I've said it numerous times, but I'll say it again: UFC 130's fight card lacks either mega fights or fights with mega stars that UFC fans care about. Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson is obviously a noteworthy talent, but most UFC fans aren't overly excited about his upcoming bout with Matt Hamill. Still, the charm of this card is that while the fights don't necessarily have fans frothing at the mouth, the fights all mean quite a bit for each of the fighters and the divisions in which they fight. When this event is over, there will be a lot to unpack and I'm not sure most fans have fully considered that.
VIDEO: UFC 130 Previews With Rampage Jackson, Matt Hamill, Frank Mir And Roy Nelson
In any case, pre-fight interviews from the major players have emerged and you’re beginning to see what each fighter believes is there place heading into their bouts and what’s on the line.
Rampage Jackson argues he’s a fighter in the “truest sense” of the word:
Frank Mir interestingly notes he has to fight Roy Nelson moving forward, but argues he punches harder than Junior dos Santos:
Roy Nelson appears to be honored in facing a former UFC heavyweight champion in Frank Mir:
Matt Hamill says he loves being the underdog and appears to believe Rampage Jackson is close to a title shot, which means a victory over him puts Matt Hamill in that place:
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