Description

From being born profoundly deaf to earning his place among the elite in collegiate wrestling and the UFC, Matt Hamill’s story is not just one of physical dominance—but of identity, grit, and fighting to be heard in a world that never expected him to speak.

Silent Fight is the raw and inspiring memoir of a man who turned silence into strength. Hamill takes readers deep into his journey, from the playgrounds of Loveland, Ohio—where he was bullied and misunderstood—to the wrestling mats of Rochester Institute of Technology, where he became a three-time NCAA Division III national champion, and eventually into the brutal octagon of the UFC, where he stood toe-to-toe with legends like Jon Jones, Tito Ortiz, and Rich Franklin.

Trained by his stepfather from a young age and later mentored by UFC icon Tito Ortiz, Hamill rose through The Ultimate Fighter reality show before forging a professional MMA career filled with triumphs, controversies, and unforgettable moments. From his controversial victory over Jon Jones via disqualification to his fight-of-the-night performances, Matt’s story is packed with moments that shaped modern MMA—and broke barriers for athletes with disabilities.

But Silent Fight is more than a record of matches. It’s a deeply personal look into Matt’s relationships, emotional battles, and the burden of always being the outsider in every room—until the day he wasn't.

In 2025, Matt’s life changed again when he received powerful new hearing aids that allowed him to hear his daughter’s voice for the first time—a moment nearly five decades in the making.

Told with honesty, humor, and heart, Silent Fight delivers the never-before-told truth behind the headlines and the movie. This is Matt Hamill’s real voice—unfiltered, relentless, and unforgettable.

Whether you’re a fan of wrestling, MMA, or stories of unshakable courage, this book will grab your attention—and never let go.