Matt Hamill is a rising star in the light heavyweight division. He is a highly decorated wrestler. In addition to being a three-time NCAA Wrestling National Champion, Hamill won the gold and silver medals in 1997 and 2001 at the Deaflympics (Hamill was born deaf). He got his start in MMA on season three of The Ultimate Fighter, training under Tito Ortiz. Hamill now trains with TufNutz Sportsout of upstate New York.