Bleacher Report’s Eddie Walters:
With UFC 130 lacking the usual buzz since the cancellation of the title fight between Frank Edgar and Gray Maynard, fans need not be upset as this card is still filled with intriguing match ups and story lines.
The main event has plenty of reasons for UFC fans to get excited, with all of the questions surrounding veteran Quinton “Rampage” Jackson.
Jackson, who was once the holder of the light heavyweight title belt, must win this fight to prove to fans and to the UFC that he is a fighter first, and actor second. Rampage has been under some scrutiny by critics that question if he still is as dedicated to the sports as he once was, before he got involved in the acting scene.
For Matt Hamill, this is a great opportunity for him to prove that he deserves to be talked about with the elite names of the UFC. Hamill comes into the fight riding a five fight winning streak, with wins over Tito Ortiz, Keith Jardine and Jon Jones. Hamill is missing that marque win on his record but that can all change with a win Saturday night.
Outside of the main event, UFC 130 is filled with other exciting fights including heavyweight powers Frank Mir vs. Roy Nelson, which should be nothing short of a battle. Lethal striker Thiago Alves will be matched up against Rick Story who relies heavily on his wrestling to close out his opponents which should be an interesting clash of two styles..
Filling out the pay-per-view card viewers will see Stefan Struve vs. Travis Browne and Brian Stann vs. Jorge Santiago.
Although UFC 130 lacks some of the pizazz of past UFC events, this one is filled with what should be entertaining fights.
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