Update: Matt Hughes no longer in coma

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    http://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/...rlifted-medical-facility-truck-collides-train

    Former UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes has been airlifted to a medical facility after the truck he was in collided with a train Friday, UFC president Dana White told ESPN.

    White said that he's been in contact with Hughes' family and that they are en route to the medical facility where the 43-year-old was taken.

    "Apparently he has head trauma," White said. "His family is traveling to him now."
     
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    Hughes was put into a medically induced coma to reduce swelling on his brain. However reports are that he is responsive.
     
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    The family of Matt Hughes is working with a non-profit foundation regarding the next steps of his recovery.

    Hughes was driving a truck last Friday when it was hit by a train on tracks in Raymond, Ill. The UFC legend was seriously injured in the crash and airlifted to HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Ill., where he has been since.

    The hospital said in a statement Sunday that Hughes, 43, was in “stable condition,” but remained “minimally responsive.” The family added in a statement that day that Hughes had no broken bones or internal bleeding.

    In a statement posted Tuesday on the Facebook page of Hughes’ sister Beth Hughes Ulrici, Hughes’ family said it will be working with the Triumph Over Tragedy Foundation on how to approach his care moving forward.
     
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    TOTF specializes in treatment and therapy for spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries. If Hughes has either, terrible news.
     
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    In my clinical rotation for nursing school, I just finished up working with vent-dependent patients and trach-dependent patients. Very depressing stuff. Its incredible how such a traumatic experience can completely alter your body functioning. I really hope Matt can pull through.
     
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    One of Hughes' training partners says that Matt has his eyes open and is off of a ventilator (life support). This is good news but also highlights the severity of his injuries.
     
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    Man, no news at all for two weeks.
     
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    Not speaking much and his movement is still greatly affected but good to see Matt up and about.

     
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