On his way to the Penn match , Hughes had scored wins over Renzo Gracie and Recardo Almeida .
Penn lost to newcomer Frankie Edgar and seemed destined to retirement until he met Matt Hughes for a best of three rubber match in November .
On Matt Hughes ' way to Penn Penn match , Matt Hughes had scored wins over Renzo Gracie and Recardo Almeida .
Penn lost to newcomer Frankie Edgar and seemed destined to retirement until he met Matt Hughes for a best of three rubber match in November .