Matt Hamill

Hamill has been deaf since birth. He was introduced to wrestling by his stepfather{{cite web|url=http://www.ntid.rit.edu/media/full_text.php?article_id=1055 |title=Rit Ntid Story →Th |publisher=Ntid.rit.edu |access-date=2012-08-05}} Michael Rich, who was the head wrestling coach at Loveland High School.{{cite web|url=http://martialarts.about.com/od/mmaandufc/p/Biography-And-Profile-Of-Matt-Hamill.htm|title=Matt Hamill Biography}} Hamill attended the Rochester Institute of Technology for three years transferring there after a year at Purdue University.{{cite web |url=http://www.rit.edu/news/utilities/pdf/2009/2009_03_30_MPNnow_the_hammer.pdf |title=Q and A with RIT/NTID grad 'The Hammer' |last=Fuller |first=Kevin |date=30 March 2009 |website=Daily Messenger |access-date=14 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222152342/http://www.rit.edu/news/utilities/pdf/2009/2009_03_30_MPNnow_the_hammer.pdf |archive-date=22 December 2015 |url-status=dead }}

Hamill was on The Ultimate Fighter 3 reality television show, training under former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Tito Ortiz in the 205 lb (93 kg) weight class. He won a preliminary fight against Mike Nickels via decision, but was unable to continue into the semi-finals due to injuries.

On June 24, 2006, Hamill fought fellow contestant Jesse Forbes at The Ultimate Fighter 3 Finale on Spike TV and won via knockout.

Hamill faced The Ultimate Fighter 2's Seth Petruzelli in a Fight of The Night performance he won via unanimous decision at Ortiz vs. Shamrock 3: The Final Chapter on October 10, 2006. Judges scored the bout (29–28, 30–27, and 29–28) for Hamill.

Hamill then fought Rex Holman at UFC 68: The Uprising where he won by TKO in the first round.

Hamill fought fellow TUF 3 alumnus Michael Bisping at UFC 75 in London, England on September 8, 2007, where he lost via split decision. The decision was considered controversial as many believed Hamill won the fight. A rematch was scheduled for UFC 78, but due to knee surgery, Hamill withdrew. A rematch since became unlikely because Bisping subsequently dropped down to the Middleweight division after losing a split decision to Rashad Evans.{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/box/news?slug=ki-bispinghamill090907|title=Questionable verdict|publisher=Yahoo! Sports|date=September 9, 2007|access-date=2007-09-11}} "White said the rematch is 'a no-brainer and I'm going to be on it right away.'"{{cite web|url=http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/mma/blog/2007/09/the_hamillbisping_fallout_and.html|title=The Hamill-Bisping fallout and trust|work=The Baltimore Sun|date=September 9, 2007|access-date=2007-09-11}}

Hamill next fought Tim Boetsch on April 3, 2008, whom he defeated in the second round by TKO,{{cite web |last=Lane |first=Jon |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/13542/matt-hamill-raw-part-2-of-4.mma |title=Matt Hamill: Raw (Part 2 of 4) |publisher=Mmajunkie.com |date=2008-12-22 |access-date=2012-08-05 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130104072448/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2008/12/matt-hamill-raw-part-2-of-4 |archive-date=2013-01-04 }} bringing his record to 4 wins and 1 loss. During the fight, Hamill had a badly split bottom lip due to a knee strike.

Hamill then went on to fight at UFC 88 against former UFC Middleweight Champion Rich Franklin as the co-main event. He lost the fight by TKO after a kick to the liver at 0:39 of the third round.[http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=7047&zoneid=13 UFC 88 round-by-round live updates and official results] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090907024229/http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=7047&zoneid=13 |date=September 7, 2009 }}

At UFC 92, Hamill defeated Reese Andy in the second round by TKO due to strikes.

