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Remember back in 2006 when Rampage was in Pride and everyone was destroying their newly purchased flat-screen TV's because they didn't wear the Wii safety strap? My god the old days. Back when Japanese MMA was still king and bowling in your borderline condemned living room with half naked drug addled roommates was not only cool, it was encouraged. Those are days that will never come back. Now Rampage Jackson has released a phone app that will measure your punching power and curse at you; either in praise or to mock your sissy whiff through the air. Like the wild west that was the early days of the Wii, this app will surely lead to a few broken smartphones and and grandmothers being punched in the temple, which is what any good entertainment product should do. [Source]

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Think you can busta' grape? Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton Jackson will be the judge courtesy of his latest punching game app, which is currently in production and scheduled for release sometime in the near future. It's apparently the second of three punching-inspired apps that "Rampage" has/will help(ed) create with MEDL Mobile, an early leader in the emerging mobile applications software market. In fact, Rampage's "three-app deal signifies a continuing trend of celebrities who are marketing their own mobile apps to connect with their fans and extend their brands into the fast-growing mobile apps market," according to a recent press release. Anyway, here's how "Rampage Punch" will work: Test your punching power and get inspiration from Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. Steady up, wait for the bell, then swing away. Rampage will rate your swing and tell you how you did. Jackson is currently estranged from the UFC; however, he has agreed to complete the last fight on his contract as soon as possible once he recovers from knee surgery. In the meantime, feel free to get your Jackson fix on your mobile device if that's your pleasure. Here's to hoping the third and final installment is "Punch Rampage."

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Quinton "Rampage" Jackson has made it no secret that he's "done with the UFC." Well, UFC president Dana White says the feeling is mutual. Retweet this Share on Facebook • Email • StumbleUpon • Reddit • Digg • Technorati • Instapaper • Tumblr • Google Reader • LinkedIn

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Quinton "Rampage" Jackson has made it no secret that he's "done with the UFC." Well, UFC president Dana White says the feeling is mutual. Retweet this Share on Facebook • Email • StumbleUpon • Reddit • Digg • Technorati • Instapaper • Tumblr • Google Reader • LinkedIn

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NEW YORK CITY - UFC president Dana White isn't going to fight with Quinton "Rampage" Jackson anymore. If the former light heavyweight champ wants out of the UFC, then he can leave. "'Rampage' is obviously not happy with the UFC - no big deal, brother," White said following Thursday's pre-UFC on FOX 3 press conference.

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NEW YORK -- Quinton "Rampage" Jackson wants out of the UFC. At this point, everybody follows mixed martial arts is aware of that. All you have to do is follow him on Twitter to know that he's had it with the Las Vegas-based fight promotion. Earlier this week, he expanded upon his feelings again while on HDNet's "Inside MMA." The UFC has repeatedly said that they will give Jackson the last fight on his current contract, but on Thursday, UFC president Dana White acknowledged that his frustration with Jackson has hit a new high.That stems at least partially from the communication issues between the two, which have left White scratching his head in confusion. According to him, he'll have what he considers to be a positive conversation with Jackson, only to see or hear him continue on his anti-UFC slant. Because of that, White's apparently reached a point where it's no longer worth the effort to try and placate Jackson, as he explained on Thursday following a UFC on FOX 3 press conference at the Beacon Theater."Rampage is obviously not happy with the UFC," he said. "No big deal brother, you don’t want to be here anymore. The way I always look at it is, we have this mutual relationship with the fighters. Do we always see eye to eye? Do we always get along? Whatever the deal might be. As far as money goes, everybody needs to make more money ... That’s human nature. What we do is we go in and we negotiate deals that work for everybody. We’ve been good to everybody that we’ve ever dealt with. We’ve never screwed anybody over, including Rampage. And you want to talk about a guy that we went to bat for? We’ve gone to bat for him many times. I feel like f----- [Derek] Jeter when it comes to Rampage, OK? If he’s unhappy with us, doesn’t like us, and doesn’t want to be with us anymore, then the feeling is mutual."Jackson is currently on the mend from a series of injuries sustained prior to his UFC 144 loss to Ryan Bader. Those issues forced him out of a proposed bout with Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, but when he gets back, it appears it will be one and done for Rampage and the UFC.

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The resume of light heavyweight fighter Quinton Jackson reads like “who’s who” of MMA. At 32-10, “Rampage” has beaten some of the sport’s all-time greats including Chuck Liddell, Wanderlei Silva, and Dan Henderson, held the UFC championship, and transitioned his popularity into a career earning him millions of dollars. However, according to UFC President Dana White, Jackson could have even exceeded those lofty accomplishments had the 33-year old approached his career differently. “I think he could have been so much better if he applied himself. He had all the tools. Incredible chin, knockout power in both hands, incredible charisma and personality,” said White in an interview with MMAFighting. “Tell me ‘Rampage’ Jackson wasn’t born to fight. Not only in his power, but his attributes, his wrestling, his chin, the list goes on and on.” “His potential could have been so much more,” White wistfully concluded. “This is a crazy business, you always have these guys who think they’re getting screwed and this and that and everything else that’s happening. ‘Rampage’ wants to fight one more fight on his contract, and his last fight, and he’ll never make that money ever again for the rest of his life. A lot of those guys in the UFC don’t realize that until it’s too late.” Jackson’s status hasn’t been updated in more than a month when he revealed he would undergo surgery on both of his knees and be out until later this year when he is expected to face Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. The bout could very well mark Jackson’s final appearance inside the Octagon having cited a desire to depart the organization for personal reasons after getting one more match-up in. PHOTO CREDIT – TRIUMPH UNITED/UFC

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Did Quinton Jackson come up short? The former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight titleholder, who's riding the pine to heal a pair of bum knees, has just one fight remaining on his Zuffa contract before leaving the Octagon for good. But how will UFC fans remember him? "Rampage" debuted with a knockout win over Marvin Eastman at UFC 67 back in early 2007. His win over "The Beastman" earned him an immediate 205-pound title shot -- and PRIDE FC rematch -- against UFC poster boy Chuck Liddell. He won the light heavyweight title in dominating fashion and even defended it against fellow PRIDE import Dan Henderson at UFC 75 for his third win of the year. Then Forrest Griffin went and crashed the party at UFC 86 in July 2008, stripping Jackson of the title after five rounds of back-and-forth action. He would never get it back. The loss to the former Ultimate Fighter (TUF) Champion kicked off a dismal 4-4 run over the next four years, culminating in consecutive losses to Jon Jones and Ryan Bader, preceded by lackluster performances over Lyoto Machida and Matt Hamill. UFC President Dana White (via MMA Fighting) reflects on what could have been, after the jump. "I think he could have been so much better if he applied himself. He had all the tools. Incredible chin, knockout power in both hands, incredible charisma and personality. Tell me Rampage Jackson wasn’t born to fight. Not only in his power, but his attributes, his wrestling, his chin, the list goes on and on ... His potential could have been so much more. This is a crazy business, you always have these guys who think they’re getting screwed and this and that and everything else that’s happening. ‘Rampage’ wants to fight one more fight on his contract, and his last fight, and he’ll never make that money ever again for the rest of his life. A lot of those guys in the UFC don’t realize that until it's too late." There's more to Jackson's fractured relationship with the UFC than just wins and losses. After his most recent unanimous decision loss to "Darth" Bader at UFC 144 in Japan, Rampage launched a very public (and very ugly) verbal spat with his employers at Zuffa, even accusing the UFC of trying to sabotage his career, and claiming UFC matchmaker Joe Silva should be "shot in the face" for the poor job he's done setting up Jackson with opponents. And this doesn't include his TRT admission, rape simulation video and motorboating skills. In spite of all that, White believes a focused, committed and hardworking Rampage could have been one of the best of all time. Who amongst you disagrees with that assessment? Opinions, please.

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WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- Many words have been used to describe Quinton "Rampage" Jackson over the years: Controversial, outspoken, hard hitting, and perhaps a few that aren’t fit to print. But when UFC president Dana White looks back on the career of the former light heavyweight champion, two words come to his mind: Wasted potential. "I think he could have been so much better if he applied himself," White said Tuesday. "He had all the tools. Incredible chin, knockout power in both hands, incredible charisma and personality. "Tell me Rampage Jackson wasn’t born to fight. Not only in his power, but his attributes, his wrestling, his chin, the list goes on and on." So why wasn't Jackson's career, which included unifying the UFC and PRIDE 205-pound titles, all it could be? White wouldn’t call Rampage’s Hollywood dalliances a distraction and even complemented him on his acting career. "If you look at the only movie he ever acted in, "The A-Team," he did a great job in that movie," White said. "If you look at all the guys who have tried to cross over into acting, Rampage is the only one who has ever done a good job at it. He’s actually a really good actor." Rather, it’s been the periods in which Jackson has gone off the rails which, well, caused him to go off the rails: The infamous Orange County car chase; the various times he’s quit; and his recent series of Twitter outbursts after his UFC 144 loss to Ryan Bader. "He’s crazy," said White. "Rampage takes losses really hard, and, I don’t know, we’ll just see what happens, see how this thing plays out." "His potential could have been so much more. This is a crazy business, you always have these guys who think they’re getting screwed and this and that and everything else that’s happening. ‘Rampage’ wants to fight one more fight on his contract, and his last fight, and he’ll never make that money ever again for the rest of his life. A lot of those guys in the UFC don’t realize that until its too late." ***** If you thought concerns for Chael Sonnen’s safety getting in and out of Brazil were overblown, think again. Sonnen and White were in Rio de Janeiro for Tuesday’s announcement that Sonnen’s rematch with Anderson Silva was being moved from the champion’s home country to the loaded UFC 148 card in Las Vegas on July 7. White detailed the level of security that was needed to get the controversial challenger out in one piece. "With the stuff he said and everything else, we made sure we had proper security," White said. "We had seven guys with us who do this for a living. We mapped out the whole route. We literally landed at the airport in Rio, went through customers, then jumped on helicopters that took us right through to the hotel. I came in the front door and we put him through the side door, had him in a holding room." Sonnen, of course, has a history of making outrageous comments about Brazil in general and Brazilian fighters in specific. Even though he was in hostile territory, Sonnen didn’t do much to defuse the situation. "You know those disguises with the mustaches and the glasses you get at a joke shop?" White asked. "He had one of those on and he said ‘you wonder how I got into this country, this was my disguise.’ He says, ‘everyone was asking me if I was one of the Nogueira brothers, and the people were asking, which Nogueira brother was I, the fat one or the bald one? The one that was good or the one that was never good?’" When a post-press conference media scrum with Sonnen starting going south, said White, they knew it was time to get the mouthy middleweight from Oregon out the door. "We did a scrum with him, the reporters were getting really aggressive. Someone got him with a shock pen, all kinds of stuff like that. He went out the side door, I went out the front door, we got back in the helicopters, got him back through customs, got him on a plane, and got him out of there." ***** White is among the many who are vocal about problems with MMA’s current 10-point must scoring system. But don’t expect him to advocate for a system which will allow the option of half-point scoring any time soon. The UFC boss was raving over the draw between Ian McCall and Demetrious Johnson at UFC 144 in the the flyweight tournament semifinals when he launched into a tangent about half-point scoring. The bout was announced in the cage as a split decision in favor of Johnson. Later, it was discovered the bout was actually a draw, which should have meant a fourth round to break the tie and determine who would go on to the finals. But since the this was discovered well after the fact, the UFC had to make a rematch, which will be held on June 8. "That fight should have gone another round," White said. "How sick would that have been? Oh my god that drives me nuts. And, what’s even crazier, that’s the way the judges had it, but the guys added it wrong. Sick fight, incredible fight. Ends up its a draw, but the guy added the scores wrong."

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The career of Quinton “Rampage” Jackson has seemed to have taken a downward turn as of late, and with  it come some criticism from UFC President Dana White. Although White acknowledges the high-level skills of Jackson, he still thinks that perhaps Rampage could have had an even more productive, illustrious career. Dana White expressed the following via mmafighting.com: "Tell me Rampage Jackson wasn’t born to fight. Not only in his power, but his attributes, his wrestling, his chin,

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With Manny Pacquiao in camp for his upcoming very stiff test against Timothy Bradley, he was visited in the Philippines by UFC star Quinton Jackson. Jackson is taking time off between a falling out with the UFC and knee injuries that he says will require surgery on both knees. Rampage tweeted this picture of their meeting: Rampage spoke to the press about the Pacquiao vs. Bradley fight: I think he's going to destroy him. I don't think there's no man at his weight who can hang with him. I've been watching him fight for some years now and I don't care who he fights, I never know who he fights. I just know he fights. Manny Pacquiao fight? I'm going to watch it. You can read much more about the June 9 meeting at our tremendous boxing blog Bad Left Hook. Here's their event page for Pacquiao vs. Bradley. Video of their meeting can be found after the jump... It's not in English (Rampage's comments are) but is good for a look:

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight Quinton Jackson took some time off from his kneehab to pay a visit to world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao, who is training for his upcoming bout against undefeated WBO junior welterweight kingpin Timothy Bradley Jr. on June 9, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Says "Rampage" (1:30 mark): "I think he's gonna destroy him. I don't think there's no man on this planet at his weight that can hang with him. I've been watching him fight for some years now, and I don't care who he fights, I never know who he fights, I just know he fights. A Manny Pacquiao fight? I'm goin' to watch it." Another video of Rampage on location, howling and taking down fans (seriously), after the jump. 0:36 mark. Jackson, himself an aspiring boxer, has one more fight left on his UFC contract before setting sail. Any guesses on where he might turn up?

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The last time Quinton Jackson entered the Octagon as the challenger for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight title, he stood opposite Chuck Liddell, one of the greatest champions to ever grace the cage. "The Iceman" had run roughshod over the division, knocking out each and every fighter they put inside the cage to go against him. He was almost universally ranked as the top light heavyweight in the world and looked to cement the status with a victory over "Rampage." The two titans had met once before, during PRIDE Fighting Championships' 2003 grand prix, and Jackson walked away the victor that night. At UFC 71, it took "Rampage" less than two minutes to replicate the result. Over his decade plus long career, the Memphis native had been there, done that in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA). He was quite the polar opposite of the man he faced off against at UFC 135. Jon Jones rocketed to the top of the MMA world through a series of brutal wins, one so much so it ended in a disqualification loss for him. When he choked out fellow rising prospect Ryan Bader in early 2011, he jumped at the chance to face off against Mauricio Rua in a title bout six weeks later. He beat and pounded on "Shogun" for nearly 13 minutes before the fight was stopped and at 23 years of age, "Bones" became the youngest UFC champion in history. Impressive, yes, but winning the belt is one thing while defending it in the shark-filled tank that is the 205-pound division is something else entirely. He got his first opportunity to prove himself against a former champion in Jackson. Before "Bones" steps inside the cage this weekend (April 21) against Rashad Evans at UFC 145: "Jones vs. Evans," we'll take a look at the young prodigy's first title defense, a dominant display against a formidable foe which helped prove that, yes, this kid is for real. Let's dive in. Jones begins the fight by almost crawling towards his opponent, nearly keeping both knees and one hand on the mat at all times. Eventually Jackson gets close enough for Jones to shoot in for a takedown. The champion grabs hold of his opponent and bullies him against the cage where he proceeds to punch Jackson's ribs, knee his thighs and stomp his feet. They break and reset in the center of the Octagon where Jones immediately throws a front kick to keep Jackson at bay. A leg kick swings Jackson's lower limb backwards and everyone quickly realizes "Rampage" has learned nothing from his loss to Forrest Griffin. They clinch up again and Jones nearly tosses the challenger to the mat with what seems like the utmost of ease. Kicks are the name of the game in the first five minutes. To the chest and face, against the thighs and to the front of the knee all land for the champion and the round ends with Jackson throwing punch after punch, each hitting nothing but the air between him and his opponent. The second round opens with more of the same from "Bones" until one kick is caught. Jackson forces the champion against the cage but the much larger fighter is able to work his way off the chain-link and back to the center of the Octagon. From there, he continues to pick "Rampage" apart with leg kicks, a strategy for which the challenger has absolutely no answer for. For as poorly as Jackson is doing in the stand-up exchanges, he's doing remarkably well when defending the champion's takedown attempts. Any time Jones tries to get the fight to the mat, "Rampage" is able to foil him. This lasts until 90 seconds into the third round when "Bones" finally gets his opponent on his back, landing in side mount and then almost immediately exploding into full mount. To his credit, the former champion weathers the elbows Jones throws his way and gets back to his feet. A front kick from the champion snaps Jackson's head back and as the seconds tick away in the round, the fact that Jackson's only triumph in the bout has been a defensive maneuver and he has landed little to no offense in 15 minutes becomes startlingly clear. The first championship round begins with Jackson taking the center of the Octagon but a hook from the champion rattles him. A kick from Jones goes high and the two clinch up, jockeying for position until "Bones" shoves his opponent against the cage. "Rampage" attempts to turn away and Jones takes his back and it's only a matter of seconds before the champion's anaconda-like arms wraps themselves around Jackson's neck. One thing which can't be dismissed was the mental warfare "Bones" waged on his opponent. In the opening round, he ragdolled Jackson to the mat. At the end of the second, Jones pulled guard as if to tell "Rampage" the bout would go wherever he wanted and in the third, a last second takedown attempt ended with the champion literally lifting Jackson up and shrugging the Memphis native of his shoulders. Physically and mentally, Jones decimated "Rampage" and proved he belonged at the top of the 205 pound mountain. Can he do the same this weekend against Evans?

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Quinton Jackson had just won a hard fought unanimous decision against Keith Jardine in the main event of UFC 96. It was his second consecutive win -- the first being a brutal knockout against Wanderlei Silva three months prior -- since losing the UFC light heavyweight title to Forrest Griffin. It was supposed to be a moment for "Rampage" to enjoy, a moment where he stood inside the Octagon and made his intentions to get back the title he had lost less than a year earlier. He had bested a man who held wins over Griffin and longtime foe Chuck Liddell and figured out the riddle they could not. But instead of celebrating, the PRIDE Fighting Championships veteran was too busy talking. He traded in physical sparring for verbal when fellow former champion Rashad Evans stepped inside the Octagon after seeing his teammate get defeated. The two light heavyweight titans stood nose to nose, trading barbs back and forth, whetting the appetite of every fight fan in the process. To help promote their bout -- which would end up being one of the most successful in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) history -- the promotion pegged them both as The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) coaches and added internet street fighting sensation Kimbo Slice along to the already volatile mix. Evans is no stranger to bouts with bad blood. He is currently six days away (April 21) from yet another, this time against former teammate Jon Jones. He will meet the 205 pounds champion at UFC 145: "Jones vs. Evans" in a fight with hype not unlike the UFC 114 bout with "Rampage." Let's take a closer look at that bout. Jackson takes the center of the Octagon as soon as the bout starts and throws out a quick jab. Evans answers back seconds later with his own. He doubles up on a left jab all the while bringing a right hook across. It's a right hook "Rampage" never sees coming. It slams against the Memphis native's jaw and sends him staggering towards the mat. The fans in attendance explode in applause as Jackson tries to get back to a vertical base and reorganize his thoughts. Evans pounces, pressing his opponent against the cage. He looks for a quick takedown but momentarily begins working with punches before going back to working towards getting the fight to the mat. Imposing his will on "Rampage," Evans begins kneeing his opponent's thighs and punching the body. Every attempt Jackson makes to reverse position is squashed by the TUF 2 winner. After a couple minutes of jockeying against the chain-link fence, the two are broken up and reset in the center of the cage. Evans begins pawing his jab out, keeping Jackson at bay. He finally moves forward with a combination and changes level at the last possible second to avoid his opponent's counter. He latches onto Jackson's legs and dumps "Rampage" onto the mat. Jackson is able to get to his feet several seconds later but eats several punches in the process. And even though he's now vertical, Jackson still has Evans grinding against him, hoping to sap energy and will out of his opponent's body. The second round begins with both men trying to size the other up. Evans finally wades in, getting tags by several of Jackson's punches but none land with consequence. "Suga" is able to grab ahold of his opponent and once again forces him against the cage. Jackson is able to force his opponent off in much quicker fashion this time around but not before eating more body punches and knees to the thigh. The gameplan being employed by Evans goes unimpeded, however, and a stuffed takedown leads both men to the same position they were in only seconds earlier. A little over halfway through the stanza, they are broken up and reset. Throughout the rest of the round, "Rampage" lands basically nothing in the stand-up. His offense amounts to a couple of punches in the clinch combined with a handful of knees. Evans is absolutely having his way with Jackson. The final five minute period begins much like the previous did. Evans shoots in but is shrugged off by "Rampage." It seems Jackson isn't as tired as Evans' corner would hope. Still, though, he is down two rounds and needs something big to go his way if he hopes to come out victorious. Then, a little over a minute into the round, it happens. "Suga" dives in for a takedown which Jackson defends perfectly. As Evans begins to stand back up, "Rampage" nails him with a huge uppercut that sends the UFC 145 headliner straight to the mat. Much like they did in the opening round, the crowd lights up as Jackson begins to deliver ground and pound. Evans, for his part, is trying to simultaneously recover and avoid getting rocked for a second time. Jackson stops the onslaught, likely to avoid gassing himself out or possibly because he's already exhausted. Regardless, he works to improve and then maintain his position on top of Evans as opposed to attacking. Evans uses this reprieve to get back to his feet a minute later. Although Jackson still has ahold of a leg, he releases it and resets in the center of the cage, hoping to use his boxing to secure the win. At least, if this was Jackson's plan, he executes it horribly. He throws absolutely nothing in the next minute, allowing "Suga" to recover and then eventually nail a takedown. From there, Evans begins landing ground and pound until the round ends. Evans would win the decision that night and earn a title shot but opted to wait out Mauricio Rua's injury. In doing so, he suffered an injury himself and saw Jones take on -- and defeat -- "Shogun." Four fights and a ton of trash talk between them later, we're finally ready for the two to meet inside the Octagon. Can Evans become a two-time champion or will Jones add another notch in "Suga's" loss column?

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If you haven't caught the new Internet video featuring former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson, you probably should. Or maybe you shouldn't. I don't know, really. It's at once horrific and confounding. Maybe you should just steer clear of it altogether. If you decide to press forward, know this: the video is an attempt at humor. Believe me, you'll need a disclaimer. It's designed to be a spoof on rape tactics or what happens if you rape the wrong person. Or something like that. I'm really not sure what the point is, to be honest, and that's because to describe this video as an unmitigated, incoherent disaster would be the most charitable thing I or anyone else could possibly say. If this most-recent attempt with Jackson is nothing more than a marketing attempt for the online site that created it, it's a success, I suppose. After all, here we are talking about it. The larger issue, though, isn't whether we've reached a new bottom on what some will do to market products. Rather, it's why Jackson - with all he has to lose, all he has to set up for his future - would personally participate in a video this profoundly unfunny and partially disturbing. It's not as if Rampage came into this video project tabula rasa. Jackson has previously been lambasted for making gay slurs. On two different occasions, he arguably sexually harassed two female reporters. If there is anyone who might want to think twice before making a nonsensical video that's especially lacking in sensitivity, it's Jackson. This is a piece of work that clumsily uses a botched rape as a conduit for humor. You'd think that would set off alarm bells in Jackson's head. After all, that's not all too dissimilar to Miguel Torres' Tweet that got him fired. And whatever one makes of Forrest Griffin's ‘rape is the new missionary' thesis, it's thematically consistent with the material in Jackson's video. Some will probably suggest the topic of rape itself should be left alone and that's where Jackson erred. Given the baggage, it's not the worst advice. But I'm in no position to tell others which topics are or aren't off limits for their creative pursuits. What we can say, though, is that humor done well is exceedingly difficult. Humor done well in ultra-sensitive territories should only be managed by the experts. In the hands of skillful comedians, charged topics like rape or murder are treated with precision and delicacy. There are subtleties, contexts and qualifiers that have to be firmly established before difficult material can be mocked or used. Even then, it's all still pretty risky. Jackson and the team at FilmOn.com - a website lead by Greek billionaire Alkiviades "Alki" David, a man who once pranked online viewers into watching the first live physician-assisted suicide only to later reveal the bit was a hoax - illustrate how poorly things can turn out when amateurs brazenly take on the task of dark humor. It's reminiscent of what happens when average citizens play with ignitable chemicals in their backyard for cheap thrills versus the regulated environment employed by ordinance teams who explode bombs at safe distances. The video - from the concept to the execution - is prima facie bad. There is no defense of it, or none that put any premium on a sense of shame. This brings us back to the central question: why would Jackson participate in such a monstrosity? Between this video and his more recent history of dubious proclamations about a MMA future outside of the UFC, one has to consider he has seriously problematic judgment. Worse, it's in part fed from a poor understanding of how he's perceived and what's required to successfully navigate career challenges. Jackson has almost always repudiated feedback: from media, outspoken MMA fans or even UFC President Dana White. When Jackson bristles at criticism, it's true he isn't necessarily wrong, though. The fact is most of the aggregate advice or critiques one gets over the course of their lifetime is bunk. It is highly believable Rampage has been given a dose of suggestions in his years in professional MMA that were perfectly dismissible. Rampage's problem is his absolutist repudiation of it. He's famous for dismissing critics as busybodies intent on running his life or critics with too much time on their hands. He's going to do what he wants and no one is going to tell him differently. And when you've got the resources to arrange your life in such a way to see that vision though, it can be awfully persuasive logic. The trick to criticism is not to reject it outright, but to develop an ear for it. Every so often and amid the cacophony of moronic or unsolicited advice, someone will say something that rings true. Uncomfortably, perhaps even embarrassingly true, but true nonetheless. We aren't necessarily born with the ability to perfectly filter the helpful advice from the harmful either. It's not a dog whistle only the gifted can hear. The painful reality is it takes real humility and the ability to grant others the power to know as much and often more about your life and your ideas as you. This might sound obvious to some, but none of us are Rampage. None of us were born as this incredibly talented fighter who, over the course of their adult life, has had countless offers made across a board room table, heard hosannahs in the highest whispered in his ear and witnessed fan genuflection at his feet. Fame, adoration and lionization is often the enemy of self-awareness. In fact, it can be downright toxic. When you arrive at a position where your judgment and actions are beyond reproach because they are your judgments and actions, you've passed the tipping point. I don't know if Jackson is there yet, but it certainly feels that way. As abhorrent as this video is, no one should call on Rampage to apologize for it. That isn't to say we wouldn't welcome it if he organically came to the realization of how regrettable the decision was to be a part of it. But responding to demands or ultimatums aren't Rampage's strong suit. That's especially true in this precarious moment in his life. I wouldn't want a forced and utterly meaningless apology, anyway. What we can say ask, though, is just for Rampage to take a second look at what he's doing. Not just with this video but the current career path he's on now. Perhaps he could take a moment to consider the idea that maybe this video is not particularly good; maybe the decision to make it in light of previous rape-related humor attempts gone bad among UFC fighters was not particularly smart; and maybe if this is a taste of what's to come post-MMA career for Jackson, there probably is a case to be made for some rethinking about what options he needs to explore. This chilling part about the video is not so much the content as what it says about Jackson. His participation is as embarrassing as it is worrisome. If these are the opportunities he's taking advantage of while he's still enjoying a measure of fame to lean on, what will he resort to when that's withered and gone? It's not my life or my career. All of this is really not my business. But it is hard to watch Rampage's detachment from good sense and appropriate decision-making happen in real time. It is also only Rampage - with or without effective counsel - who can stop this descent. Let's hope sooner rather than later he's willing to lend his own ear to the sound and sage, wherever he can find them.

