Matt Hamill – “I’m glad (Quinton Jackson)’s so motivated. He won’t have any excuses when I beat him. I will prove I belong in the title mix at 205 (pounds). ‘Rampage’ is an old-school brawler. I’m much more of a complete mixed martial artist. I have the heart to break his will, and I will make ‘Rampage’ very uncomfortable in this fight.”
Duff Holmes – “It won’t affect our preparation at all. If anything it will be an easier fight strategically than preparing for Phil Davis. It’s no secret that ‘Rampage’ likes to stand and bang. I think Matt has the chin to take his best shot, the power in his hands to answer, and the skills and strength to put him in some bad situations on the ground.”
May 28th, live on Pay-per-view from Las Vegas, Nevada:
Matt “The Hammer” Hamill (10-2)
Win Tito Ortiz – Decision (Unanimous) UFC 121
Win Keith Jardine – Decision (Majority) TUF 11 Finale
Win Jon Jones – DQ (Illegal Downward Elbows) TUF 10 Finale
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (31-8)
Win Lyoto Machida – Decision (Split) UFC 123
Loss Rashad Evans – Decision (Unanimous) UFC 114
Win Keith Jardine – Decision (Unanimous) UFC 96
— Check out the full interview at MMA Junkie.