For Matt Hughes, Retirement Might Be a Good Option UFC 135 Post Fight: When it's time to call it quits, it's time to call it quits. But it's time for Matt Hughes is still in the air, and a meeting with leaders Zuffa still give light to what the future brings Hughes. At 37, it is safe to say that he passed the best years of his career, but it does not appear that Hughes is ready to give up