Watch UFC 130: Rampage vs. Hamill
- 2011
- 1 Season
UFC 130: Rampage vs. Hamill was a mixed martial arts event held on May 28, 2011, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event was headlined by a light heavyweight bout between former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and rising star Matt Hamill.
The main event saw Rampage Jackson, a veteran of the sport, taking on the up-and-coming Matt Hamill. Rampage was looking to get back to his winning ways after dropping a close decision to Rashad Evans in his previous fight. Meanwhile, Hamill was aiming to prove himself as a legitimate contender in the light heavyweight division.
The co-main event featured a heavyweight clash between Frank Mir and Roy Nelson. Both fighters were known for their grappling skills, but the fight did not disappoint in striking exchanges as well.
The preliminary card had some exciting fights as well. Kendall Grove defeated Tim Boetsch by split decision in a back-and-forth middleweight bout. Brian Stann knocked out Jorge Santiago in the second round of their middleweight bout.
Travis Browne made his UFC debut in the heavyweight division against Stefan Struve. In a dramatic finish, Browne knocked out Struve with a superman punch in the first round, marking his arrival in the UFC.
Also on the main card, Thiago Alves looked to get back into the welterweight picture with a win over Rick Story. Alves was coming off a loss to Jon Fitch, while Story was on a five-fight winning streak. The two engaged in a back-and-forth battle, with Alves ultimately getting the nod from the judges.
In another welterweight bout, Demetrious Johnson took on Miguel Torres. Johnson was looking to establish himself as a contender in the newly formed flyweight division, while Torres was trying to get back on track after a rough patch in his career. Johnson put on a striking clinic, outpacing Torres with his speed and movement to secure a unanimous decision victory.
Overall, UFC 130 was a solid event with some exciting fights and finishes. It showcased both established fighters and rising stars looking to make a name for themselves in the competitive world of mixed martial arts.