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Matt Hughes retires, becomes a UFC suit

UFC veteran Matt Hughes won a close decision

Matt Hughes is officially putting down the 4-ounce gloves and going corporate.

The UFC Hall-of-Famer and two-time welterweight champion announced his retirement Thursday along with his new career path:  Vice President of Athlete Development and Government Relations.

It is a newly created position and coincides with the MMA promotion's new conduct policy. Exactly what those guidelines...

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