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Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson continues to attempt to harpoon his UFC career with this satirical video about raping transsexuals. Funny? Offensive? In poor taste? You be the judge.

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Rampage Jackson is a master of demonstrating bad judgment. This new 'pick up' video is a perfect example.

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The 2009 promise of 'black-on-black crime' in the fight between Rampage and Rashad Evans single-handedly got me to buy the UFC 114 PPV. While the phrase implies something other than an MMA fight (obviously a gimmick of sorts), it gave the fight an subversive feel; like something cooler than usual was going to happen. Unfortunately, no highlight-reel KO was in the cards that night, and the PPV ended with a 'black-on-black' show of respect instead. I’m aware that marketing can be deceiving (*cough* James Toney vs. Randy Couture *cough*), but I believed the hatred was real. In fact, it’s still real to me, dammit. Regardless how Rashad feels about Rampage or Jon Jones, he seems rather objective and particular while he dissects the UFC 135 title match between the two fighters. It’s an interesting perspective on what might turn out to be the key fight in determining Rashad’s gameplan for his title shot at UFC 145 on April 21. [Source]

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Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton Jackson has appeared in a video produced by FilmOn.com, a Live TV service provider. The video appears on FilmOn's youtube channel, and is entitled "Rampage Jackson - How To Pick Up A Gurl - Fast." Gals Guide To MMA picked up on the video on Wednesday afternoon: In an apparent infinite capacity for poor decision making, stupidity, and vile behavior, Quentin Jackson has posted a video called, "How to Pick Up a Gurl [sic] - Fast". What's so offensive about this, you ask? Well, the video boils down to a how-to on raping women, including using cholorform to help her relax, using zip ties, picking women who are in parking lots with malfunctioning cameras, and putting on your condoms, cause, safety first! However the jokes on Rampage when the woman turns out to be a man, who then proceeds to bite Rampage's erect penis as he's screaming on the ground. No, I'm serious. That's really what happens. The video ends with Rampage disgusted that it was "a damn dude." Right, Quentin, because THAT'S what's disgusting here. Related: Rampage Jackson Tweets That He Wants UFC To Release Him | Miguel Torres Released From UFC for Twitter Rape Joke | Rashad Evans' Joke About the Penn State Scandal is No Laughing Matter | Forrest Griffin's Jokes About Rape Demand UFC Action Yes, Rampage obviously thought an attempt at comic acting in the year 2012 with the double whammy of misogyny and homophobia, was a good idea. It's worth noting that Miguel Torres was fired by Dana White for tweeting a line from a TV comedy show that joked about rape; how UFC reacts to one of its biggest stars taking part in a 'comedy' video of this nature is anyone's guess. The video in question is after the jump. Rampage Jackson - How To Pick Up A Gurl - Fast

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Dig Rampage Jackson's new ad for some streaming video site in which he demonstrates some tried-and-true tips for picking up chicks.  It begins innocently enough, but quickly turns into parking lot rape, then makes a sharp swerve onto the Crazytown offramp, hits the guardrail, flips end-over a few times and explodes in a shower of WTF. Your move, Miguel Torres. (via CagePotato)

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The first thing that came to my mind when I saw this  hysterical video by Rampage was the Future song that is all over the radio right now called 'At the same damn time'. That's probably because I haven't been able to get this song to stop playing over and over in my brain for the last 5 days. Still its completely appropriate for this hysterical video featuring Rampage Jackson giving instruction on 'how to get a girl fast'. Well, not only is Rampage giving a 'how to' class on a fool proof system to get a chick to give up the panties, he's also showing you how to land a five to ten year prison stint...at the same damn time. Check it out and get ready to fall on the ground and laugh at the same damn time...no fugazi.

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uh.... I'll just pretend these are tags, because it's just a list of words from here on out: Quinton Rampage Jackson, chloroform, transsexuals, rape

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Portly pugilistic powerhouse James Toney, whose lone venture into mixed martial arts (MMA) resulted in a Boston massacre at the hands of Randy Couture back at UFC 118 in August 2010, calls out troubled Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight Quinton Jackson (again) for his recent woes. From Elie Seckbach (translated by Brent Brookhouse): "That's what you get for being a slave to the white man. Don't be scared. Step up and speak for yourself. That's why I got paid the million-and-a-half dollars and am still getting paid by the UFC. You know what I'm sayin'? The highest paid fighter ever. You feel me, fat boy? Me. And you been there...what, twenty years and you're getting paid pennies? While I make millions? Rampage, if you wanna fight me boy? Come on down to the gym and I'll give you a job. ...you could be the sparring partner. I pay $50 for a sparring partner." "Lights Out" is referring to "Rampage's" recent campaign to get his ZUFFA release, following a deflating loss to Ryan Bader back at UFC 144 and the TRT firestorm that followed in its wake. Toney unloads on Jackson after the jump. Rampage has recently expressed his desire to transition to boxing. Anyone think we'll see these two enemies eventually hook 'em up?

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When James Toney fought his one fight in the UFC, losing in an embarrassing bout with Randy Couture, he made a disclosed $500,000. He has continued to claim that he is highest paid fighter in the history of the UFC and, in a recent video interview with Elie Seckbach, said that he made over $1.5 million and is still getting paid by the UFC. I have no real way to verify how his contract was structured, but it's still fair to say that James made way more to fight in his lone UFC bout than he would have gotten for any boxing match at that point in his career. It was an amount well beyond Toney's value and one that seems to have been paid mostly to make a point. Regardless, in the same interview, James was asked if he knew that Quinton Jackson had called him out for a boxing match and was told that Rampage is upset with the UFC because they "don't pay him and don't treat him nicely" in Elie's words. First, the video: Here's what James had to say about Rampage: That's what you get for being a slave to the white man. Don't be scared. Step up and speak for yourself. That's why I got paid the million-and-a-half dollars and am still getting paid by the UFC. You know what I'm sayin'? The highest paid fighter ever. You feel me, fat boy? Me. And you been there...what, twenty years and you're getting paid pennies? While I make millions? Rampage, if you wanna fight me boy? Come on down to the gym and I'll give you a job. ...you could be the sparring partner. I pay $50 for a sparring partner. The subject of the MMA bout Toney was supposed to have with Ken Shamrock was also raised. And James (predictably) didn't have very nice things to say about Ken: The most dangerous girl in the world. They couldn't afford me because they didn't have money and some bulls**t. ...he would get knocked out. He knows it, that's why he scared. I mean business, I don't play. Toney is coming off a monstrous beating at the hands of Denis Lebedev last November and is currently set to face Bobby Gunn in Mississippi. If I had to guess why Toney, born in Michigan and living in California, is facing Gunn, known as "The Celtic Warrior," born in Canada and living in New Jersey, in Mississippi, I'd have to guess it has something to do with the fact that James might have trouble getting licensed in a state with a halfway decent commission. His speech is starting to sound very slurred, even for James and that beating Lebedev handed him was very hard to watch.

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Quinton Jackson, who turns 34 in June, feels like he's 25 again. That's because "Rampage" has earned a second-lease on his fighting career thanks to the wonder of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), a treatment he began prior to his UFC 144 fight against Ryan Bader last month in Japan. Despite coming in overweight and losing to "Darth" via unanimous decision, Jackson expects to get back into action in late 2012 or early 2013 following surgery on his injured knees. His first (and last fight) upon his return is expected to be opposite Mauricio Rua. The TRT isn't being administered as a competitive advantage, according to the Memphis native, rather to help reverse a "medical condition" on the advice of his physician. And Jackson (via Sherdog's "Savage Dog Show") has a little message in response to the "slave mentality" from the people getting mad at him. Those comments after the jump. "If I was losing my hair and the doctor told me, ‘You need a hair transplant,’ I’m going to do a hair transplant. If I get my tooth knocked out like Randy Couture did against [Lyoto] Machida, I’m going to get a new tooth put in my mouth. If my testosterone gets low and the doctor tells me, ‘You need to raise your levels back up to where you used to be when you were 25,’ and you’re fighting these young folks, I’m going to go do it. I feel like it’s a medical condition. I have to say this. I have to say this and maybe some people will get mad, but I feel like whoever’s getting mad at me for healing myself up, [there’s] an old saying, a slave mentality, like, ‘Oh, how dare you make yourself 100 percent to be fighting out there.’ That’s what comes to my mind." Aside from the TRT haters, Jackson has recently been butting heads with his employers at ZUFFA, demanding his release from the promotion and claiming UFC matchmaker Joe Silva should be "shot in the face" for the manner in which he's gone about booking "Rampage's" career. Having had enough of the drama and likely feeling as though he's no longer worth the headache, the UFC announced Jackson would fight "Shogun," thus fulfilling the final fight on his contract. After that, he's free to go wherever he pleases. And take his TRT with him. Anyone think a revitalized "Rampage" sticks around for a few more years? Or do you truly believe he's one and done after rematching Rua? Perhaps if Jackson can avenge his loss to the Brazilian, which he suffered at PRIDE Total Elimination 2005, he'll feel motivated to keep on going. Time will tell.

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Quinton Jackson sparked some controversy when he divulged his use of testosterone replacement therapy while training for his UFC 144 bout against Ryan Bader.

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Welcome, Maniacs, to the weekly series where we help you catch up on some of the original reporting done by other sites in the vast MMA landscape. Like Jay Hieron and Randy Couture pictured above, we can all "get along." Teaming up with MMA sites like Low Kick, Cage Potato, Fight Opinion and The Fight Nerd, we'll provide an opportunity for all MMA fans to read some fresh and original voices in the sport. This week, Bleacher Report speaks with Chris Horodecki about his cut to featherweight, Cage Potato interviews Mike Dolce and Fight Line interviews BAMMA middleweight champion Tom Watson. The full list of links is after the jump. - Sergei Kharitonov's Rocky-esque workout before Mark Miller fight (LowKick) PRIDE FC and Strikeforce veteran Sergei Kharitonov returns to kickboxing this Friday, when he meets Mark Miller in Moscow, Russia. Below is footage of Kharitonov's unorthodox preparation for the bout, during which he visits a local meat locker to batter some pig carcasses. - ‘Dolce Diet' founder Mike Dolce on weight-cuts, Roy Nelson's quest for 205 + more (Cage Potato) Though he first landed on our radars as a competitor on TUF 7, fighter/trainer Mike Dolce has become much more famous for The Dolce Diet - the health and nutrition system he employs to help MMA stars hit their weight limits while retaining peak performance on fight-day. Fresh off his wizard-like guidance of Thiago Alves earlier this month, we decided to get the Living Lean author on the phone to find out exactly how he does it. - You can now bet on fights for The Ultimate Fighter Live (MiddleEasy) "Go ahead, bet away your April month's rent on tomorrow's The Ultimate Fighter Live fight. I'm sure if you explain it to your landlord, he/she will understand. Don't worry, it's happened to me before. I ended up pawning my bass guitar only to use the money to bet on another fight. Fortunately I won, which enabled me to barely not get evicted from my apartment. Keep in mind, this was a different time in MMA." - How to avoid scam supplements (The Fight Nerd) "We all know this already about many things in life, but buyers continue to fall victim to sales tactics that promise to change us from meek to sleek overnight. If something was really that easy, why wouldn't everyone in the world be doing it? Certain products do deliver instantly, such as those dietary supplements that claim to shed pounds. Why? Because it's a diarrhetic, and will result in extremely unpleasant urination and discharge..." - Mike Kogen has had enough of Rampage's complaining with the UFC (Fight Opinion) "Rampage's comments have raised key issues regarding Testosterone usage in MMA and also the role of doctors and alleged relationships with the UFC. This is his own doing, for better or for worse, and Rampage clearly thinks he's on the right end of this PR battle. With that as the latest background, fighter agent Mike Kogan has had enough of Rampage's act. Here's what he posted on Twitter on Saturday night." - SEC files order against Pro Elite (MMA Payout) In terms of ProElite and the SEC filing, Stratus Media Group (parent group of ProElite) CEO Paul Feller told MMAPayout that this "does not impact the daily operations of ProElite", as it is a "total separate matter carried over from the old Pro Elite group." He went on to state that "We're doing all the necessary paperwork required to comply with the SEC and to lift the temporary hold placed on ProElite." Feller expects a resolution to the matter in a "very short time frame" - Chris Horodecki prepping for featherweight debut (BleacherReport.com/MMA) "All my fights have been at 155 but I need to make that transition, you know. I feel making 155 was too easy and, you know what, these guys at 155 are getting really, really big. There's no reason I shouldn't be a contender at 145." - Prindle - Santos pulled once again for Bellator 62 (MMA Convert) - Interview with BAMMA middleweight champion Tom Watson (Fightline) "After the last fight I had quite a bit of contact with Sean Shelby of Strikeforce. Everything is about timing in this business and the best thing that I can do is go out and win this fight against Marshman on March 24. The more I win, the more in demand I will be and from there I can negotiate and see what's next. Strikeforce has a couple quality middleweights to face: Luke Rockhold, Tim Kennedy and Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza" - TUF Brazil debuts online this Sunday night (Five Ounces of Pain) - The Jon Bones Jones revolution - One year later (5thRound)

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2011 was a huge year for UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Not only did he capture the belt early in the year, but he won four out of four fights, including this brutal victory over Rampage.

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Quinton "Rampage" Jackson has had a lot to say about the UFC lately, but it seems like the former light-heavyweight champion is having some second thoughts about his recent comments. "To be honest, my manager told me I need to learn to keep my mouth shut,"...

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Before Quinton Jackson can get out of his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) contract, he has one more fight that he needs to fulfill. After being matched up with wrestlers that only only want to "hump" him, as "Rampage" so eloquently put it, the former light heavyweight champion asked to be matched up against a striker, someone that would stand on the feet and swing leather with him to ensure an exciting fight for the fans. That is, after all, Jackson's main motive in the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA). Though he and the powers that be at Zuffa haven't seemed to been seeing eye-to-eye, as evidenced by Quinton's recent verbal attacks on the organization he has called home for five years, Joe Silva and company not only granted him his match against a striker, they also gave him a rematch the he had desired for so long. That fight is against none other than former 205-pound kingpin and all around striking machine, Mauricio Rua. Rua and Jackson first met seven years ago in Japan at Pride Total Elimination 2005. The young Brazilian dominated the American from the opening bell and did not let up for a second en route to a first round technical knockout victory. Since that fateful day in "The Land of the Rising Sun," both have gone on to have stellar careers and it has always been a fight that "Rampage" has always wanted back. Though he asked for and received the fight he wanted, Jackson recently stated that the bout will have to be put on hold for the time being until he gets both of his knees repaired. But don't fret, Quinton assures everyone that he will heal fast and though he loves and respects "Shogun," he will give the last man to knock him out a run for his money. Make the jump to see what he told MMA Heat's Karyn Bryant: "The first time I fought Shogun I was injured, I dislocated my ankle three weeks into training camp, and I couldn't run for three weeks, so my cardio was pretty bad and we had 10 minute rounds. So that always haunted me. I love Shogun, he's a good guy, over the years we've seen each other and we've conversated and he and his brother Ninja are great guys. Me wanting to rematch Shogun is nothing personal. Shogun coming up, he was the best back then and I knew I could beat him but it's just unfortunate that I couldn't get my ankle (healed). I just want to get that fight back. Straight up, when I get my knees back together, I'm training my ass off. I got something to prove to Shogun. I don't care if I'm just coming off of knee surgery and stuff like that, I'm going to give Shogun a run for his money. Shogun better train pretty hard for this because I know how to train hard. When I was training for Jon Jones, that was the best Rampage ever and that's why I give Jon Jones his praise because I have never lost a fight being in that type of shape and he beat me quite easily and submitted me." With no word on exactly when Jackson will undergo his knee surgery, there is no accurate timetable as to when his farewell fight could possibly go down. Rua, on the other hand, has not see action since on over four months, his epic fight with Dan Henderson at UFC 139 on November 19, 2011. With knee surgeries often requiring plenty of time to rehab and heal properly, it could mean an extended waiting period for "Shogun," should he decide to wait for "Rampage" to be all healed up. How about it, do you see this colossal 205-pound tilt going any different than it did in Osaka? Or will the anticipation be all for naught, given the complications that are holding this much anticipated fight up? What say you?

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   There's about a million ways to use the phrase 'Don't be that guy' and plenty of ways we can apply the phrase in MMA. things like, don't be the guy that wears an Affliction shirt and rhinestone studded pocket jeans with Pauly D spikey hair. Don't be the guy that chants 'USA' anytime someone of a different nationality is fighting an American. Don't be the guy that claims he is an MMA fighter after taking two classes at Tiger Schulman's. I could go on and on with the 'Don't be that guy' stuff in relation to the sport we love, but I'm just going to stop right here with the guy in this video. This guy really does not like Rampage Jackson. If this guy ever gets the chance to hang out with Rampage Jackson, he is really not going to want to be the guy that did this video. Check it out:   

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Taking a look at Nick Diaz's appeal, Rampage's uncertain future and why Dominick Cruz should be a household name.

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Not everyone in the business is a fan of Rampage's current PR campaign against the UFC.

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Knee surgery is expected to delay the Rampage vs. Shogun rematch, but for now, check out their full first fight.

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Rampage is a pretty charming motherf*cker in person (unless he's decided to target you for emasculation), so maybe all this talk of wanting out of the UFC and TRT has been coming out overly whiny because it's being processed through news articles and phone conversations. Here's Rampage in his own words talking to Karyn Bryant about everything that's been going down the past few weeks. Leaving the UFC, his knees, the TRT, motorboating, pay, everything is covered in this 45 minute interview. Yes, 45 minutes. If you'd rather read your news, here's some transcripts from the interview and here's some analysis from Fight Opinion regarding the doctor Rampage went to.

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Dana White gets Ogle’d… whatever that means Hot Potato: Natasha Wicks Is Back, Baby [25 PHOTOS] | Cage Potato Anderson Silva teases possibility of fighting for ten more years | Five Ounces of Pain Anderson Silva Says Sonnen Possessed By Demon | FightLine UFC’s Chael Sonnen calls ‘Rampage’ a crybaby, comments on TRT usage | MMA Mania A fan asked Rampage Jackson to slap him in the face, so he did it! | MiddleEasy Rampage suddenly says the magic of T isn’t helping his knees | Fight Opinion Rashad Evans Reveals Game Plan for Jon Jones at UFC 145 | 5thRound Pat Curran talks title win over Joe Warren at Bellator 60 
| TheFightNerd Payout Perspective: TUF Live on FX Debut Rating Breakdown | MMA Payout Kalib Starnes and the 10 Craziest In-Cage Antics | Bleacher Report King Kong: Tom Watson talks BAMMA 9 fight with Jack Marshman (Interview) | LowKick Image via @danawhite

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Did Rampage name-drop the name of his personal doctor that allegedly bills the UFC and supposedly led Rampage to an 'age management' doctor?

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In some third-world cultures, a slap in the face by Rampage Jackson is the equivalent of dipping your first born in a volcano and the child coming out miraculously unscathed. Actually back in the day in Japan, one of Inoki's young fans was playfully hitting him during a press event. Inoki, looked back at the kid and slapped him in the face. The kid was stunned, but his father emerged from the crowd, stood in front of his son and bowed to Inoki as a sign of respect. From then on, a slap by Inoki is looked up in Japan as a high honor, and even a form of good luck. Even Lyoto Machida has felt the wrath of an Inoki slap more than once. Hopefully this video captured by TMZ of Rampage Jackson slapping a fan will catch on in the MMA lexicon.

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Former UFC light heavyweight champion Rampage Jackson talks about his want to exit the UFC.

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After proclaiming testosterone usage to be the magic elixir in fixing his knees, Rampage suddenly announces a u-turn.

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Though the recently announced rematch between Quinton Jackson and Mauricio Rua was still in its development stage and lacking a specific date it appears the two former UFC light heavyweight champs will not face off any time soon after “Rampage” announced today he’s slated for surgery in the coming weeks. Though the details surrounding his condition were not revealed, according to Jackson the procedure will involve work on both of his knees. “I heal fast (so) don’t trip,” the 33-year old wrote on Twitter after revealing his status through the social networking site. Rua has not been seen in the ring since his November classic against Dan Henderson, lending weight to the notion of him taking on an opponent other than “Rampage” in his next outing rather than wait for an extended period of time while Jackson heals. The two first fought in 2005 under the PRIDE banner where Rua stopped Jackson with strikes. “Shogun” Feels Rematch with “Rampage” is Inevitable Their eventual bout in the UFC is likely to be Jackson’s final appearance inside the Octagon after lobbying for his release over the past few weeks. According to Jackson, he is underpaid, under-promoted, and underappreciated, and as a result he wants to take his talents to another organization he believes is a more-positive environment. PHOTO CREDIT – DSE Tweet

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Attempting to uncover the underlying issues surrounding Quinton (Rampage) Jackson's recent dispute with the UFC.

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Attempting to uncover the underlying issues surrounding Quinton (Rampage) Jackson's recent dispute with the UFC.

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2 keep it real,the Shogun fight will have 2 wait,I just found out that I have 2 get surgery on both knees,but I heal fast don't tripabout 2 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®ReplyRetweetFavorite@Rampage4realQuinton Jackson Well so much for Rampage Jackson vs. Shogun Rua 2, at least for now. As seen above, Rampage Jackson tweeted today that the Shogun rematch will have to wait because he needs surgery on both knees. Shortly thereafter, Rampage tweeted again and blamed his injured left knee on Jon Jones and his right knee on one of his training partners. Rampage says he’ll heal fast, but that timetable is unknown at this point. It’s also unclear if the planned rematch will merely be postponed or if they’ll just scrap it.

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It's been a volatile few weeks for Quinton Jackson. First, he told Fighters Only that he was prescribed testosterone after suffering a knee injury and that it made him feel 25 again, then he went on the Twitter warpath saying he wanted the UFC to release him as they've taken his love of fighting. It was announced earlier this week that Jackson would face Mauricio Rua in a rematch of their fight from back in the PRIDE days. The Rua fight would be Rampage's last on his UFC deal and he sounded quite content to go elsewhere after the deal was up. But now Rampage hit up twitter and is saying the fight won't happen very soon: @Rampage4realQuinton Jackson 2 keep it real,the Shogun fight will have 2 wait,I just found out that I have 2 get surgery on both knees,but I heal fast don't trip Mar 15 via Twitter for BlackBerry® Favorite Retweet Reply This makes sense if he did actually have knee injuries heading into his bout with Ryan Bader. The testosterone prescription never made sense as a "cure" for any sort of actual joint injury, so having surgery is hardly a shock. Given how plodding his footwork has become in recent fights though, this might not do Rampage any favors when the Rua fight does happen.

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If you’ve been paying any attention to former UFC light heavyweight champ Quinton “Rampage” Jackson lately, you know that the seasoned vet hasn’t been having the easiest go at things. An injured knee suffered in training camp for his UFC 144 fight with Ryan Bader led to the fighter being curiously prescribed testosterone for testosterone replacement therapy, and eventually to a controversial interview on the topic with FightersOnly. The TRT also helped contribute to Jackson missing weight badly for UFC 144, a factor that only made his unanimous decision loss to Bader look worse. Shortly after his fight and the interview with FightersOnly, Jackson began frustratedly sounding off via Twitter on his relationship with the UFC. Rampage let it be known that he felt disrespected and undervalued by the UFC brass, whom he alleged treat fighters like slaves in regards to proper compensation. Jackson continued pressing the issue in an interview with Bas Rutten on HDNet’s Inside MMA, declaring for everyone to hear that he wants out of the UFC after completing the final fight on his contract. Oh, and it better not be against another boring wrestler. Rampage repeatedly indicated Shogun — who beat Jackson soundly in a PRIDE fight back in 2005 — as his desired opponent and even revealed through Twitter that the knee injury he aggravated during the Bader fight was healing up. Yo guys not sure who I’m fighting yet but I hope it is Shogun cause he always come 2 fight,just got my MRI today,n I’m feeling great now The UFC obliged Jackson, announcing publicly via UFC Tonight that Jackson vs. Rua 2 was on and would indeed be Rampage’s farewell fight from the UFC. Unfortunately, Jackson’s MRI results have apparently put the kibosh on that. 2 keep it real,the Shogun fight will have 2 wait,I just found out that I have 2 get surgery on both knees,but I heal fast don’t trip The proposed bout did not yet have an assigned date or location.

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So remember that one time when everyone did backflips from the kitchen table when the news dropped that Rampage Jackson vs. Shogun Rua was slated, but then everyone started scratching their heads in confusion when we published our Sunday Morning Rumor Mill entry on the status of the potential Shogun vs. Rampage fight? Well it appears the truth lies somewhere in between the two articles. This morning, Rampage Jackson tweeted that while he does want to fight Shogun Rua, he needs to have surgery on both of his knees. Rampage also reassures that he heals fast, suggesting that he has a healing factor, similar to Wolverine. I'm not sure what the NSAC's policies are on mutant abilities, but hopefully Rampage Jackson will disclose it on his pre-fight registration forms.

