Matt Hamill: Deaf UFC Fighter

Loveland, Ohio

Fort Collins, Oregon

Matt’s training routine

Matt’s career as a UFC fighter

Matt’s experience growing up with hearing loss and overcoming barriers

Matt’s favorite UFC fights

Overcoming the challenges of being deaf in a hearing-dominated sport

Deaf people face no challenges in professional sports

Deaf athletes can only succeed with special accommodations

With determination and hard work, deaf people can achieve anything

Deafness is a disadvantage that limits opportunities in sports

He considered it a disadvantage

By the time he was 10 or 11, he embraced it as part of who he is

He struggled with it and tried to hide it

He wanted to change it

They should not pursue professional sports

They should focus on academics instead

They should not let their deafness stop them from achieving their goals

They should only compete in deaf-specific events