4. Hamill Inherits Gatekeeper Role
Jardine has long been considered the mid-range gatekeeper of the 205-pound division, and in earning the victory on Saturday night, Hamill inherits that role. Congratulations, I guess.
The former TUF contestant is in a tough spot in terms of match-ups. While he technically earned a win over Jon Jones, he was manhandled by the rising star, which means a move too much higher up the ladder isn’t going to be pretty. But he’s all talented enough to give emerging fighters like Ryan Bader fits, I think, so where do you go with him?
Jason Brilz or Rogerio Nogueira could be a good gauge of where Hamill stands, or a bout with Brandon Vera once he’s back in action could be interesting as well. Normally, a guy who has won four-in-a-row would be in title contention, but for Hamill, he’s stuck in the middle of the pack.
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