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The recently announced rematch between Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Mauricio "Shogun" Rua apparently will have to wait. Earlier this week, UFC officials announced that the fighters, who first met in PRIDE in 2005, would rematch sometime this summer. But "Rampage" today said the fight is on hold because he has to undergo surgery on both knees.

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Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson still has one final fight to go in the UFC and it is scheduled to be against Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua, but not before he goes through surgery.

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Contrary to the UFC's announcement earlier this week, it appears Quinton Jackson won't be fighting Mauricio Rua anytime soon.At least, that's according to "Rampage," who took to Twitter, as he's done so often lately, to insist that the long anticipated rematch will "have to wait.""2 keep it real,the Shogun fight will have 2 wait,I just found out that I have 2 get surgery on both knees,but I heal fast don't trip," Tweeted Jackson.Last seen in action at UFC 144, "Rampage" came into his bout with Ryan Bader

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Following his UFC 144 loss to Ryan Bader, a disheartened and discouraged Quinton "Rampage" Jackson took to Twitter to voice his displeasure with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Jackson (32-10, 7-4 UFC) has been one of the most loved fighters in the UFC since joining...

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The UFC says that Rampage will fight Shogun "in the Summer." What if the UFC tells Rampage he can't use testosterone leading up to the fight?

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Even before Rampage Jackson went off the deep end and started telling everyone who would listen that the UFC sucks and he wants out, an old opponent from the PRIDE days already smelled the blood in the water.  A couple days after UFC 144, Shogun Rua told Tatame that he'd "absolutely" like to rematch Rampage. "The fight against Rampage will happen eventually. It's inevitable and UFC knows it. He won't retire before fighting me and neither am I." (laughs) Obviously, Shogun is again looking to recover from a tough loss by asking for a favorable rematch with a fading opponent.  Considering that Rampage got his ass kicked in under five minutes last time, and has been underwhelming for a couple years now, I have to think the odds would be on Rua even without the benefit of soccer-kicks.  Rampage tweeted that he's hoping for Shogun too, and after watching him pull a spoiled brat routine for a few weeks, I'm totally down with giving them their wish.  And so is Dana White: As reported on Fuel TV's UFC Tonight, UFC President Dana White has revealed that disgruntled former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson will face another former champ, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua. The stellar pairing will be a rematch of their 2005 PRIDE bout, which Rua won by knockout. The bout is the last of Jackson's UFC contract, and he and the UFC are expected to part ways after the fight, which doesn't have a site or date yet. Rampage and Dana have publicly butted heads before and managed to kiss and make up in the end, but it's definitely not a good sign when your employer's official statement says you're disgruntled and expected to leave.  So unless he does to Shogun what he did to Wanderlei Silva at UFC 92, this is probably his last fight with the UFC. Check out "Rampage vs Shogun I" above, which went down in the opening round of the PRIDE 2005 Middleweight Grand Prix.  Rua was considered an underdog coming into the tournament, but challenged Rampage to seek revenge for a controversial split decision win over Shogun's brother "Ninja" two months before.  Shogun went on to decision Little Nog and knockout Alistair Overeem v1.0 and Ricardo Arona to win the GP, and establish himself as an elite light heavyweight.

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Welcome to another edition of Reader Rants, where Cagereaders get their say. Readers weighed in on Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, ranking the weight classes, and a little civil discourse. If you want to be included in a future Reader Rants, like Cagewriter on Facebook and share your opinion on our Facebook page . Quinton "Rampage" Jackson's problems with the UFC and desire to leave the promotion brought out strong opinions. Two readers think the UFC should move on from him. Letting him go would be best for both. When you get past being a Rampage fan and reality sets in, he just hasn't looked good in a while. He's using the excuse he's been injured, but really ... come on. None of these guys are 100% going into fights. He claims the UFC doesn't promote him right ... really? He's complaining they are only giving him fights with guys that want to hump his leg, but we all know that isn't true. If it really was a problem and he's such a great fighter he would finish them before they had the chance to hump his legs. -- Rocky Williams The man abandoned his wrestling which is what made him great. He just needs to go ahead and make A-Team sequels and call it a day. -- Rayburn Wesley Mitchum Cagewriter's ranking of weight classes was viewed as almost correct . Your ranking of the weight classes in terms of strength was off only in one aspect. welterweights should definitely be higher than middleweights think about all the contenders. Yes, middleweight has Silva, Munoz, Sonnen but welterweight has GSP, Jon Fitch, Jake Shields, Jake Ellenberger, Carlos Condit, Nick Diaz, Johny Hendricks, Josh Koscheck and many more who I believe are easily top ten fighters if they choose to move up a division. -- Daniel Jeong

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In his final UFC bout, Quinton (Rampage) Jackson will fight Mauricio (Shogun) Rua in a rematch of former light-heavyweight champions.

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So Rampage Jackson complained for a few weeks then got both his wishes granted -- a fight against Shogun and a release from the UFC. Good for him, I guess. Realistically, it seems like there's only one of a few ways this situation can go. 1) Rampage gets smashed by Shogun, then leaves the UFC to hit the Bellator/DREAM/M-1/ONE FC circuit, which would be weird. Or, 2) A motivated Rampage, aided by TRT, trains harder then he has in years and either -- A) fights an absolute war with Shogun, or, B) evokes the spirit of '07 and knocks Shogun the hell out. The thing is, if either one of those last two options happen, could you really see the UFC just giving up the golden gift of a revitalized Rampage Jackson to a competitor? There's absolutely no way that happens, right? Rampage is (self-admittedly) an emotional guy, and Zuffa is perhaps the most business savvy promotion in MMA. So is this really the end of Rampage in the UFC? Who knows, but it's probably more up in the air then we'd imagine. 5 MUST-READ STORIES Rampage Jackson to fight Shogun Rua in farewell fight. Rampage Jackson is slated to fight Shogun Rua in a rematch of their PRIDE Total Elimination 2005 brawl, before he can be granted his UFC release. A timetable for the match has yet to be announced. The fighter who stayed too long. Ben Fowlkes recounts the tragic tale of Gary Goodridge, who after a lifetime of battles in the ring, now finds himself struggling with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. UFC taking action against individuals who illegally stream events. If you've illegally streamed a recent UFC event, there's a good chance Zuffa has your information and will be looking to take legal action against you. Anthony Pettis considering a drop to featherweight. "Showtime" would reportedly be open to a drop to 145-pounds if it meant an instant title shot against UFC champ Jose Aldo. M-1 champ Vinny Magalhaes declares free agency. Magalhaes, a former TUF'er and M-1's reigning light heavyweight champion, has hit the free market after a fierce, prolonged squabble with the Russian promotion. COUNTDOWN TO A SLIMMER ROY NELSON Started (on March 4th): 32,000 likes.Yesterday's mark: 101,692 likes.As of this writing: 101,780 likes.Goal (by March 18th): 132,000 likes. Let's face it, we've pretty much failed Roy Nelson. MEDIA STEW It seems like a lifetime since the last Dana White video blog, but now they're back and better than ever. Check out the latest edition to see Rampage's post-loss reaction, one very sharp championship belt, and an incredulous White discovering the Australian commission's inability to do second-grade addition. Whether by way of selective editing or just freakish healing abilities, Georges St. Pierre looks pretty recovered in his latest 'Road to Recovery' video blog. Nick Diaz may be retired from MMA for now, but he's well on his way to ninjahood. Just check out his marvelous fruit-chopping sword skills. YouTube comment: "Cecil Peoples scored that round 10-8 in favor of the fruit." (HT: Middle Easy) Take a look at the new award-winning, MMA documentary Fightville, starring UFC featherweight contender Dustin Poirier and heavyweight brawler Tim Hague. The film hits theaters April, 20, 2012. RAMPAGE LOVES HIM SOME TRT "@KidR0cky: @Rampage4real I support your decision man..What are your plans after your done fighting?" Now with the TRT I got 10 more years! — Quinton Jackson (@Rampage4real) March 14, 2012 DON'T ACT LIKE YOU'RE NOT INTERESTED Wait for it.........in a thong. RT @tochristianshow @BigSexyMcCorkle says he's the sexiest man in mma clearly he hasn't seen@JoshLBarnett — Josh Barnett (@JoshLBarnett) March 14, 2012 FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS Announced yesterday (Tuesday, March 13, 2012): - Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (32-10) vs. Mauricio "Shogun" Rua (20-6) announced, date to TBD - UFC on FUEL 3: Igor Pokrajac (24-8) vs. Fabio Maldonado (18-4) FANPOST OF THE DAY Today's Fanpost of the Day goes to BE's Dangalvan: 5 Reasons to Check Out Bellator LXI's Prelims Friday nights tend to be quite the busy time period for pretty much any average American, but not for us hard-core MMA fans. So if you're sitting down to watch some Bellator action this Friday, then I recommend checking out the under-card on Spike.com UFC quality under-card it is not, but there are still plenty of intriguing aspects about it that justify spending an hour or two of your life watching it. Here are five reasons why you should check out the prelims of Bellator LXI this Friday. 1. Jeremiah Riggs If you're a pro wrestling fan then this name sounds familiar. Riggs competed on WWE's Tough Enough reality show, WWE's version of The Ultimate Fighter. He made it to the top three but was eliminated due to his lack of experience. Tough Enough wasn't his only reality TV stint, he also was eliminated in the elimination rounds of TUF Season 7 and appeared on VH1's Daisy of Love. Riggs has entertaining personality and was a stand-out on Tough Enough. While Riggs has plenty of natural charisma, he still has serious deficiencies in his MMA game. Don't get me wrong, he's no Bob Sapp. He could very well be a Bellator main-stay, but the chances of him being a top middleweight are slim unless he continues to refine his raw MMA game. Riggs also understands the idea of being entertaining, and I would be shocked if his fight against Trey Houston wasn't a fun one to watch. Found something perfect for the Morning Report? Just hit us on Twitter @shaunalshatti and we'll include it in tomorrow's post.

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Quinton "Rampage" Jackson is at it again. Whether you're a fan of the former UFC light heavyweight champion or not, few will dispute he's one of the most interesting characters in a mixed martial arts business full of them.

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Quinton Jackson has been all over the mixed martial arts (MMA) news this week, making the headlines for a series of anti-Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) tweets and staying squarely in the spotlight by going on to repeat those sentiments in an interview with Bas Rutten & Inside MMA that aired last night.Chief among his complaints is the fact that the UFC is insistent with matching up against wrestlers. In his sharpest comments to date on the matter, Jackson suggested that UFC matchmaker Joe Silva should be shot in the face for doing so. Jackson also asked for his release from the organization instead of fighting out his contract. What did the UFC think of all this? On the most recent episode of UFC Tonight, on FUEL TV, we got our answer when it was revealed that Rampage will indeed have one more fight in the UFC: A rematch against a man who devastated him back in their Pride days, Mauricio Rua. If after this fight Jackson does indeed hit the free-agent market, is there even a place for him to go? One would think that Rampage would command a pretty penny, something not too many MMA organizations can offer, but Rampage was quick to tell Rutten that he isn't looking for money: For me, the respect is worth more than the money. I'll go fight for some other show for free. I'll prove to the fans that I'm not all about money. I'll go fight for some other show for five dollars. With it looking like it really will be one more and done for Rampage, after the jump we take a look at five possible fights for Rampage outside the UFC: 1. Todd Duffee -- Super Fight LeagueThe first SFL show is garnering some attention around the MMA world. Unfortunately, it's all the wrong kind of attention. The show is being mocked for the theme song, for the production work and for the in-cage product. (Bob Sapp isn't respected in the MMA world as a legitimate headliner. Gee, has he ever been?) But, bear with me for a moment: The two men responsible for the show are heavy hitters on the Bollywood scene and there was a lot of Bollywood star power at the first event. I know they enjoyed it, because they continually took the camera off the fights that were taking place to show us beautiful Indian actresses in awe of what they were seeing. So they clearly have the financial means to bring in Rampage. And despite Rampage claiming that he'll fight for free, I highly doubt he actually would. Not only that, but the upstart promotion has already announced dates for its next six shows. The biggest problem they currently have is elite talent, so a guy like Rampage would be just what they need. And when you think about it, Rampage is perfect for promoting MMA to a new audience. The chain, the howling ... it would be his early days in Pride all over again. Plus, we know Rampage is down for the ladies, and boy, does Super Fight League have ladies. All the beautiful starlets in the front row and the intermission dancing girls would leave him in heaven. Finally, Duffee is exactly the kind of opponent Rampage is looking for. Sure, he's a heavyweight, but Rampage should have no problem putting on weight, especially if he continues to use TRT and eat Japanese fried chicken.2. Muhammed Lawal -- StrikeforceWhen King Mo heals up from the staph infections that have him in rough shape, he's going to need a fight. Rampage and Mo have a history of sniping back and forth, so the fight would garner instant attention. I realize that some of you are going to say "Strikeforce is Zuffa, no way he leaves the UFC and goes to Strikeforce," but consider that Nate Marquardt signed with Strikeforce after being black-listed from the UFC, setting the precedent that fighters with UFC issues are not necessarily out of the question for Strikeforce. Would Rampage be interested in a bout with Mo, a fantastic wrestler? Probably not, but this fight would attract a good deal of attention if it were to happen, which means we can't rule it out.3. Fedor Emelianenko -- DreamThis would actually be a pretty cool fight to see come to fruition and one that has largely been ignored when it comes to discussions of either man's futurte. Fedor last fought against Satoshi Ishii at the Dream event on New Year's eve. He is looking to fight again in the summer, although he doesn't have an opponent yet. Fedor recently stated that he would have to go to America to fight against top competition, but Fedor making nice with the UFC is almost surely out of the question. Enter Rampage who, just one fight removed from a UFC title fight, would be exactly the top competition Fedor wants. As for Rampage, he'd get his wish to fight someone who won't "just take him down and hump his leg." Should this fight come together it would have the added benefit of getting under the skin of Dana White. This would be a huge fight wherever it took place but especially in Japan; both Fedor and Rampage were huge stars during the Pride era and I'm sure they still have some appeal, even if it is not nearly as great as five years ago. 4. Evander Holyfield -- BoxingYeah, I know you just did a double take, but hear me out for a moment. Holyfield is actually still fighting. As recently as last month he spoke of the possibility of a title fight with one of the Klitschko brothers. We have had James Toney vs Randy Couture in MMA, but I honestly can't remember the last time, if ever, a big MMA star has fought a boxer on the boxer's terms. I would be shocked if there weren't at least a few boxing promoters who would be interested in putting this match together. The name value of both fighters alone would make it a big fight wherever it takes place. And when you add in the MMA vs Boxing angle you have a guaranteed money maker. I'd definitely pay to watch this fight even if it took place in Eastern Europe and was broadcast on a cheap Internet stream. 5. Pro Wrestling Rampage has appeared on WWE Raw before, as a promotional stunt for the A Team movie. I personally would have no interest whatsoever in watching him go down that road in America, but I would be intrigued if Jackson ventured into Japanese Pro Wrestling. I have to admit that I don't know much about the pro-wrestling scene in either America or Japan, but as Quinton still has some star power in Japan, I'm sure that he would be welcomed by any of the current promotions putting on shows. It's worked out for Josh Barnett, among others, so this actually might happen in addition to the other four options already mentioned. So what do you think Maniacs? Is Rampage headed overseas to compete in MMA? Is he headed to boxing? Who do you think his next fight outside the UFC is going to be against? Does anyone care anymore?

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After campaigning for his release from the promotion this past week, Quinton Jackson will apparently take one more ride with the UFC.

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Quinton Jackson has been in the news a lot lately with his talk of using testosterone replacement therapy and, more recently, his talk that he wants to be released from the UFC. With everything that was going on it seemed that Jackson may be kept on the sidelines for a bit, but Dana White was on TV tonight to announce Rampage's next fight. From UFC.com: As reported on Fuel TV's UFC Tonight, UFC President Dana White has revealed that disgruntled former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson will face another former champ, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua. There has not been a date announced for the bout. Rampage has stated that he only has one fight left on his deal and was told by Dana previously that the UFC would "allow" him to go elsewhere when the deal is up. So, this fight represents his last in the Octagon unless things change. Knowing how quickly Rampage can seem to change his tune, it's not crazy to assume that this all could change in the coming months.

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Before Rampage Jackson leaves the UFC, he’ll at least get the fight he wanted all along — a rematch with Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. Ariel Helwani reported the news on tonight’s edition of UFC Tonight. Additionally, the UFC has agreed to release Rampage from the UFC following the fight in the wake of his latest tirade against the organization. In short, Rampage should be happy enough with the UFC now. They gave him the fight he always wanted and the clearance to walk away when it’s over. It’s unclear which event the fight will take place at, but it is expected sometime this summer. Image via Scott Peterson for MMA Weekly

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Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson will get his wish to leave the UFC, but not without one more fight, and it's a big rematch.

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Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson will get his wish to leave the UFC, but not without one more fight, and it's a big rematch.

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In the long run, Quinton Jackson wants what anybody wants out of a career: Respect, appreciation and the occasional “thank you.”

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(Updated with comment from UFC owner Lorenzo Fertitta at 7:47:42 ET on March 13, 2012) There is a simple solution to the Quinton "Rampage" Jackson mess that, for some reason, is apparently being overlooked. Cut him. The UFC ought to … Continue reading →

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There's hardly a fighter more charismatic than Quinton Jackson. Ever since his days in PRIDE Fighting Championships (PRIDE), the Memphis-born fighter has been entertaining fans with his mouth as much as he has with his fists. His battles against longtime rival Wanderlei Silva are legendary and he entered the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) as the only man to have an unavenged victory over Chuck Liddell. In his second bout inside the Octagon, "Rampage" replicated the result against "The Iceman" and captured the light heavyweight championship of the world. Some months later, he defeated Dan Henderson and -- on top of winning the PRIDE title which eluded him for so many years -- became the undisputed 205-pound king of the world. Then came Forrest Griffin with his razor-thin, controversial decision, and "Rampage" hasn't been the same since. After losing to Ryan Bader last month at UFC 144 -- Jackson's second consecutive loss -- "Rampage" has been on a Twitter spree, claiming he is underpaid, undervalued and just plain under-appreciated. I'm not sure what world Jackson lives in but the reality is far, far from what he is claiming. The former champion has openly expressed his desire to be released from his contract. I don't think that's the right move for Dana White and company. The UFC should absolutely not release Jackson. They should let the contract run out, as long as it may be, and let "Rampage" sit on the sidelines. We've suffered Jackson's foolishness since his loss to Griffin due to the goodwill he's stored up throughout his career. When he backed out of a much ballyhooed fight against Rashad Evans -- a fight the company devoted an entire season of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) to hype -- to star in a Hollywood action flick, we felt it was his due right to make as much money as he could outside the Octagon while the getting was good. Then when he decided to stop fighting altogether, we were peeved the grudge match wouldn't see the light of day, sure, but we understood. "Rampage" has always been about money and he's never made it a secret. He about-faced a couple months later and announced he would fulfill his contract and the fight with Evans was back on. He would end up losing decisively, even getting rocked early in the first round. Then, he signed a new six-fight contract, an odd action for someone who had retired only months previous. Jackson would go on to defeat Lyoto Machida and Matt Hamill by split and unanimous decision, respectively. Two main events victories which netted him half a million dollars plus pay-per-view (PPV) revenue also earned him a second shot at the light heavyweight title. He, like everyone else before him, fell to Jon Jones. He netted another quarter-million dollars for the bout while also pocketing $75,000 thanks to a "Fight of the Night" bonus. Assuming his salary stayed the same for his UFC 144 co-main event against Bader, the fighter who has always claimed he's about the money has earned over a million dollars in the past 18 months. But yet he tweets UFC should stand for "u fight cheap" and compares his salary and those of his contemporaries to those of Floyd Mayweather or Manny Pacquiao. Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a baby compared to boxing, barely two decades old with only five years of real momentum and growth behind it. Boxing has been established as the premier combat sport for over half a century, so you might as well compare and contrast apples with oranges instead of each sport's pay structure. Much like the fit he threw in 2009, Jackson is claiming the UFC is mistreating and disrespecting him. He's also critical of the match-ups he's been given, saying he's been facing too many wrestlers who are simply looking to "hump" him. As previously stated, Evans rocked "Rampage" in the opening moments of their UFC 114 bout and Jackson mostly stood with Machida, Hamill and Jones. The 205-pound division has long been heavy on wrestlers, that's something that cannot be avoided. And the UFC would be stupid to simply book "Rampage" in what would amount to exhibition bouts against lower-tiered talent. For the amount of money they're paying him, Jackson is going to actually have to fight someone worth their mettle, not a glorified punching bag. Still, "Rampage" has had what can be considered easy fights. Hamill and Bader, while no scrubs, aren't exactly world-beaters either. Jackson went the distance with one and lost to the other while coming in six pounds overweight. That's the only disrespect I see in this situation. So if "Rampage" has dreams of Hollywood -- even if The A-Team was a commercial and critical flop -- in his head, let him go. But don't release him from his contract. I'm sure the UFC is legal obligated to offer Jackson a fight by a certain date. Wait until that date and offer Phil Davis. I'm sure "Mr. Wonderful" will find a way to keep "Rampage" on his back for 15 minutes. I would also suggest booking the fight as a preliminary bout like the UFC did with Andrei Arlovski, but it wouldn't be fair to Davis. At that point, Jackson will have one more fight left on his contract. Before he began barking for an immediate release, "Rampage" was claiming Dana White promised to nullify the agreement after his next bout. If that's the case, White should let Jackson out of his contract so he can make awful B-action movies to his heart's content. Then at least one person will have been a man of his word.

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As we reported last week, Quinton Jackson has been expressing his desire to leave the UFC. Well, the story hasn't stopped there. From the company's desire to put him on the second UFC on Fox show to his dissatisfaction with their overall appreciation of him as a fighter, Jackson has been very outspoken in the last week. Most notably, Rampage spoke with HDNet's Bas Rutten on a phone interview covering everything from his TRT use to his current issues with the UFC. "I don't wanna fight for the UFC no more. I think the fans don't understand. They think just because I make a lot of money, I should be happy 'cuz I got a nice house. But I only stated that I fight for money 'cuz it's my career. I think a lot of fans are sheep and they don't understand. The thing is, the UFC knew I was injured and they knew I still fought for them. I feel like if I didn't fight on that card (UFC 144), the appeal wouldn't have been as big. I'm not trying to toot my own horn or nothin' like that, but they only had me and Mark Hunt, that I know of, that fought in PRIDE before and Mark Hunt is a K-1 fighter. That's a different crowd. Like, some people still watch both, but still, that's a different crowd. So, I think if I would have pulled out, I don't think they would have done as well as they did.... The two biggest points to Jackson here seem to be his strength as a draw and his sacrifice as an athlete competing with an injury (a point he goes on to reiterate several times throughout the interview. Now, it's very hard to quantify Rampage's individual impact on either the PPV buyrate or the live gate. He's got a point that only himself and Mark Hunt were stars in the former Japanese organization PRIDE FC. However, neither his nor Hunt's stars are shining as bright as they were in 2005. Rampage has looked lackluster at best in his recent performances in the Octagon and the buyrates of the PPV's he has been involved in have ranged from 325-520K buys. Concerning his relationship with the UFC, the rest of the interview is mostly an exercise in redundancy. Rampage quotes the numerous times he's appeared in the Octagon after suffering injuries in training, followed by the lack of thanks or appreciation he's received from those in charge. For example: It is hard on the body. The UFC, they know that. The UFC, they good. The one thing I liked about them is they're very upfront about things. When you get hurt, they send you to the doctors and they pay for everything. You only need to train for the fight. PRIDE wasn't like that. The UFC, they knew I was hurt. They knew I was hurt for the Rashad (Evans) fight, and they still talked crap about me. I did fight Rashad, but because I pulled out for the 'A-team' movie, I don't get no 'thank you' or nothin' like that. Now, I'm not in any way trying to downplay the dedication, work, or bodily sacrifice of any fighter; however, I'm not sure what praise Quinton is looking for from Dana & Co. I have no doubt that he is far from the only fighter competing regularly with some degree of injury. It doesn't seem possible to submit yourself to that level of training and come out at 100% every time. So the only thing the company has to judge him on are his performances regardless of circumstances. Furthermore, if he suffered an injury that left him at a point where it wasn't a good career decision for him fight, it is Rampage's own fault for putting himself in that situation. I have no idea how Jackson and Dana will resolve these issues. The UFC would be well within their rights as a promotion to require to fulfill the terms of his contract with one last fight. On the other hand, if Rampage truly has lost all interest in competing as a representative of the UFC, it could very well effect his performance for that fight, in which case everyone loses.

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Quinton (Rampage) Jackson confirmed in a recent interview that his time in the world's biggest MMA promotion is coming to an end.

