Even though Matt Hamill was born deaf, it has not stopped him from accomplishing many great things. Hamill is a three-time NCAA Wrestling Division III National Champion, Silver medalist in the Deaf Olympics and two time Gold Medalist in the Pan Am games. In the UFC, Hamill has enjoyed victories over Reese Andy, Tim Boetsch, Rex Holman, Seth Petruzelli and Jesse Forbes. His only losses are to Rich Franklin and a controversial split decision to Michael Bisping. MMA Sports caught up with Hamill as the world continues to watch him develop as a complete mixed martial artist.

Tony: Congrats Matt on your most recent fight?
Matt: Thank You.

Tony: Was this a great way to bounce back after your loss with Rich Franklin?
Matt: It's great to get back in the winning column. I've learned from my mistakes and I’m learning to stay focused better.

Tony: Throughout the whole Reese Andy fight you were just destroying him with punches. Have you been working a lot on your stand up?
Matt: I've been working on my standup since I got into MMA. It's the weakest part of my game.

Tony: With your wrestling background, do you feel you will always have the upper hand, even as your stand up becomes more and more deadly?
Matt: I think wrestling is a very important part of the game and it comes in handy when trying to dictate where the fight goes.

Tony: Right now, where do are you currently training?
Matt: I train in Utica NY. My trainers and I have a private facility and we are currently building a 4000 square foot building on my property. Also, Executive Fitness, Bruno Tostes BJJ and Renzo Gracie Academy.

Tony: Who are some of the guys in your camp that helped you get ready for the Reese Andy fight?
Matt: My trainers, Duff Holmes, Tim "Shrek" Greene, Bruno Tostes, and guys from my camp: Andy Mejias, Chad Hotailing, Derrick Coleman, Roger Zapata, Kimdu Bethel, Arutjan Pegoshian, Fahim Ahmad Zai, Everyone at Bruno BJJ, Renzo Gracie Academy, 518 Grappling and more.

Tony: Going back to the Mike Bisping fight. Would you like a rematch?
Matt: I would love a rematch. I can't make 185 and Bisping is smart to stay there!

Tony: Comparing that fight with your current fighting skills, Do you feel it would turn out differently if there were a second fight?
Matt: Absolutely, I'm a whole different fighter now.

Tony: Did you feel you had the fight won once the 3rd round was over?
Matt: Yes, I thought for sure the ref was going to raise my hand.

Tony: Coming off a dominating performance against Andy, do you plan on taking some time off? Or is back in the gym for the next fight?
Matt: Back to the gym. I'm scheduled to fight Mark Munoz at UFC 96 in my home state of Ohio.

Tony: In your current weight class is there anyone in you would prefer to fight?
Matt: Anyone in the top ten.

Tony: I recently read there is a movie in the works about you. Is this true?
Matt: Yes. It is true.

Tony: Can you give a little breakdown of what the film will be focusing on?
Matt: My early life through my first national championship and the struggle of being deaf along the way.

Tony: When can we expect this film to be released?
Matt: Filming starts this fall and it should be out in 2010.

Tony: What can we expect to see from Matt Hamill in 2009?
Matt: You can expect me to improve day by day and fight by fight.

Tony: Are there any last words Matt? Is there anyone you would like to thank before you head out?
Matt: Thanks to all my family, friends and fans for never giving up on me.