5 Reasons Matt Hamill Could Beat Quinton Jackson

A certain section of the fanbase doesn’t seem too happy that Quinton Jackson will soon step into the Octagon against Matt Hamill. Even “Rampage” himself recently said that he would rather fight Rashad Evans again. But I actually like this match a lot. Some think that Hamill will be an easy fight for “Rampage”, but I definitely disagree. So with that in mind, I’d like to present the newest entry in my “5 Reasons Why” series, this time focusing on five reasons why Matt Hamill could beat Quinton Jackson, with the reverse soon to follow. Let’s get started.

5. With top-division status on the line, Hamill will be at his most motivated when it comes time to fight.

“The Hammer” has fought eleven of his twelve professional MMA fights inside the Octagon. In that time, he’s had two clear shots at top-division status, but he lost both times, first to Michael Bisping (even though fans debate the outcome of that fight to this day) and then to Rich Franklin. But those losses lit a fire inside Hamill, and he hasn’t lost a fight in over two years. Hamill is more motivated than ever, and this will be one of his biggest tools to defeat “Rampage”.

4. Hamill is a good wrestler and Jackson falters against good wrestlers.

Inside the Octagon, Quinton Jackson has lost to two men: Forrest Griffin and Rashad Evans. In the Evans fight especially, “Sugar” was able to thoroughly control Jackson on the ground and against the cage. Hamill is a highly-lauded wrestler, and his recent performance against Tito Ortiz proved that he can even dominate fighters who are or were known for their great wrestling.

3. What decision? Matt Hamill can knock you out.

While it’s true that Matt Hamill’s last two fights have both gone to a decision, this does not mean that he’s unable to finish a fight. In fact, Hamill has twice as many stoppage victories as he does decision victories. He’s even got a High Kick KO on his record. Hamill has surprising power in his hands and has stopped plenty of fighters before, and this will be one of the keys to defeating an opponent like Jackson, who may come in underestimating Hamill’s standup skills.

2. Hamill is on the biggest win-streak of his career.

I’m honestly baffled at the people who say that Hamill doesn’t deserve a shot at “Rampage”. The man is on a five-fight win-streak that includes two (T)KO victories. A lot of people still give Hamill grief for his DQ win over Jon Jones, but Hamill rebounded from that (as much as you can rebound from a win, anyway) with two strong showings over Keith Jardine and Tito Ortiz. If it wasn’t Jackson, it would’ve been some other top-division Light Heavyweight. Hamill has proven that he’s ready for them.

And the number one reason Matt Hamill could end up defeating Quinton Jackson is…

1. Because it’s Matt Hamill.

It’s really as simple as that. Matt Hamill is the type of person that triumphs over adversity. He’s had some tough defeats along the way, but each and every time he’s come back a better, stronger fighter. “Rampage” may have stronger fists, but no one has Matt Hamill’s heart and determination. The simple fact that Matt Hamill is who he is definitely makes it possible that he can beat “Rampage”.

That’s it for now, but stay tuned for part two, featuring five reasons why Quinton Jackson could beat Matt Hamill. And what do you think fans and friends? How much of a shot does “The Hammer” have against “Rampage”?