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I've been criticized a lil bit for comparing Quinton Jackson's straight up mental breakdown / monster truck rampage to this current batch of behavioral wackiness. But I'd say this time around may actually be worse for the poor bastard. That last meltdown didn't end up torpedoing his career and costing Quinton millions of dollars. Mainly because the UFC took a chance and stood by their man rather than cut him loose like most other organizations would have done.This time, Jackson's mouth is the monster truck and the UFC is the pregnant lady about to get rammed. Dumbass tweets are one thing, but when you go onto a television program and give a 20 minute interview all about how much you don't wanna fight for the NFL of the MMA ... well, that's a rampage of another sort. Here's some quotes: "I think Joe Silva needs to be slapped in the face. I'm sorry, you've got a fighter like me who likes to go out there and fight fights, so why do you keep giving me wrestlers who are going to take me down and hump me? I'm sorry, but I'm really tired of the UFC." Yes, because it's totally Joe Silva's job to handpick opponents that won't take advantage of a hole in your game that only opened up because you're too lazy to train properly any more. "So I just don't want to be with them no more. I think the flavor is done. If anybody thinks that I can't make my own career choices and stuff like that, then you're a bigot. I can do whatever the hell I want to do. I'm a grown man. I don't want to have to fight for somebody no more if they're not really appreciating me." You're totally free to make your own career choices, Rampage. Just don't be surprised when people think they're f*cking stupid. "If you think I made all my money in the UFC, you wrong. I didn't make all my money in the UFC. I got sponsors that help me out." Yes, and I'm sure those sponsors will be excited to keep paying you the big bucks when you're fighting in these other magical organizations with the same massive amount of visibility. "The UFC talks about being in a billion homes. They're making all this money. Yet I'm making less money than I used to make with the UFC. The UFC is getting bigger, which means I'm getting bigger, but I'm making less money. Why?" The reason Rampage's pay has been going down isn't just because the UFC's PPV numbers have shrunk over the past two years. It's also because we've sat through three years of sh*tty performances. Even when Quinton has been matched up against gift opponents like Keith Jardine, Matt Hamill, and Ryan Bader (a guy Tito Ortiz knocked out. TITO ORTIZ!), he hasn't entertain. It's not about the wins and losses. A guy can lose and still gain fans. But somewhere along the line Jackson stopped letting his hands go, and it's all been downhill from there. "I wish I didn’t have one more fight for them. I’m trying to get out of this one fight. In my opinion, I think they’re trying to make me lose my fanbase. Because they don’t want me to be bigger than the UFC, because the movie I did was bigger than the UFC. I don’t want to be part of the UFC. If Dana doesn’t want me to be bigger than the UFC, then let me go." Yes, the A-Team movie was totally bigger than the UFC. It was the Avatar of 2010, and will undoubtedly lead to more sequels than Pirates of the Carribean. It also solidified Rampage as an A-list actor with a bright movie career in his future. Yep. Sky's the limit. Bigger than the UFC, baby!'Disrespect' is a word Rampage has been throwing around a lot lately, but let me ask you what's more disrespectful: commenting realistically on the performance of one of your fighters, or ignoring all the amazing things your bosses have done for you that allow you to lead the lifestyle of the rich and famous you currently do? That's not to discount the part Rampage played in his own success, but there's obviously a synergistic relationship between promoter and fighter going on in MMA. And honestly, if you asked me who wasn't pulling their weight at the moment, I'd say it's Rampage.

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Speaking via HDNet's Inside MMA, former UFC Light Heavyweight champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson continued his public confrontation with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, this time once and for all confirming he was put on a Testosterone Replacement Therapy by one of the UFC doctors in preparations for his UFC 144 bout with Ryan Bader. Rampage also related to his future in the UFC, once again announcing that he no longer wants to be part of the promotion, and just wants Dana White to let him go. Jackson

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Watching the UFC, Rampage Jackson, and Fighters Only Magazine fumble around on claims allegedly made by Rampage during an interview with Gary Alexander over testosterone usage has been revealing.

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Rampage Jackson, in an extensive interview with Inside MMA's Bas Rutten, says that he is "done with the UFC," and talks at length about how he feels he's been treated poorly by the company.

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Rampage Jackson, in an extensive interview with Inside MMA's Bas Rutten, says that he is "done with the UFC," and talks at length about how he feels he's been treated poorly by the company.

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Rampage Jackson, in an extensive interview with Inside MMA's Bas Rutten, says that he is "done with the UFC," and talks at length about how he feels he's been treated poorly by the company.

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Rampage Jackson, in an extensive interview with Inside MMA's Bas Rutten, says that he is "done with the UFC," and talks at length about how he feels he's been treated poorly by the company.

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Rampage Jackson, in an extensive interview with Inside MMA's Bas Rutten, says that he is "done with the UFC," and talks at length about how he feels he's been treated poorly by the company.

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So, um, what do you think of Rampage the rapper? HT: MiddleEasy @TeddyMatozzo black eyed Peas,just can't get enough OutKast so fresh so clean,feel good music,I'm gonna put out some of my own stuff soonabout 8 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®ReplyRetweetFavorite@Rampage4realQuinton Jackson "@clarke_casm: @Rampage4real where can we get your tracks?" I'm about 2 do a deal n Japan,so after that ill let my best songs go,bad 1snowayabout 8 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®ReplyRetweetFavorite@Rampage4realQuinton Jackson @chris_hayat I got a bunch of stuff I wanna try,I been turning down a lot of movies,ill just heal up real good,then find a showabout 7 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®ReplyRetweetFavorite@Rampage4realQuinton Jackson

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Rampage Jackson spent about an hour on Twitter earlier today and like last Friday, the more he tweets, the more we learn about his latest beef with the UFC. Rampage kicked it off with a more detailed explanation about why he wants out of the UFC. I cleaned his tweets up a little to make it more readable. Let me clear things up for my fans. It might take two tweets! I’m upset because I’ve been fighting hurt for a few years now cause I have kids and for ya’ll. The UFC knew I was hurt and almost every fight I was hurt, but instead of saying thanks for not pulling out, they talk shit about a poor job I did. I never missed weight, but when I do nobody stopped for a second to ask if I was hurt. Ya’ll just quick to talk shit, so I’m done with them after. Rampage added that he actually thought about leaving the UFC when Dana White wanted to put him on the UFC on FOX 2 card, but obviously the UFC ultimately caved and honored his wishes to fight in Japan. Perhaps that’s why they were hard on him (as he claims) when he missed weight and performed poorly against Ryan Bader. And despite the fact that he complained about money in previous tweets, Rampage also said he’s not complaining about money. I’m not complaining about money because I’m about to make a lot less money now, but at least the people I fight for will appreciate what I do for MMA. The biggest piece of news Rampage revealed today though came in a later tweet. He claims Dana White texted him and told him he would release him after the last fight on his contract. I have one more fight on my contract and @danawhite said n a text (that I’ve saved) hahaha that I can go after my last fight. While I’m sure Dana White and the UFC would prefer to keep him on the roster, it’s not like Rampage is on the same level of stardom as say Anderson Silva or Georges St. Pierre. Superstars like them aren’t expendable. At this point in his career, Rampage is. Image via CombatLifestyle.com

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Yes, footage of Rampage rapping in Japan has finally surfaced. We were afraid all these testosterone revelations had overshadowed Quinton's declaration that he was preparing to release a song about his revitalized status as 'King of the Doggy Style.' This is just a small clip so it's hard to determine Rampage's lyrical skills, but on the wannabe rapper scale I put what I see at 3 Skalas out of 10. Get down with Rampage, move your ass like you wanna get laid! Shake it, you shake it, I wanna see that ass buck naked!

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Rampage Jackson wouldn't be known as such a bad ass if he wasn't such a bad ass. Any dude that wears a chain around his neck has earned that privilege at some given point in their life. He's like Spawn with those things. The comic book version, not the movie one. I don't know what happened there. My advice for Rampage (coming from a guy who is sitting in front of his computer in his boxers drinking Pepsi One and watching Tuesday's episode of The View) is to not hold back. Be the ruthless dude that you are. Don't be patient. Patience killed...the cat. That was curiosity. Well don't be curious either. Be Rampage Jackson and get on a stage in a Tokyo nightclub and start rapping. Thank you. Props to our bud at TerezOwens for the find.

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Yep, Quinton Jackson is still talking about leaving the UFC. Prepare your brain for this latest collection of twitter quotes, because the logic in them is aneurism inducing: @kingjamesmma dude I don't care about this loss! I'm upset with the lack of respect@OldNickSuperchi the ufc makes billions off us all over the world,n pay us chump change! Boxers r boring but making buckets of money,THINK! "@OUnab: @Rampage4real Go Rampage! You're one of the best personality/fighter in mma history, the sport needs u!" @ufc said I lost my appeal Well I'm hoping the @ufc just let me go so I can do my thang,they took my love of fighting after the Forest fight! #bloodtypeBpositive @CincyWG89 n this is y I don't wanna fight 4 them anymore,Pride did the same 2 me!@skanksideup y u care that its the ufc? I can fight better fights n a diff show! Goodnight 2 my real fans,I got mad love 4 ya,the rest of yall r sheep!! n u don't matter 2 me anyhow,cause u gonna buy my fights anyway Fact." Don't you just love that old 'Boxers are all making tons of money' argument? Correction: a very very very small number of boxers are making tons of money, and those purses are a big part of why the sport is so gutted. No one's putting back in, everyone is just taking. The money going into the UFC isn't just there so Rampage can make 10 million per fight instead of 2 million. There's a whole infrastructure there designed to handled and grow the business for everyone.As for the UFC taking Rampage's love of fighting after the Forrest Griffin match ... I totally remember that. Rampage smashed his monster truck up across the OC and got himself committed to a crazyhouse. Dana White stood by the guy, helped him back up onto his feet, and put him in several big money fights. Hmm, I can't remember exactly where they took his love of fighting but it's definitely somewhere in there.I'm fully expecting this latest stupidity to blow over by the time Rampage has his 'last UFC fight', but wouldn't it be entertaining to see what these better fights in other organizations are?

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Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson's rage after his last loss in the UFC has continued via Twitter, with his latest rant asking for his release from the promotion.

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Former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson has had no problem voicing his discontent with the UFC recently. Shortly following his UFC 144 loss to Ryan Bader, Jackson took to his Twitter to voice his displeasure with how things had been going lately with the UFC. Rampage stated his intention to make his next fight in the Octagon his last, before moving on to compete for other promotions. Though UFC president Dana White seemed to think that Jackson was just reacting poorly to his upsetting defeat at UFC 144, Jackson is sticking to his guns. Last night, the 33-year-old expressed his desire to cut ties with the UFC now and not after making another appearance with the promotion. @OldNickSuperchi the ufc makes billions off us all over the world,n pay us chump change! Boxers r boring but making buckets of money,THINK! Well I’m hoping the @ufc just let me go so I can do my thang,they took my love of fighting after the Forest fight! #bloodtypeBpositive @skanksideup y u care that its the ufc? I can fight better fights n a diff show! A veteran of PRIDE and the UFC, Jackson sports a professional record of 32-10. He’s currently riding a two-fight losing streak, having dropped consecutive contest to current champion Jon Jones and Bader.

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I'd tell you to stop me if you've heard this before but let's be real, we all know you've heard this before and I'm not stopping. That's because this is most definitely not the first time Quinton Jackson has taken to his personal Twitter account to have a meltdown regarding his employers, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). This time, the former light heavyweight champion is claiming the powers that be have told him he's "lost his appeal." That, combined with what he considers low pay, has led "Rampage" to once again call for his release. I'm sure somewhere UFC President Dana White is shaking his head. Here are a series of tweets from Jackson detailing his various issues: @kingjamesmma dude I don't care about this loss! I'm upset with the lack of respect ... @OldNickSuperchi the ufc makes billions off us all over the world,n pay us chump change! Boxers r boring but making buckets of money,THINK! ... "@OUnab: @Rampage4real Go Rampage! You're one of the best personality/fighter in mma history, the sport needs u!" @ufc said I lost my appeal ... Well I'm hoping the @ufc just let me go so I can do my thang,they took my love of fighting after the Forest fight! #bloodtypeBpositive ... @CincyWG89 n this is y I don't wanna fight 4 them anymore,Pride did the same 2 me! ... @skanksideup y u care that its the ufc? I can fight better fights n a diff show! ... Goodnight 2 my real fans,I got mad love 4 ya,the rest of yall r sheep!! n u don't matter 2 me anyhow,cause u gonna buy my fights anyway Fact." That's a lot of Twitter talk and lack of coherent writing so here's the short summary: "Rampage" was apparently told by UFC that he's "lost his appeal" and because of this they want to pay him less money. That, of course, caused him to fly off the handle because, as we all know, Jackson is about nothing if not his bank account. Hence the constant flirtation with boxing and a film career in Hollywood. Jackson also feels as though his star power is still high enough that he could make a great deal of cash flow outside the Octagon and if the UFC just released him, he would move on to do just as well for himself. Fat chance. This all comes just a matter of days after his last Twitter meltdown, which Dana White responded to by simply shaking his head and giving his stock "we'll see what happens" answer. His response to this latest incident would likely be the same. But the longer they do this little dance, the uglier the public battles will get. And now that "Rampage" has lost multiple fights in a row and hasn't looked anything like the killer former champion he once was, it looks like we're inching closer and closer to a UFC sans howling. Stay tuned, Maniacs.

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Earlier this week Quinton “Rampage” Jackson took to twitter to vent. The former UFC Light Heavyweight champion said that he would only fight one more fight for the UFC. At the time it seemed as if perhaps it was Jackson taking his loss to Ryan Bader especially hard. Well, time has not healed the wounds and Jackson again took to twitter to voice his displeasure with the UFC, asking for his outright release from the promotion.   What do you think LowKick'ers, should the UFC release

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Thanks guys,I'm doing a lot better,I wasn't sleeping n eating much n it took its toll on me,I'm staying positive,n I got a massage coming4yaabout 20 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®ReplyRetweetFavorite@Rampage4realQuinton Jackson Rampage Jackson was back at it again on Twitter yesterday tweeting about how he wants out of the UFC. He didn’t specifically state what happened between him and the UFC that set him off, but he did give some more clues about what it’s about. It all started off just fine as you can see above, but once fans start asking questions, Rampage didn’t hesitate to give answers. I don’t mean to be overly speculative here and you can judge for yourself below, but key words like “lack of respect”, “lost my appeal” and a curious retweet really make it sound like the UFC either wants Rampage to take a pay cut or perhaps not exercise an option in his contract that would result in more money for him. I’m not sure, but clearly Rampage suddenly has different ideas about what he’s worth than the UFC does following his loss to Ryan Bader. @kingjamesmma dude I don't care about this loss! I'm upset with the lack of respectabout 19 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®ReplyRetweetFavorite@Rampage4realQuinton Jackson @OldNickSuperchi the ufc makes billions off us all over the world,n pay us chump change! Boxers r boring but making buckets of money,THINK!about 19 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®ReplyRetweetFavorite@Rampage4realQuinton Jackson "@OUnab: @Rampage4real Go Rampage! You're one of the best personality/fighter in mma history, the sport needs u!" @ufc said I lost my appealabout 9 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®ReplyRetweetFavorite@Rampage4realQuinton Jackson He retweeted this one: @Rampage4real @ufc lol lost your appeal? So is that a way to cheat u out of money? I'll always drop money down to watch u fight!about 9 hours ago via Twitter for iPhoneReplyRetweetFavorite@Tattoojosh00Josh Chambers Well I'm hoping the @ufc just let me go so I can do my thang,they took my love of fighting after the Forest fight! #bloodtypeBpositiveabout 8 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®ReplyRetweetFavorite@Rampage4realQuinton Jackson @skanksideup y u care that its the ufc? I can fight better fights n a diff show!about 7 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®ReplyRetweetFavorite@Rampage4realQuinton Jackson Goodnight 2 my real fans,I got mad love 4 ya,the rest of yall r sheep!! n u don't matter 2 me anyhow,cause u gonna buy my fights anyway Factabout 7 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®ReplyRetweetFavorite@Rampage4realQuinton Jackson  

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"It's all done with and I got the victory, so for me, really, it doesn't matter. But, if he is going with the injury and stuff like that, ok, so I fought an injured Rampage, but I also fought a Rampage that was on testosterone also, so, it kind of goes both ways. But honestly, it was over and done with, and like I said, I got the victory so I wasn't really worried about anything else, just surprised that he kind of came out with it and told everybody, but it is what it is I guess. He used the whole injury deal, but it kind of cancels out a little bit if you come in all testosteroned up too." -- Appearing on Pro MMA Radio, Ryan Bader says that since Quinton Jackson decided to come out and reveal that he was on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) prior to their collision at UFC 144 in Japan a few weeks ago, then the injury reasoning that "Rampage" used for his failure to make weight and performance in the Octagon is now a moot point. Rampage came in six pounds overweight at the weigh-ins; however, Bader accepted the bout, along with 20 percent of Jackson's fight purse, and went on to defeat the former 205-pound champion via unanimous decision. After the bout, Jackson cleared up his injury situation, which he suffered during training, and then a few days later he also revealed that he had gone on TRT treatment before the bout, too. Feeling that his win over one of the best Light Heavyweight's in the world was maybe being belittled because of injury, "Darth" says the fact that Jackson was on TRT, evens out the playing field. Anyone agree with Bader on this one?

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If you thought the saga of Quinton Jackson had ended with last week's Twitter barrage, think again. The former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion took to the popular social media tool Friday night and unleashed more newsworthy thoughts including how the UFC took away his love of fighting and that he wants the organization to release him. It started Friday afternoon with Jackson answering fans and throwing this gem out there: OldNickSuperchi Nick Superchi @Rampage4real Don't leave UFC dude! We'll miss you too much! Been a fan since your pride days and will support you no matter what! Mar 09 Favorite Retweet Reply in reply to @OldNickSuperchi↑ @Rampage4realQuinton Jackson @OldNickSuperchi the ufc makes billions off us all over the world,n pay us chump change! Boxers r boring but making buckets of money,THINK! Mar 09 via Twitter for BlackBerry® Favorite Retweet Reply It then continued with this Jackson claim: @Rampage4realQuinton Jackson "@OUnab: @Rampage4real Go Rampage! You're one of the best personality/fighter in mma history, the sport needs u!" @ufc said I lost my appeal Mar 10 via Twitter for BlackBerry® Favorite Retweet Reply Jackson then retweeted a fan that speculated that losing appeal means that he is being cheated out of money. Later, he would be a bit more straightforward in asking for his release. @Rampage4realQuinton Jackson Well I'm hoping the @ufc just let me go so I can do my thang,they took my love of fighting after the Forest fight! #bloodtypeBpositive Mar 10 via Twitter for BlackBerry® Favorite Retweet Reply Jackson then discussed his legacy in Pride and why he would want to leave the UFC. Rampage4real Quinton Jackson Well I'm hoping the @ufc just let me go so I can do my thang,they took my love of fighting after the Forest fight! #bloodtypeBpositive Mar 10 Favorite Retweet Reply CincyWG89 Wes Godfrey @Rampage4real at the end of the day your legacy is what you want it to be. You've done too much for the sport of MMA to be treated like this Mar 10 Favorite Retweet Reply in reply to @CincyWG89↑ @Rampage4realQuinton Jackson @CincyWG89 n this is y I don't wanna fight 4 them anymore,Pride did the same 2 me! Mar 10 via Twitter for BlackBerry® Favorite Retweet Reply The final noteworthy tweet was Jackson opining that he could get better fights somewhere else. Rampage4real Quinton Jackson Well I'm hoping the @ufc just let me go so I can do my thang,they took my love of fighting after the Forest fight! #bloodtypeBpositive Mar 10 Favorite Retweet Reply skanksideup Luke Williams @Rampage4real you can't leave the UFC, you are a legend in this sport!!! would be sad to see you leave. Mar 10 Favorite Retweet Reply in reply to @skanksideup↑ @Rampage4realQuinton Jackson @skanksideup y u care that its the ufc? I can fight better fights n a diff show! Mar 10 via Twitter for BlackBerry® Favorite Retweet Reply After some other non-related Tweets, Jackson called it a night but certainly woke up the UFC brass as he continue to accelerate his desire to leave the promotion sooner than later.

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Rampage Jackson wants to get released by the UFC. So, give him what he wants.

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Quinton Rampage Jackson's latest post-loss decent into madness is into it's second week. You may remember last week, Rampage gave the guys at Fighters Only Magazine a call to tell them about his new 'Doggy Style' rap, inspired by his ability to doggy style all dem ladies again now that he's taking testosterone. Wait, what? Soon after, he posted this series of messages on his twitter: I will fight who ever they put n front of me,I always have,but it will b my last fight n the ufc,I have other things on my mindI didn’t say I would b done fighting,I just said I’m not fighting 4 the UFC,(u fight cheap)I said I have other things on my mind (big head)@VWAssassin: @Rampage4real your leaving the UFC?” Y should I stay? I don’t need them or anybody else negative dealing with my carrie@DrjftGaming: @Rampage4real Will you still do MMA, or is this your last MMA fight period?” Guys learn how 2 read! MMA ok UFC no ok after Followed by: Sorry guys just been going threw a lot n I was trying 2 stay positive last night,n it worked,so I’m just gonna start over! U helped me!I know 1 place I’m not going back 2! I’m going 2 b with my wife n kids n sin no more! Just ask 4 forgiveness! #new I’d win this 1!I need help with positive energy once again,u can tell things aint right,u helped me last night! I love u all,wish I could say what’s up No clear word on whether he's still seriously thinking about leaving the UFC, but what's the point in asking someone who's obviously halfway back towards thinking he's God what the future holds. We're all about the funnies at Fightlinker (when I can muster up a half-erect comedy boner, that is) but it feels a bit wrong making fun of Rampage when he sinks into these post-fight depressions. It's all fun and games when it's just twitter flailing and bizarre forays into a Japanese booty rap career. But sooner or later he's liable to completely snap again, and who knows what might happen then? I know he hates psychiatrists because they all have stanky ass breath, but maybe he should take some time out and talk to one.

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I would like to see him fight Tito Ortiz. It'd be a good retirement fight for the both of them. I would say shogun but if he were to lose he might retire as well. Then we'd be down to huge Pride icons and no one wants that. What would you like to see next for Rampage? submitted by smokinchokin [link] [3 comments]

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Quinton (Rampage) Jackson may be focused on things other than his UFC career.

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As I type this article I have Mass Effect 3 installing on my Xbox 360 to reduce load times and wear and tear on the laser lens. Now the Sci Fi epic finally comes to a close in my living room nearly five years after Mass Effect's original release. You know, Rampage Jackson and Commander Shepard from Mass Effect have a lot in common: they are born fighters, they've reached massive highs (Pride, UFC championship, first human Spectre) and some hard to swallow lows (hit and run meltdown, uneasy alliance with Cerberus) and they are men who aren't afraid to say what's on their mind. Quinton Jackson took to his Twitter account late last night to bring attention to the fact that he is on his sixth fight of a six fight deal with the UFC, and after his next bout he's making like the Shadow Broker and getting out of dodge. Rampage may be strategically placing a few more points into his renegade conversation skills with this one. Does Rampage want to head back to Japan (Singapore)? Will he box? Or will he be lowered from the rafters during a Strikeforce event?

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MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani caught up with Dana White following today’s UFC on FOX 3 press conference to talk to him about a lot of hot topics around the sport including the UFC lightweight title picture, Rampage Jackson’s Twitter comments, his situation with Showtime and more. Here’s a few notes from the interview. — At the time of the interview, Dana White pretty much said that he wasn’t sure what exactly was going on with the UFC lightweight picture yet because he hadn’t spoken to the people he needed to yet. However, he must have talked to them after the interview because Dana has since confirmed that Frankie Edgar will get his rematch against Ben Henderson this summer. — Dana says the disparaging comments he made about Showtime in the MMA Junkie story were never meant to be made public. He’s clearly not happy with the story’s writer and offered a public apology to Showtime for those comments making print. Dana says he has no ill will or problem with anyone at Showtime and would never say anything publicly to embarrass them. They merely have “creative differences.” — Dana White thinks Ronda Rousey is going to be a “big star” and there some big one-off fights every now and then like Tate-Rousey, but it doesn’t change the fact that there aren’t enough good women to create a whole division with. — Neo-Nazi tattooed/sex offender Brandon Saling who slipped under everyone’s radar at last weekend’s Strikeforce show will never fight for Zuffa again. He also may never compete as a licensed fighter in the US, at least not for the time being, since he falsified information on his applications with the Ohio and New Jersey athletic commissions. Both commissions have revoked his licenses. — Dana is aware of Rampage Jackson’s tweets about fighting elsewhere after his next UFC fight. Dana confirmed he talked to Rampage before he sent those tweets yesterday, but didn’t say what was discussed exactly. All he would say is he thinks Rampage is just taking this latest loss to Ryan Bader hard like he takes most of his losses. Dana clarified that he has no beef with Rampage. — Dana says Rampage denied that he ever said a “UFC doctor” told him to take testosterone and basically blamed the whole thing on the reporter who did the interview. Dana said that particular reporter has tried to put words in his mouth before and that’s what he believes happened with Rampage. — Dana White says Dakota Cochrane was 100% upfront with the UFC and FX about his past history with gay pornography and they’re “cool with it.” — Not from the interview per se, but Dana said today that a rumored summertime event in Calgary is “not done but it’s going to happen.” — Also not from the interview, but it’s worth noting that the UFC has officially confirmed Junior dos Santos vs. Alistair Overeem for UFC 146 on May 26 in Las Vegas.

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Quinton Jackson upset with UFC? So it's just another Tuesday in the neighborhood, right? That's the vibe UFC President Dana White gave off in a recent interview with MMAFighting.com when asked to comment on "Rampage's" recent retirement threats: "I talked to Rampage yesterday for about an hour and a half before all the tweets started and, you know, Rampage just lost and I think Rampage takes his losses hard. We'll see what happens. I'm always on again off again with him as it is anyway. But listen, I have no beef with Rampage. I don't dislike Rampage or anything like that. I just think he takes the losses really hard and he takes criticism really hard too." The loss White is referring to, of course, is the unanimous decision defeat Jackson suffered at the hands of Ryan Bader this past Feb. 25, 2012, in Japan at UFC 144: "Edgar vs. Henderson." "Rampage" was hardly competitive in the bout but there are a variety of reasons for that, including a knee injury suffered during training camp. That's the same injury he aggravated during the course of the contest, greatly hampering his performance, which wasn't up to snuff to begin with. On top of all that, he badly missed weight thanks to a combination of his health and a regiment of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Or at least that's what he claimed to Fighters Only. In the same interview with MMA Fighting, White revealed that Jackson told he and Lorenzo Fertitta it was all made up. The plot thickens, Maniacs. Thoughts on all this?

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Former UFC light-heavyweight champion Quinton (Rampage) Jackson suggested his next fight will be his last in the UFC.

