Matt or Matthew Hughes may refer to: Matt Hughes (writer) (born 1949), Canadian science fiction writer Matt Hughes (fighter) (born 1973), American professional mixed martial artist Matt Hughes (rower) (born 1981), American Olympic rower Matthew Hughes (politician) (born 1950), Western Australian state politician Matthew Hughes (badminton) (born 1978), Welsh badminton player Matthew Hughes (runner) (born 1989), Canadian athlete Matthew Hughes (cricketer) (born 1996), English cricketer