LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson dominated Matt Hamill on Saturday night, winning a unanimous decision at UFC 130.
Jackson was able to neutralize every takedown attempt by the former NCAA wrestling champion while easily controlling the stand-up action throughout the fight. All three judges scored the bout 30-27.
Jackson came on strong at the end of the first round, bloodying Hamill’s mouth just before the bell. He also landing a number of power punches in the final two rounds on his way to a convincing victory.
In the co-main event, former heavyweight champ Frank Mir beat Roy Nelson in a unanimous decision. The judges’ scores were 30-27, 30-27 and 30-26.