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Uh oh. Something’s wrong with Rampage Jackson again. Rampage Jackson has had a fairly turbulent relationship with the UFC filled with plenty of peaks and valleys since he joined the organization back in 2007. And unfortunately, it seems the relationship has hit another one of it’s rough spots. Out of the blue last night, Rampage declared on Twitter that his next UFC fight will be his last, though he wouldn’t say why other than insinuating that he’s underpaid. The only thing Rampage did clarify was that he will continue to fight, just not for the UFC. I will fight who ever they put n front of me,I always have,but it will b my last fight n the ufc,I have other things on my mind I didn’t say I would b done fighting,I just said I’m not fighting 4 the UFC,(u fight cheap)I said I have other things on my mind (big head) “@VWAssassin: @Rampage4real your leaving the UFC?” Y should I stay? I don’t need them or anybody else negative dealing with my carrie “@DrjftGaming: @Rampage4real Will you still do MMA, or is this your last MMA fight period?” Guys learn how 2 read! MMA ok UFC no ok after Sorry guys just been going threw a lot n I was trying 2 stay positive last night,n it worked,so I’m just gonna start over! U helped me! I know 1 place I’m not going back 2! I’m going 2 b with my wife n kids n sin no more! Just ask 4 forgiveness! #new I’d win this 1! I need help with positive energy once again,u can tell things aint right,u helped me last night! I love u all,wish I could say what’s up Sigh… This declaration obviously brings up a lot of questions that we unfortunately just don’t have the answers to. Rampage briefly mentioned money, but it doesn’t seem like that’s the only issue here. Could it have something to do with that controversial interview he did with Fighters Only last week? Or perhaps a contract negotiation that’s already soured? Who knows, but clearly something is going on. I wouldn’t worry about it too much though. His emotions may be running high now, but once he eventually calms down the reality of the situation will remain the same. There just aren’t any viable options for top name fighters outside of the UFC anymore. Just ask Tim Sylvia. Image via CombatLifestyle.com

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Is Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson's time with the UFC coming to a close?

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Stop me if you've heard this one before. Longtime mixed martial arts (MMA) veteran Quinton Jackson wants out of the UFC. In fact, he's wanted out for a long time. At first he was simply biding his time until he was offered his next big movie role, following his stint as B.A. Baracus in the 2010 A-Team movie. The phone has yet to ring. Then he decided he was going to junk his career as a cagefighter and enter the world of Boxing. "Rampage" doesn't have any experience as a pugilist, but all that mattered to him was putting butts in the seats, kind of like his old Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 10 buddy Kimbo Slice. Now Jackson tweets that he's got one more fight planned for inside the Octagon, then it's time for him to call it quits. He's not leaving combat sports, mind you, just the UFC. Those comments, after the jump. I will fight who ever they put n front of me, I always have, but it will b my last fight n the ufc, I have other things on my mind. Y should I stay? I don't need them or anybody else negative dealing with my carrie. I didn't say I would b done fighting, I just said I'm not fighting 4 the UFC, (u fight cheap) I said I have other things on my mind (big head). MMA ok UFC no ok. Rampage turned in a lackluster performance in a unanimous decision loss to Ryan Bader at UFC 144 last month in Japan. He attributed his poor showing to a knee injury suffered in training camp, one severe enough that it prompted him to seek testosterone injections. It was also the first time the Memphis native missed weight for a UFC fight. The loss to "Darth" was his second in a row, having been choked out by division champion Jon Jones last September. He needed the judges to get past Matt Hamill and Lyoto Machida in recent wins, and hasn't finished an opponent since pasting Wanderlei Silva back in 2008. Jackson claims he's ready to say goodbye to the UFC, but not MMA. Any fight fans out there want to try and make some sense of this? Or is this just another verbal "rampage" until he calms down and gets back to business? Thoughts?

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Former UFC Light Heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson went "Rampage" on Twitter about his future with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Jackson announced he will have one more fight in the UFC, before moving to "other things on his mind". Also referring to the UFC, Jackson tweeted he's not interested in having "anybody negative" in his career. The tirade continued with Rampage adding a controversial line about not getting paid enough as a fighter, despite leading the payroll for his most recent

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Quinton "Rampage" Jackson took to his Twitter account overnight to imply that his next fight might not be his last in MMA, but it would likely be his last in the UFC.

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Quinton Jackson, who is coming off a loss to Ryan Bader in Japan, is currently vacationing in Pampanga, which is one of the provinces in the Philippines. During his stay in the country, Rampage has sent out a few interesting tweets. The former UFC champion, who has been known to get emotional about things, said that after his next fight, he plans on leaving the UFC, and fighting for other promotions: @Rampage4realQuinton Jackson I will fight who ever they put n front of me,I always have,but it will b my last fight n the ufc,I have other things on my mind Mar 06 via Twitter for BlackBerry® Favorite Retweet Reply @Rampage4realQuinton Jackson I didn't say I would b done fighting,I just said I'm not fighting 4 the UFC,(u fight cheap)I said I have other things on my mind (big head) Mar 06 via Twitter for BlackBerry® Favorite Retweet Reply Jackson went on to explain why he isn't happy with the UFC, tweeting "Why should I stay? I don't need them or anybody else negative dealing with my (career)... MMA, okay. UFC, not okay after". Related: Rampage Jackson Says He Used Prescribed Testosterone Replacement Before UFC 144 | Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua Wants Rematch With Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson Knowing how emotional Rampage can get at times, I expect that this will all just boil over once he speaks with the UFC brass and patches things up. Either way, even if he wants to push through with this a few months after, it won't be easy as there will be very limited options available for him outside of the UFC.

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Rampage Jackson went on Twitter to say he's not happy with his current UFC status and to also defend his new-found love of testosterone.

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For the first time in his long career, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson is coming off consecutive loss. At UFC 135, in September, Jackson took Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones into the championship rounds before succumbing to a rear naked choke. After that, Rampage was scheduled to fight Ryan Bader at UFC 144, the promotion's return to Japan. Many thought the return to his former stomping grounds would reinvigorate Jackson. However, his training and conditioning was compromised by injury and a prescription for Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT). Rampage lost a clear decision in an unimpressive performance. Since UFC 144, Rampage has been vacationing in Angeles City in the Philippines. Throughout this time, Jackson has been very active on Twitter, and early Tuesday morning he made this announcement: This seems like a very heavy claim. Yet, without explaining why, Rampage states that this isn't a retirement announcement: I find this particularly interesting considering how the notability of Quinton Jackson as a fighter. He's competing in the largest promotions in the sport's history throughout his career. This doesn't only make him one of the most well-known fighters in the sport, but also one of the highest paid. I'm not sure what promotion Jackson thinks can hire him to fight for the salary he's accustomed to receiving. Now, it's up for debate whether or not Jackson will follow through with his plan to leave the UFC. I don't necessarily doubt the sincerity of his post, just that he may rethink this decision. But, if he does, it will be a big loss to the sport and the UFC. Regardless of some of his recent lackluster performances, Rampage Jackson is a fighter people are more than willing to pay to see. Personally, he's been one of my favorite fighters for years and I will be disappointed to see him leave. SBN coverage of UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson

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Frankie Edgar should have won in Japan, Bendo and Rampage receive medical suspensions and the UFC on FX 2 returns to Sportsnet ONE Friday.

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Frankie Edgar should have won in Japan, Bendo and Rampage receive medical suspensions and the UFC on FX 2 returns to Sportsnet ONE Friday.

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If you want an opinion on performance enhancing drugs, you probably can't do better than Victor Conte, the former BALCO boss who did time for developing and distributing steroids to professional athletes, among other things. So what's he got to do with mixed martial arts (MMA)? Conte has been tweeting his recommendations on testing for banned substances following the UFC 144 pay-per-view (PPV) event back on Feb. 25, 2012, in Saitama, Japan. The same event Quinton Jackson admitted to using testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) to prepare for. According to "Rampage," he used the prescription to help recover from a knee injury suffered in training camp and while he felt like a dynamo following his TRT shots, he also retained a significant amount of water. Water he just couldn't seem to shed, which led to him to miss weight for his fight against Ryan Bader by five pounds. Conte says TRT is a problem, but he has a solution, which you can read after the jump. Via Yahoo! Sports: "Bet that Dana White is thrilled with Rampage about now. Is the UFC about to throw a 'Low T' party? Testosterone use causes water retention. Maybe that's why Rampage came in 5 lbs over the limit. Dana needs to hire VADA. Calling Dana White. VADA can add credibility to the UFC. VADA testing is effective. State commission testing is a joke. What's up?" The Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) is an independent organization "founded to offer and promote effective anti-doping programs in boxing and mixed martial arts." From the VADA website: Through voluntary participation, VADA aims to help protect the health and safety of athletes who are willing to demonstrate their commitment to clean sport. VADA will provide confidential counseling and referral assistance to athletes at risk for performance enhancing drug and harmful supplement use. VADA aspires to educate participants, commissions and the public about the risks of using performance enhancing drugs as well as the benefits of utilizing effective nutrition and training practices. Other past and present UFC fighters with a prescription for TRT include Chael Sonnen, Dan Henderson, Nate Marquardt and Todd Duffee. Unfair advantage? Or necessary medical treatment to keep aging fighters competitive? Who wants to bring VADA on board? There's a lot of different angles to take on this one, Maniacs. Let's hear yours. More on Rampage Jackson's TRT use at UFC 144 right here.

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It looks like we can add Rampage Jackson to the list of known fighters who are using testosterone replacement therapy. In a post-UFC 144 interview with Fighters Only Magazine, Rampage Jackson revealed that he started taking injections of testosterone prior to UFC 144 when an “age-management” doctor discovered that his natural testosterone levels were low. The intention was to speed up the recovery of his knee but it also had several other unexpected, albeit positive effects on his body. I almost pulled out (of UFC 144 with a knee injury) but then I went to see the doctor and he told me to talk to an age-management doctor. So I went and talked to them and they tested me and said my testosterone was low; they prescribed me testosterone, to bring my testosterone levels back up to levels where I can be like… so that I am the same as young people, like when I was 25, and it would help build my knee up. I hurt my knee like a month ago and I only did three shots of testosterone but it put a lot of weight on me, a lot of muscle on me but it healed me knee up good enough to where I could fight. It was hard for me to train, it takes time to heal, I couldn’t do certain things, but this was my first time ever using testosterone. I took what the doctor prescribed to me and I went to the pharmacy… I gave myself small doses and that shit immediately changed me, that’s why I am saying now I am not going to retire. I am not gonna retire no time soon, its just unfortunate that I got this injury. I started hitting it up pretty good, I still gotta take care of my knee but I feel like a 25 year old again. My sex life changed, I was back to five times a night like when I was 25, straight up. I got stronger, lifting weights. I was never good at lifting weights but I was doing everything, pull ups and stuff, everything with my top half. I gained a lot of weight but I gained a lot of water as well, I never knew about testosterone putting weight on you like that. I had to cut weight [for the fight] and I cut 22 pounds out of the 30 I needed to cut, I just couldn’t make the rest. I couldn’t make the rest. TRT has definitely emerged as one of the more controversial topics in recent years. Athletic commissions have found it acceptable if the fighter truly needs it for natural reasons, however it also has a high potential for abuse that is rarely, if ever, simple to identify. No one ever really knows if fighters take it because their bodies just stopped producing testosterone naturally or if they abused steroids in the past and need it to bring their testosterone back up to normal levels. And in some cases, such as with Chael Sonnen and Nate Marquardt, questions emerge about whether fighters were using it for its performance-enhancing abilities when they test above normal thresholds. It’s definitely a slippery-slope, but as far as Rampage is concerned, he’s not doing anything wrong whatsoever despite the fact that he enjoyed many obvious and immediate benefits from it. Well to be honest with you I first learned about testosterone… I don’t know about health and drugs and stuff because I don’t really deal with it. I was never really big into it. So I was like ‘testosterone? No I’m not going to do that, that’s like steroids’ but then the doctor is like ‘no, steroids is stuff mixed with testosterone or other stuff, you can get steroids that do all types of things. Steroids for your cardio, for your muscles. Testosterone is all natural, its what your body produces.’ He was saying its like age management, it will turn back the clock and help heal you up. So I talked to my team and I really wanted to fight in Japan – coz you know I did all this stuff to fight in Japan and not in Chicago – and so I couldn’t give up and miss Japan. Everyone knows I love Japanese fans, they helped me become the fighter that I am, they gave me the energy and stuff. It was a hard decision but I was like ‘you know what, I am gonna do it. It will make me young and help me fight longer, which I want to.’ I keep it real, I am not doing anything wrong. Its legal and I am not abusing it and I am not going over certain levels. From what I learned about it, when I got tested my levels my levels were really low and the doctor was telling me that athletes can burn testosterone. For the sake of argument, let’s assume that Rampage doesn’t need it due to any past steroid use (not suggesting he has used steroids before to be clear) and isn’t using it to gain an unfair advantage over his opponents. So taking his comments at face value, what Rampage is basically suggesting here is that he is now taking a substance that will allow him to feel younger and fight longer than he would without it due to a natural decline in testosterone. And I’m not sure how I feel about that. On one hand, it allows him to extend his career and give us fans more years of entertainment than he would without it. But on the other, it is enhancing his performance even if it’s not enhancing it to a point to where it gives him an unfair advantage over his opposition (assuming his isn’t surpassing normal levels). So I don’t know, what do you think? Should it be okay to allow a fighter to extend his career via artificial means? On a lighter note, Rampage also said that Joe Rogan talked to him “like a man” and they “squashed” their beef from last week. He also revealed that he makes music as a hobby, but liked this “hit” he just made so much he plans to release it to his fans. Image via Esther Lin for MMA Fighting

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Dan Henderson and Quinton Jackson met inside the Octagon several years ago when the two unified the PRIDE and UFC championships. Jackson claimed victory in the encounter. However, “Hendo” appears to be ahead on the scorecards in a recent war of words. Henderson, who is sitting on the sidelines while waiting for a bout, sounded off on “Rampage” through Twitter regarding Jackson’s performance and overall appearance relating to the former champion missing weight and eventually being outpointed by Ryan Bader in the co-main event of UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson. “Might just be me but Rampage’s stomach is hanging out past his dicky do. Not really able to get aggressive,” Henderson posted. “Bader fought great. Nice job. Quinton looks like he just showed up to get paid.” Jackson said that he didn’t want to disappoint his beloved Japanese fans by pulling out of the fight despite doctor’s orders. During the weigh-in special, Rich Franklin questioned Jackson’s desire as well, though “Rampage” later revealed he suffered a knee injury in training preventing him from reaching the required weight. PHOTO CREDIT – UFC

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Rampage Jackson just blew open a can of worms about testosterone usage in MMA.

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Quinton “Rampage” Jackson’s long-awaited return to Japan was rather disappointing, with the former PRIDE superstar missing weight and getting battered by Ryan Bader. After a lackluster fight effort against Bader at UFC 144 — due to a reported knee injury — a rematch between Rampage and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua seems possible sometime in the future. Rampage and Shogun first fought at PRIDE: Total Elimination 2005, when Shogun won via TKO (soccer kicks) against Rampage. Shogun thinks it’s only a matter of time before they fight again, having this to say: “It’s inevitable and UFC knows it. He won’t retire before fighting me and neither am I.” Rampage has lost three of his last five fights, though was able to beat Matt Hamill and Lyoto Machida before dropping fights to Jones and Bader. Rampage’s motivation has been called into question (again), though the former champion said an injury, not laziness, is to blame for his lack of cardio. Meanwhile, Shogun lost the UFC light heavyweight championship against Jon Jones at UFC 128 last year, then finished Forrest Griffin at UFC 134. At the end of 2011, however, Shogun lost to Dan Henderson at UFC 139, though picking up Fight of the Night honors.

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(Maybe he's just being a crabby old man?) Dan Henderson is currently stuck in superstar limbo. All the big fighters he wants to fight are already booked up, leaving him with options like Lil Nog and Machida. Not that there's anything wrong with those guys, but when you're hot sh*t like Hendo, you don't just take the first or second or third palooka the UFC offers you. Especially when a nice long vacation actually increases your chances of getting an immediate title shot.It does sound like Dan is looking forward to the future though. Check out what he tweeted during the Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson / Ryan Bader fight at UFC 144: Good round for Bader. Rampage has never been the smartest fighter.Might be just me but rampages stomach is hanging out past his dicky do. Not really ably to get aggressive.Bader fought great. Nice job. Quinton looks like he just showed up to get paid. Oh snap. And extra points for snap accuracy. I too noticed the gut to dicky do ratio was out of whack, and that Rampage seemed to have left his heart back in the United States. What purpose could Henderson have for being such a meanie towards Rampage? It couldn't be to stoke the flames for an eventual rematch, could it? The two clashed in London back in 2007 (the heady days when the UK still got title fights) and Quinton managed to outwrestle Dan for a unanimous decision win. It was one of the best performances we'd ever seen out of Rampage, and probably not the kind of thing he's capable of recreating nowadays. Hendo meanwhile has gone from being called Decision Dan to Hollywood Henderson. He's got that H-Bomb finisher and he just starched Fedor Emelianenko. Not only would a fight with Quinton Jackson be an excellent chance to avenge that earlier loss, but it'd make Dan a buttload of money and raise his profile ever higher into the stratosphere. I know he really wants to get his ass kicked by Anderson Silva or Jon Jones, but there's no way he can't look at the low hanging fruit of a Rampage Jackson rematch without drooling at least a little.

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Ariel Helwani confirmed that the UFC plans to return to Asia sometime in November of this year, but he failed to confirm exactly where in Asia they’ll go. It’s cool… We still appreciate that he got half the pertinent information about something we all care so deeply about, which is better than getting no details at all. If I was near Ariel Helwani right now, I’d give him half of a pat on the back for the half-amazing job he did. I might even take him out for half a cup of coffee if there’s time. I know he’s busy… If Rampage & Shogun headlined any card in Asia, the UFC is all but guaranteed to sell out the entire host country; as this is a fight MMA fans have wanted to see re-contested for the past seven years. There are some rematches I could live without. Shogun vs. Rampage is not one of them; and with the possibility of this fight happening in Asia, it makes for an expensive plane ticket I can’t afford not to buy. Luckily, neither Rampage nor Shogun plan on retiring before their inevitable rematch. In an interview with Tatame, shogun says so himself. What’s next? They’ve talked about Phil Davis and Rampage Jackson… I guess it could be one of these guys. I don’t discard Ryan Bader nor Rampage, Dan Henderson, Rich Franklin… I guess there are many guys I could fight. Actually, soon I’ll know more about it and I’ll keep you posted. I’m sure I’ll train focused on my opponent and he’s going to be a hard one. Rampage was defeated last Saturday (25th) at UFC Japan. Did you want to fight there? Absolutely. It was in Japan where I appeared to the world. I missed it there. I like the Japanese people, I really like Japan. So, talking about the old days…. Would you like to rematch Rampage? Absolutely. The fight against Rampage will happen eventually. It’s inevitable and UFC knows it. He won’t retire before fighting me and neither am I (laughs). In the modern world of computers and technology, it’s hard to imagine a scenario where you haven’t seen their original fight, so I’ll assume you have and move on about the rest of my day. However, if you haven’t and you want to… You’ll have to look deeply into this paragraph to find where I’ve concealed the link. This is not a trick, somewhere in these five sentences is a link that will teleport you across the interwebs directly onto a page where Shogun & Rampage are already fighting again. They’ll live and fight there for eternity, every time you press the play button (until the UFC discovers that someone is violating their copyright policies and has the video removed). Props to MMAWeekly for the picture.

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Former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio "Shogun" Rua recently spoke with Brazilian news source Tatame to give an update about his MMA career. The discussion covered his current management situation as Shogun recently split with long time manager Eduardo Alonso. The split caught many people off guard as Alonso had been with Shogun for much of his career and by all accounts the two had a great relationship. Though the reason for the split is still a bit of a mystery, an overwhelming factor was that Shogun would often have difficulty balancing training and dealing with media obligations. The most interesting part of the interview with Tatame was Shogun's choice for his next opponent. Rua named Ryan Bader, Dan Henderson, and Rich Franklin as possibilities. However, the name that Shogun discussed the most was Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. Rua and Jackson first fought in the 2005 PRIDE Middleweight Grand Prix where Shogun finished Rampage midway through the first round with knees and soccer kicks to the face. What's next? They've talked about Phil Davis and Rampage Jackson... I guess it could be one of these guys. I don't discard Ryan Bader nor Rampage, Dan Henderson, Rich Franklin... I guess there are many guys I could fight. Actually, soon I'll know more about it and I'll keep you posted. I'm sure I'll train focused on my opponent and he's going to be a hard one. So, talking about the old days.... Would you like to rematch Rampage? Absolutely. The fight against Rampage will happen eventually. It's inevitable and UFC knows it. He won't retire before fighting me and neither am I (laughs). Were you surprised by his performance against Ryan Bader? It's hard to tell because we don't know what happens to each and every fighter. I don't know if he got injured, if he was not feeling ok... It's hard to know, but Rampage is very professional and deserves to be respected. Shogun's final answer is very telling. We know at this point that Rampage entered the fight with Bader with a knee injury that prevented him from training at 100%. As a fighter he is likely more sympathetic towards Rampage's poor performance as there are always extenuating circumstances that stop a fighter from performing at the highest level. At this moment a rematch with Rampage makes sense for both fighters. It's apparent that Jackson's career is on a down swing while Shogun has battled knee injuries for the entirety of his UFC tenure. If the UFC was going to cash in on this obviously marketable fight, the time would be now. There is also a built in story since Rampage didn't enter their first fight with the most confidence after dropping two losses to Wanderlei Silva. Obviously nothing has been sign, but expect for the UFC to book a rematch between the two PRIDE veterans.

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There has been one rematch in particular fans of PRIDE have wanted to see for quite some time – Mauricio “Shogun” Rua vs. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. Back in 2005 the two met in the opening round of the PRIDE Middleweight Grand Prix with Rua scoring a vicious knockout victory over Jackson. After falling to Jon Jones in a bout for the light heavyweight title last year, Jackson asked to be matched up with Rua for the recently-completed UFC card in Japan, UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson. The timing didn’t work out, and instead Jackson faced Ryan Bader and lost. While Jackson’s stock may have taken a hit, “Shogun” doesn’t seem to mind in terms of another fight with Jackson. Rua, who was last seen falling to Dan Henderson in what many called the “Fight of the Year” this past November, still feels the need to step inside the Octagon with “Rampage” before the two retire from the sport. “The fight against ‘Rampage’ will happen. It’s inevitable and (the) UFC knows it,” said Rua, in a recent interview with TATAME. “He won’t retire before fighting me and neither am I. I don’t know if he got injured (vs. Bader), if he was not feeling okay….it’s hard to know, but ‘Rampage’ is very professional and deserves to be respected.” Rua added that he is expecting to find out his next opponent soon and will be back in training quickly to return to action. However, he offered no hint as to who the lucky party will be, only saying, “I don’t discard Ryan Bader nor ‘Rampage’, Dan Henderson, Rich Franklin… I guess there are many guys I could fight,” said Rua. PHOTO CREDIT – UFC/SUSUMU NAGAO

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Dan Henderson was tweeting during UFC 144 and a few days later a few of his tweets about Quinton Jackson during his fight with Ryan Bader have picked up a little steam. While Rampage was putting on one of the worst performances of his career, Henderson first poked a little fun at Rampage's stomach and then spoke to what many of us were thinking. Here's the tweets: @danhendoDan Henderson Might be just me but rampages stomach is hanging out past his dicky do. Not really ably to get aggressive. Feb 26 via TweetCaster for iOS Favorite Retweet Reply @danhendoDan Henderson Bader fought great. Nice job. Quinton looks like he just showed up to get paid. Feb 26 via TweetCaster for iOS Favorite Retweet Reply With Henderson sitting around waiting for a big name opponent, it's tempting to think about a rematch between Dan and Rampage. The problem, of course, is that Henderson is in line for a title shot and beating Rampage after a fight in which Jackson looked terrible isn't exactly going to increase his profile very much. SBN coverage of UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson

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Shogun Rua has made some significant changes in his camp since narrowly losing to Dan Henderson in their epic fight of the millenium last year at UFC 139. He recently split with his longtime manager Eduardo Alonso, who seemed to be one of the nicest guys on planet Earth, and signed with management firm Seven Entretenimento because he feels more comfortable having a “whole company” taking care of his schedule, contracts, endorsements, etc. than one person. Now that Shogun has the business end of his career shored up again, it’s time to look forward to his next fight. He’s not sure who his next opponent will be, but in an interview with Tatame, Shogun said he does believe the rematch Rampage Jackson has wanted since he smashed him back in PRIDE is “inevitable.” What’s next? They’ve talked about Phil Davis and Rampage Jackson… I guess it could be one of these guys. I don’t discard Ryan Bader nor Rampage, Dan Henderson, Rich Franklin… I guess there are many guys I could fight. Actually, soon I’ll know more about it and I’ll keep you posted. I’m sure I’ll train focused on my opponent and he’s going to be a hard one. So, talking about the old days…. Would you like to rematch Rampage? Absolutely. The fight against Rampage will happen eventually. It’s inevitable and UFC knows it. He won’t retire before fighting me and neither am I (laughs). There’s plenty of guys like he mentioned that Shogun could fight next, but a rematch would sorta make sense right now since they’re both coming off losses (although Shogun looked a whole better losing to Dan Henderson than Rampage looked losing to Ryan Bader). One obstacle however could be Rampage’s knee injury, which we don’t know the extent of. It is one of those rematches that needs to happen eventually though. I would just prefer to see it when Rampage is healthy, especially since he blamed the first loss on injuries and terrible training partners. It’s also worth noting that Shogun was very nice and gave Rampage the benefit of the doubt when he was asked about Rampage’s performance against Ryan Bader. It’s hard to tell because we don’t know what happens to each and every fighter. I don’t know if he got injured, if he was not feeling ok… It’s hard to know, but Rampage is very professional and deserves to be respected. Dan Henderson, not so much. Good round for Bader. Rampage has never been the smartest fighter.February 26, 2012 12:21 am via TweetCaster for iOSReplyRetweetFavorite@danhendoDan Henderson Might be just me but rampages stomach is hanging out past his dicky do. Not really ably to get aggressive.February 26, 2012 12:28 am via TweetCaster for iOSReplyRetweetFavorite@danhendoDan Henderson Bader fought great. Nice job. Quinton looks like he just showed up to get paid.February 26, 2012 12:34 am via TweetCaster for iOSReplyRetweetFavorite@danhendoDan Henderson Don’t worry, Rampage zinged him back pretty good. @danhendo I was smart enough 2 take your beltFebruary 27, 2012 3:55 am via Twitter for BlackBerry®ReplyRetweetFavorite@Rampage4realQuinton Jackson Image for Sherdog

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Part Deux, anyone? Mauricio Rua and Quinton Jackson, two of PRIDE FC's biggest stars during the promotion's heyday, initially locked horns at PRIDE Total Elimination 2005 in Osaka, Japan. Rua had his way with Jackson from the opening bell, delivering strike after strike, which forced the referee to step in and stop the bout halfway through the opening frame. Since then, both have reached the pinnacle of the mixed martial arts (MMA) world, capturing gold in the form of the Ultimate Fighting Championship's (UFC) light heavyweight title. They have also competed against common opponents in Dan Henderson, Forrest Griffin, Lyoto Machida, Chuck Liddell and Jon Jones. However, since that night in Japan, seven years ago, the two have yet to rematch. With both former 205-pound champions coming off losses, the present, it seems, is as good a time as any to set up the rematch that fans have been longing for all these years. Speaking to Brazilian MMA news outlet Tatame.com, "Shogun" gives his thoughts on Quinton Jackson's performance at UFC 144 against Ryan Bader this past weekend (Feb. 25, 2012) in Japan -- and also goes on to say that a second go-round against Jackson is "inevitable" before they retire. Check it out: "I don't discard Ryan Bader nor Rampage, Dan Henderson, Rich Franklin... I guess there are many guys I could fight. Actually, soon I'll know more about it and I'll keep you posted. I'm sure I'll train focused on my opponent and he's going to be a hard one. The fight against Rampage will happen eventually. It's inevitable and UFC knows it. He won't retire before fighting me and neither am I (laughs). I don't know if he got injured, if he was not feeling ok... It's hard to know, but Rampage is very professional and deserves to be respected." "Shogun," was much friendlier in his analysis of Jackson's performance than that of fellow light heavyweight and former PRIDE star, Dan Henderson. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) black belt has not seen action since his epic battle with the aforementioned Henderson at UFC 139 over three months ago. Rua dropped a unanimous decision to "Hendo" in what has been dubbed one of the greatest fights in MMA history. "Rampage" had previously lobbied for a fight against ‘Shogun" in Japan, but was only granted part of his wish, as he was matched up against Ryan Bader in Saitama, instead. Anyone disagree that this is the most obvious match-up for the two former champions? Or is there someone else that would make for more of an intriguing fight for "Shogun's" return?

