Jones’ lone defeat came in just his fourth UFC fight back in December 2009, when he was disqualified for landing illegal downward elbows on Matt Hamill in the first round of a fight he was dominating at The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale. [23] After an uneventful first round, Gustafsson dropped Hamill in the second with a straight punch followed by an uppercut, subsequently finishing Hamill with punches and elbows from the mount. At UFC 133 Hamill faced off against up and coming Swedish striker Alexander Gustafsson, replacing an injured Vladimir Matyushenko. 12-5-0 (W-L-D). Team Ortiz Finale. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting Esther Lin, MMA Fighting Raised, in part, by a grandfather who wanted him to be mainstreamed, Hamill hung with a hearing crowd, and learned to read lips. [43], Deaf actor Russell Harvard was chosen as the final choice to voice Hamill. Matt Hamill: Not Satisfied Yet By Thomas Gerbasi • Oct. 7, 2013 "Everyone I face is a great fighter and Thiago is no exception, but I am ready for whatever he throws at me." *** Watch Complete 1/2hr HD Episodes on http://www.MMAheat.com ***MMA H.E.A.T. Jones (24-1 MMA, 18-1 UFC) lost to Hamill after landing illegal downward elbows on Hamill (13-8 MMA, 10-5 UFC) in a December 2009 fight at The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale. [24], Nearly a year later, however, Hamill decided to come out of retirement. Matt Hamill talks to UFC.com about his triumphant return to the Octagon. Rampage Pleads Guilty January 8, 2009. Rampage Jackson pleaded guilty today to a felony and a misdemeanor. Former TUF participant and UFC light heavyweight Matt Hamill will always be remembered as the only fighter to have officially defeated Jon Jones. Team Ortiz Finale, The Ultimate Fighter: Team Ortiz vs. [29] Hamill lost the bout by unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the UFC. After UFC president Dana White revealed he wants to overturn Matt Hamill’s disqualification win over Jon Jones, the UFC light heavyweight champion made it clear he’s not looking to run back the only loss on his record.. Jones (24-1 MMA, 18-1 UFC) lost to Hamill after landing illegal downward elbows on Hamill (13-8 MMA, 10-5 UFC) in a December 2009 fight at The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale. The Hammer is a coming of age drama depicting the struggles and successes of what it takes to become a champion. [28], Hamill faced Thiago Silva on October 9, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 29. Hamill was defeated this past weekend by Alexander Gustafsson at … It was then announced that the proposed Rashad Evans bout was never close to being signed, and that Rampage would face Matt Hamill. UFC 133 Prelim Fight: Matt Hamill vs Alexander Gustafsson. Hamill faced Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou on May 21, 2016, at Venator FC3: Palhares vs. Meek in Italy. [7][8], Hamill next fought Tim Boetsch on April 3, 2008, whom he defeated in the second round by TKO,[9] bringing his record to 4 wins and 1 loss. Instead, information surfaced that Silva may have failed a pre-fight drug screening at UFC 125, which could have resulted in his suspension. Alexander Gustafsson lives up to his nickname, mauling veteran Matt Hamill in the second round. Abdel Medjedoub. UFC 152: Matt Hamill Post-Fight Interview. Two top featherweights collide in Chad Mendes vs. Rani Yahya, plus it's striker vs. grappler when dangerous Swede Alexander Gustafsson takes on fan favorite Matt Hamill. Hamill is divorced and has a daughter from the marriage. UFC champ Jon Jones felt the need to set the record straight after Dana White’s talk of having his DQ loss to Matt Hamill overturned. UFC 130 Post-Presser - Rampage and Hamill highlights The men of the main event talk wrestling and one another's toughness at the UFC 130 post-fight press conference. [19] Hamill won this fight by majority decision. He talks about his "cautious" start, his gameplan, and his plan for the future. Originally set to star Eben Kostbar, it was criticized by the deaf community for featuring a non-deaf actor; however, Hamill himself supported the casting of Kostbar due to his wrestling experience and the fact that Kostbar is fluent in American Sign Language. [34] Hamill was expected to fight in a rematch against Thiago Silva at WSOF 19 on March 28, 2015,[35] but was forced to withdraw from the competition after suffering a sinus infection. [26] However, Matyushenko was forced out of the bout after suffering a torn Achilles tendon while training, and was replaced by Hollett, who had settled the issue in time. Rampage Pleads Guilty January 8, 2009. [27] He won his return fight via unanimous decision (29–28, 30–27, and 30–27). [36] Hamill eventually faced Magalhães at WSOF 24 held on October 17, 2015. By Case Keefer ( contact ) Monday, Aug. 8, 2011 | 4 p.m. The UFC didn't want to take any chances in waiting for the second test for Silva, so they replaced Silva with Matt Hamill. Watch the UFC 130 post-fight press conference with Dana White, Rampage Jackson, Matt Hamill, Brian Stann, Travis Browne, Rick Story, Demetrious Johnson and Roy Nelson. [21] It was then announced that Thiago Silva had failed his UFC 125 post fight drug test, and Hamill was named as his replacement in his bout against former UFC light heavyweight champion and current top contender Quinton Jackson. news.com.au November 14, 2016 1:58pm Matt Hamill is a beast. Read more about UFC 152: Matt Hamill Post-Fight Interview; UFC 130: Matt Hamill pre-fight interview. He is the only man to defeat Jon Jones. So, what is the story of this wrestler, turned MMA fighter? [38][39], Hamill is the subject of a 2010 movie entitled The Hammer about his early life and wrestling