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Anthony Hamilton Biography
Mixed martial artist who joined the UFC as a heavyweight in 2014 and has racked up victories against fighters like Ruan Potts and Damian Grabowski. He also has the distinction of having been the first heavyweight champion of Maximum Fighting Championship.
He graduated from Kentwood High School, where he was a wrestler and football player. He later excelled in wrestling at Highline College.
He beat Damian Grabowski in just 14 seconds, which was the second-fast victory in UFC history.
He was born in Kent, Washington.
He was defeated by Todd Duffee via knockout in December 2014.
Anthony Hamilton (born April 14, 1980) is an American mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2010, Hamilton has also formerly competed for the UFC, MFC, and was the MFC inaugural Heavyweight Champion.
Hamilton went undefeated during his amateur career (4-0) before turning professional in October 2010. Prior to signing with the UFC, Hamilton competed for the Maximum Fighting Championship, claiming their inaugural heavyweight championship after defeating Smealinho Rama at MFC 38: Behind Enemy Lines on October 4, 2013. He defended the title once by defeating Ultimate Fighter 10 contestant Darrill Schoonover at MFC 39: No Remorse on January 17, 2014.
Hamilton next faced Todd Duffee at UFC 181 on December 6, 2014. He lost the fight via KO in the first round.
In his second appearance, Hamilton faced Ruan Potts at UFC 177 on August 30, 2014. He won the fight via TKO in the second round.
Hamilton was expected to face Derrick Lewis on October 3, 2015 at UFC 192. However, Hamilton was pulled from the fight and replaced by Viktor Pešta. In turn, Hamilton was rescheduled to face Mirko Filipović on November 28, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 79. However on November 10, it was announced that Filipović had pulled out of the fight and abruptly announced his retirement. Subsequently, UFC officials removed Hamilton from the card and announced that he would be rescheduled for another event.
Hamilton faced Daniel Omielańczuk on April 11, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 64. Hamilton won the fight by unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, and 29–27).
Hamilton faced Francis Ngannou on December 9, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 102. He lost the fight via submission in the first round.
Hamilton faced Damian Grabowski on July 30, 2016 at UFC 201. He won the fight via knockout just 14 seconds into the first round.
Hamilton faced Shamil Abdurakhimov on February 21, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 83. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Shortly after his announced from retirement, he was called to replace Dmitrii Smolyakov to face promotional newcomer Adam Wieczorek on October 21, 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Till. However, the bout was scratched a day before the event due to “safety concerns,” as a few Lechia Gdańsk ultras – extreme and sometimes violent supporters of the local football team – showed up just prior to the weigh-ins. Wieczorek is a supporter of Ruch Chorzów, a Lechia Gdańsk rival team. The fighters were absent from ceremonial weigh-ins due to that reason, but the bout was eventually canceled and rescheduled for UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura a month later. Hamilton lost the bout by unanimous decision.
Hamilton announced his retirement from professional MMA fighting on his social network after his loss to Splitz on September 16, 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Branch.
Hamilton faced Daniel Spitz on September 16, 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Branch. He lost the fight via TKO in the first round in 24 seconds.
Hamilton faced promotional newcomer Marcel Fortuna on February 4, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 104. He lost the fight by knockout in the first round.
After four consecutive losses, Hamilton was released from the UFC. In 2018, Hamilton returned to the regional circuit, and is 3-0 since his departure from the Las Vegas-based promotion.
What's Anthony Hamilton Net Worth 2024
Net Worth (2024) | $1 Million (Approx.) |
Net Worth (2023) | Under Review |
Net Worth (2022) | Under Review |
Net Worth (2021) | Under Review |
Net Worth (2020) | Under Review |
Anthony Hamilton Family
Father's Name | Not Available |
Mother's Name | Not Available |
Siblings | Not Available |
Spouse | Not Available |
Childrens | Not Available |