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At least Rampage managed to pull off a mega slam ... possibly one of the coolest slams since Kevin Randleman dumped Fedor on his head back in 2004.

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"Bader fought great. Nice job. Quinton looks like he just showed up to get paid." -- Oh, he went there. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight Dan Henderson took to his official Twitter account to express his displeasure with Quinton Jackson's performance against Ryan Bader this past weekend (Feb. 25, 2012) at UFC 144 in Saitama, Japan. "Rampage" admitted that he wasn't surprised that he lost to Bader because of a knee injury he sustained during training camp and aggravated again during the fight. The injury, which prevented Jackson to cut anymore weight and come in six pounds over the required limit, was kept under wraps until after the fight was over. Bader, for the most part, dominated the three round affair and cruised to a unanimous decision victory. Perhaps "Hendo" was expecting the same "Rampage" that went to war with him for five rounds back in 2007 at UFC 75. The two went toe-to-toe in a PRIDE vs. UFC match that would unify the 205-pound titles from each mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion. Jackson went on to best Henderson via unanimous decision, taking his PRIDE Middleweight title in the process. Is the spark the could possibly set up a rematch between the two former Light Heavyweight champions down the line? Hendo is still looking for a fight ... he might have just picked (another) one.

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Aside from the 5 seconds of mega-slam, Rampage Jackson didn't look very Rampagey at UFC 144 against Ryan Bader. What was the deal? This isn't the first time he's looked flat and unresponsive. But this time he has an excuse: "I almost didn't make it to the fight, but I didn't want to pull out for the Japanese fans," Jackson said. "I injured my knee pretty bad, and my doctor told me not to fight. But it wasn't real serious. I didn't need surgery or nothing, but he told me it wasn't a good idea to fight. I decided to fight anyway." ..."I re-injured the knee when Bader slammed me," Jackson said. "It was one of those things. I was worried about it. Before the slam, I wasn't doing a really good job. I was worried about it, and I had to lose a lot of weight since I couldn't really run and stuff. It was downhill from there."I hurt my knee, and I just wanted to put on an exciting fight, and I was just happy to make it here and try and put on a show for the Japanese fans." At this point I think most fans are all like "Why U No Punch People Hard in the Face, Rampage???" Knee-injured or not, Quinton has gone from an aggressive sh*tkicker to a passive boxer who likes to counterstrike. That passivity has nearly cost him in fights against Keith Jardine and Matt Hamill, and now he has a loss against the gatekeeper-level Bader. Jackson says he still wants to fight, but sometimes in the cage it doesn't really look like it. Where's the old Rampage? Oh, 2003, you say? That was a pretty long time ago.

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During the build up to Quinton Jackson’s bout with Ryan Bader a number of questions sprung up surrounding the former light heavyweight champion’s future in MMA based on some comments he’d made about retirement, saying he would have already hung his trademark chain up if he’d beaten Jon Jones last September to re-claim the UFC title. His performance against Bader did little to clear the matter up after “Rampage” missed weight and looked sloppy in general. Jackson addressed the issue at the post-event press conference for UFC 144 where he said, surprisingly, he not only wants to fight until 35 but perhaps even a bit longer, health permitting. “See, I know I’m getting to the end of my career, because I say I don’t want to fight past thirty-five, but, honestly, before I hurt my knee you guys should have seen how I was training,” explained Jackson. According to “Rampage”, the injury slowed his training down and resulted in him coming in heavy as well as lacking some mobility/stability inside the Octagon. “I’ve got this really good wrestler named Tyson Jeffries that kicks my butt in wrestling and at the beginning of this camp, I was kicking his butt, I was taking him down and the wrestling got real competitive and that’s how I hurt my knee,” the 33-year old continued. “He’s one of the best wrestlers I know and I was dealing with him, I was handling him. I was sparring really good and I was looking like a superstar and then I hurt my knee. That made me think, ‘Oh man, I’ve got a lot more time to fight.’” “It was unfortunate, but now, I know what I can do if I come in a hundred percent,” Jackson concluded on his status both present and future. “I think I’ve got a lot of years (left). I’m ready to put on more shows. I heal up fast, I’m like a werewolf. I wasn’t even supposed to fight here, so I’ll be back really soon.” UFC President Dana White Questions “Rampage” Jackson’s Desire to Compete The loss marked the first time Jackson had lost back-to-back bouts in his decade-plus career. “Rampage” is 7-4 under the UFC banner and 32-10 overall. PHOTO CREDIT – UFC Tweet

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On Feb. 25, 2012, Quinton Jackson lost a three round decision to fellow Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight Ryan Bader at UFC 144 in Saitama, Japan. "Rampage" had his moments, but overall, he looked a step slower and a mere shadow of the fighter that the Japanese fans were used to seeing during the PRIDE era. But it isn't just that he lost. The best fighters in the world lose decisions and live to see another day. Often times, it makes them all the better for it. As much as "Rampage" doesn't want to hear people in the mixed martial arts (MMA) community question his motivation, it's hard not to these days. He missed weight by six pounds, a misstep that didn't even really seem to bother him. But let's be real -- it affected him and his performance. Now the big question: Should Jackson's appearance at UFC 144 be his last inside the Octagon? Jackson has now lost two fights in a row, the performance against Bader being fairly unimpressive. His loss to Jon Jones at UFC 135 on Sept. 24, 2011 in Denver, Colorado, was an even more one-sided affair. Sure, he stayed around with "Bones" for over three rounds, but he never threatened. There was never any point in that fight where it looked like Jones' victory was in question. But that's just two consecutive losses, right? No big deal. The UFC typically gives fighters a leash of no less than three losses in a row before they cut the cord and say goodbye. I have two problems with that line of thinking. First off, it's really more than the two losses. It has more to do with the nature of his past five performances. Before losing his last two contests, he won two decisions over Lyoto Machida and Matt Hamill, neither of them awe-inspiring. "Rampage" got the job done, but barely. Before that, he lost a decision to Rashad Evans that saw Jackson get dominated for three rounds by "Suga" at UFC 114 on May 29, 2010 in "Sin City." The truth of the matter is that "Rampage" hasn't earned a big victory in the UFC since he knocked out Wanderlei Silva at UFC 92 all the way back on Dec. 27, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. During that run, he's had multiple problems outside the cage, had his motivation questioned by pundits and fellow fighters alike, and just flat-out hasn't looked himself. Here's my second problem with the "only two losses" argument: Is that really how you want to see a guy like "Rampage" go out? Losing three in a row before getting his pink slip? It taints his legacy and mars his legend. I don't know if he's better than that these days, but he was. My preference would be to see "Rampage" go out on his own terms. Quit before they can fire you or at least before you become Chuck Liddell. Could Jackson have a "come to Jesus" moment in his life where he totally gets his life and fight game back in order and return to championship form? Maybe, but I've seen nothing out of him in four years that shows me this is a possibility. It's been a good run. He's given us a ton of highlights and soundbytes. But it's time to move on now. Go make that "A-team" sequel. Maybe even shoot a "B.A. Barracus" spin-off project. Just walk away while it's still your decision. What say you, Maniacs? Am I way off, or do you agree that it's time for "Rampage" to walk off into the sunset? Opinions, please.

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HENDERSON PROVES THAT SIZE DOES MATTERBenson Henderson looked like he was at least one full weight class bigger than Frankie Edgar during their championship fight. Joe Rogan made a comment during the bout that we may be watching a future welterweight, Henderson, fighting a future featherweight.The late, great Evan Tanner once told me that, all else being equal, the bigger man will win more often than not. He was explaining why he decided to drop from light heavyweight to middleweight in search of his first UFC championship. Those words seemed to ring true on Saturday night.The fight was, by all accounts, a very close contest. Edgar seemed to land on the feet with more frequency. He also scored more takedowns. But it was clear that he wasn’t able to hurt the challenger with his punches, and he certainly struggled to control him on the ground.Henderson, by contrast, might have landed fewer strikes, but he definitely landed the far more damaging blows. He appeared to move Edgar with every blow, even those that didn’t land on the button. At the end of the fight, Henderson didn’t appear to have a scratch on his face, whereas Edgar looked like he had gotten into a car wreck, with his left eye completely swollen shut, bumps and bruises around his face and a deep gash above his nose. Henderson also got up at will following each Edgar takedown. It was the first time that I can recall Edgar completely failing to control an opponent following a takedown. Plus, Henderson dismissively shucked off several Edgar takedowns, something that Edgar certainly isn’t accustomed to experiencing.Landing fewer shots. Scoring fewer takedowns. Not really dominating with jiu-jitsu, despite one close submission attempt. Yet, he won the fight. It seemed like size was the difference on Saturday night.I have no idea what is next for Henderson. I do know that a rematch with Anthony Pettis, the man who snatched his WEC 155-pound strap, is a fight that I am clamoring to see. Or maybe a bout with Gilbert Melendez, arguably the best fighter under the Strikeforce banner. Of course, we can’t forget the winner of Jim Miller versus Nate Diaz on May 5. There are lots of interesting first defenses for the new champion.By the way, rest in peace, Evan. We haven’t forgotten about you.WAS THIS THE FIGHT TO CAUSE THE MOVE?Joe Rogan often asks Edgar if a move to featherweight is in his future. After all, Edgar is one of just a very few non-heavyweight elite who barely cut any weight. The truth is that Edgar probably should fight at featherweight. Cutting weight is a necessity to avoid fighting much bigger guys. But another truth is that only two men have ever defeated Edgar, and every man he has faced in the UFC is physically larger than the now former champion. I seriously doubt that Edgar will drop to featherweight for that very reason.I think he will campaign for an immediate rematch, and the fight was an entertaining, competitive scrap. But there were no doubts outside of Edgar’s own head about who won the fight. It was about as clear as a close fight can be, if that makes any sense. It seems much more likely, therefore, that Edgar will need to win one or two more fights in order to secure a rematch with the champion. RAMPAGE NEEDS TO FIGURE IT OUTI excoriated Anthony Johnson for missing weight at UFC 142, less than two months ago. I’m not going to give Quinton “Rampage” Jackson the same level of criticism. Why? This was the first time in his PRIDE or UFC career that he slipped up on the scales. It is no big surprise that ‘Page blows up between fights. Shedding unneeded weight is a major issue in virtually all of his camps. So it makes perfect sense that he would miss weight after suffering an injury in training that prevented his normal road work.But I’m not letting Rampage of the hook that easily. Healthy or not, Rampage has absolutely become a one-trick pony in his UFC career. Make no mistake about it: that one trick is savagely effective. Yet, there is nobody at the top of the sport who is a one-trick pony – nobody.Rampage needs to go back to the drawing board and figure out what he wants to do with his career. I know that sounds harsh. It’s not. Those are words of love, trust me. Rampage is one of the most gifted fighters in the 205-pound division. Notice that I wrote “one of.” Jon Jones is THE most gifted fighter in the division. Nevertheless, Rampage isn’t that far behind.The problem, however, is that ‘Page no longer competes as a complete mixed martial artist. I’m not talking about him focusing solely on his standup. That is OK. Chuck Liddell was a standup-only fighter when he elevated himself to heights that no other American-born mixed martial artist has achieved. Yet, Liddell knew the value of the jab. He knew the value of mixing in committed kicks. He understood that he couldn’t just follow an opponent around the cage looking to throw bombs. That is exactly what ‘Page does at this point in his career.The former champion has all the tools to return to the top of the sport, but that is never going to happen, unless he changes up the way he competes. Again, I’m not criticizing him for missing weight. Everyone gets one pass. I’m quite sure that ‘Page took Ryan Bader seriously. It is his game plan that I’m criticizing. And I will continue criticizing it, until he remembers that jabs and punches thrown with less than bad intentions are acceptable, if not preferred.BADER COULDN’T HAVE SCRIPTED IT ANY BETTERI’m sure Bader saw himself stopping Rampage in his dreams. Whether by knockout or submission, I know for certain that knew this was his best opportunity at scoring a dramatic win over the former champion, due to Rampage’s training camp injury that prevented him from making weight.Nonetheless, Bader’s effort, particularly in light of the fact that he was fighting basically in Rampage’s hometown, was nothing short of spectacular. He won every aspect of the fight—standup, wrestling, and jiu-jitsu. The win definitely erases the bad taste left in his mouth after the Jon Jones and Tito Ortiz losses. I’ll actually take it one step further. This win advances Bader’s career more than any fight on his resume, including winning “The Ultimate Fighter.” I’ll be honest. I’m still a bit uncertain whether Bader is a legitimate contender or if Rampage is just on the downside of his illustrious career. We’ll find out in his next fight, because my guess is that Dana White and Joe Silva will give him another marquee matchup. And that will tell us all we need to know about a fighter who has as much potential as anyone in the division not named Jones.Tune in to UFC.com later today for thoughts on the rest of the stellar UFC 144 card…

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Quinton (Rampage) Jackson made his return to Japan but as he fought Ryan Bader, he certainly didn't look like the fighter Japan once saw.

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Quinton (Rampage) Jackson made his return to Japan but as he fought Ryan Bader, he certainly didn't look like the fighter Japan once saw.

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Quinton “Rampage” Jackson didn’t seem like his usual self against Ryan Bader in the co-headliner of UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson Saturday night. Following an entrance featuring the PRIDE theme and brought those in attendance at the Saitama Super Arena to their feet, Jackson never got on track, looking fairly sloppy throughout as Bader claimed a decision victory. After missing weight, the former light heavyweight champion disclosed he suffered a knee injury in training likely keeping him out of the bout had it not been in Japan. “Rampage” made a name for himself while fighting in Japan before joining the UFC and had lobbied for a chance to compete on the card since the second it was announced. “I almost didn’t make it to the fight, but I didn’t want to pull out for the Japanese fans,” said Jackson at the post-event press conference. “I injured my knee pretty bad, and my doctor told me not to fight. But it wasn’t real serious. I didn’t need surgery or nothing, but he told me it wasn’t a good idea to fight.” Jackson went on to say he believes the injury came about while working with Tyson Jeffries on his wrestling. “Rampage” added his belief he was in as good of shape as ever before the knee problem sprung up and said he would be back fighting once again as soon as he’d healed up completely. The loss was the second consecutive stumble for Jackson who also fell to title-holder Jon Jones in September. PHOTO CREDIT – UFC

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Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton Jackson received his long desired wish to return Far East last night (Sat., Feb. 25, 2012) when he climbed inside the cage in front of his adoring fans at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, at UFC 144 against Ryan Bader. Unfortunately for "Rampage," his homecoming was not a successful one, as "Darth" largely dominated Japan's adopted son en route to a unanimous decision victory. Coming in six pounds overweight, Jackson later revealed his excess baggage was due to the fact the he was suffering through an undisclosed injury during training camp. Not wanting to pull out of the fight, especially after lobbying so hard for it, Jackson kept his secret injury to himself and proceeded with his obligations. After failing to make weight, fans, fellow fighters and media alike questioned whether Jackson's heart was still in the game and if his desire to compete inside the Octagon was still there. And even though "Rampage" isn't surprised he lost the fight, he assures everyone that his desire to compete is indeed still there and he has no plans on leaving the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) any time soon. See what he had to say at the UFC 144 post-fight press conference in Japan: "Well if I am going to be critically honest, I am not surprised I lost the fight because I tried to keep the secret that I almost didn't make it to the fight but I didn't want to pull out for the Japanese fans. I injured my knee pretty bad, my doctor told me not to fight. It wasn't real serious, I didn't need surgery or nothing, but he just told me it wasn't a good idea to fight. I decided to fight anyway and I re-injured my knee when Bader slammed me. It's ne of those things, I was worried about it, even before the slam, I wasn't really doing a good job, I was worried about it and I had to lose a lot of weight because I couldn't really run and stuff, so it was downhill from the day I hurt my knee in the gym. That's why I just wanted to put on an exciting fight and I'm just happy to even make it her and try to put on a show for the Japanese fans." If you think "Rampage" just wasn't inspired due to the fact that many feel his MMA career might be coming to an end, think again: "See, I know I'm getting to the end of my career because I said I didn't want to fight past the age of 35, but honestly, before I hurt my knee, you guys should have seen the way I was training. I got really good sparring partners and I got this really good wrestler, Tyson Jeffries, that kicks my butt in wrestling and at the beginning of this camp I was kicking his butt, I was taking him down and wrestling got real competitive and that is how I hurt my knee. He is one of the best wrestlers I know and I was dealing with him I was handling him I was sparring really good and I was looking like a superstar. Then I hurt me knew. When I got hurt, it was just unfortunate, but now, I know what I can do if I come at 100 percent, so I think I got a lot of years and I'm ready to put on more shows. I heal up fast, I'm like a werewolf, I wasn't even supposed to fight here. But I will be back real soon." Now that the mysterious injury that hindered Jackson's ability to cut anymore weight and caused his poor performance at UFC 144 is out of the bag, fans can expect better once "Rampage" is healed up once again. After losing two consecutive bouts, the first time he's done so in his entire MMA career, Jackson assures everyone that he isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Treading uncharted waters, Rampage looks to get back on track sooner rather than later. But in a stacked 205-pound division, that's easier said than done. What's your take, Maniacs? Are you appreciative of Jackson's willingness to go through a tough fight with a lingering injury tagging along? Who should he face next time up inside the Octagon? Perhaps a rematch with fellow former PRIDE star, Mauricio Rua, who is also coming off a loss, may be in order. Thoughts?

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MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani caught up Ben Henderson, Rampage Jackson and Mark Hunt following UFC 144 to get their thoughts on the fights.

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"This is my favorite win of all time. Coming in winning the Ultimate Fighter, it's really not in the UFC, you start over right when you get into the UFC. That is what I learned real quick. You know I had a couple of losses last year and I'm starting this year off right. Getting a win over Rampage, he's up there, he just fought for the title, he's top five in the division so I couldn't ask for more. He got that good slam, you know , I knew he was waiting for something because he was a little to relaxed right there with his hands and he was just waiting for me to knee the head and he caught me, he's a strong dude, so he picked me up and slammed me right on my head and I was out of it honestly for a little bit. But, I just recovered and that's what it's about, just staying in there and battling and that's what happened." -- Ryan Bader tells UFC.com that he was "out of it" for a little while after Quinton Jackson slammed him in the second round of their co-main event bout last night (Feb. 25, 2012) at UFC 144 from Saitama, Japan. "Rampage," who was known for power bombing opponents such as Kazushi Sakuraba and Ricardo Arona while fighting in Japan with Pride FC, had yet to show the stateside fans his incredible strength with his powerful slams that he was accustomed to doing in the Far East. Perhaps all it took a trip to "The Land of The Rising Sun" to inspire Jackson to do what he does best, and that's drop them on their heads. Bader, however, rattled after landing head first and awkwardly on his arm, shook of the split-second cobwebs to regain his composure and control the pace from that moment forward en route to a unanimous decision win. With "Darth" upsetting Jackson's large fan base in attendance, he propelled himself closer to the top of the mountain in the 205-pound division and handed Jackson his second consecutive loss. Impressed with Bader's composure after the slam from "Rampage" and his overall performance for that matter? It certainly looked like it could have been much worse -- the crunching slow motion replays were insane.

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Former UFC Light Heavyweight champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson discussed his disappointing loss to Ryan Bader, and the unsuccessful training camp leading up to the fight. Rampage admitted he somewhat underestimated Ryan Bader in thinking that the knee injury suffered in training wouldn't prevent from him to get the "W". Despite being on a two-fight losing streak, Jackson declaed he has no intention to retire anytime soon. Further Reading: Full UFC 144

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SAITAMA, Japan -- Ryan Bader talked to MMA Fighting about his win at UFC 144 over Rampage Jackson. Bader talks about his performance, being slammed by Rampage, his experience in Japan and much more.

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Quinton "Rampage" Jackson talked to the press after his loss to Ryan Bader at the UFC 144 post-fight press conference. Jackson talks about his pre-fight injury that almost sidelined his fight against Bader.

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The moment Quinton Jackson tapped out to the rear naked choke wrapped around his neck by UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones, "Rampage" has been living on borrowed time. Before the UFC 135 bout, I opined a loss for the Memphis native would spell the end for him as a title contender. At the time, Rashad Evans was on the brink of scoring a second title shot while former champions Lyoto Machida and Mauricio Rua were also looking to get back to the top of the 205-pound mountain. The upper echelon of the light heavyweight division has always been packed and one loss could derail a career for years. Ask Evans who the lost the title all the way back at UFC 98 and is only now getting another crack. Despite clocking in at only 33 years old, Jackson has been in the fight game for over a decade and has spent most of it fighting only the best of the best. In addition to the wear and tear his body has accumulated over 41 fights, "Rampage" has made it no secret that training doesn't rank very high as a favorite pastime. I'm sure his disdain for it has only grown as he grows older. So it didn't take a rocket scientist to put two and two together when the PRIDE Fighting Championships (PRIDE) veteran openly campaigned for a slot at UFC 144 held in the defunct Japanese promotion's favorite haunt, Saitama Super Arena. The writing was on the wall. And after coming in six pounds overweight and suffering a demoralizing loss to The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 8 winner Ryan Bader, many were left wondering the same thing. Is the "Rampage" over? It's fitting Jackson's career might end up coming to a close in the same building where it took off over a decade ago. "Rampage" showed up at the Saitama Super Arena at PRIDE 15 to take on company ace Kazushi Sakuraba. He was big, he was scary and he was American. He was the perfect villain to "Saku's" hero. With a giant chain around his neck and an inhuman howl coming from his mouth, "Rampage" became an instant star in Japan and would fight in country nearly 20 more times before making the jump to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). It was inside the Octagon Jackson would find the success that eluded him across the Pacific. Inside the PRIDE ring, he always played second fiddle to Wanderlei Silva. Stateside, he quickly deposed Chuck Liddell from the top of the light heavyweight mountain and became a champion. Less than four months later, he finally won the title he never could in Japan when he defeated Dan Henderson who had taken the title from "The Axe Murderer" at PRIDE's penultimate show. Jackson's career following the unification bout was punctuated by joyous highs and desperate lows. He would lose his title and his number one ranking to Forrest Griffin in his next fight. Soon after, he fired his trainer and went on a -- no pun intended -- rampage fueled by energy drinks and a lack of sleep. His monster truck led police on a short chase and soon Jackson's photo was appearing more often on TMZ's website than the UFC's. He put all the drama behind him by finally besting longtime rival Silva and putting the Brazilian to sleep with a vicious hook at UFC 92. He added a second consecutive win by defeating Keith Jardine which also secured a title shot for the Memphis wrestler. Injuries kept him from cashing it in however and Machida took his place. Another season coaching TUF, an A-Team feature film and a retirement shorter than Joseph Benavidez followed. "Rampage" finally faced off against Evans at UFC 114 but the TUF 2 winner kept Jackson on his back and earned the unanimous decision. The former champion would have to beat "The Dragon" and Matt Hamill before having to re-earn the title shot he never should have lost in the first place.. Over three years of waiting was rendered fruitless after 16 minutes when "Bones" forced Jackson to submit. Now, after a lethargic showing against Bader, Jackson finds himself even further removed from the throne he was occupied. The former champion blamed his performance on a knee injury, one severe enough to consider pulling out of the fight. "Rampage" ignored medical advice and stepped inside the ring anyway. At the post-fight press conference, Jackson claimed he was feeling as good as ever before the injury and hopes to continue fighting for a few more years. The rumors of an impending retirement were squashed right then and there. When the time finally comes for Jackson to call it a day, however, it will be a sad day in mixed martial arts (MMA). No one wants to see a fighter with the talent and personality Jackson has walk away from the sport. Regardless, "Rampage" will have earned it.

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Especially after missing weight, many fans and pundits were concluding that Quinton "Rampage" Jackson would call it quits after UFC 144. No way, says Rampage.

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Rampage may have come in overweight and rumored to be injured, but boy did he want to put on whatever show he could muster for Japan. I'm positive Gary LaPlante let it all go and shed bittersweet tears like so many of us when Rampage walked out howling to the old Pride theme. It was just another special moment in a cornucopia of them as the UFC took over a flu ridden Tokyo in a big way. Rampage may have lost to Ryan Bader but he had one more highlight reel slam for his fans from the Land of the Rising Sun, thankfully it didn't kill 'Darth'. Could this be Rampage's last slam in Japan? If it is, it fits the portfolio. All gifs from IronForgesIron of course.

