The Rampage has been a name in this sport since stepping in on short notice at Pride 15 to do battle with Kazushi Sakuraba. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson is one of the light heavyweight division's biggest attractions. With his trademark chain and piercing howl, Jackson is a huge sensation in Japan. Jackson seemed well on his way to another high profile, big money match in a division that is suddenly lacking in star power. Instead, he's facing Matt Hamill in an inconsequential bout at UFC 130.Matt Hamill?
He has done well with middle of the road competition in the UFC's stacked light heavyweight division. But Hamill is no world beater. Every time he's stepped up in class, he's been sent cowering in defeat. He lost to Michael Bisping, a blown up middleweight, in England. He was overwhelmed by Rich Franklin, another undersized light heavyweight, in Atlanta in 2008. Although technically a win, he was so incredibly outgunned by Jon Jones that there was legitimate fear for his safety and well being.
So what in the world is a guy like this doing in the cage with a man who could very well be the next challenger for light heavyweight gold? For Hamill, it's the opportunity of a lifetime. But for the UFC and Jackson, it's a nightmare waiting to happen.
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