The 5 OZ Submission: Matt Hamill Prize Pack Winners
A few weeks ago Five Ounces of Pain put together a contest for readers providing an opportunity to win a Matt Hamill Prize Pack by sharing an inspirational story (or through a few other means). All of the entries have been compiled and winners randomly drawn meaning a quintet of lucky entrants will be receiving an early gift this holiday in the form of a TapouT T-Shirt and some other swag related to... [Read More...]
The 5 OZ Submission: Matt Hamill Prize Pack (UPDATE)
The 5 OZ Submission is back with another great giveaway focused on hooking someone in our audience up with some free swag! This time around we have a Matt Hamill Prize Pack for one lucky reader including a shirt from TapouT and some additional material related to the recently released biography “The Hammer,” a movie receiving critical acclaim at numerous film festivals chronicling the highs and... [Read More...]
Matt Hamill calls it a career after consecutive losses in the cage
The uplifting story of Matt Hamill’s rise to become the first deaf athlete to grace the Octagon appears to be ending on a sad note. After dropping back-to-back fights including a second round beatdown to Alexander Gustafsson last weekend at UFC 133, the 34-year old Ohio native has announced his retirement from Mixed Martial Arts while admitting he no longer has the necessary fire in his gut to keep... [Read More...]
Vladimir Matyushenko out, Matt Hamill in against Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 133
UFC 133 continues to go through changes just weeks before the event is scheduled. Vladimir Matyushenko has been forced out of his main card fight with Alexander Gustafsson. Taking Matyushenko’s place against “The Mauler” is “The Hammer” Matt Hamill. The announcement comes after yesterday’s shake up when it was announced that Tito Ortiz vs. Rashad Evans would be the... [Read More...]
Matt Hamill is Closer to a Title Shot than You Think
If I had to pick one word to describe the UFC Light Heavyweight Division over the last few years it would be ‘unstable.’ The division’s top prize has been passed around more than an STD at the Jersey Shore house. As a result we’ve got any number of great fighters in the upper levels of the weight class and a lack of any real pecking order amongst contenders. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson fights... [Read More...]
Phil Davis gets step up in competition with fight against Matt Hamill at UFC 129
With four wins in the Octagon and an 8-0 record it was only a matter of time before Phil Davis received the first high-profile fight of his career and now it appears his wait is finally over. Though nothing official has been announced, the 26-year old “Mr. Wonderful” is likely to face 10-2 Matt Hamill at UFC 129 on April 30 in Toronto. News of the grapplers’ pairing and inclusion on the historic... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 10/29/10
Does Jake Shields‘ performance against Martin Kampmann have you spooked about him having earned a title-shot with the win? Should Diego Sanchez indulge on sweets this weekend or consider avoiding candy in hopes of returning to the lightweight division? Would Brendan Schaub vs. Frank Mir be a “trick” or “treat” for fans? Who in the UFC would you consider selling your sell... [Read More...]
Matt “How Can You Not Like This Guy” Hamill: ‘I definitely didn’t win’ fight with Jon Jones
A class act in every sense of the phrase, Matt “The Hammer” Hamill has recently taken to his official blog to give Jon Jones all of the credit in the world for his thorough beating of the TUF veteran during UFC 106. A one sided beating that wound up with Jones on the losing end for his efforts due to a pair of illegal elbow strikes that brought an unfortunate conclusion to what should have... [Read More...]
Jon Jones disqualified for illegal elbows in TUF 10 Finale bout with Matt Hamill
Formerly undefeated light heavyweight Jon “Bones” Jones earned his first professional defeat this evening in a bout with Matt Hamill that many observers firmly believed he had in the bag. The two faced off during The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale that took place from The Pearl at the Palms in Las Vegas. After scoring a takedown on the decorated collegiate wrestler midway through the first... [Read More...]
Matt Hamill vs. Jon Jones in the works for TUF 10 Finale
A light-heavyweight match-up pitting Matt Hamill against Jon Jones is expected to take place at the Ultimate Fighter Season 10 Finale. The finale show for the tenth season of The Ultimate Fighter is expected to take place on December 5, and will air live on Spike TV. According to a recent report from MMAJunkie.com, Jones and Hamill have both received bout agreements for the anticipated match-up. Hamill... [Read More...]
Matt Hamill vs. Brandon Vera moved to UFC 102
Originally scheduled for UFC 101 on August 8th in Philadelphia, the light heavyweight bout between Brandon Vera and Matt Hamill will now take place at UFC 102. MMAJunkie.com is reporting that the fight will be part of the UFC’s first ever trip to Portland which will take place at the end of August. No official date has been confirmed but August 29th has been rumored in many reports. The card is expected... [Read More...]
Brandon Vera vs. Matt Hamill at UFC 101
Brandon Vera looks to make it two wins in a row and to extract some revenge as he will take on Matt Hamill at UFC 101 in Philadelphia August 8th. MMAMadness is reporting that both fighters have agreed to the match-up. Hamill recently defeated Mark Munoz at UFC 96 via head kick in round 1 of their fight. Munoz shares a Filipino heritage with Vera and the two are close friends. The win was the second... [Read More...]
UFC 96: Previewing and Predicting Mark Munoz vs. Matt Hamill
Over the next three days, FiveOuncesOfPain.com will be releasing its preview and picks for UFC 96 on a match-by-match basis. We will commence our special series with a look at the UFC 96 light heavyweight main card fight between two former amateur wrestling standouts. Matt Hamill (5-2) vs. Mark Munoz (5-0) A former NCAA wrestling champion in 1999 at 197 pounds while competing at Oklahoma State, Munoz... [Read More...]
UFC 88 Video: Franklin vs. Hamill
UFC 88: Hamill vs. Franklin has upset potential
In the past I have been very guilty of underestimating the abilities of Matt “The Hammer” Hamill. For far too long I viewed him as nothing more than a one-dimensional wrestler relying heavily on his grappling and athletic ability. But over the course of the last year I have gained a lot more respect for him as a true mixed martial artist. CBSSports.com has its staff members offer predictions... [Read More...]
UFC 88 Video: Countdown To UFC 88 Preview
UFC 88 Video: Joe Rogan and Dana White preview UFC 88
UFC 88 Video: Matt Hamill talks Rich Franklin
UFC 88 Video: Rich Franklin ready for light heavyweight clash with Matt Hamill
UFC confirms three more bouts for UFC 88 in Atlanta, GA
Today the UFC confirmed on their website that Dan Henderson, Rich Franklin, and Karo Parisyan will all be making their return to the Octagon at UFC 88 in Atlanta, GA on September 6. The card is headlined by a light heavyweight bout between Chuck Liddell and Rashad Evans with the winner likely being very close to a title shot. Dan Henderson, coming off a loss to Anderson Silva in March, will be stepping... [Read More...]
