Ufc veteran matt hamill won his first fight in nearly five years this weekend, and he did so in devastating fashion. Matt the hammer hamill fights for the ufc in the light heavyweight division currently holding a professional mma record of 820. Some of his most memorable moments in the ufc have been his. Ufcs the hammer matt hamill officially retires from.
Ufc newcomer roger hollett, who was originally named as hamill s opponent, has sorted through the red tape that prevented him from facing hamill before, so he is now back in for the montreal event. Frankly, the replacement fight has few other than loveland, ohio, native hamill. What was expected to be a relatively easy fight for bisping and his good striking and submissions turned into a real struggle with matt hamill s much improved strking game and his always dominant wrestling giving bisping plenty of trouble. Aug 16, 2010 east coast mma fans will meet, greet and get autographs from top ufc fighter matt the hammer hamill, and view the 2010 lineup of ultimate fighting championship ufc action figures from leading u. Mar 15, 2018 matt hamill is making a comeback and hell be doing so with some gold on the line the ufc veteran will take on teddy ash for the unified mma light heavyweight title in the main event of.
Philadelphia, august 6 alexander gustafsson could have been rattled by a late change in opponents for his ufc 3 bout saturday at wells fargo center, but going from vladimir matyushenko to matt hamill proved to be no issue for swedens mauler, as he scored the biggest win of his career, halting hamill in the second round. This is the official website of mixedmartialarts llc. Hamill was born on october 5, 1976 in loveland, ohio. Exufc fighter matt hamill offers to fight bisping at ufc london. Taking place on the main card of ufc fight night 29 is a light heavyweight battle between brazilian striker thiago silva and national wrestling champion matt hamill. At age 34, the hammer retires with a mixed martial arts record of. Matt the hammer hamill jessy morris analyst i april 7, 2009 comments. Hamill born october 5, 1976 in loveland, ohio, united states is an american wrestler and mixed martial arts mma fighter. The hammer true story of ufc fighter matt hamill desispeaks. Thats according to bones, who was blindsided by the hammers.
Huge thank you to matt hamill for coming and spending time with our wrestlers tonight. Hamill gets a shot at a major player, big boys mir and nelson wage a battle for las vegas, and the allamerican takes on a brazilian threat. Matthew stanley hamill born october 5, 1976 is an american mixed martial artist and wrestler who has competed in the light heavyweight division of the ufc. The hammer tells the story of what it takes to be a champion, on and off the mat. Updated ufc highlight video of matt the hammer hamill. Ufc 28 jun 19 jon jones blindsided by matt hamill s disrespect after dana whites talk of overturning dq ufc june 28, 2019 2. Matt the hammer hamill, 32, a native of loveland, ohio, is billed just below the main event at ufc 96, the mixedmartial arts fight card in nationwide arena tonight. By combining the popular florida state tomahawk chop with a fist the sign for hammer the deaf community has been making their presence felt at ufc events for years. Matt hamill is making a comeback and hell be doing so with some gold on the line the ufc veteran will take on teddy ash for the unified mma light heavyweight title in the main event of. The hammer trailer the story of ufc fighter matt the.
The men of the main event talk wrestling and one anothers toughness at the ufc postfight press conference. Jones expressed his thoughts on the situation during thursdays ufc 239 media day and the pluses and minuses of what it would mean for his sole loss to be overturned. He hasnt won a world title, and despite a couple decent winning streaks, he wasnt in that championship conversation, but a look at the career matt hamill has put together thus far should at least make you nod in appreciation for what the hammer has accomplished. Latest on matt hamill including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on espn.
The hammer the movie on retired ufc fighter matt hamill. Dubbed the hammer and the golden boy, hamill was born on october 5, 1976 in loveland, ohio. Matt hamill l blocks a punch during his light heavyweight bout with reese andy at ufc 92. Matthew stanley hamill born october 5, 1976 is an american mixed martial artist and wrestler. During the most recent ufc pay per view i found out that ufc fighter matt hamill was watching the fights in the same bar that i was. Hamill was subsequently released from the ufc and appears to be retired for good. As reported by the ufc, matt hamill has decided to walk away from the sport of mixed martial arts. Yahya two top featherweights collide in chad mendes vs. Aug 06, 2011 philadelphia, august 6 alexander gustafsson could have been rattled by a late change in opponents for his ufc 3 bout saturday at wells fargo center, but going from vladimir matyushenko to matt hamill proved to be no issue for swedens mauler, as he scored the biggest win of his career, halting hamill in the second round. Matt the hammer hamill mma stats, pictures, news, videos. For the biographical film about matt hamill formerly titled hamill, see the hammer 2010 film. Etim is a hometown favorite, while tibau wants to add another win to his ufc record.
