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.
The UFC has been extremely good to me and given me an opportunity to make a great living. That exposure has allowed me options outside the Octagon as well. I just don't have it in me to fight anymore and my last two performances have shown that.
I was ready to make this decision after UFC 130 but my friends, family coaches and most importantly my daughter encouraged me to give it one last chance. My career has been plagued by injuries starting with The Ultimate Fighter and disrupted my training ever since. Read full story.
Matt Hamill's road to UFC 130 is inspirational, considering the fact that he is the only deaf pro fighter in MMA, and his uncle's motivation to not let the disability come before anything else, including being the best he can be in whatever he chose to do. Read full story.
Hamill greets fans with a "I Love You" sign. Photo credit - Nathan Montoya
Hamill shows he's ready for the challenge with Rampage Jackson. Photo credit - Nathan Montoya
Hamill and Jackson in pre-fight meeting. Photo credit - Nathan Montoya
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