by Jon Lane
Here's what you already know about Matt "The Hammer" Hamill:
- He's a three-time NCAA Division III national wrestling champion.
He was a contestant on "The Ultimate Fighter 3."
He owns victories over names such as Seth Petruzelli and Tim Boetsch.Subjective, but widely popular, Hamill was stuck on the losing end of a split decision against Michael Bisping that left you wondering how two people sitting ringside saw something different than millions of others.
You may have heard this too: Hamill is hearing-impaired.
And here's something else you oughta know: Be it faulty judging or a handicap, Matt Hamill can't care less about what's beyond his control. His leads a life of what the ignorant considers impossible, that of a championship contender and educator of the craft.
There's no complicated formula at work. Hamill's secret is simplicity. His philosophies are take your time, avoid lust and be satisfied.
His choice of entrance music to his UFC 88 showdown with Rich Franklin, a former middleweight champion and sparring partner, was Lynard Skynard's "Simple Man," a song far from pulsating but a juxtaposition to Hamill's world. "Simple Man is a great song and has a very deep meaning to me because it reminds me of my hero, my late grandfather Stanley," Hamill said. Read on... Matt Hamill: Raw (Part 1 of 4) | MMAjunkie.com. Read Part II here.