Hear from rampage jackson and matt hamill about whats next. Feb 09, 2012 matt hamill biopic the hammer light on mma, but well worth seeing. Matt hamill was probably the most unlikely candidate from season three of the ultimate fighter to still be battling it out in the ufc. Matt the hammer hamill is to this day one of the only deaf fighters to fight in the octagon. Watch this postfight interview with matt hamill from ufc 121 as he discusses tito ortizs. Inspired by the life of deaf ufc fighter, matt hamill, the hammer tells the story of what it takes to be a champion, on and off the mat. Ufc champ jon jones felt the need to set the record straight after dana whites talk of having his dq loss to matt hamill overturned. Hamill was the subject of the 2010 movie entitled the hammer, depicting his amazing story. Jon jones blindsided by disrespect from notsmarter matt. Ufc 3 prelim results gustafsson hammers hamill, wins in.
He talks about his cautious start, his gameplan, and his plan for the future. One change, one addition to ufc 152 card, updated august 24. During the fight, matt suffered a badly split bottom lip due to a knee strike. Raw part 1 of 4 heres what you already know about matt the hammer hamill. Oct 17, 2012 updated ufc highlight video of matt the hammer hamill. Watch the ufc postfight press conference with dana white, rampage jackson, matt hamill, brian stann, travis browne, rick story, demetrious johnson and roy nelson. Born deaf at birth, hamill has two daughters, tierra, elaina, and one son, matt jr. Ufc 3 prelim results gustafsson hammers hamill, wins. Matt hamill tackled more than just a few opponents on his way up the ranks.
Get ufc fight results and career results information at fox sports. Hamill next fought tim boetsch on april 3rd, whom he defeated in the second round by tko,5 bringing his record to 4 wins and 1 loss. Hammers time the rise of matt hamill by thomas gerbasi may. Matt also had a biographical movie made about his life titled the hammer. The film was screened in many different cities winning audience awards at each venue. May 26, 2011 with a strong support system of trainers and family, hamill pushes himself to the threshold of pain, and beyond, as he prepares for the biggest fight of his life against rampage jackson at ufc. You can definitely add aberdeen bobcats to your fan club cheering you on come april and for whatever may come your way in the future. Feb 18, 2009 hamill next fought tim boetsch on april 3rd, whom he defeated in the second round by tko,5 bringing his record to 4 wins and 1 loss. Matt hamill biopic the hammer light on mma, but well worth. Matt hamill defeats tito ortiz via 3 round decision hamill decision round 3. Born deaf on october 5, 1976, matthew stanley matt hamill s love of wrestling would begin in high school, when his stepfather, loveland high school head wrestling coach, michael rich, introduced him to the sport.
Hes a threetime ncaa division iii national wrestling champion. Matt hamill both tuf 3 alums, this fight has been in the making since the show. He is a threetime ncaa division iii national champion in wrestling 167 lb class in 1997, 190 lb class in 1998, and 197 lb class in 1999 while attending the rochester institute of technology rit in rochester, new york. Great grappling, pretty interesting fight the whole way. With ufc coming to his hometown, matt hamill petitions. Jakk at the 3rd ufc fan expo celebrating ufc 118 in boston, massachusettes. Inspired by the life of deaf ufc fighter, matt hamill, the hammer tells the story of what it. Alexander gustafsson lives up to his nickname, mauling veteran matt hamill in the second round. Matt hamill vs jesse forbes fight result ufc the ultimate. With ufc coming to his hometown, matt hamill petitions dana white for one more fight an inspiration for deaf people around the world, matt the hammer hamill was and is the first and only fighter to fight in the ufc with an inability to hear. Matt hamill tito ortiz the hammer the huntington beach bad boy 920 pro record at fight. Matt hamill is a mma fighter with a professional fight record of 12 wins, 8 losses and 0 draws. Matt hamill was born on october 5, 1976, in cincinnati, ohio.
Significant striking accuracy sapm significant strikes absorbed per minute str. Inspired by the life of deaf ufc fighter, matt hamill. Matt hamill s ufc win record is downright incredible matt hamill was never a ufc champion, but this astonishing feat proves how he sits at the top of the sports pecking order. He is a threetime ncaa division iii national champion in wrestling 167 lb class in 1997. Matt hamills ufc win record is downright incredible. The ultimate 2008 at the mgm grand arena on december 27, 2008 in las vegas, nevada. Matt hamill he hasnt won a world title, and despite a couple decent winning streaks, he wasnt in that championship conversation, but a look at the career matt hamill has put together thus far should at least make you nod in appreciation for what the hammer has accomplished. He has an mma record of 102 with 6 of the wins being knockouts. Ufc veteran matt hamill returns to the cage for unified mma. Quinton rampage jackson continues his quest for another world title, but the ultimate fighters matt the hammer hamill is standing in his way in the ufc.
