The most dominant Welterweight Champion in UFC history dropped a bombshell on the MMA world recently when he announced plans to retire after fighting no more than “two or three” more bouts in the UFC.

The comments came in the form of a ‘teaser’ clip for episode number three of the latest installment of the popular Spike TV reality show, “The Ultimate Fighter.” The second episode containing the clip aired on September 27 on Spike TV.

Hughes, who is scheduled to face current champ Matt Serra in a title bout at UFC 79 on December 29, spilled the beans while conversing with members of his Team Hughes on the show. It has been noted, however, that this episode of the show was filmed during June and may not necessarily reflect the former champ’s current outlook.

Hughes has recently started his own fight team alongside coaches Robbie Lawler, Matt Pena and Marc Fiore. The team plans to train at a newly constructed gym located in Granite city, Ill. The training center has been named the H.I.T Squad, for Hughes Intensive Training. The training center is scheduled to open to the public sometime this January.

Marc Fiore has recently stated that Hughes plans to run the school following his retirement.

Hughes has defended the welterweight title seven times during his career. He lost his belt to Georges St. Pierre at UFC 65 which took place last November and will turn 34 years old this month.