Comments on: Brandon Vera vs. Matt Hamill at UFC 101

By: Angry Mike

Angry Mike — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:45:22 +0000

I don’t care where either of them wrestled in college. Hamill is thicker and more muscular and is much stronger. Vera is tall and rangy, which gives him a reach advantage, but that won’t help if Hamill takes him down and has top position.

By: MMA-LOGIC

MMA-LOGIC — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:38:57 +0000

Could be interesting. I pick Vera to stuff and stand to victory.

By: RU486

RU486 — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:22:41 +0000

Everyone is completely overlooking the fact that Brandon Vera was a Div. I wrestler at Old Dominion, and then for Air Force. In comparison, Hamill was a two time National Champion for Rochester Tech., but you must keep in mind that was for Div. III. I’m not discrediting Hamills wrestling by any means, but being an average Div. I wrestler impresses me more than a Div. III Champion.

Point in fact, Vera broke his hand in the first round with Tim Sylvia, but using his wrestling was able to “hang on” to a 6′ 8″ 265 lb. giant for 25 minutes and keep from absorbing any real damage. I somehow don’t see Hamill doing that. But the truth is, his Muay Thai is so impressive that he rarely has to rely on his wrestling.

I don’t see Hamill having the standup to stand a minute with Vera, and if he does shoot, he’s likely to catch a couple of knees to the grill before being stuffed. If Hamill is able to complete the transaction, he will be on the ground with a legitimate BJJ brown belt. I see it being a long night for Hamill.

By: Jstew3785

Jstew3785 — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:33:34 +0000

I hope Brandon Vera kicks his head clean off his shoulders.

By: Angry Mike

Angry Mike — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:43:29 +0000

Hamill has tremendous advantages in strength and wrestling. If he’s smart he takes Vera down and beats him senseless, which Vera isn’t strong enough to prevent. If Hamill isn’t smart, he tries to outstrike the superior striker and ends up face down on the mat. My bet is that Hamill overestimates his striking and winds up ko’d.

By: Rich S.

Rich S. — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:05:59 +0000

If Brandon can fight this one like he did his last one, it might end up like Franklin/Hamill did.. otherwise, he’s going to get layed on for 3 rounds..

By: KTru

KTru — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:52:37 +0000

Saw this fight pan out after UFC 96. Interesting as it may be, both are still far from any contention, regardless of the outcome.
In my opinion………..