©Matt Hamill 2008
NEW HARTFORD, April 30, 2009-- The 7th Annual Sitrin Celebrity Wheelchair Basketball Classic was held Thursday night at New Hartford High School and the event turned unorthodox when two of the players began wrestling at the top of the key. Jimmy Joseph, of the Sitrin Stars, and UFC fighter, Matt Hamill were playing 'head-to-head' during the half-time, when the friendly game turned into a friendly UFC event.
Hamill, during an aggressive defensive move, knocked Joseph out of his wheelchair, and the rough-housing play escalated to an all-out wrestling match.
The Sitrin Stars beat the Celebrity Cruisers, 32-15.
The game featured local celebrities against athletes from the Sitrin STARS (Success Through Adaptive Recreation and Sports) program.
The event featured Kristof Ongenaet and Assistant Coach Mike Hopkins of the Syracuse University Men’s Basketball Team. Other participating celebrities include World Champion Luger, Erin Hamlin; Ultimate Fighting Championship contender, Matt “The Hammer” Hamill; Alex Carbone of the Carbone Auto Group; WKTV Sports Director, Jason Powles; Founder of the Boilermaker Road Race, Earle Reed; Radio Personality, Bill Keeler of the 'Keeler Show' on 92.7 The Drive, Mark Piersma of the 'Keeler Show', KISS FM DJ, Jesse Jordan; Lite 98.7 DJ Mark Richards, Utica College Hockey Head Coach, Gary Heenan; Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente, and others.
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3/10/09
UFC 96 Post Fight comment from Matt Hamill
"I want to say "Thank You" to all my friends and family who made their way to Columbus to support me. It was an experience like never before. I'm still new to the sport with UFC 96 being the 10th fight of my entire life. I've never had a knockout before and it really sent an adrenaline rush through me. I felt the roar of the crowd from my fingers to my toes! I would like to wish Mark Munoz all the best. He came out strong and he had me very concerned going into this fight. Mark has a world class team around him and it showed in his performance and preparation for the fight. Mark is an excellent fighter and a total class act. I believe he will have a bright future in the sport and this is certainly not the last we will hear from "The Filipino Wrecking Machine"! He just got caught and it could have just as easily been me. That's the way it goes in this sport, anyone can beat anyone because anything can happen. I want to thank Mark's manager Mike Roberts and his Trainer Mike "Joker" Guymon for their kind words and support following the fight and the criticism I faced about my celebration. As I tried to explain in the Post Fight Press Conference. I meant no disrespect to Mark or his camp. I was caught up in the moment and have never felt the crowd react like that before. I feel vibrations when a crowd roars like that and it got me pumped. When I say it feels like bubbles in water, I mean like a hot tub! Get in a hot tub with the bubbles off and then turn them on, see if you feel a difference. That's what it's like for me. Also, many people wonder how someone who is deaf can move to the beat of a song like I was while walking into "Hang on Sloopy". Well I have one more home test for you to give you a taste of what its like. Next time you are at a concert or a club, cover your ears as hard as you can and see if you can feel the beat... That's what I feel. Anyway I had a great time in Columbus and can't wait to get back there soon! Best of luck to Mark Munoz in the future, he's a great guy with great people around him and I wish them all the best."
Quick note: "Sorry Bruce! Apparently in my excitement I landed a flush elbow to the chin of Bruce Buffer. Good thing he's tough, he took it like a champ!"
Final Note: "Thanks Dana, Lorenzo and Joe Silva, Knockout of the Night is an honor and appreciated."
PS: LEGALIZE MMA IN NEW YORK STATE!!!
1/12/09
We are pleased to announce the Matt Hamill has signed a new 6 fight deal with the UFC. Matt is scheduled to face undefeated WEC standout and 2001 Division 1 NCAA National champ Mark Munoz at UFC 96 in Columbus, Ohio on March 7th.
"I'm very excited to continue fighting with the UFC. The UFC is my home and I have enjoyed fighting for them for the last 3 years. We've had an outstanding working relationship and they have always treated me very well. I would like to thank the UFC for the opportunity to continue competing against the best mixed martial artist's in the world. I'm still learning every day and I'm hungry to get to the top." -Matt Hamill
"Fighting in my home state of Ohio is truly an honor for me. The Ohio fans are amazing and I'm motivated to put on my best performance yet for them. Mark Munoz is as good as you get when it comes to wrestling and I look forward to the challenge. He brings an undefeated MMA record and I think this will be a very exciting fight. I can't wait to get to Columbus and see all my family, friends and fans!" -Matt Hamill
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