THE UFC'S first-ever deaf fighter Matt Hamill emotionally revealed that he ... depicted in the 2010 movie The Hammer - starring deaf actor Russell Harvard. The American is the only fighter to ...

Former MMA fighter Matt Hamill made a name for himself in the ... He was portrayed on screen by deaf actor Russell Harvard, who went on to have a recurring role on Fargo, among other film and ...

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Matt Hamill has achieved the biggest win of his life. A veteran of "The Ultimate Fighter 3," Hamill made history in his UFC career, becoming the first deaf fighter to compete in the promotion.

UFC history maker Matt Hamill has emotionally shared how he can finally hear his family after over four decades. Hamill, 48, was the first deaf fighter to compete in Dana White's promotion.

Retired UFC fighter Matt Hamill has kicked off 2025 with some massive news. ‘The Hammer’ was born completely deaf, but that didn’t stop him from becoming a high school wrestling star before ...

Former UFC fighter Matt Hamill has announced he can hear for the first time in “41 years”, thanks to “the most powerful digital hearing aids ever made”. Hamill last fought in mixed martial ...

Former UFC fighter Matt Hamill has announced he can hear for the first time in “41 years”, thanks to “the most powerful digital hearing aids ever made”. Hamill last fought in mixed martial arts in ...