Hamill fought former NCAA wrestling champion Mark Muñoz at UFC 96, defeating him with a right leg roundhouse kick to the head, knocking Munoz unconscious and earning him the Knockout of the Night award.{{cite web |last=Morgan |first=John |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/13679/matt-hamill-vs-mark-munoz-added-to-ufc-96.mma |title=Matt Hamill vs. Mark Munoz added to UFC 96 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=2009-01-10 |access-date=2012-08-05 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121013190030/http://mmajunkie.com/news/13679/matt-hamill-vs-mark-munoz-added-to-ufc-96.mma |archive-date=2012-10-13 }}

His next fight was scheduled to be Brandon Vera at UFC 102, but due to a knee injury while training, Hamill was replaced by Krzysztof Soszynski.{{cite web |url= http://mmaweekly.com/soszynski-replaces-hamill-at-ufc-102-2 |title=Soszynski Replaces Hamill at UFC 102 |date=July 20, 2009 |publisher=MMAWeekly.com |access-date=2011-07-24}}

File:MattHamill.png weigh ins before facing Michael Bisping]]

Coming off of knee surgery, Hamill became sick.{{cite web |url=https://www.ufc.com/news/121-matt-hamill-profile |title=8 Things You Don't Know About Matt Hamill |date=2010-10-22 |publisher=UFC.com |access-date=2012-03-25}} Hamill faced off against undefeated prospect Jon Jones on December 5, 2009, at The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale. Jones would be disqualified for using illegal 12–6 elbows. The unified rules of mixed martial arts prohibit downward elbow strikes, and Jones was initially only penalized a point from the round. However, because Hamill could not continue due to his dislocated shoulder, he was awarded the DQ win.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/17108/matt-hamill-suffered-dislocated-shoulder-at-the-ultimate-fighter-10-finale.mma |title=Matt Hamill suffered dislocated shoulder at The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale (Updated) |date=2009-12-06 |publisher=MMAJunkie.com |access-date=2012-03-25 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091209030219/http://mmajunkie.com/news/17108/matt-hamill-suffered-dislocated-shoulder-at-the-ultimate-fighter-10-finale.mma |archive-date=2009-12-09 }} Consequently, the tape was reviewed and showed that Jones' elbows further damaged Hamill's already bloody and lacerated nose.{{cite web |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/Jones-loses-controversial-disqualification-to-Ha?urn=mma,206949 |title=Jones loses controversial disqualification to Hamill |date=2009-12-05 |publisher=Sports.Yahoo.com |access-date=2012-03-25}}{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2009/12/05/jon-jones-disqualified-for-illegal-blows-matt-hamill-wins/ |title=Jon Jones Disqualified for Illegal Elbow, Matt Hamill Wins |last=Smith |first=Michael |publisher=MMAFighting.com |date=2009-12-05 |access-date=2011-04-04}} This marked the first time that Nevada has used its recently enacted instant replay rule, in which the referee's decision was supported by the commission which utilized a slow motion replay to review the elbows.{{cite web|url=http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/dec/06/instant-replay-used-first-time-jon-jones-disqualif/ |title=Instant replay used for the first time in Nevada fight during Jon Jones disqualification |last=Okamoto |first=Brett |publisher=Las Vegas Sun |date=2009-12-06 |access-date=2012-02-14}} Hamill contested the decision, stating after the fight that he "definitely didn't win" and Jones "definitely didn't lose".{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2009/12/matt-hamill-on-tuf-10-finale-jon-jones-didnt-lose-and-i-didnt-win |title=Matt Hamill on TUF 10 Finale: Jon Jones didn't lose, and I didn't win |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=2012-12-10 |access-date=2016-02-28}}

Hamill defeated Keith Jardine on June 19, 2010, at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz Finale.{{cite news|url=http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2010/03/25/keith-jardine-vs-matt-hammill-on-tap-for-the-ultimate-fighter-11-finale/|title=Keith Jardine vs. Matt Hamill on tap for "The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale" |publisher=fiveouncesofpain.com |access-date=2010-03-25}} Hamill won this fight by majority decision. Jardine was docked a point for accidentally poking Hamill in the eye in round 2.

