Quinton Jackson vs Matt Hamil
This fight has been moved to the main event. Rampage gets another main event in the UFC, this being his third time in a row. Coming off a big split decision win over Lyoto Machida, he looks to regain his momentum after losing the light heavyweight belt in 2008. Known for his knockout power and his devastating slams, he hasn’t had the same effect since he has joined the UFC (alike most Pride fighters). With his charismatic personality and his knockout power he is always a fan favorite and a crowd drawer.
The winner of TUF season 3, an always improving Mix Martial Artist. Matt Hamil brings a well decorated wrestling pedigree to the octagon. Improving his striking mixed with his ground control, Hamil is a handful for anyone in the cage with him.
Questions???
Will Rampage beable to handle Hamil’s wrestling and ground control? His recent notable fights with Lyoto Machida, Rashad Evans, Forrest Griffin, he has been lost sections of the fight when he is on the ground. Unable to stop takedowns and unable to work off his back or get back up.
Will Matt Hamil try and stand with Rampage? Will he have the gameplay to try to take Rampage down for an easier way to victory? Can he take Rampage down? If they do stand will Hamil beable to stay away from Rampage’s power punches? Hamil is known for his wrestling but is always improving as a striker. But will Hamil take his chances on his feet with such a well known power puncher?
Frank Mir vs Roy Nelson
Frank Mir, still considered one of the top heavyweights in the UFC he has recently faced some of his careers most challenging fighters. With recent wins over Crocop, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, and Brock Lesnar he looks to put on a convincing win over Roy Nelson to stay relevant in the list of top heavyweights of the UFC. Using his Muay Thai/Boxing and always dangerous bjj, Frank Mir is dangerous in any position and anywhere in the octagon.
Roy Nelson, made his name in the IFL and now being UFC TUF champion looks to break into the list of top heavyweights of the UFC. Roy Nelson possesses knockout power in both hands and isn’t someone anyone should take lightly.
Questions???
Will Frank Mir look to go to the ground or try to use his striking against someone as dangerous as Roy Nelson? Who would have the advantage during clinches and up against the fence? Frank Mir is a well rounded fighter, but usually isn’t the one going for takedowns or aggressive when his back is on the fence. Will Frank Mir continue to out strike Roy even if he gets hit with a big shot?
Will Roy Nelson be able to handle Frank Mir’s ground game? Is Roy Nelson going to have enough cardio to go three rounds with Frank? If he gases in the fight will he beable to survive?
Stefan Struve vs Travis Browne
Stefan Struve
A 6 ft 11 nightmare for anyone he steps into the cage with. With a great ground game and some great kickboxing he looks to beat some of the top tier heavyweights in UFC so he can be considered to be on that list. He has taken on some tough challenges in the UFC, beating some prospect fighters in the heavyweight division. Losing to some of the higher tier fighters like Roy Nelson and Junior Dos Santos, Struve looks to regain his composure as a prospect for the belt.
Travis Browne
Travis Browne is a new edition to the UFC, and brings with him an undefeated record. With knockout power in hands and legs, he looks to make it to the big times with his chance again Stefan Struve.
Thiago Alves vs Rick Story
Thiago Alves, a dangerous welterweight with great Muay Thai practitioner, falling short fighting for the welterweight championship against GSP. A powerful striker looks to get his way back to the top to regain another shot at the title.
Rick Story
Rick Story has racked up a 5 win streak and is now given a big step up fight against Thiago Alves. Known for his wrestling, he is a tough customer never giving anyone an easy win. With a great chin and great ground work, submissions and ground control, he looks to give the favorite Thiago Alves a run for his money.
Questions???
Thiago Alves has problems with strong wrestlers such as GSP and Jon Fitch (but who wouldn’t have problems wrestling with both), will he beable to keep this fight on his feet? If he gets taken down will he be more cautious over committing with his strikes? With a lot of ground work and anti takedown will Thiago gas later in the fight?
Will Rick Story go for broke to try to take Thiago down? Will Rick surprise us will improved striking? How much punishment will Rick take on the feet before trying to take Alves down? If he can take Alves down, can he keep it there? He has a tough chin, will it be strong enough to take Alves's shots?
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