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Matt Hamill

Nickname The Hammer Birthdate 10/5/1976
Height / Weight 6'1" - 205 Place of Birth Loveland, Ohio, United States

Matt Hamill is a three-time NCAA Division-III wrestling champion, introduced to the masses on season three of "The Ultimate Fighter." Some of his most memorable moments in the UFC have been his controversial split decision loss to Michael Bisping, and his highlight reel head kick knockout of Mark Munoz. Hamill is notable for being the first deaf competitor in the UFC.

Last Fight

UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez

Oct 23, 2010 10:00 PM EDT
Tito Ortiz vs Matt Hamill

UFC on FX 8 'Prelims' preview and predictions for 'Belfort vs Rockhold' fights on Facebook/FUEL TV (Pt. 1)

Part one of MMAmania.com's UFC on FX 8 preview breaks down 5 of 9 under card "Prelims" fights on Facebook/FUEL TV on May 18, 2013: Gashimov v Lineker, Hollett vs Maldonado, Alcantara vs Santos and more from Arena Jaragua in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Jon Jones and Tito Ortiz: A closer look at two of the top light heavyweights ever

Now that Jon Jones has tied Tito Ortiz's record for light heavyweight title defenses, we take a closer look at their careers, how they are similar, and their impacts on the sport.

Morning Report: Chael Sonnen staying at 205, turns attention towards Wanderlei Silva

It didn't take long for Chael Sonnen to decide his fate. And true to form, it took even less time for "The American Gangster" to turn his sights towards his next target.

UFC 159: Michael Bisping vs. Alan Belcher Dissection

Dallas Winston walks through the key elements at play in the middleweight bout between Michael Bisping and Alan Belcher in the co-main event of UFC 159: Jones vs. Sonnen.

UFC 159 ‘Behind the Numbers:’ a closer look at Jon Jones’ sensational career stat sheet

Prior to his highly anticipated UFC 159 collision with Chael Sonnen, MMAmania.com gives you a run down of the accomplishments made thus far in the UFC career of light heavyweight champion Jon "Bones" Jones.

UFC 159’s Chael Sonnen says Jon Jones could beat Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson in same day

Chael Sonnen believes UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones is the best in MMA today, saying "Bones" could defeat Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson in the same day. Pretty big compliment, but is it an honest assessment? Or good old fashioned mind games?

Fabio Maldonado vs. Roger Hollett light heavyweight bout set for UFC on FX 8 on May 18

Fabio Maldonado and Roger Hollett will look to get back in the winner's column at UFC on FX 8: "Belfort vs. Rockhold" this May as the two will square off in a 205-pound contest in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Report: 'Loophole' could pave way for UFC mixed martial arts (MMA) event in New York 'in two weeks'

After years of legal battles with the state of New York, the Zuffa legal team scored a big win today in a Manhattan federal court when the attorney general agreed that the promotion could stage a sanctioned MMA event with third-party support.

Rashad Evans sad to see Quinton Jackson leave the UFC; doesn't think ‘Rampage' realized own talent

Rashad Evans expresses his disappointment in Quinton Jackson leaving the UFC. "Suga" is sad to see his one-time nemesis leave the organization, saying he truly believes "Rampage" never realized his own talents and fell short of living up to his poten

Bloody Elbow January 2013 Meta-Rankings: Light Heavyweight

Glover Teixeira cracks the top 10 with his big win over Quinton "Rampage" Jackson.

Jon Jones wants to break Anderson Silva's UFC records prior to losing to a 'younger guy'

UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones expects to lose some day, probably to a "younger guy," but before he does, wants to break Anderson Silva's UFC records and be remembered as one of MMA's greats.

UFC on FOX 6 results: Rampage Jackson's final fight in UFC proves there is little reason for him to stay

Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton Jackson was handily defeated by Glover Teixeira in the UFC on FOX 6 main event on Jan. 26, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois, leaving little argument to support his continued employment inside the Octagon.

UFC on FOX 6 fight card: Quinton Jackson vs Glover Teixeira fight prediction, preview and breakdown

Check out a detailed preview and prediction for the UFC on FOX 6 co-main event between Quinton Jackson vs Glover Teixeira, which will take place tonight (Jan. 26, 2013) from the United Center in Chicago, Ill., airing live on network television.

Jon Jones discusses facing potential opponents across two weight classes

At a fan Q&A Friday, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones discussed not only his upcoming fight with Chael Sonnen, but a range of opponents from UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva to UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez.

UFC on FOX 6 'Prelims' preview and predictions for 'Johnson vs Dodson' fights on FX (Pt. 2)

Part one of MMAmania.com's UFC on FOX 6 preview breaks down 3 of 7 under card "Prelims" fights on Facebook/FX on Jan. 26, 2013: Wiman vs Grant, Guida vs Hioki, Jordan vs Russow and Bader vs Matyushenko at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.

Record-seeking Jon Jones' biggest UFC 159 concern: Chael Sonnen will 'dry hump' him for five rounds in N.J.

With the very real possibility Jon Jones will finally be on his back inside the Octagon when he faces wrestling-minded Chael Sonnen at UFC 159 on April 27, 2013, "Bones" is worried "The American Gangster" will only "dry hump" him in New Jersey.

UFC on FX 7: Vitor Belfort vs. Michael Bisping Dissection

Dallas Winston scrutinizes the middleweight humdinger between Vitor Belfort and Michael Bisping in the main event of Saturday's UFC on FX 7 show.

UFC on FX 7 complete fighter breakdown, Michael 'The Count' Bisping edition

MMAmania.com resident fight analyst Andrew Richardson breaks down the mixed martial arts (MMA) game of UFC on FX 7 headliner Michael Bisping, who this weekend will finally secure the elusive No. 1 contender position at the expense of Vitor Belfort.

UFC on FOX 6's Rampage Jackson asks a great question: 'Who has Glover Teixeira really fought?'

According to Quinton Jackson, the real reason veteran MMA fighters like Shogun Rua have declined to fight Glover Teixeira is because no one knows him. He has certainly attracted the respect of his peers, but what has he really done to earn it?

'The guy with one hand' has an 'equal opportunity' message for UFC President Dana White

"Notorious" Nick Newell is a promising young lightweight (and XFC champion) who is undefeated at 9-0 with eight finishes and six submissions. So why has UFC President Dana White refused to give him a shot at UFC superstardom?
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