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Ryan Bader scored a unanimous decision win over Quinton “Rampage” Jackson in their UFC 144 co-main event in Japan.

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Quinton Jackson badly wanted to fight in Japan again before retiring and he got the chance to do so tonight (Sat., Feb. 25, 2012) at the famed Saitama Super Arena against Ryan Bader at the UFC 144: "Edgar vs. Henderson" pay-per-view event. We even learned that "Rampage" had passed up fighting on the second UFC on Fox card to appear at this show to once again put on a show for the Japanese crowd that loves him so. And they wildly cheered for him as he howled his way to the cage to the Pride theme song, creating a hair raising environment one couldn't help but get emotionally caught up in. It's just too bad Bader had to come in and spoil the homecoming. "Darth" used a strong wrestling game to go along with improved striking to win a unanimous decision by scores of 30-27 across the board. A tired Jackson simply couldn't avoid getting taken down and never quite got his punches off the way he wanted to. Hey, at least we got a sweet slam, right? I'm not sure I've ever seen Jackson come out so fast and pressing forward so hard to start a fight. He even went Nick Diaz for a minute and stepped back to raise his hands to ask for Bader to engage him. When he did, though, it was to clinch against the cage. Smart strategy, considering the weight issues and injury claims from his training camp that surely sapped his ability to push his cardio. Bader then proceeded to find a home for the one punch he has that does a great deal of damage (the overhand right) while Jackson had little to offer as an answer to it. He ended the round with some solid punch combinations but none of them landed. Score one for "Darth." The second round saw a lot of the same action ... until Jackson went all "Slampage" and put Bader down on his skull with a sweet slam reminiscent of the old Pride days. The fans in Japan exploded with delight. Unfortunately for them, it didn't last, as Bader got back to his feet, survived the ensuing onslaught of punches and took Jackson down, where he kept him until the round ended. The final frame began with Jackson ready to head hunt in the hopes that he could score the knockout he surely wanted to give his fans in Japan. Sadly, depending on perspective, Bader used his wrestling to take "Rampage" back to the floor and worked top control. And that was all there was to it. Remember, too, to check out our ongoing live coverage of the UFC 144 main card action by clicking here.

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Ryan Bader defeats Quinton Jackson by Unanimous Decision. The score cards were 30-27, 30-27, 30-27. Bader looked antsy to open the fight. Rampage taunted Bader in response. Rampage ducked down for a takedown and Bader defended with a front headlock. Bader turned Rampage and landed knees to the legs. Rampage pushed off to create distance. Bader landed an overhand right. Slow right hand from Rampage the MMA equivalent of an airball. Bader landed another overhand right and then clinched for a takedown. Rampage looked tentative walking Bader down. Bader dove acros for a takedown and drove Rampage against the fence. Rampage dropped for a takedown and again Bader with the headlock. The round ended with Rampage head hunting. Leg kick and right hand form Bader. Rampage wiffed on two wild hooks. Rampage clinched Bader against the fence and then hoisted the ASU alum and slammed him on his head. Bader was able to regain his feet but he was on wobbly legs. Bader regained his wits and got a takedown. Punches to the body from Bader as the crowd booed. Elbows from Bader did damage but Rampage regained his feet. Bader landed knees to the hamstrings and then dragged the fight back to the mat. The round ended with Ryan Bader working from Rampage's guard. Bader tried to beat Rampage to the punch but was poked in the eye. The referee didn't see the penalty so Bader pushed forward to clinch against the fence. They broke and Bader attempted to snatch a single leg but Rampage stepped away. Bader with another attempt and he got the fight to the ground landing in side control. Ramage regained his guard and Bader worked punches to the body. Rampage tried to push Bader off but Ryan dove back keeping the fight on the ground. Rampage wall walked to his feet but Bader got the fight to the ground and passed to half guard. Bader did an amazing job keeping heavy on top and working for a kimura to finish the fight. The fight ended with Bader working a reverse guillotine. SBN coverage of UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson

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Quentin “Rampage” Jackson missed weight by 5 pounds last night at UFC 144 weigh-ins. Jackson claims that this was due to an unspecified injury and as a result he will forfeit 20% of his show money to his opponent, Ryan Bader. Ryan Bader seemed nonplussed by the fact Jackson missed weight by a considerable amount. Via Fuel TV: Jackson told his side of the story and had a message for Rich Franklin who, as a Fuel TV analyst, was critical of Jackson missing weight. Payout Perspective: Unlike Anthony Johnson, Rampage will likely get a pass for failing to make weight. However, Jackson was one of the big attractions for this card and the weight issue could mean he’s not at 100% which could affect his performance. In the end, missing weight might not impact attendance or buy rates but will affect Jackson’s salary. It may also create a rivalry with Rich Franklin. On another note, Fuel TV sent out the above interviews covering the situation. Its another way for Fox to promote its presence on Fuel TV.

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At UFC 144 the man known simply as Rampage, Quinton Jackson (32-9; 7-3 UFC) meets Ryan Bader (13-2; 6-2 UFC). This Light Heavyweight bout is the semi-main event on the evening. Rampage is currently ranked as the #5 Light Heavyweight in the world according to the USA TODAY / MMA Nation Consensus MMA Rankings; Bader is #16. The UFC 144 PPV card begins this Saturday, February 25 at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, and will run for 4 hours on PPV. On paper this looks like a pretty one-sided affair. Rampage may have slowed a bit in recent years, but he's still one of the most dangerous men in the division, while Bader is just 1 fight removed from a loss to Tito Ortiz. Much of the interest in this fight stems from Rampage returning to Japan where he first made his name as part of Pride. Jackson seems excited about fighting in front of Japanese fans once again. Will this mean the return of "Slampage" and his devastating powerbombs and throws? Any old school Pride fan must certainly be hoping so. How do these two stack up? Rampage: 33 years old | 6'1" | 73" reachBader: 28 years old | 6'2" | 74" reach What have these two done recently? Rampage: L - Jon Jones (Sub) | W - Matt Hamill (UD) | W - Lyoto Machida (SD)Bader: W - Jason Brilz (KO) | L - Tito Ortiz (Sub) | L - Jon Jones (Sub) How did these two get here? Quinton "Rampage" Jackson is a former UFC Light Heavyweight champion who has seen a lot of ups and downs in his career recently. After making a big UFC debut back in 2007, he won 3 straight, then lost the belt to Forrest Griffin and subsequently went on a bizarre and dangerous driving, uh, rampage. He came back, had a pair of fights, then announced his retirement from MMA to pursue acting. That didn't pan out, and he's 2-2 since his return. As I said above, he remains a threat to everyone in the division, but there often just feels like a spark missing from Rampage these days. I'm interested to see if the Japanese fan reignite it. Ryan Bader started his UFC career with a 5 fight win streak that brought his overall record to 12-0. From winning The Ultimate Fighter to defeating Rogerio Nogueira, Bader was clearly a force. A loss to Jon Jones was a minor setback, though clearly there's no shame in losing to Jones. But his UFC 132 submission loss to Tito Ortiz was a real eye-opener. He's defeated Jason Brilz since, but it is going to take a lot for fans to forget the image of Bader being choked out. A win over Rampage would be a huge step in that process. Why should you care? There are three ways I see this fight going: 1) Rampage taps into his old violence and steamrolls Bader, 2) Bader pulls off a huge upset and knocks one of the old guard off his perch, 3) Rampage has a tentative victory a la Matt Hamill. Two of those three options would be exciting, so odds are in your favor for a good fight. More UFC 144 preview coverage from Bloody Elbow after the jump. SBN coverage of UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson UFC 144 Judo Chop: The Striking Defense of Mark Hunt - Fraser Coffeen UFC 144: Rampage Jackson Misses Weight By Five Pounds, Loses 20% Of Purse While Fight Goes On - Brent Brookhouse UFC 144 Weigh-In Video And Coverage - Tim Burke UFC 144: Anthony Pettis Vs. Joe Lauzon Dissection - Dallas Winston UFC 144: The Bloody Elbow Judo Chops Of Frankie Edgar Vs. Ben Henderson - Fraser Coffeen UFC 144: Edgar Vs. Henderson Staff Predictions - Tim Burke UFC 144: Jake Shields Wants UFC To Make Sure Yoshihiro Akiyama Doesn't Cheat - Brent Brookhouse UFC 144: Yushin Okami Vs. Tim Boetsch Dissection - Dallas Winston UFC 144 Video: Dana White Video Blog Episode 2 - Kid Nate UFC 144: Rampage Jackson On The Streets Of Tokyo - Kid Nate UFC 144: Dana White Wants You To Know The UFC Didn't Kill PRIDE - Brent Brookhouse UFC 144: The Epic Drama Of Yoshihiro Akiyama - Fraser Coffeen UFC 144: Is Frankie Edgar Being Underrated Against Ben Henderson? - Fraser Coffeen UFC 144: Hatsu Hioki Vs. Bart Palaszewski Dissection - Dallas Winston UFC 144 Roundtable: Can The UFC Succeed In Japan? - Tim Burke UFC 144 Predictions: Pros Slightly Favor Frankie Edgar To Beat Ben Henderson - Brent Brookhouse UFC 144: Takanori Gomi Vs. Eiji Mitsuoka Dissection - Dallas Winston UFC 144 Judo Chop: Benson Henderson And The Miracle of Survival Part 2 of 2 - Ben Thapa UFC 144 Video: Under PRIDE Rules, Rampage Jackson Dominates Fight Against Ryan Bader - Anton Tabuena UFC 144 Video: Frankie Edgar vs. Ben Henderson Fight Simulation And Prediction - Anton Tabuena UFC 144 Pre-Fight Press Conference Video - Tim Burke UFC 144: Yoshihiro Akiyama Leads The UFC Back To Japan - Kid Nate UFC 144: Should The Winner Of Joe Lauzon Vs. Anthony Pettis Get The Next Title Shot? - Brent Brookhouse UFC 144: Norifumi 'Kid' Yamamoto Vs. Vaughan Lee Dissection - Dallas Winston UFC 144: Riki Fukuda Vs. Steve Cantwell Dissection - Dallas Winston UFC 144 Judo Chop: Benson Henderson And The Miracle Of Survival Part 1 of 2 - Ben Thapa UFC 144: Edgar Vs. Henderson Countdown Show Full Video - Anton Tabuena UFC 144: Edgar Vs. Henderson Betting Lines - Tim Burke UFC 144: Rampage Jackson Is A Death Sentence For Ryan Bader According To Michael Bisping - Brent Brookhouse UFC 144 Manga-Style Promo Video - Kid Nate UFC 144: Takeya Mizugaki Vs. Chris Cariaso Dissection - Dallas Winston UFC 144: Tiequan Zhang Vs. Issei Tamura Dissection - Dallas Winston

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Quinton "Rampage" Jackson explains why he missed weight, coming in at 211 pounds, for his UFC 144 co-main event against Ryan Bader in Japan.

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Rampage Jackson explains to FUEL TV’s Ariel Helwani why he missed weight by six pounds at the UFC 144 weigh-ins. He also has harsh words for Rich Franklin who questioned on the FUEL broadcast if Rampage had taken the fight seriously.

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Quinton "Rampage" Jackson returns to his old stomping grounds against Ryan Bader in the co-main event of tonight's UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson extravaganza. Jackson rose up in Pride FC and immediately magnetized fans and amassed a strong following for his hemispheric personality. His thousand-yard stare and the oversized chain around his neck was gimmicky enough to draw attention, but his sincere humility and good-natured wisecracking made for an infectious contrast. Rampage also seemed to mature and evolve as a fighter throughout his tenure in Pride. It began with a submission loss to Japanese legend Kazushi Sakuraba in his debut, then, a few fights later, started to reflect A-level talent with a reputable wins over Igor Vovchanchyn and former UFC heavyweight champ Kevin Randleman before catching fire at the 2003 Grand Prix. Rampage defeated another former UFC champion in Brazilian Top Team co-founder Murilo Bustamante, then added a third with a ruthless TKO over longstanding light-heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell. Even though he spoiled the highly anticipated showdown between Liddell and Wanderlei Silva and ended up losing to "The Axe Murderer" in the finals, Rampage etched his name into the annals of MMA that night. Jackson was among the early waves of Pride fighters who migrated to the UFC and wasted no time: he stopped Marvin Eastman with strikes in his Octagon debut, knocked "The Iceman" out cold in the rematch and then unified the titles by defeating Pride's last welterweight (183-pounds) and middleweight (205-pound) joint champion, Dan Henderson. Forrest Griffin would dethrone Jackson in his first title defense and, in his six remaining fights, Rampage would only falter twice against the top-two light-heavyweights in the world (Jon Jones, Rashad Evans). More UFC 144 Dissections Hioki-Palaszewski | Gomi-Mitsuoka | Yamamoto-Lee | Fukuda-Cantwell Okami-Boetsch | Mizugaki-Cariaso | Zhang-Tamura Ryan Bader emerged with the double-edged honor of being a TUF champion; a creditable accolade, but one that required further success in the Octagon to authenticate. Validation came in the form of four consecutive wins in which the two-time D1 All American wrestler tackled increasingly prestigious competition: Camelo Marrero, Eric Schafer, Keith Jardine and perennial top-tenner Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. His victories over Jardine (first round knockout) and Nogueira (unanimous decision) were highly definitive for such a young fighter, and Bader had maintained his perfect record while establishing himself as a legit contender. His first taste of defeat came against current champ Jon Jones, who was tearing his way toward a title shot and took another step in that direction with a commanding second round submission. When Bader drew Tito Ortiz, the bout was assumed to be a step down in competition and the bon voyage affair for "The Huntington Beach Bad Boy." Defying the odds, Ortiz floored Bader with a punch and then sealed him off with a guillotine choke to make it two straight. Fast forwarding from contender to facing extinction with the risk of three consecutive defeats, Bader got back on track with a crushing first round knockout of Jason Brilz in his last. Gifs and analysis in the full entry. SBN coverage of UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson I think it's obvious that Bader's chances are slim if he tries to either purely out-wrestle or out-strike Rampage, but promising if he conjoins those two strengths together as one. This leaves the blueprint Rashad Evans laid out, which is an agile in-and-out boxing routine complemented by timely double legs when Rampage is preoccupied with striking exchanges. Bader does have the horsepower to replicate it as well. His stand up has definitely been forged into a sharp weapon and he's getting more comfortable feinting between wrestling and striking attacks. Bader is a massive puncher and moves well for his size and strength, and he'll want use that movement to stay at angles while Rampage is walking him down. The worst possible thing he could do is stand in front of Rampage, so I expect Bader to be in constant motion and only throwing short, straight punches like he did against Nogueira. That fight was also a good demonstration of how quick Bader's hands are and how he can take over by controlling distance with movement. The ace up his sleeve is faking takedowns, as Quinton will be forced to react, which usually results in lowering the defensive guard. For Rampage, the mechanics of this match up closely resemble the Matt Hamill fight. Hamill is a strong and fairly agile wrestle-boxer with a similar skill set to Bader, and Rampage was on-point with his striking and takedown defense. In fact, Rampage has spent most of his career polishing up a balanced release of his boxing to generate big power while maintaining the ability to sprawl. He immediately retracts his hips and controls Hamill's head in the front headlock position, switches to a right-side underhook for stability and then fires away. As in the Hunt vs. Kongo Dissection, Rampage starts to rely more heavily on threatening with the uppercut when Hamill keeps dropping his head in the same spot. With a wide, low base, a simple uppercut from a power puncher can be an extremely effective deterrent against wrestlers. Rampage has always had phenomenal takedown defense but is slightly more susceptible to quickly sprung shots from outside than trips and throws in the clinch. Dropping levels and rifling for doubles from the fringe is how Evans and Jones both grounded him. I've grown to respect Bader quite a bit and I think he's still improving. His striking has developed a lot of power, but I don't think it's refined enough in the subtle details to wobble Rampage or land the greater amount of effective blows. If he's flawless in using angles and mixing his attacks, I could see him taking a close decision. I have a feeling that Rampage is going to make a strong statement, nullify the early takedown attempts and look for the finish. My Prediction: Rampage by TKO. Gifs via Zombie Prophet of IronForgesIron.com Poll Rampage Jackson vs. Ryan Bader Rampage Bader   13 votes | Results

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Quinton “Rampage” Jackson wasn’t in the best of moods following Friday’s weigh-ins for UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson. Jackson, who will meet Ryan Bader in the co-main event, missed weight after tipping the scales at 211 pounds. Bader agreed to the fight at a catchweight, with “Rampage” forking over 20 percent of his purse to “Darth.” During an interview on Fuel TV’s weigh-in special, Jackson reported suffering an injury during training that kept him from doing his normal workouts. While he wouldn’t go into detail what the injury was, Jackson seemed quite upset. Earlier in the show, guest analyst Rich Franklin said that missing weight by just a few pounds meant Jackson wasn’t taking the fight serious. Those were fighting words, as far as “Rampage” was concerned. “Rich Franklin needs to watch his mouth before I smack him the next time I see him,” said Jackson, who reported on Twitter some four hours before the weigh-ins that he was still six pounds over. “He should watch what he says. You don’t question if a fighter is taking a fight seriously or not. I take all my fights seriously. I’m tired of people saying that.” Jackson (32-9) will be trying to get back on track after a submission loss to Jon Jones in 2011 in a fight for the UFC light heavyweight title. Bader (13-2) is coming off a knockout victory over Jason Brilz. PHOTO CREDIT – UFC/LEXANI

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The mixed martial arts scene isn't what it used to be back in the days of Pride, but UFC 144 co-main eventer Quinton "Rampage" Jackson believes it can be re-kindled.

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Former UFC Light Heavyweight champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson came overweight at the official UFC 144 weigh-in, hitting the scale 211lbs (5lbs over). Rampage will have to forfeit 20% of his fighting purse to Ryan Bader, who will look to add insult to injury by defeating Jackson in tonight's co-main event. Jackson revealed he had a number of injuries during his training camp for UFC 144, and was unable to cut the required amount of weight. Rampage refused to reveal his "walk around" weight, but still

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Quinton (Rampage) Jackson, desperate to fight in Japan again, weighed in at 211 pounds Friday for his UFC 144 co-main event vs. Ryan Bader.

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Quinton "Rampage" Jackson came in at 211 pounds for his light heavyweight co-main event against Ryan Bader at Friday's UFC 144 weigh-ins in Japan.

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UFC 144 in Japan was supposed to be Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson's coming home party, but it's been anything but smooth thus far.

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The UFC 144 weigh ins took place late tonight with the fighters hitting the scales to make their bouts official. There were no snags anywhere on the card other than when Quinton Jackson missed weight badly for his bout with Ryan Bader. When Rampage hit the scales he was at 211 for the light heavyweight bout. While the light heavyweight limit is 205 pounds, a fighter can weigh 206 for non-title fights. It was clear when Rampage was walking out that he was sluggish and when he stepped on the scales he clearly knew that he missed weight. When the weight of 211 pounds was announced, it was followed with an announcement that he would give Bader 20% of his fight purse and the bout would go ahead as scheduled. This will, no doubt, be met with continued questioning of Rampage's motivation to continue to compete at a high level in this sport. Something that has been an ongoing story with Jackson for years now. SBN coverage of UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson

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Dana White takes us behind the scene of UFC 144 week. His latest vlog tracks the prefight press conference. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson expresses his love of Japan and says he wants to move there for a year. But it's not … Continue reading →

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At UFC 144 Rampage Jackson is fighting in Japan for the first time in six years, but his opponent Ryan Bader plans on spoiling the party.

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MMA Fighting's Ariel Helwani joined Quinton "Rampage" Jackson for a stroll through Tokyo in advance of Rampage's UFC 144 bout with Ryan Bader. Ariel gets Rampage to talk about his first trip to Japan to face the legendary Kazushi Sakuraba in 2001. Rampage tells Ariel that he knew that fight was a bit of a set up -- Quinton got barely two weeks notice, had to lose 26 pounds in 2 weeks, etc etc -- but he didn't mind because the money was good. Rampage went on to give Sakuraba everything he could handle before getting submitted after almost 6 minutes. Rampage also talks about how the cultural differences in Japan affect him. He discusses the difference between being a "gaijin" (non-Japanese) in Japan as opposed to being a black man in America. Rampage enjoys the friendly and helpful culture of Japan and tells numerous anecdotes about his experiences in the Land of the Rising Sun and the experience of fighting in front of 70,000 fans in Pride. It's a very novel video for MMA. Enjoy! SBN coverage of UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson

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Ariel Helwani Talks With Rampage For 45 Minutes On The Streets of Japan Seriously, find 45 minutes out of your day and watch or at least listen to one of the most interesting conversations I've ever heard with any MMA fighter. Rampage talks about everything here - being new and brought into PRIDE to lose to Sakuraba, being depressed after the Griffin fight and some of what happened that concerned his truck escapade, religion, women, his legacy, etc. etc. Great, great interview and a format that really needs to be done more.

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MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani and Rampage Jackson go on a nighttime tour of Tokyo in this 45-minute casual interview. It looks like Rampage is finally warming up to Ariel.

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UFC Undisputed 3 predicts UFC 144′s Frankie Edgar vs. Ben Henderson and Rampage Jackson vs. Ryan Bader.

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Though Quinton Jackson is now one of MMA’s most popular personalities, when “Rampage” made his initial journey to Japan in 2001, he was a cash-strapped young fighter who had yet to make a name for himself.

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Rampage fielded questions from the press at the UFC 144 pre-fight press conference in Tokyo, Japan.

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Showdown Joe travels around Tokyo to cover all aspects of Saturday's UFC 143, including chats with Cheick Kongo and 'Rampage' Jackson.

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Well that's according to the makers of UFC Undisputed 3. They made a special simulation of the Quinton Jackson vs. Ryan Bader fight, by hosting 25 A.I. matches under PRIDE Rules, as a tribute to the UFC's trip to Japan this weekend. Here are the stats they were able to gather after those simulations: - Rampage defended almost 80% of Bader's takedowns- Rampage won by soccer kick once in 25 fights- Bader recovered from being rocked almost 100 times in 25 fights.- Rampage won 14 out of 25 matches, 11 of which were in the 1st round. So under that PRIDE rule set, their final prediction is that Rampage Jackson will win against Ryan Bader by TKO on 7:23 of the first round. Related: UFC 144 Video: Frankie Edgar vs. Ben Henderson Fight Simulation And Prediction Check out the video after the jump. SBN coverage of UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson

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UFC President Dana White talks all things UFC 144, ring girls, Gilbert Melendez and his future, Rampage in boxing and much, much more.

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Bruce Buffer vs. Lenne Hardt (aka "The Screaming Pride Lady")? Who wins the war? Quinton "Rampage" Jackson weighs in with his choice when he's ready to fight.

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If you can envision inhabiting the soul of a carton of eggs in the middle of a highway with two Pontiac Aztecs coming directly at you, then the impact would pale in comparison to the gravity-bending slam Rampage Jackson put on Ricardo Arona at Pride Critical Countdown 2004. It was as if Ricardo pissed off the entire scientific field of physics, and the universe needed some violent payback. If you've never seen Rampage vs. Arona in Pride FC, then I'm not sure if you can truly call yourself an MMA fan. Don't be that guy at the party that shakes his head and ignorantly agrees when your weekend MMA conversation ventures to the land of Japanese MMA. Know your Pride FC history. Ask yourself: What would Sakuraba do? Take it easy, silly. Sakuraba would watch this full Pride Critical Countdown 2004 fight between Rampage Jackson and Ricardo Arona, compliments of UFC.com. Why are you still reading this? The must epic slam in MMA history is right below this paragraph -- and you're still worried about words? The English language has no meaning when Rampage is about to power slam your head onto a hard canvas. {loadposition rampagearona}

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The fight is just days away and Rampage Jackson wants to please the Japanese fans

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Former light heavyweight champ Quinton "Rampage" Jackson talks to HeavyMMA's Megan Olivi in Tokyo about his return to Japan for the first time since his Pride days.

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Pretty sweet UFC 144 poster the UFC released in honor of Rampage Jackson’s return to Japan.

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This weekend is a dangerous spot for Quinton Jackson. "Rampage" sounds less than motivated to face Ryan Bader and he admits he's sick of facing light heavyweights with a wrestling base. "Sometimes it is hard to get motivated. Like when … Continue reading →

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Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson seems to be tired of mma as he told the press in Tokyo, Japan at the UFC 144 open workouts. He wants to fight strikers and try his hand at boxing. Check out what Rampage Jackson had to say at the UFC 144 open workouts in Japan… [...]

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Former light heavyweight champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson talks with HeavyMMA's Megan Olivi about his UFC 144 co-main event fight against Ryan Bader in Japan.

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When Quinton (Rampage) Jackson steps into the Octagon at UFC 144, it will be six years to the day since the last time he competed in Japan.

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Quinton Jackson recently called out UFC color commentator Joe Rogan for "playing the rusty trombone for jiu-jitsu fighters." The argument "Rampage" made was essentially that Rogan is biased towards jiu-jitsu guys and it shows in his commentary. And Jackson just wants him to shut the f*ck up sometimes. Now, Rogan has taken the time to respond on his podcast and he's eager to clear up the confusion: "Rampage Jackson's mad at me. I was watching and he was calling me fake ass. He was saying that all I want him to do his throw low kicks and the reason he doesn't throw low kicks is because he was fighting a wrestler 'you dumbass.' Look, man, I love Rampage. I don't mean to be rude when I assess things. I'm just trying to objectively figure out how this guy could be doing better than he's doing. ... When I'm doing commentary on a fight, all I'm trying to do is sort of objectively assess what I think someone could be doing differently to try to get themselves out of spot if they're not winning or... I'm just trying to commentate. I'm not like critiquing the guy's soul. I'm not like breaking down who he is as a person. I like the guy a lot. ... The last thing I want to do is add more pressure or add more stress. All I'm doing is trying to just... I'm analyzing the fight, that's all it is. I have to be objective. I can't protect someone's feelings at the expense of doing what I'm supposed to be doing, which is sort of analyzing what's going on." It's a tightrope Rogan walks when calling shows. He has to objectively call the action while putting personal feelings aside and avoid letting outside factors influence how he analyzes fights. Such as "Rampage" calling him out. We'll get to see what affect, if any, this has on Rogan when he commentates Jackson's upcoming bout against Ryan Bader at UFC 144 this upcoming Sat., Feb. 25, 2012, in Japan. And the post-fight interview, should Jackson win, will be interesting to say the least. Catch video of Rogan talking about the incident -- including what he thinks would happen if they ran into each other on the street -- after the jump.

