Bring $5 and meet me at Best Buy tonight in New Hartford from 6-9pm and help me raise money and awareness for a great cause. Brody's Buddy Ride
Hello Ohio!
I’ll be home this weekend for the 4th of July celebrations. Saturday, July 3rd I’m hosting a UFC 116 Viewing Party at Buffalo Wild Wings in Milford. Then on Sunday the 4th, I’ll be at the Parade in Loveland and hanging with my brother Pat at the Midwest Best booth in Nisbet Park from 6-11pm. If you haven’t tried their BBQ sauces, get there and pick some up, it’s the best there is! I’m looking forward to an action packed weekend and I hope to see all my family and friends while I’m home.
Hamill the Movie is coming soon!
Check out the links below and see NFL legend Jim Kelly talk about Matt and the movie as well as the official movie trailer.
I would like to thank everyone for their support. I had a great experience in Las Vegas. Once again all my fans who came to see me fight gave me the horsepower to go all out. My hat’s off to Keith Jardine. He’s a true warrior and showed me and my team nothing but respect. We had a war and that is what UFC fans want to see. Thanks to Dana, Lorenzo and Joe Silva for giving us Fight of the Night. Leaving everything in the Octagon and coming out of a war with a win is the most amazing feeling in the world. I can’t wait to do it again.
I would also like to thank my team. Without these guys I can’t do what I do.
Duff Holmes, Dave Kingwater, Me, Bruno Tostes and Tim “Shrek” Greene
Finally, a special thank you to my friend Jim Kelly for coming out and giving me so extra motivation!
Cant forget my sponsors! They make things a lot easier on me. Thank you:
CrowdSavings.com is a Big Deal for the Albany Tri-State Area
You are going to love this deal-of-the-day website that is coming to the Albany Tri-State Area. It was started by a friend of mine, Chad Jaquays (Jake). CrowdSavings.com <http://www.crowdsavings.com/r/subscribe/hammer> will have deep discounts of 50% to 90% off from your favorite restaurants, spas, theaters, museums, local events and festivals, bars, services and recreational activities around Albany.
this Saturday 6/5 at Cage Wars 5. This amateur Muay Thai Kickboxing event will take place at the New Hartford Recreational Center. Doors open at 6:30 and the event begins at 8pm. Several Hammer Fight Team fighters will be representing Mohawk Valley Mixed Martial Arts. Matt will be on hand signing autographs. Come support our local fighters and help us push to get MMA legalized in New York!
Congratulations to Steve Nunno
for taking First Place at the Northeastern NY Strongman Competition Heavyweight division.
Hang with the Hammer this Saturday 5/22 at the Night of Champions!
The Mohawk Valley is home to top level Power Lifters and Strength Athletes. Come support them this Saturday as they put it all on the line in a very exciting and energetic competition known as The Night of Champions. Matt will be on hand signing free special event autographs and giving away numerous door prizes. The event is presented by Hammer Fight Team Strength Coach, Dr. Dave Kingwater, owner of Kingwater Chiropractic in Whitesboro NY. The action starts at 2pm. For more info: Call 315.723.2296 or visit www.kingwaterchiropractic.com
Big month for DeafNation Expo! DeafNation will be holding expo’s in the following cities:
Omaha NE April 10
Birmingham AL April 17
Ft Worth TX April 24
Pomona CA May 1
If you’ve never been, I suggest you check it out. Many cool things to see and do for everyone. I’m always there thanks to the support of Purple Communications (www.purple.us). My friends Joel and Jed do an awesome job of promoting and celebrating the Deaf Community. To learn more about DeafNation Expo, check out the website at www.deafnation.com or become a fan on facebook www.facebook.com/deafnation.
In Jersey visiting family and going to the fights Tonight
Happy Birthday Dad!!!
Get Hammered with the Hammer!!!
Join UFC star Matt “The Hammer” Hamill this Saturday following
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade at the coolest Irish Bar in Upstate NY.
805 Varick Street
Utica, NY 13502-4029
(315) 797-4277
Matt will have his Special Edition Irish Hammer Wear shirts on hand so
Stop by and join the fun!
I’m excited!!! It’s that time again. 5 Guys fighting did it again with Cage Wars 2. If you missed Cage Wars 1 then you missed some very exciting fights. I’ll be there this Friday at The Washington Avenue Armory to support all my training partners that are fighting on the card. Especially the main man himself Derek Coleman who is the events featured fighter. If you like exciting fights then you better be there. Side note… 5 Guys Fighting is bringing Cage Wars 3 to the Utica Aud on April 1st. A few of my guys will be on that card as well so everyone in the Mohawk Valley needs to come out and support them. PS I’ll have my special edition Irish Hammer Wear shirts on hand this Friday just in time for the big St Patrick’s day
party this Saturday. See you there!!!
“I’d like to wish my good friend Jimmy Joseph, best of luck as he’ll be competing for Team USA at the Paralympics in Vancouver beginning March 12th. I’m sure Jimmy and the rest of Team USA will bring home the gold!”
