MATT HAMILL RUMORS & GOSSIP

Matt Hamill’s trainer says don’t be surprised if “The Hammer” decides against early retirement after all

Duff Holmes, the trainer of former UFC light heavyweight veteran Matt Hamill, has revealed fans shouldn’t be surprised to see “The Hammer” compete again in the mixed martial arts arena despite retiring from the sport earlier this year following back-to-back losses inside the octagon. Speaking via Pro MMA Radio, Holmes said: “Well it’s been coming. To [...]
Via MMABay  |  August 23, 2011
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So Long Matt Hamill

UFC Light Heavyweight fighter and "The Ultimate Fighter 3" alum Matt Hamill has decided to retire from MMA competition following his second consecutive defeat this past Saturday at UFC 133. Hamill was finished in the second round by rising star Alexander Gustafsson via TKO in the night's feature preliminary bout on SPIKE TV.Hamill also dropped a lopsided decision to...
Via Frackture  |  August 09, 2011
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Matt Hamill Announces Retirement Following Loss at UFC 133

Two days after suffering a savage defeat at UFC 133, light heavyweight Matt Hamill has announced his retirement from mixed martial arts. “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,” Hamill, 34, wrote in a statement on his official website. “I was ready to make this decision after...
Via cheap-heat  |  August 08, 2011
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Matt Hamill Retires Following UFC 133 Loss

After Matt Hamill was violently put down by Alexander Gustafsson this past Saturday at UFC 133, company president Dana White declined to comment on Hamill’s future with the world’s premier mixed martial arts promotion. On Monday, “The Hammer” made White’s job a lot easier by deciding himself that it was time to call it quits. “Today is a sad...
Via 5thRound.com  |  August 08, 2011
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Alexander Gustafsson vs. Matt Hamill Fight Video UFC 133 Prelim

UFC 133 Prelim Fight Videos of Alexander Gustafsson vs. Matt Hamill. This bout took place on 8/06/2011.
Via MMATKO.com  |  August 07, 2011
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Alexander Gustafsson Speaks Great English & Wants You To Know, “He Has Prepared In All Areas For Matt Hamill”

If you thought imports from Sweden represented shoddy manufactured goods then Alexander Gustafsson is the man to change that perception. The UFC light heavyweight looks to make a impact on the stacked light heavyweight division as he takes on Matt Hamill this Saturday at UFC 133 in Philadelphia. Hailing from Sweden, Gustafsson compiled a undefeated [...]
Via Fight Hub TV  |  August 04, 2011
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Rampage beats Hamill at UFC 130

Former light heavyweight champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson dominated Matt Hamill on Saturday night, winning a unanimous decision at UFC 130. Jackson was able to neutralize every takedown attempt by the former NCAA wrestling champion while easily controlling the stand-up action throughout the fight. All three judges scored the bout 30-27. Jackson came on strong at the...
Via Fox Sports  |  May 29, 2011
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UFC 130 – Matt Hamill admits he goaded Quinton “Rampage” Jackson into fighting him in Las Vegas

UFC light heavyweight star on the rise, Matt Hamill talks about his UFC 130 main event clash with former champion, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson including how he goaded the movie star into taking the fight with him.Why not tell us what you think about this story and get your thoughts featured in this week’s Mailbag? Email [...]
Via MMABay  |  May 26, 2011
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UFC 130 – Rashad Evans picks Quinton Jackson to come out on top against Matt Hamill

Former UFC light heavyweight champion, Rashad Evans has picked bitter rival and fellow former champion, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson to prevail when he takes on Matt Hamill this coming weekend at UFC 130 in Las Vegas, Nevada, adding a quiet “Rampage” is a deadly “Rampage”. Speaking via ESPN, Evans said: “I love Hamill. I like the way [...]
Via MMABay  |  May 24, 2011
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UFC 130 – Matt Hamill says his whole training camp has been focused on avoiding “Rampage” Jackson’s hands

UFC light heavyweight on the charge, Matt Hamill has been giving further food for thought on his upcoming fight with Quinton “Rampage” Jackson next week on the UFC 130 card in Las Vegas, Nevada, explaining his whole camp has been focused on avoiding those heavy hands. Speaking to MMABay.co.uk during this weeks media conference call [...]
Via MMABay  |  May 22, 2011
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