As much as I love martial arts and MMA, I dont have the time anymore to read the magazines or to keep up with fighters outside of the octagon. What exactly makes Hughes such a bad person? His persona in the octagon? Hell, Ive seen boxers that were 10 times worse, and don't even tell me TIto is a better person than Hughes lol.
Imo, Hughes has proven himself repeatedly, and the welterweight class is one of the most competetive. He's put down all the big names in his class, including a legend in Gracie. I dont really see what he has to prove any more, the simple fact why he lost to St. Pierre is he got bored and wanted to go toe to toe. Something out of his game plan. He's a great striker, but let's face it, Hughes makes his money off of putting you against the fence on your back and grounding and pounding you.
Bottom line, Hughes is a class act whethere it be in victory or in defeat. He's never once blamed anyone but himself when he lost, even to BJ Penn or to St. Pierre. And he's always been a good sport in victory as well. So i just dont see your guys argument.