MMA Discussions

TUF 3 contestant, Matt ‘The Hammer’ Hamill filled out the 50th edition of 13 Q’s…

Enjoy!

1.) Thanks for your time Matt! What’s new?

Nothing much, just training a lot…

2.) How and when did you get your nickname, The Hammer?

It happened back in 1996 at RIT. That night, there were 300 deaf people watching me wrestle against the top ranked wrestler. I body slammed him then pinned him in less than 30 seconds. They felt the vibration and gave the deaf fans some idea to nickname me “Hammer”…

3.) What was your experience like on TUF 3 overall?

It was a good experience. I learned so many things from the coach and the fighters.

4.) Who are some fighters that you admire or like their style?

There are three fighters that I admire: Randy Courture, Tito Ortiz and Fedar

5.) Where do you currently train, with who, and how often?

I’m currently training in California with Tito at Big Bear camp for a month and half

6.) What has been your biggest accomplishment in life, fighting or at all?

I’ve been training for 11 months, winning the fight is the biggest accomplishment. I’m getting better everyday…

7.) What teams or groups are some of your favorites right now?

As you know I don’t know other teams or groups, I’m new at this. I’m into two group Team Punishment and Streetwise.

8.) What are 3 goals that are on the top of your list right now?

To be in the top ten in 205 division, stay undefeated, always get a better fighter and never get an easy fight

9.) As fighter, what are your strengths?

I’m very strong and determined

10.) What is your diet like when training for a fight?

Eat healthy and maintain my weight low to 205

11.) If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Ireland

12.) What is it that got you into MMA and when?

It happened when I worked at the bar as a bouncer, there were two guys that had bad behavior and the bouncer couldn’t handle them so they called Hammer. I threw them out by using technique moves. Everyone was speechless…then everyone asked me why not join UFC…The ball got rolling from there. That was over five months ago.

Thanks again for your time Matt! Feel free to use the extra space to say anything else you’d like to your fans. And feel free to plug any sponsors.

I’d like to thank my family, friends & fans for supporting me & believing in me. You make me want to work even harder.
*A special note- My goal is to show the people around the world that handicap people can achieve anything they put their minds & hearts into.

-Matt

Streetwise & Team Punishment

Here’s my interview with Angel from Funeral In Fame

1.) Who are you and what’s the name of your band?

My name is Angel Lopez and the band is called “Funeral in Fame.”

2.) What is it that got you into MMA and when?

What got me into MMA was my background in tae kwon do, hapkido, boxing and judo. it was around the age of 15.

3.) Who are some of your favorite fighters?

i like Mirko Filipovic (PFC), Matt Hughes (UFC), Forrest Griffin(UFC), Georges St. Pierre (UFC), Andrei Arlovski (UFC) and many more..i just love the whole aspect of it. there are some old fighters that i watched when i first got into it but i have forgotten their names..some heavy hitters.

4.) What are some of your influences for your band?

everything influences the band..hahaha. i dont know..we love to play music. so we play what we love..we try to be original..but playing metal/hardcore/whatever..lines do cross..everything is influential!

5.) If you could see ANY MMA fight, who would it be?

ANDREI ARLOVSKI VS CROCOP

6.) Have you played with anyone BIG?

We’ve shared the stage with alot of bands..we’ve played with Slipknot!! nah just kidding..i cant think of any right now. sorry.

7.) Are there any of your songs that you think could be a THEME song for a fighter?

i think so. the song on our myspace, its called “BIG BUCK HUNTER”

8.) What do you want people to know about you guys?

id like for people to get to know our band and be interested in what we are trying to do..and that we are just some dudes who love to play music. no rockstar attitudes. we love the people that come to our shows..and we appreciate all the support..whether it may be through booking us, singing along at a show, or just saying “good set”

9.) What do you think about the current state of MMA in the U.S.?

its just gonna continue getting bigger..with tv shows the internet and rabid fans..theres no limit.

10.) Do you watch pay-per views of MMA events? Which ones?

i watch the free ones. hahaha. im poor i cant afford it..so i read the highlites.

11.) Do you read MMA news on the internet? Where?

yes i do. on fan sites..and on prides site and ufcs site.

12.) Are you guys signed? Do you see yourselves being signed anytime soon?

we currently are not signed. we hope we can attract some attention from some labels soon..who knows. we are just gonna continue doing what we are doing.

13.) If you could make your own BILL, who would you play with?

Johnny Cash!

Thanks again for your time… It’s great to hear from bands who are fans of Mixed Martial Arts… Use this extra space to say anything else to your fans and feel free to plug any sponsors you have…

ANGEL/FUNERAL IN FAME: thanks for reading the interview..and keep coming out to shows and support your local bands..leave the egos at the door..also, check out some friends of ours : Chuck Brunswick, Recon, The acacia strain, the breathing process, within the ruins, the midst of war, and ligeia. they all rock and have myspace so it shouldnt be too hard to find em.

we all support: Vecwear (www.myspace.com/vecwear) and Diamond Cut. be on the look out for those clothing lines..theyre gonna blow up.