career. Matt Hamill - UFC 133 Matt Hamill is introduced to fans at UFC 133 on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. [13] Hamill faced off against undefeated prospect Jon Jones on December 5, 2009, at The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale and won by disqualification after Jones utilized multiple 12-6 elbows. Brian Stann has a lot to be thankful for and that motivates him for his UFC 152 bout; Matt Hamill returns from retirement; Vitor Belfort wired for sound during Wanderlei Silva and Rich Franklin's epic UFC 147 slugfest. Rampage Jackson pleaded guilty today to a felony and a misdemeanor. On August 8, 2011, Matt Hamill decided to step away from the UFC and MMA in general, as he lost his last two fights against Rampage Jackson and Alexander Gustafsson. Hamill then faced Chris Birchler at Maverick MMA 6, and won by split decision. For all intents and purposes, Jon Jones is undefeated – except for the fact that he officially isn’t. The men of UFC 130 hit the scales at MGM Grand to kick off Memorial Day weekend. He lost the fight via TKO in the first round. Latest on Matt Hamill including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN The Hammer tells the story of what it takes to be a champion, on and off the mat. Matthew Stanley Hamill[1] (born October 5, 1976) is an American mixed martial artist and wrestler who has competed in the Light Heavyweight division of the UFC. Archive for the ‘Matt Hamill UFC News’ Category. Fight Night Barueri - Live this Wednesday! Watch Maia vs Shields, E. Silva vs Kim, T Silva vs Hamill, Maldonado vs Beltran, Palhares vs Pierce, and Assuncao vs Dillashaw live on FOX Sports 1 at 7/4PM ET/PT this Wednesday. Download our iPhone app here http://www.mmafighting.com/iphone-download For more check out http://www.mmafighting.com UFC 101 MMA Profile: Matt "The Hammer" Hamill Jessy Morris Analyst I April 7, 2009 Comments. Hamill next fought his former The Ultimate Fighter 3 coach, Tito Ortiz on October 23, 2010, at UFC 121 which he won via unanimous decision.[20]. [9], Hamill then went on to fight at UFC 88 against former UFC Middleweight Champion Rich Franklin as the co-main event. Raised, in part, by a grandfather who wanted him to be mainstreamed, Hamill hung with a hearing crowd, and learned to read lips. [30], In May 2014 Hamill signed a deal with World Series of Fighting. One of the people that have inspired thousands in the deaf community is the MMA fighter, Matt Hamill. https://www.mixedmartialarts.com/fighter/Matt-Hamill:850D86C5EED8FA13 On June 24, 2006, Hamill fought fellow contestant Jesse Forbes at The Ultimate Fighter 3 Finale on Spike TV and won via knockout. Hamill later decided to return to mixed martial arts and was scheduled to fight against Vinny Magalhães at WSOF 20 on April 10, 2015. Matt Hamill takes on Quinton "Rampage" Jackson at UFC 130: "Rampage vs. Hamill" this Saturday, May 28, 2011, from the MGM Grand Garden Arnea in Las Vegas, Nevada. Play Video [40][41] However, Kostbar withdrew from starring,[42] feeling it would be more appropriate for a member of the deaf community to take the role. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round. • Jones was disqualified from his bout with Matt Hamill at the The Ultimate Fighter Heavyweights Finale back in December 2009. Matt Hamill was born on October 5, 1976, in Cincinnati, Ohio. It … On August 8, 2011, Matt Hamill decided to step away from the UFC and MMA, as he lost his last two fights. Matt Hamill official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, breaking news, and more for the Light Heavyweight fighter from United States. A rematch was scheduled for UFC 78, but due to knee surgery, Hamill withdrew. By: MMA Junkie Staff. [14] However, because Hamill could not continue due to a dislocated shoulder,[15] Jones was disqualified for these strikes. Hamill was expected to face UFC newcomer Roger Hollett on September 22, 2012, at UFC 152. [3] Additionally, Hamill has a silver medal in Greco-Roman Wrestling and a gold medal in Freestyle Wrestling from the 2001 Summer Deaflympics. He lost the fight via submission in the first round. 1 año ago. The UFC champ also took to his own Instagram account to say that he’s not trying to get a rematch with Hamill. Hamill next faced Julian Marquez on October 14, 2016, at Combate Americas: Empire Rising. The men of the main event talk wrestling and one another's toughness at the UFC 130 post-fight press conference. UFC 130: Matt Hamill pre-fight interview Matt Hamill says he loves to be the underdog and has exactly what it takes to defeat Rampage in the main event of UFC 130. Hear from Rampage Jackson and Matt Hamill about what's next. Get UFC fight results and career results information at FOX Sports. The stars of UFC® 130 make their final preparations before fight night. While Hamill also owns a win over 205 lb. Hamill fought fellow TUF 3 alumnus Michael Bisping at UFC 75 in London, England on September 8, 2007, where he lost via split decision. See Matt Hamill's fight results. 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 well-established known. "Today is a sad day for me. Hamill then fought Rex Holman at UFC 68: The Uprising where he won by TKO in the first round. Trending. Paulo Filho "The Hammer" Matt Hamill Former Fighter • 12-5-0 (W-L-D) Twitter. UFC 121 marks the first time in TUF’s history that a matchup has pitted a coach against his charge, and Matt Hamill couldn’t be more excited for the opportunity to take on big name Tito Ortiz. The reason for … 28, 2011 U-DEC 3 5:00 win. Royce Gracie. After six years and 13 fights in the UFC I’m ready to hang up my gloves and retire from this amazing sport," he said on his official website.

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