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.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2010/07/22/tito-ortiz-to-face-matt-hamill-at-ufc-121|title=Tito Ortiz to Face Matt Hamill at UFC 121|date=July 22, 2010 |publisher=MMA Fighting}}

Hamill was next scheduled to face undefeated Phil Davis at UFC 129.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/22023/phil-davis-vs-matt-hamill-targeted-for-ufc-129-in-toronto.mma|title=Phil Davis vs. Matt Hamill targeted for UFC 129 in Toronto|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=January 7, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811165835/http://mmajunkie.com/news/22023/phil-davis-vs-matt-hamill-targeted-for-ufc-129-in-toronto.mma|archive-date=August 11, 2011}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/22435/matt-hamill-replaces-thiago-silva-faces-rampage-jackson-at-ufc-130.mma |title=Matt Hamill replaces Thiago Silva, faces Rampage Jackson at UFC 130 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=February 11, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120525152647/http://mmajunkie.com/news/22435/matt-hamill-replaces-thiago-silva-faces-rampage-jackson-at-ufc-130.mma |archive-date=May 25, 2012 }} Hamill lost the fight via a one sided unanimous decision.

At UFC 133 Hamill faced off against up and coming Swedish striker Alexander Gustafsson, replacing an injured Vladimir Matyushenko.{{cite web|title=Hammill in for injured Matyushenko|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/24400/matt-hamill-replaces-vladimir-matyushenko-meets-alexander-gustafsson-at-ufc-133.mma|publisher=MMA Junkie|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717130610/http://mmajunkie.com/news/24400/matt-hamill-replaces-vladimir-matyushenko-meets-alexander-gustafsson-at-ufc-133.mma|archive-date=2011-07-17}} 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.

On August 8, 2011, Matt Hamill decided to step away from the UFC and MMA, as he lost his last two fights. "Today is a sad day for me. 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.{{cite web |url= http://mmaweekly.com/former-ultimate-fighter-competitor-matt-hamill-retires-from-the-ufc-and-mma |title=Former 'Ultimate Fighter' Competitor Matt Hamill Retires from the UFC and MMA |date=August 8, 2011 |publisher=MMAWeekly.com |access-date=2011-08-08}}

Nearly a year later, however, Hamill decided to come out of retirement. Hamill was expected to face UFC newcomer Roger Hollett on September 22, 2012, at UFC 152.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/30014/matt-hamill-out-of-retirement-meets-newcomer-roger-hollett-at-ufc-152.mma |title=Matt Hamill out of retirement, meets newcomer Roger Hollett at UFC 152 |author=Dann Stupp |date=August 3, 2012 |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120805033930/http://mmajunkie.com/news/30014/matt-hamill-out-of-retirement-meets-newcomer-roger-hollett-at-ufc-152.mma |archive-date=August 5, 2012 }} However, Hollett was forced out of the bout due to a contract dispute with Bellator and replaced by Vladimir Matyushenko.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/30283/matyushenko-replaces-hollett-meets-hamill-at-ufc-152-in-toronto.mma |title=Matyushenko replaces Hollett, meets Hamill at UFC 152 in Toronto |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=August 20, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103214214/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/08/matyushenko-replaces-hollett-meets-hamill-at-ufc-152-in-toronto |archive-date=January 3, 2013 }} 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.{{cite web |url=https://www.mmamania.com/2012/9/11/3317286/ufc-152-vladimir-matyushenko-out-with-torn-achilles-tendon-roger |title=Vladimir Matyushenko out with torn Achilles tendon, Roger Hollett back in against Matt Hamill |publisher=mmamania.com |date=September 11, 2012}} He won his return fight via unanimous decision (29–28, 30–27, and 30–27).{{cite web |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2012/9/22/3375332/ufc-152-results-matt-hamill-begins-comeback-with-win-over-roger/in/3138967 |title=UFC 152 Results: Matt Hamill Begins Comeback With Win Over Roger Hollett |publisher=mmafighting.com |date=September 22, 2012}}

Hamill faced Thiago Silva on October 9, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 29.{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/7/25/4556480/ufc-thiago-silva-vs-matt-hamill-october-9th--brazil|title=Thiago Silva vs. Matt Hamill set for October 9th in Brazil |publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Tim Burke|date=2013-07-25|access-date=2013-07-25}} Hamill lost the bout by unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the UFC.{{cite web|url=https://www.ohmma.com/report-matt-hamill-released-from-the-ufc/|title=Matt Hamill released from the UFC |publisher=ohmmanews.com|author=David McKinney|date=2013-10-29|access-date=2013-10-29}}

