Anthony Hamilton (fighter)

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Anthony Hamilton
Born (1980-04-14) April 14, 1980 (age 44)
Kent, Washington, United States [1]
Other namesFreight Train
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight261 lb (118 kg; 18.6 st)
Division Heavyweight
Reach76 in (190 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States [1]
Team Jackson's MMA
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [1]
Wrestling NJCAA Wrestling [1]
Years active2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total32
Wins21
By knockout10
By submission2
By decision9
Losses11
By knockout5
By submission4
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
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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.

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Background

Originally from Kent, Washington, Hamilton competed in wrestling and football growing up, graduating from Kentwood High School, then attending Highline College, where he earned NJCAA All-American honors in wrestling. [1] He later attended Central Washington University. [2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

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. [3] He defended the title once by defeating Ultimate Fighter 10 contestant Darrill Schoonover at MFC 39: No Remorse on January 17, 2014. [4]

Hamilton signed with the UFC in early 2014. [5]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In his promotional debut, Hamilton faced Alexey Oleynik at UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens. He lost the fight via neck crank submission in the first round. [6]

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. [7]

Hamilton next faced Todd Duffee at UFC 181 on December 6, 2014. He lost the fight via KO in the first round. [8]

Hamilton faced Daniel Omielańczuk on April 11, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 64. [9] Hamilton won the fight by unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, and 29–27). [10]

Hamilton was expected to face Derrick Lewis on October 3, 2015, at UFC 192. [11] However, Hamilton was pulled from the fight and replaced by Viktor Pešta. [12] In turn, Hamilton was rescheduled to face Mirko Cro Cop on November 28, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 79. [13] 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. [14]

Hamilton faced Shamil Abdurakhimov on February 21, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 83. [15] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [16]

Hamilton faced Damian Grabowski on July 30, 2016, at UFC 201. [17] He won the fight via knockout just 14 seconds into the first round. [18]

Hamilton faced Francis Ngannou on December 9, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 102. [19] He lost the fight via submission in the first round. [20]

Hamilton faced promotional newcomer Marcel Fortuna on February 4, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 104. [21] He lost the fight by knockout in the first round. [22]

Hamilton faced Daniel Spitz on September 16, 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Branch. [23] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round in 24 seconds. [24] [25]

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. [26] [27]

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: Cowboy vs. Till. [28] 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. [29] Hamilton lost the bout by unanimous decision. [30]

Post-UFC

After four consecutive losses, Hamilton was released from the UFC. In 2018, Hamilton returned to the regional circuit, and is 3-1 since his departure from the Las Vegas-based promotion.

Hamilton faced Rizvan Kuniev for the EFC Heavyweight Championship at Eagle FC 46 on March 11, 2022. [31] After getting hit in the body by knees, Hamilton soon after lost the bout due to guillotine choke in the first round. [32]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
32 matches21 wins11 losses
By knockout105
By submission24
By decision92
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Jordan CurrieCOGA Combat Games 82November 2, 2024 Ferndale, Washington, United StatesDefending the COGA Heavyweight Championship.
Win21–11Matt HowellTKO (punches)COGA Combat Games: Summer Showdown 2023July 29, 202313:15 Tulalip Bay, Washington, United StatesDefended the COGA Heavyweight Championship.
Win20–11Matt HowellDecision (unanimous)COGA Combat Games 74April 15, 202355:00 Suquamish, Washington, United StatesDefended the COGA Heavyweight Championship.
Win19–11Juan FigueroaTKO (punches)COGA Combat Games 72January 14, 202331:27 Tulalip Bay, Washington, United StatesWon the COGA Heavyweight Championship.
Loss18–11Rizvan KunievSubmission (guillotine choke) Eagle FC 46 March 11, 202211:17 Miami, Florida, United StatesFor the Eagle FC Heavyweight Championship.
Loss18–10Vladimir DaynekoTKO (punches)EFC 40September 4, 202112:56 Almetyevsk, Russia
Win18–9Jared TorgesonDecision (unanimous)CageSport 55February 9, 201935:00 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win17–9Dylan PotterDecision (unanimous)Dominate FC 2September 15, 201835:00 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win16–9Randy ZarzaSubmission (rear-naked choke)COGA 61: Rumble on the Ridge 41April 21, 201821:49 Snoqualmie, Washington, United States
Loss15–9 Adam Wieczorek Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura November 19, 201735:00 Sydney, Australia
Loss15–8 Daniel Spitz TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Branch September 16, 201710:24 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Loss15–7 Marcel Fortuna KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs. The Korean Zombie February 4, 201713:10 Houston, Texas, United States
Loss15–6 Francis Ngannou Submission (kimura) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov December 9, 201611:57 Albany, New York, United States
Win15–5 Damian Grabowski KO (punches) UFC 201 July 30, 201610:14 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Loss14–5 Shamil Abdurakhimov Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Cowboy February 21, 201635:00 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Win14–4 Daniel Omielańczuk Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop 2 April 11, 201535:00 Kraków, Poland
Loss13–4 Todd Duffee KO (punch) UFC 181 December 6, 201410:33 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win13–3 Ruan Potts TKO (body punches) UFC 177 August 30, 201424:17 Sacramento, California, United States
Loss12–3 Alexey Oleynik Submission (scarf-hold headlock) UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens June 28, 201412:18 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Win12–2 Darrill Schoonover Decision (unanimous)MFC 39: No RemorseJanuary 17, 201455:00 Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaDefended the MFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win11–2Smealinho RamaKO (head kick)MFC 38: Behind Enemy LinesOctober 4, 201320:12 Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaWon the MFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win10–2Matt KovacsTKO (punches)CageSport 26August 24, 201312:14 Tacoma, Washington, United StatesDefended the CS Heavyweight Championship.
Win9–2Will CourchaineSubmission (armbar)Rumble on the Ridge 27March 16, 201311:37 Snoqualmie, Washington, United States
Win8–2Bill WidlerTKO (punches)CageSport 22December 1, 201210:38 Fife, Washington, United StatesWon the CS Heavyweight Championship.
Win7–2Mike RiddellKO (punch)Rumble on the Ridge 26November 3, 201210:07 Snoqualmie, Washington, United States
Loss6–2 Fabiano Scherner Submission (arm-triangle choke)SportFight 31: Battle at the Bay 2August 4, 201212:02 Manson, Washington, United States
Loss6–1 Walt Harris KO (punches)SCC 4: Grove vs. SilvaFebruary 16, 201211:15 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win6–0Matt KovacsTKO (punches)Rumble on the Ridge 21December 10, 20112N/A Snoqualmie, Washington, United States
Win5–0Rath CyrusDecision (unanimous)Rumble on the Ridge 20October 15, 201135:00 Snoqualmie, Washington, United States
Win4–0Josh BennettTKO (punches)Rumble on the Ridge 19August 27, 201133:33 Snoqualmie, Washington, United States
Win3–0Jesus RodriguezDecision (unanimous)Rumble on the Ridge 18May 14, 201135:00 Snoqualmie, Washington, United States
Win2–0Jared TorgesonDecision (unanimous)CageSport 13February 19, 201135:00 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win1–0Kyle WelchDecision (unanimous)CageSport 12October 2, 201035:00 Tacoma, Washington, United States

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