WORLD CURLING FEDERATION PARALYMPIC CURLING COMPETITION VANCOUVER 2010
The Hammer VS. The Marlin!
Cages Wars, set to take place this Saturday 1/23 has been rescheduled to Friday Jan 29th 2010. The reason for the change is the original venue pulled out at the last minute. Props to Five Guys Fighting for finding another venue and keeping this event alive! The event will now be held at The Washington Avenue Armory, 195 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12210-2303 (518) 694-7160
The event will be exactly the same as previously noted with doors at 7pm and fights beginning at 8pm. I’ll be there to support all my training partners and to see some exciting fights!
Cage Wars at SUNY Albany
I’m heading to Cage Wars at SUNY Albany this weekend. Many of my training partners will be fighting on the card and my teammate Safet Spahic will be fighting Kenny Pompey in the Main Event. It will be an exciting night of fights, everyone should come check it out!
Griffo Pushes for State Action on Mixed Martial Arts Bouts
(Utica) - Senator Joseph A. Griffo (R-IP-C, Rome) today called upon Governor David Paterson and legislative leaders to fast track legalizing Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) competitions in New York State.
“I am glad to see the Governor taking a position that I have held for two years now – that bringing Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events to New York State will have a tremendously positive impact on our economy through the jobs that can be created and the spending that will stimulate the economy,” Griffo said. “Instead of just talking about this idea, we need to bring it to a vote and pass this legislation now, so that we can start holding events in New York this year.”
“In recent years, mixed martial arts has evolved from its beginnings into a more reformed, organized and regulated sport worthy of our review for sanctioning consideration in New York State,” Griffo said. “In the last fifteen years, it has grown into an international phenomenon. Its long past time to look into officially sanctioning this sport in New York. More than two-thirds of the states allow mixed martial arts matches. There are significant tourist and tax revenue dollars flowing to neighboring states who are hosting these events. I want that revenue coming here.”
One of the fastest growing sports in America, MMA is regulated in 36 states including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, California and Florida. UFC is the most heavily regulated of the mixed martial arts leagues. Since 2001, UFC has employed strenuous rules and regulations to protect its athletes, including medical testing and safety requirements more rigorous than those in professional boxing.
Griffo said that he is also upbeat about the potential for Matt Hamill, a New York Mills–based fighter, to fight in a match at Utica’s Memorial Auditorium. “I think it would be great for one of Ultimate Fighting’s stars to be able to appear before his hometown fans,” Griffo said. “It would also be a tremendous shot in the arm for the economy of Utica and the surrounding region.”
Griffo noted that a 2008 study reported that a UFC event in New York City would generate $11.5 million in net new economic activity: $5.3 million in direct event spending, $1.4 million in non-lodging visitor spending, and $4.9 million in indirect/induced benefits. UFC events would produce substantial employee compensation: UFC events require over 300 staff working on the event, equivalent to the creation of 88 full-time local jobs per event. The 2008 study found that a UFC event in Buffalo would generate $1.7 million in direct event spending, $1.4 million in visitor spending, $2.1 million in indirect/induced benefits.
“I have been trying to get New York into this market for two years,” Griffo said. “The longer we wait, the more revenue we lose. I call for fast action to approve these competitions to help our economy and our communities.”
Happy Holidays to everyone!
I'll be heading to Loveland to spend some time with all my family and
friends. See you soon.
"The Ultimate Fighter Finale 10" Walk-In Shirt
Matt Hamill's Walkout Tee for his main event bout with Jon Jones on the
Ultimate Fighter Finale. Tee shirt is 100% cotton 5.5oz tee with American
Fighter logo and the Matt Hamill moniker "The Hammer" on the front (back is
blank). This is a limited edition tee so order now while supplies last!
M, L, XL, XXL $25
XXL $27
Small is not available
Post Fight Statement from Matt Hamill
“I’d like to take a minute and thank everyone for their unbelievable support. The outpouring of concern has been overwhelming. I know it looked bad Saturday night but it looked a lot worse than it was. Aside from a few stitches in my nose and a sore shoulder I feel fine. I give all the credit to Jon Jones. He caught me by surprise with an awesome trip and I dislocated my shoulder when we hit the ground. I knew it was probably over at that point but I will die before I tap so I did the best I could under the circumstances. We train to wind up in bad positions and it paid off because I felt I was still able to defend even though I knew I couldn’t get up. Jon’s young and full of so much talent. Aside from making a mistake he did his job and he did it well. He definitely didn’t lose this fight and I definitely didn’t win, but I guess the rules are there for a reason. It is what it is. I went into this fight feeling like my record was actually 9-1 so with this so called win I will now consider my record 9-2… LOL I wish Jon all the best and I’d like to thank him for the professional and respectful way he has handled himself. I felt bad for him since a simple mistake caused him to loose a win bonus but as I know first hand, Dana, Lorenzo and the rest of the UFC take great care of their fighters. I’m sure Jon received a win bonus and more. As for me, you know I’ll be back. Fighting in the UFC is my job and I’ll be back to work very soon. I feel my performance before I was taken down was going well. I was able to get to him, land some solid strikes and get my hands on him. More importantly I was able to avoid all of his crazy strikes which is something we worked very hard on. I was in the best shape ever for this fight and I was completely prepared. It’s always a disappointment when things don’t go your way but I will take all the positives that I can from this. I’m just waiting on MRI results so we can rule out any further damage and I plan to be back in the gym right after the holidays. Thank you to my team, family, friends and amazing fans.”