In May 2014 Hamill signed a deal with World Series of Fighting.{{cite web|url=http://www.fightline.com/ufc-vet-matt-hamill-signs-world-series-fighting/|title=UFC Vet Matt Hamill Signs On With World Series Of Fighting|publisher=fightline.com|access-date=2014-05-22|date=2014-05-22}} He was expected to debut for the promotion later in 2014, however due to nagging injuries, Hamill would retire for the second time in his career.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2014/7/2/5865673/nagging-injury-forces-veteran-matt-hamill-back-into-retirement|title='Nagging injury' forces veteran Matt Hamill back into retirement|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Dave Doyle|date=2014-07-02|access-date=2014-07-02}}

Hamill later decided to return to mixed martial arts and was scheduled to fight against Vinny Magalhães at WSOF 20 on April 10, 2015.{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Matt-HamillVinny-Magalhaes-Melvin-GuillardOzzy-Dugulubgov-Announced-For-WSOF-20-81733|title=Matt Hamill-Vinny Magalhaes, Melvin Guillard-Ozzy Dugulubgov Announced For WSOF 20|publisher=sherdog.com |author=C.J. Tuttle |date=2015-02-12|access-date=2015-03-14}} However Magalhães was pulled from the bout after a contract dispute with Titan Fighting Championships.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2015/3/3/8145871/thiago-silva-vs-matt-hamill-now-wsof-20-main-event-with-vinny|title=Thiago Silva vs. Matt Hamill now WSOF 19 co-main with Vinny Magalhaes sidelined|publisher=mmafighting.com |author=Marc Raimondi |date=2015-03-03|access-date=2015-03-14}} Hamill was expected to fight in a rematch against Thiago Silva at WSOF 19 on March 28, 2015,{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2015/03/branch-markes-on-tap-for-wsof-20-main-event-hamill-silva-set-for-wsof-19|title=Branch-Markes on tap for WSOF 20 main event, Hamill-Silva set for WSOF 19|publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=MMAjunkie Staff |date=2015-03-05|access-date=2015-03-14}} but was forced to withdraw from the competition after a sinus infection.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2015/03/matt-hamill-withdraws-from-wsof-19-thiago-silva-now-faces-teddy-holder|title=Matt Hamill withdraws from WSOF 19, Thiago Silva now faces Teddy Holder|publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=John Morgan |date=2015-03-28|access-date=2015-03-30}} Hamill eventually faced Magalhães at WSOF 24 held on October 17, 2015. He lost the fight via submission in the first round.

After his stint in WSOF, Hamill began fighting for various independent promotions.

Hamill faced Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou on May 21, 2016, at Venator FC3: Palhares vs. Meek in Italy.{{Cite web|last=Holland|first=Jesse|date=2016-02-15|title=Matt Hamill vs Sokoudjou added to epic Venator FC event on May 21 in Milan|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2016/2/15/10998080/matt-hamill-vs-sokoudjou-added-to-epic-venator-fc-event-on-may-21-milan-mma|access-date=2021-07-22|website=MMAmania.com|language=en}} He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.

Hamill next faced Julian Marquez on October 14, 2016, at Combate Americas: Empire Rising. He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.

Following a four-fight losing streak, Hamill earned his first win in over four years when he faced fellow UFC veteran Luiz Cané at Fight 2 Night 2 on April 28, 2017, in Brazil. He won the fight via knockout in the first round.

Hamill then faced Chris Birchler at Maverick MMA 6, and won by split decision.

