My son is one years old I hope he grows up to be such an amazing mixed martial artit like yourself,God Bless Lornalee
Lornalee123@yahoo.com</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>God love you Matt&#8230;you have so much heart and in my eyes your the champion.My son is one years old I hope he grows up to be such an amazing mixed martial artit like yourself,God Bless Lornalee<br />
<a href="mailto:Lornalee123@yahoo.com">Lornalee123@yahoo.com</a></p>
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