Jun 28, 2019 if matt hamill was smarter, he would have approached his disqualification win over jon jones a much different way. Aug 08, 2011 hamill competed with some of mmas best and most talented fighters. A talented athlete, but still raw, when he competed on the. Matt hamill is a threetime ncaa divisioniii wrestling champion, introduced to the masses on season three of the ultimate fighter. After a standout high school career, he went on to attend purdue university for one year before transferring to rit in 1996. Matt hamill was never a ufc champion, but this astonishing feat proves how he sits at the top of the sports pecking order. Ufcs the hammer matt hamill officially retires from mixed. Matt hamill also won the ncaa division iii national championship in wrestling in 1997, 1998 and 1999 while attending the rochester institute of technology in new york. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Sep 26, 2015 the project is based on the life of matt hamill, a star wrestler for the ultimate fighting championship ufc who grew up deaf in the 1970s, before deaf education was a wellestablished known. He was born deaf, but his family initially refused to believe the doctors diagnosis that he was deaf and dumb.
He is known for many things like his amazing wrestling ability, his improved stand up fighting and his very humble attitude. Vitor belfort wired for sound during wanderlei silva and rich franklins epic ufc 147 slugfest. Matt hamill providing inspiration for deaf community. He is the subject of the 2010 film the hammer about his early life and wrestling career. Matt hamill vs chris birchler fight result maverick mma 6. Hamill was defeated this past weekend by alexander gustafsson at ufc 3, thus ending his career that started with his performance on season three of the ultimate fighter when he was coached by tito ortiz. The role of matt was plated by actor russell harvard who was actually deaf as well. Jon jones can see the good in overturning matt hamill dq. However, his lone blemish to former ufc light heavyweight matt the hammer hamill has always tainted a perfect career. Ufc postpresser rampage and hamill highlights the men of the main event talk wrestling and one anothers toughness at the ufc postfight press conference. Jones lone defeat came in his fourth ufc bout back in december 2009. Get the latest fight results and fight history and record for matt hamill on espn. A oneyear retirement was just about enough for light heavyweight matt the hammer hamill, who has opted to resume his fighting career and. Contact athletespeakers today at 8009166008 to book matt hamill for a keynote.
Apr 14, 2018 alexander the mauler gustafsson vs matt the hammer hamill ufc 3 evans vs. He got his nickname the hammer when he submitted a guy from. Ortiz 2 watch video jon jones vs matt hamill tuf 10 finale full fight. Matt the hammer hamill ends retirement, will fight at ufc 152. The bottom line is that hamill simply outlasted ortiz in this one, doing everything just a little better than the huntington beach bad boy.
He owns victories over names such as seth petruzelli and tim. Plus, the two tallest men in the ufc will squeeze into octagon. The hammer is a coming of age drama depicting the struggles and successes of what it takes to become a champion. Brian stann has a lot to be thankful for and that motivates him for his ufc 152 bout. Matt hamill official sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, breaking news. Hamill then went on to fight at ufc 88 against former ufc middleweight champion. Alexander the mauler gustafsson vs matt the hammer hamill ufc 3. Hammer dvd 79601982444 moviesinspired by the life of deaf ufc fighter, matt hamill. Ufc at the mgm grand will be headlined by quinton rampage jackson fighting matt the hammer hamill. Wins over tim boetsch, mark munoz, keith jardine, and tito ortiz.
View complete tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record. Jon jones ethered by matt hamill while dana white pleads. Join facebook to connect with matt hammer and others you may know. This is matt hamill next fight and jesse forbes next fight. Wonderstruck schneider family book award middle school winner. The ultimate fighter his professional mma career began with help from his exposure on the television reality show the ultimate fighter where he was trained by tito ortiz.
Hamill is the subject of a 2010 movie entitled the hammer about his early life and. Significant strike defence the % of opponents strikes that did not land td avg. Raised, in part, by a grandfather who wanted him to be mainstreamed, hamill hung with a hearing crowd, and learned to read lips. Matt the hammer hamill from loveland, ohio is a 3time ncaa division iii national championship wrestler and ufc fighter competing in the light heavyweight division.
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