UFC Adding Fights Like Whoa!

Anyone else catch the mid-90′s rap reference there….

Anyway, the UFC is making matches like crazy–Joe Silva is on his 17th Red Bull of the week, he’s been that busy. Here is a  list of the notable fights from the past week what’s been made this week with some quick commentary.

Lyoto Machida v. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (UFC 123): Yes!!! What a great match-up to make. Whomever wins this, gets a shot at the winner of Rua-Evans. The styles are completly different and there are questions about Rampage, but either way two stars in dire need of a wine, facing off. Gotta love this fight. That said, Machida should be the favorite here.

Tito Ortiz v. Matt Hammill (UFC 121):  What a weird fight. Ortiz was Hammill’s TUF coach and had a huge influence on the inspiration Hammill. Hammill has already fought a guy he looked up to, Rich Franklin, where he seemed tentative and almost in awe of Franklin. Let’s hope the 2nd time is a charm because Hammill, Jon Jones fight aside, has made huge strides and this could be a very good match-up. Odds should be on the younger Hammill as Tito hasn’t won a fight since…anyone?

Gabriel Gonzaga v. Matt Schaub (UFC 121): Schaub’s loss to Roy Nelson wasn’t bad when it happened and it looks even less so now. Gonzaga is a huge step up for Schaub but he can handle this. Schaub has a great work ethic, a good camp, and a lot of confidence. Gonzaga has become a gatekeeper in the UFC and a Schaub victory puts him in line for some bigger fights. Schaub might lack the experience and the huge size that Gonzaga has but his motivation will be high and he should end with the W.

Jake Shields v. Martin Kampmann (UFC 121): They are absolutely stacking this card. Great match-up of grappler versus striker, with the winner likely getting a title-shot early in 2011. Shields is a high-profile signing for the UFC, the first real high-profile signing from rival Strikeforce, and Silva chose to test him quickly with the dangerous Kampmann. Should be a great fight but Shields wrestling could lead this to a victory for the new signee while a boring 15 minutes for fans.

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