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Matt Hughes Card Details

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Matt Hughes
Panini Instant Access Autographs (1/1)  ·  2022  ·  #IA-MH
10 Crown Grade
Crowned Gem
Cert # 000019274
Subgrades
9.5 Centering
10 Corners
10 Edges
9.5 Surface
Centering55/45 or better on the front. 70/30 or better on the back.
CornersPerfect corners with no signs of wear, nicks, or softening. The corners appear flawless under all forms of inspection and are as sharp as possible.
EdgesAbsolutely perfect edges with no flaws, chipping, or nicks. The edges appear flawless and as sharp as when the card was printed.
SurfacePerfect surface under normal inspection. Any tiny imperfections are barely visible even under magnification.
✍️ Autograph Authentication Crown Verified
The autograph on this 2022 Panini Instant Access card (IA-MH) is rendered in red ink and positioned boldly across the lower half of the card face, exhibiting the fluid, looping cursive strokes consistent with known Matt Hughes signature exemplars. Ink examination by Crown Authentication confirms this is a live ink autograph — hand-signed in real ink rather than printed or reproduced — as evidenced by darkened overlaps at stroke intersections and natural variation in ink pressure and density throughout the signature. Crown Grading is satisfied that the autograph is genuine and consistent with the known hand of Matt Hughes.
Card Notes
Panini Instant Access Autographs emerged during the company's final years producing UFC trading cards, a period that saw increasingly creative one-of-one offerings. The set represented a shift toward premium, limited releases designed to appeal to serious collectors seeking unique pieces. These autographed cards became coveted by MMA enthusiasts building comprehensive collections of their favorite fighters. Matt Hughes remains one of the sport's most decorated welterweights, and his autographed cards hold particular appeal for UFC fans. This one-of-one specimen captures Hughes at his peak relevance in the hobby, making it a centerpiece card for those focused on significant MMA personalities and milestone autographed pieces from the modern trading card era.
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1 Total Pop
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Grade Count
10 THIS SLAB 1
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 10 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
9.5 / 10 / 10 / 9.5
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