TUF10 Fight Viewing Parties
The Vineyard 3899 Oneida St. Washington Mills, NY 13413
Tony's Lounge 134 Litchfield Rd. Frankfort, NY 13340
Both locations will have door prizes to benefit charity
Finally - Matt Hamill after fight party will be at Blush Lounge at Wynn Las Vegas.
Matt Hamill is proud to announce the
Matt Hamill Pre Season Wrestling Camp
Date: 10/31. session is from 10-1.
Place: Matt Hamill Training Center in Utica NY
Conditions: For all ages 8 and up.
Only pre-registrations will be accepted, and there will be no on-site registration, and registration will cut off on October 26.
TufNutz Sports Management, LLC and Matt Hamill reserve the right to cancel the Academy at any time prior to the actual Academy dates, and refund fees paid.
Matt Hamill is pleased to announce the Matt “The Hammer” Hamill Signature Series Shirt produced by Kimurawear. The shirt is
• 100% Preshrunk Organic blend Cotton, Pre-Washed
• All 100 % Water based Discharged Inks, filtered into the material to give the Ultra Soft feel.
• Quarter turned body to eliminate the center crease.
• In a all Grey Color.
• With sign language for “Hammer” across the bottom
Matt will be attending the Utica Tattoo Fest at the Hotel Utica on Friday September 11th from 3-8 and Sunday September 13th from 12-5. Come meet “The Hammer” and check out some great tattoos.
Here is one of a series of short articles on my experiences at the MMA Expo in Toronto.
Setting out bright and early at 6:30am we headed out to Toronto. Joe a co-worker and fellow MMA fan came to pick me up which was just fine by me because I was content to snooze in the back for the 5 hour trip to Toronto while another friend sitting in the front was the acting navigator.
As we were doing the tour of the show we can across a familiar face; Matt Hamill. We were fortunate because he had just arrived and we were third in line. To see these guys on TV is one thing. To stand next to them, is another. I’m about 200lbs and like to stay physically active; at work I am considered a big guy. Next to Matt, my forearms looked like tooth picks. This is one dude you don’t want slamming you into the side of a cage.
Just ahead of us was a father, his wife and his 2 year old girl. The father though it would be a good idea to hand his daughter to Matt for the picture. She turned, took one look him and started bawling. Everyone got a good laugh, but you could tell Matt felt bad and handed the girl back to her father.
While the father was consoling his daughter Matt motioned to the mother to come and get her photo with him. During this process Matt kept looking and smiling at the girl when ever she was brave enough to take a peak. With Matt and the father, they managed to calm her down. After all that the girl started to smile, they got the picture and she gave Matt a little hug when it was over.
While this was all going on I managed to snap a few quick photos. Matt could see that I was waiting patiently and apologized to me. I was pretty impressed because he accomplished all this just by using simple hand jesters and when he spoke it was very clear. This is one guy you don’t think of as having a handicap. I have to say I was impressed with all the MMA fighters at the Expo but Matt’s conduct really stood out.
"We had a great time at the Irish Fest this year. Once again it was the event of the summer. If you've never been, put it on your calendar for next year. Irish or not its awesome! A Special thanks to Matt Sullivan for having us back. Matt does an amazing job as director of the Irish Fest and we look forward to being there again next year."
Thank you Dr. Zahn and the staff at Hamilton Orthopedics and Community Memorial Hospital.
As I'm sure everyone knows by now, I was forced to pull out of UFC 102 due to a nagging knee injury that required surgery to repair. I had the surgery last week and everything went perfect. Once again I sought the expert hands of Dr. Mike Zahn of Hamilton Orthopedics. Dr. Zahn, the staff at Hamilton Orthopedics and the staff at Community Memorial Hospital were fantastic and I highly recommend anyone needing Orthopedic surgery to consider them. I've already started rehab with my long time Physical Therapist, Joe Martin and his staff at Function Better Physical Therapy, and my knee feels really good. I should be back training in a few weeks and I cant wait. Thanks to everyone for the encouraging words of support. I'm motivated to get back in the Octagon as soon as possible.For more information on Dr. Zahn, Hamilton Orthopedics, Joe Martin, Function Better or Community Memorial Hospital. Please click on the links below:
Michael G. Zahn, MD
Dr. Joseph J. Martin, PT, DPT, OCS
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Matt Hamill Faces His Hardest Match Yet on the Hardwood
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.
This link above will direct you to the movies official website where you can find information on submitting an application. If you feel that you are qualified the deadline for submitting is April 15th.
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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