Hamill is divorced and has a daughter from the marriage.{{cite episode |title=UFC 88 Countdown |series=UFC 88 Countdown |network=Spike |airdate=2008-09-03 }} Hamill and his longtime girlfriend Brittany Houck were engaged to be married in May 2008.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/extra/mma/news/story?id=3564360|title=Hamill confident ahead of UFC 88 clash with Franklin |access-date=2009-08-03 |website=ESPN |date=2008-09-02}}{{cite web |url=http://www.fightline.com/news/2008/630/matt_the_hammer_hamill_329144.shtml |title=Matt Hamill Will Fight At UFC 88 |access-date=2009-08-03 |publisher=FIGHTLINE.com |date=2008-06-30 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100117161651/http://fightline.com/news/2008/630/matt_the_hammer_hamill_329144.shtml |archive-date=2010-01-17 }}

Hamill is the subject of a 2010 movie entitled The Hammer about his early life and wrestling career. 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.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/4337/matt-hamill-the-subject-of-a-2009-movie-release.mma |title=Matt Hamill the subject of a 2009 movie |publisher=Mmajunkie.com |date=2008-05-14 |access-date=2012-08-05 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120713224927/http://mmajunkie.com/news/4337/matt-hamill-the-subject-of-a-2009-movie-release.mma |archive-date=2012-07-13 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=11930 |title=Interview with UFC.com regarding the "Hamill" |publisher=Ufc.com |access-date=2012-08-05 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090926005803/http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=11930 |archive-date=2009-09-26 }} However, Kostbar withdrew from starring,{{cite web|url=http://matthamillthemovie.com/index.php/site/blog_post/72/C11|title=Matt Hamill The Movie|date=22 January 2009|access-date=26 October 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090122060842/http://matthamillthemovie.com/index.php/site/blog_post/72/C11|archive-date=22 January 2009}} feeling it would be more appropriate for a deaf actor to take the role.{{cite web|url=https://abilitymagazine.com/Matt-Hamill.html|title=Ability Magazine: Hamill the Movie" (2011)|website=Abilitymagazine.com|access-date=2012-04-04}}

Deaf actor Russell Harvard was chosen as the final choice to play Hamill.{{Cite web |url=http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20090930/NEWS01/909300333/1003/Deaf-wrestler-subject-of-film-shot-in-area |title=Archived copy |access-date=October 2, 2009 |archive-date=December 29, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101229072328/http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20090930/NEWS01/909300333/1003/Deaf-wrestler-subject-of-film-shot-in-area |url-status=dead }} The movie was produced by Joseph McKelheer and Eben Kostbar and was directed by Oren Kaplan.{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1094666/|title=The Hammer|date=27 October 2011|website=IMDb.com|access-date=26 October 2017}}

On January 4, 2025 it was reported that Hamill got powerful hearing aids and is able to hear for the first time in 41 years.{{Cite web |date=2025-01-04 |title=Deaf UFC alumnus Matt Hamill hears for first time in more than 40 years |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2025/01/ufc-news-matt-hamill-deaf-hearing-aide |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}

• Ultimate Fighting Championship
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• Fight of the Night (Two times) vs. Seth Petruzelli and Keith Jardine
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| {{dts|2008|December|27}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 2:19

| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 5–2

| Rich Franklin

| TKO (body kick)

| UFC 88

| {{dts|2008|September|6}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 0:39

| Atlanta, Georgia, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 5–1

| Tim Boetsch

| TKO (punches)

| UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Lauzon

| {{dts|2008|April|2}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 1:25

| Broomfield, Colorado, United States

|

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 4–1

| Michael Bisping

| Decision (split)

| UFC 75

| {{dts|2007|September|8}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| London, England

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 4–0

| Rex Holman

| TKO (punches)

| UFC 68

| {{dts|2007|March|3}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 4:00

| Columbus, Ohio, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 3–0

| Seth Petruzelli

| Decision (unanimous)

| Ortiz vs. Shamrock 3: The Final Chapter

| {{dts|2006|October|10}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Hollywood, Florida, United States

| {{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 2–0

| Jesse Forbes

| TKO (punches)

| The Ultimate Fighter: Team Ortiz vs. Team Shamrock Finale

| {{dts|2006|June|24}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 4:47

| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 1–0

| Robert Hitte

| TKO (punches)

| XFO 7

| {{dts|2005|August|27}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:52

| Island Lake, Illinois, United States

|

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• List of male mixed martial artists

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• [http://www.deaflympics.com/athletes.asp?12515 Matthew Hamill's Profile at Deaflympics]
• [https://www.matthamill.com/ Matt "The Hammer" Hamill]
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• {{Sherdog|16695}}

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