UFC, Matt Hamill and Deaf

Deaf UFC legend Matt Hamill is hearing for the first time in a remarkable miracle: 'I'm in a dream'
Matt Hamill has achieved the biggest win of his life.
‘I’m just so in awe’… Deaf UFC star shares what it is like hearing for the first time in over 40 years
Former UFC star, Matt Hamill, has detailed what it was like to hear for the first time in 40 years with the help of an extremely powerful hearing aid.
Deaf UFC alumnus Matt Hamill hears for first time in more than 40 years
Born deaf, former UFC fighter Matt Hamill shared with the world some unbelievable news entering the New Year. He can now hear.
Deaf UFC legend Matt Hamill can hear family ‘for first time in 41 years’
Deaf UFC legend Matt Hamill can hear family ‘for first time in 41 years’ - Hamill is best known as the only fighter to beat light-heavyweight legend Jon Jones
Deaf UFC Fighter Matt Hamill Regains Hearing After More Than 40 Years
Hamill rose to prominence as a fighter when he appeared on the third season of MMA reality series The Ultimate Fighter as a protégé of former UFC light heavyweight champ Tito Ortiz. He went on to join the UFC and competed 15 times from 2006 to 2013, earning the nickname "The Hammer."
Deaf ex-UFC star can 'finally hear family after 41 years' as he shares emotional post
It's been a brilliant start to 2025 for Matt Hamill, the first deaf UFC fighter who is now able to hear at the age of 48 after technological advancements in hearing aids
Deaf UFC Veteran Matt Hamill Able to Hear for 'First Time in 41 Years'
Matt Hamill began the new year with a very special moment. Hamill, the first deaf athlete to compete in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, revealed on social media that he was able to hear his family for the first time with the assistance of special digital hearing aids.
Deaf UFC legend Matt Hamill can hear family ‘for first time in 41 years’ due to incredible technology
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Matt Hamill’s inspiring story: From deaf champion to hearing for the first time
Matt Hamill, MMA’s first deaf fighter, hears for the first time in 41 years thanks to advanced hearing aids, inspiring hope in the deaf community.
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Only man to beat Jon Jones promises ‘blood and broken bones’ in potential UFC rematch
Jones threw some 12-6 elbows during what would have been the fight-ending sequence, which at the time were banned in MMA.
‘Not like Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson’ – Jon Jones offered chance to avenge only UFC defeat with blood and broken bones
Matt Hamill has offered Jon Jones the chance to avenge his only UFC defeat. Hamill was awarded a victory over Jones 15 years ago when the latter was disqualified for using a then-illegal elbow.
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Former UFC title challenger shares one-word reaction to Jon Jones' former opponent Matt Hamill hearing for the first time in 41 years
Former UFC fighter Matt Hamill, who squared off against current heavyweight king Jon Jones in 2009, is the first deaf fighter to compete in the UFC.
‘We were rivals’ – Michael Bisping reveals why he didn’t like deaf former UFC star Matt Hamill who beat Jon Jones
Sporting rivalry meant Michael Bisping never saw eye to eye with Matt Hamill. Hamill, the only man to have a victory over current UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones, fought Bisping in 2007.