UFC 130

Would have made a post over the Weekend about UFC 130 but once again I was quite ill and had to watch the bloody thing on my laptop rather than go down to the pub (bar for our American friends) with a few mates. Regardless here is my breakdown of the main card fights:

Rampage Vs Hamill:
To be honest my internet had a hissy fit before the fight so I missed almost all of it. From what was actually seen and from some of the highlights it went down exactly as I would expect. Hamill shot for takedowns, Rampage stuff them. End of story. Like Rampage said after the fight, did you not know he was also a wrestler Hamill? Not one takedown. Hamill did try some effective leg kicks (see Griffin Vs Rampage as to why they work) but did not keep it up.

Next up for Hamill: Someone at his own skill level...maybe even a drop to middle weight...he looked small compared to Rampage and dropping weight is all the rage these days
Next up for Rampage: Title shot? Maybe, Rampage Vs Jones is more marketable than Rashad. Have to see when Jones wants to come back.

Mir Vs Nelson:
If you haven't noticed I have got a bit of a man crush on Big Country but the People's Champ (as described by Goldie) looked terrible. I'm not a big Mir fan but he dominated Nelson for a big decsion win. Nelson looked good in the first few minutes pressing against Mir trying to push his cardio but it was to no avail. Oh well...

Next for Nelson: He has had two top contenders in a row and lost. Probably looking at the loser of Kongo Vs Barry or Mittrone Vs Morecraft, maybe even Russow in a battle of the bellies.
Next for Mir: Winner of Nog Vs Schaub, title shot implications there...

Struve Vs Browne:
Browne does not need to leap over the tallest skyscrapers, he just superman punches his way through them. I had Struve in this one but it looks like if you get in close with Struve his long limbs are no good to him.

Next for Brown: Winner of Barry Vs Kongo
Next for Struve: Talk about him Vs Cro Cop...sweet.

Jorge Santiago Vs Brian Stann:
Didn't see this one working like this. Like all fightes coming from Japan, Jorge struggled and got punished by a sharp looking Stann. It will take some time getting used to cage, but Jorge will be back.

Next for Stann: Hopefully the winner Wandy Vs Leben or another up and comer. Maybe Botesch, who looked good.
Next for Santiago: A gatekeeper, Dollaway or Grove.

Rick Story Vs Tiago Alves:
Big win for story against a legit contender. Alves looked good in the last round but you need to win two rounds to win. Perfect example of imposing your gameplan on your opponent.

Next for Story: Winner of Condit Vs Stun Gun or maybe Ellenberger...one of these guys will be marketed as the next big thing to challenge GSP.

So your thoughts...?