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Ryan Bader is trying to climb his way back into the land of the contenders following an understandable loss to Jon Jones and a horrible loss to Tito Ortiz. A knockout win over Jason Brilz shot him back into a big fight as he takes on Quinton Jackson at this Saturday's UFC 144. When Michael Bisping, a close friend of Jackson, was asked about the fight, he made it clear that he thought it would be a very bad night for Bader (Via ESPN): Asked if Bader had been granted a death sentence by the UFC, Bisping replied: "I'd say so. That's a very tough fight for Ryan Bader. "Don't get me wrong, Bader's a tough guy and I've got a lot of respect for him, he came back from two tough losses impressively. "But Rampage is going to be excited to fight in Japan, he'll be excited to get back to winning ways, that'll be a good win for Rampage." We'll find out if he is right this Saturday night when Rampage fights in Japan for the first time in six years. SBN coverage of UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson

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Rampage Jackson takes on Ryan Bader in a light heavyweight bout this Saturday, Feb. 25, at UFC 144.

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Yesterday we posted an interview with Quinton "Rampage" Jackson in which he bashed UFC commentator Joe Rogan for favoritism. Jackson was doing some media in advance of his UFC 144 co-main event against Ryan Bader this Saturday in Japan. Rogan took the opportunity to respond to Jackson on his Joe Rogan Experience video podcast. Some quotes: "I love Rampage. I don't mean to be rude when I assess things. I'm just trying to look objectively and figure out how a dude could be doing better than he's doing." "I like Rampage as a person. I enjoyed hanging out with him." "All I'm trying to do is objectively assess what someone could be doing differently." "I'm just trying to commentate. I'm not looking deep into someone's soul." "I can't do what I'm supposed to be doing and try to protect someone's feelings." "When I tell him to throw leg kicks, it's just because the guy has awesome leg kicks." "The last thing I want to do is add more pressure, add more stress (to a fighter's job)." They also speculate about why Jackson no longer slams opponents the way he did back in the Pride days, whether or not Joe should be worried the next time he runs into Rampage, and Joe names his all-time fighter. SBN coverage of UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson

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UFC middleweight Michael Bisping has trained with Quinton “Rampage” Jackson for several years so “The Count” has plenty of insider information on the former light heavyweight champion. Jackson will make his return to Japan this Saturday when he meets Ryan Bader in the co-main event of UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson. The show takes place inside the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan and features seven scraps on PPV including headlining lightweights Frankie Edgar-Benson Henderson. For Jackson this will not only be a homecoming of sorts but a chance to get back in the win column after being defeated by current title-holder Jon Jones last September. Bisping believes Bader, also a former victim of Jones’, is the perfect opponent for Jackson. “I’d say so. That’s a very tough fight for Ryan Bader,” said Bisping, in a recent interview with ESPN. “Don’t get me wrong. Bader’s a tough guy and I’ve got a lot of respect for him, he came back from two tough losses impressively.” “But Rampage is going to be excited to fight in Japan,” Bisping continued. “He’ll be excited to get back to winning ways…that’ll be a good win for Rampage.” After falling to Jones and Tito Ortiz, Bader defeated Jason Brilz at UFC 139 to get back on track. Prior to the losses he’d won twelve in a row. PHOTO CREDIT – UFC

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If you count yourself among those growing queasy with UFC 144 fever, yesterday probably didn't do you any favors. But that's not to say it was uneventful. Between a late release of the first UFC 144 video blog, an abrupt Rampage Jackson-Joe Rogan beef, and Carlos Condit's latest return timetable, there were plenty of morsels to whet your appetite. So while we await the gear-up to Japan, catch up with all the MMA you may have missed on the Morning Report. 5 MUST-READ STORIES TO START YOUR DAY The MMA Hour. Ariel Helwani and The MMA Hour return with a quartet of interviews featuring lightweight contender Joe Lauzon, broadcaster Mauro Ranallo, snakebitten UFC fighter Sean Loeffler, and journalist Daniel Herbertson. Ian McCall: 'I'm on borrowed time, I shouldn't be here.' McCall, a contender for the UFC's inaugural flyweight championship, candidly recounted the drug overdose that nearly killed him. Carlos Condit unsure of St. Pierre's schedule, 'would like to stay busy.' Condit layed out a timetable for his return and revealed what it would take to get him back in the cage against an opponent not named Georges St-Pierre. Loss to Anthony Pettis might have been the best, most painful thing to happen to Ben Henderson. Henderson discussed in painful detail the moment that, even now, can bring tears to his eyes. Jon Jones named 'Honorary Race Official' for Daytona 500. In a strange melding of worlds, Jones will take part in the pre-race ceremonies for NASCAR's biggest race. MEDIA STEW The first UFC 144 video blog, featuring a behind-the-scenes look at Nick Diaz post-fight at UFC 143, Roy Nelson's destroyed face, and Alex Caceres forgetting he landed a second ballshot on Edwin Figueroa. Rampage Jackson lambasts Joe Rogan when asked about the term "one-dimensional." More on this later. Another nugget from a weekend that won't stop giving. This time a regional fight turns gruesome when Kenneth Crowder rips off Shane Tyner's ear around the 15:00 mark. Yes, you read that right. (NOT FOR THE SQUEAMISH. Cannot cap-lock that enough.) And now something a little more lighthearted, unless you happen to be the poor blue-gloved man whose switch kick goes so horribly, horribly wrong. (HT: Middle Easy) We present you with a ridiculous manga-style fanmade trailer for UFC 144, courtesy of Dana White. Rumors of Scott Jorgensen's demise have been greatly exaggerated. Haha you can't kill me. Not even your rumors can u fucking keyboard warriors!Pound away at those letters like it'll change your life. Haha — Scott jorgensen (@Scottjorgensen) February 20, 2012 Brendan Schaub must've been the scariest janitor in the world. I use to work at a carwash so I know how far a good tip goes..however, my 1st job I was a janitor..beat that! #truestory — Brendan Schaub (@BrendanSchaub) February 21, 2012 And of course, the completely anticlimactic conclusion to Rampage Jackson vs. Joe Rogan. I'm the 1 fighting n front of millions,I have the right 2 get mad if someone is dogging my style,non fighters won't understand. 2da lamefans — Quinton Jackson (@Rampage4real) February 20, 2012 For the record I love @Rampage4real, regardless of what he said. He's a sensitive guy with the toughest job in the world. — Joe Rogan (@joerogan) February 20, 2012 FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS Announced yesterday (Monday, Feb. 20, 2012): N/A FANPOST OF THE DAY Today's Fanpost of the Day goes to MMA Mania reader unambig: What a difference a year makes: UFC injuries and opportunities. UFC Sanchez vs. Kampmann, March 3 When the door closes for one fighter opportunity knocks for another. Brazilian middleweight Miquel Falcao was coming off his debut win over Gerald Harris and was set to fight Alessio Sakara. But Falcao was injured, leading to a replacement with Rafael Natal. But just 19 days before the fight Natal injured his knee, making way for the debut of unknown fighter Chris Weidman. The two-time All-American wrestler won the fight against Sakara 30-27 unanimously, launching his four fight winning streak into the echelon of the Middleweight division. ... UFC 130, May 28 Brazilian phenom Renan Barao was set to battle Demetrious Johnson in his UFC debut. Brad Pickett, however, was forced from the card with an injury, changing the matchup to Cole Escovedo against Barao, while Mighty Mouse went on to battle Miguel Torres. What's interesting about this change of plans is that Johnson's win over Torres granted him his bantamweight title fight against Dominick Cruz. Considering how good Barao has looked, what would have happened if the two had fought on this card? Found something entertaining, brutal, or bizarre you'd like to see in the Morning Report? Just send it to @shaunalshatti and we'll include it in tomorrow's post.

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Joe Rogan may be friends with a lot of fighters, but apparently Rampage Jackson isn’t one of them. At least not if you ask Rampage. He basically blasts Rogan in this interview with Fighters Only for being “fake” and having “biased” commentary. Here’s just an sample of what he said in response to how a fight would go down between him and Rogan. I think would beat the sh-t out of Joe Rogan – as long as he don’t get me to the ground, because his jiu jitsu is really good. I know he’s got good jiu jitsu guy because he’s so biased towards jiu jitsu guys. Every time a guy is a jiu jitsu fighter Rogan might as well be playing the rusty trombone like, ‘oh a jiu jitsu guy’. I don’t give a f— man, I am sick of people putting their [opinions]… if everyone was a jiu jitsu fighter it would be a boring-ass sport. Everyone is not the same. Some people like to stand and bang some people like jiu jitsu. I don’t knock people who like jiu jitsu. Sometimes its boring when they are wrestling but sometimes its boring when people are standing too. Rampage went on to say that he was a much bigger fan of how Stephen Quadros and Bas Rutten called fights in PRIDE than Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan because even though he was friends with them, they were still unbiased when they called his fights. Harsh words, but Joe Rogan didn’t take it too personally. He says he still loves Rampage. For the record I love @Rampage4real, regardless of what he said. He's a sensitive guy with the toughest job in the world.about 9 hours ago via Twitter for iPhoneReplyRetweetFavorite@joeroganJoe Rogan

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It's always fun to make predictions, especially when those "best guesses" are being made by Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) professional fighters on behalf of their colleagues in combat. This Saturday (Feb. 25, 2012), Quinton Jackson will return to familiar grounds when he takes on Ryan Bader at UFC 144 in Saitama, Japan. "Rampage's" former Wolfslair training partner, UFC Middleweight Michael Bisping, spoke to ESPN recently about the upcoming bout. He was asked if he thought Bader was being handed a death sentence in the way of his fight versus Jackson: "I'd say so. That's a very tough fight for Ryan Bader. Don't get me wrong, Bader's a tough guy and I've got a lot of respect for him, he came back from two tough losses impressively." Check out what else "The Count" had to say after the jump: When "Rampage" enters the Octagon at UFC 144, it will mark six years to the very day since the last time he fought in the Saitama Super Arena when he faced Yoon Dong-Sik at PRIDE 31. He'll be looking to redeem himself from his last performance, when he was submitted by a rear-naked choke by UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones in the fourth round of their match up at UFC 135 on Sept. 24, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. Maybe a change of scenery will be just what Jackson needs. "Rampage" was a huge fan favorite during his six-year stint in the PRIDE organization in Japan. Bisping feels this will be just the opportunity his former stablemate needs to get back on track: "'Rampage' is going to be excited to fight in Japan, he'll be excited to get back to winning ways, that'll be a good win for 'Rampage.'" Jackson's opponent, Bader, has something in common with him. His name can also be found on Jon Jones' wall of victims, finding himself choked out in the second round of their fight at UFC 126 on Feb. 5, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The loss was the first of Bader's career and was followed by his second when he was choked out again by Tito Ortiz at UFC 132 on July 2, 2011 in "Sin City." "Darth" was able to get back on the "win wagon" with a very impressive knockout victory over Jason Brilz at UFC 139 on Nov. 19, 2011 in San Jose, Calif. When push comes to shove, who will keep the positive momentum going? Do you Maniacs agree with Bisping's analysis? Has Bader been handed a "death sentence," or is "Rampage" in for a tough night? Opinions, please.

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Former Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, who will square off with Ryan Bader at UFC 144 in Japan, discusses his opponent, as well as his long awaited return to "The Land of the Rising Sun." Jackson admits that he's not concerned with the outcome of the bout, and says that he is looking forward to putting on an exciting show for the Japanese fans.

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The lights are dimming, Yuji Shimada assumes his ringside seat, and somewhere amidst the third row, Bas Rutten is flirting with Japanese women adorned in schoolgirl outfits. The confusing/compelling opening ceremony rolls on the big screen while an arena of 90,000 MMA fans sit in funeral-like silence. It could only mean the long time revival of Pride FC, featuring the stars that made it shine for a decade of MMA’s most innovative era. Unfortunately, last week, Dana reminded us that Pride is a cold, lifeless corpse and Rampage returning to Japan for UFC 144 is the closest thing to a resurrection of Pride FC we’ll live to see (aside from ONE FC). Regardless of the pageantry the UFC is likely to omit from the former Japanese promotion, all the old school MMA fans will be hollering their finest Lenne Hardt impressions, screaming the names of the combatants entering the Octagon as they return to the land that grew the sport to cult-like proportions. Rampage is excited to revisit the land of the rising sun, he’s also excited to be fighting Ryan Bader, but he’s not so excited about Joe Rogan continuously calling him a one dimensional fighter and telling him what he ‘should’ be doing inside the Octagon. In this interview with Fighter’s Only, Rampage showcases some choice words for the UFC’s most beloved commentator and acknowledges that Joe Rogan’s ground game is probably better than his.

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Quinton Jackson is a legend in the sport.Hardcore fans know that this guy has been universally recognized as one of the best 205-pound fighters in the world, across all promotions, since 2003. Nine years is a long time to remain relevant in the “what have you done for me lately” sport of mixed martial arts. But “Rampage” is far from ordinary.When the 33-year-old ultimately decides to hang up his vale tudo gloves, his resume will hold its own with just about anyone’s, even if he doesn’t achieve another noteworthy milestone. To wit, he was the first fighter to unify a UFC and PRIDE championship.  He accomplished that goal when he successfully defended his UFC light heavyweight championship against Dan Henderson, who was then the PRIDE Middleweight (205-pound) Champion.He was a finalist in the 2003 PRIDE Middleweight Grand Prix, ultimately losing to then-champion Wanderlei Silva. At that time, the Silva was universally regarded as the best 205-pound fighter in the world. Rampage was unquestionably the number two guy.One fight after joining the UFC, Rampage did what many thought to be the unthinkable. He savagely knocked out iconic champion Chuck Liddell with a counter right hand that was so ferocious that Liddell dropped like he had been taken out by a 12-gauge shotgun. Rampage successfully defended the title one time, something matched by only five of the 10 other men who have worn the belt. Many believe the judges robbed him of the golden strap in his 2008 defense against Forrest Griffin. Robbed or justly scored, the fight will go down in history as one of the best ever. Several media outlets selected that bout as the 2008 Fight of the Year. Suffice it to say, Rampage is a fighting legend. By contrast, his opponent on Saturday night is still trying to make a true name for himself in the sport. Ryan Bader has long been one of the top prospects in the light heavyweight division. But he hit a bit of a rough patch in the first half of 2011, dropping back-to-back fights to eventual champion Jon Jones and former champion Tito Ortiz. Those were the first two losses of Bader’s career. He righted the ship back in November with an impressive first-round knockout of Jason Brilz. But Bader is still trying to find his way in the land of the light heavies.Don’t mistake those contrasting descriptions for a suggestion that this isn’t a meaningful fight. Quite the opposite is actually true.A win by Rampage doesn’t do anything in terms of advancing his standing in the division. It is a fantastic payday, of course. It is an opportunity to perform one more time in front of the local Japanese fans who helped turn him into a superstar. And it is an opportunity to stay busy in an attempt to ward off ring rust, something he has not done in recent years. A loss, on the other hand, would be devastating. Bader has never before toppled an A-list foe. Thus, if Rampage falls as the first such victim, it would draw into question the former champion’s short-term relevance in the division. Sounds like a no-win situation, doesn’t it? It certainly does to me, which means Rampage had better come out looking to make a statement because he simply cannot afford to lose or even eke out a close win.For Bader, Saturday is a no-lose situation. He’s the underdog, so a loss to Rampage does nothing to truly hurt his standing. A win, however, lets the genie out of the bottle. Bader instantly becomes a championship contender, if he can score a victory over Rampage. It erases all lingering questions following the losses to Jones and Ortiz in a way that the Brilz win simply cannot.All that means Rampage will likely come out swinging for the fences, possibly mixing in some of his long lost wrestling skills. Bader will be fighting loose and free, focusing solely on the upside associated with fighting Rampage. If that happens, this should be a tremendous spectacle for the fans because these guys matchup extremely well on paper – far better than their respective standing in the division would otherwise suggest.Let’s get to the matchup.Most probably expect to read “Rampage needs to keep the fight standing, whereas Bader needs to take the action to the ground.” True. But there is more to this matchup than the obvious.In fact, I’m going to reprint my breakdown on Rampage versus Jones, substituting Bader’s name for the current champion, a few little tweaks here and there, and a quick lead-in paragraph, because I believe that description perfectly describes this matchup, with a quick lead-in paragraph to set it up.Bader is an exceptional boxer, when one takes into account that he only began dedicating himself to that form of martial arts in the last few years. The former amateur wrestling champion possesses head movement, footwork and arsenal of punches that are well beyond his years of training. Plus, his hand speed and knockout power are enough to make anyone cringe, including Rampage. He relies on his overhand right too much. Other than that nit-picky note, I think he is one of the better true boxers in the division.Yet, as good as Bader is on the feet, he wants no part of a fisticuff exchange with Rampage. Trust me on that one. Rampage is one of the game’s most versatile punchers. He can knock out anyone with a single punch from either hand. Chuck Liddell got his lights turned out with a looping right. It was the first time anyone left Liddell in an unconscious heap in his illustrious career. Rampage put Wanderlei Silva to sleep with an equally vicious left hook. And he hurt Rashad Evans with a couple different shots thrown in short, compact fashion.Rampage also has tremendous wrestling skills, though he has completely ignored them of late. The last time we saw Rampage use anything close to resembling his wrestling was in his five-round thrashing of Henderson four years ago. By contrast, in PRIDE, Rampage was famous for slamming and then ground-and-pounding his opponents. I will never know why he has turned away from that strength as of late.Conventional wisdom suggests that Rampage should rely on his wrestling and physical strength to put Bader on his back, and force him to address the one major hole in his game that Jones exposed during their February 2011 fight. He showed no real ability to deal with Jones’ top game, so I see no reason why he would do any better with Rampage, since the former champion has absolutely brutal ground and pound, as well as excellent top control.Of course, only Jones has been able to put Bader on his back and keep him there. Don’t expect Rampage to follow suit, despite the fact that devising a game plan to create takedown opportunities may be his best chance to win.Unfortunately for Rampage, he is far too enamored with his boxing skills to concern himself with takedowns. He won’t be looking for a takedown, unless a Bader strike puts him on ice skates. Trust me on that one. I’m absolutely certain of it. Rampage will come out looking to throw hands with Bader to the exclusion of every other facet of his game, just like he does in every fight. That is true no matter who he is fighting. And it will be true on Saturday night.Bader needs to take advantage of that one-trick-pony approach to the game by refusing to engage in a boxing match with Rampage. He should take a page out of Griffin’s playbook and kick Rampage’s lead leg until the challenger can no longer put any weight on it. Rampage walks down opponents with laser-like focus, always looking for an opening to land a lead right hand or counter anything. I’m not sure if Rampage’s tunnel vision causes him to fail to identify kicks in time to check them. I don’t know if he stands with too much weight on his front leg. Or, maybe he just doesn’t respect anyone’s leg kicks. Whatever the case, that lone strike singlehandedly won the title for Griffin in their 2008 bout. It can also win the fight for Bader on Saturday night.Bader can also take a page from the game plan used by Jones and Rashad Evans in wins over Rampage – use strikes to set up takedowns. Rampage sits down on his punches so much that he routinely leaves himself open to takedowns, just like he leaves himself open to leg kicks. Once on the ground, he has virtually no offensive submission game from his back. He can defend pretty well, and he certainly has the ability to scramble back to his feet or sweep, but he isn’t going to catch Bader or anyone else with an armbar, triangle choke, gogoplata or any other submission from the guard. Back to the original writing.Unlike with the Jones fight, I don’t think that Bader has more tools at his disposal once the cage door shuts. Instead, I think Rampage is the man with more ways to bring the fight to an abrupt end, solely due to his arsenal of fight-ending punches and his top game. I also think he is the one with the greater physical advantages. Yet, this fight has upset written all over it, according to most. There are many who believe that Rampage is on the downside of his illustrious career. There is no denying the fact that he has not shown any growth in his game since joining the UFC. In fact, one could easily argue that he has shown competitive regression.Whether that is from the long, self-imposed breaks he has taken over the last few years or his waning focus due to acting or other outside interests is up for debate. What is not up for debate is the fact that Rampage performs better when he fights regularly. He is 7-1 in UFC fights with less than 200 days between contests. That lone loss came at the hands of Jones, a guy many believe to be the both the present and future of the division. When the cage door shuts, it will have been 155 days since Rampage’s last fight. I’ll let you decide what that means.QUICK FACTSQuinton “Rampage” Jackson•    33 years old•    6’1, 205 lbs•    73-inch reach•    32-9 overall •    3-2 in last 5 fights•    7-3 in last 10 fights•    13-5 in Japan•    Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion•    Former PRIDE 205-lb Champion (defeated reigning champ Dan Henderson after UFC/Pride acquisition) •    First man to unify UFC and PRIDE titles •    406-day reign as champion; 1 successful title defense•    2 submission losses in 41 professional fights•    Stopped 3 times by strikes as a professional•    Knockout of the Night -- KO1 over Chuck Liddell at UFC 71; KO1 over Wanderlei Silva at UFC 92  •    Fight of the Night – UD5 loss to Forrest Griffin at UFC 86; UD3 over Keith Jardine at UFC 96•    Current layoff is 155 days•    Longest layoff of his career is 448 days Ryan Bader•    28 years old•    6’2, 205 lbs•    74-inch reach•    14-2 overall•    3-2 in last 5•    8-2 in last 10•    First fight in Japan•    TUF: Season 8 winner•    Both career losses by submission•    No post-fight awards•    Current layoff is 99 days•    Longest layoff of career (excluding time on TUF) is 216 days

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Good news for all you people who hate Jon Jones' guts for being so awesome or something. We now have video footage of him getting chased down and attacked by a police dog! No, he wasn't involved in some sort of Hulk rampage or Rampage rampage. It was all a part of some police academy training program. And no, Jon doesn't choke the dog unconscious and drop it headfirst on the ground.

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The era of Rampage slamming his opponents to the canvas with force enough to crack your TV set may have come and gone, but the former Pride and UFC 205 king says he’s still got it. Rampage caught up with Yahoo Sports in an exclusive interview and explained how he will be getting his belt back. I still think I can win my title back, and I still think I can even win it back from Jon Jones, but I would have to execute the game plan. Jones was very good on the night; he did what he had to with style and stopped me doing what I needed to do. Respect to him, but I still want my belt back before I retire. I will always think of that belt as mine, even when I’m an old, bald wrinkled ass man. I’m very, very proud of unifying that UFC belt with the PRIDE belt and for that reason a little bit of me will always think of that belt as belonging to me. Some haters have said now that I didn’t get my belt back after three years of waiting for my shot, I’m not going to be motivated in my fighting career. That is what my English friends call “bollocks”. I am very motivated to kick Bader’s ass. I was a little pissed off and disappointed that I didn’t get my belt back and I was upset with my performance. I’m going to take that out on Ryan Bader and – in front of the Japanese fight fans – put on a great fight. The truth is Rampage isn’t getting any younger, and his past few performances haven’t been exactly riveting. The poor fellow hasn’t finished a fight since 2008, and his last two wins weren’t exactly what we have come to expect from Mr. Jackson. A split-decision win over Machida that was no wider than a razor’s edge left half the viewers clamoring for a mistrial, and his fight with Hamill can only be described as Snoozefest: 2011. I hope to see Rampage come to form as he did when he shattered The Iceman or hacked The Axe Murderer to bits. All signs point to this being Rampage’s last real run at a title, and with Jon Jones sitting on the 205 mountain peak, it’s going to have to be one for the books. At least it’s going down in Japan; if ever there was a place to start the story-book come back, that would have to be the number one place to do it. Bader poses a real threat to Rampage. A solid wrestling game coupled with youth, pure power, and cardio to boot are all stacked against Jackson, as he enters this fight with Bader. Image via Sherdog

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Next weekend (Feb. 25, 2012), Quinton Jackson makes his return to the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. It was on this hollowed ground where "Rampage" first gained worldwide recognition and evolved into the champion he would one day become. Battles with Ricardo Arona and Wanderlei Silva are etched in the minds of mixed martial arts (MMA) fans across the globe with Jackson being on both sides of a beating. At UFC 144: "Edgar vs. Henderson," the Memphis native returns to Japan to take on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 8 winner Ryan Bader. More than 10 years since he first stepped inside a Pride Fighting Championships (Pride) ring, Jackson returns a much different fighter than he was in 2001. He is a former champion and was once recognized as the best 205-pounder on the planet, two credentials that eluded him during his tenure with Pride. The main reason for this was Wanderlei Slva who put the American to sleep twice in Japan. "Rampage" has since gotten his revenge as well. Indeed, Jackson has changed, adapted and evolved beyond the man who stepped inside the ring against Kazushi Sakuraba at Pride 15. Before his UFC 144 tilt, we'll take a closer look at that fight ... the "birth of Rampage" as it were. Let's dive in: The bell sounds and "Rampage" makes his way to the center of the cage, unloading a huge hook with deadly intentions. Sakuraba ducks under and grabs onto a leg, working toward a single-leg takedown. They circle, the Japanese fighter trying to get his opponent onto the mat while the American does all he can to avoid ending up on his back. The veteran wins out and quickly ends up in Jackson's half-guard. Even though "Rampage" is a few less years into the game than "Saku," he's not by any means green. With an amateur wrestling background and a host of fights under his belt in California, Jackson is more than ready to go toe-to-toe with Sakuraba. He uses the corner post to wall walk his way back to his feet, while also threatening with a guillotine choke. With both fighters once again vertical, they clinch up and the Japanese legend attempts to jump into Jackson's guard. The Memphis native responds the only way he knows how: He slams him. Sakuraba's body is barreled into the canvas, but he continues to work. A triangle choke is attempted, but Jackson lifts his opponent again for a second slam. They jockey for position on the mat and "The Gracie Hunter" once again attempts the triangle choke submission. A third slam. And then a fourth! But, Sakuraba doesn't relent and nearly has the submission cinched up. Jackson lifts Sakuraba up again, but instead uses his newfound leverage to wiggle out of the move rather than punish his opponent with yet another slam. Back on the mat, "Rampage" appears to be breathing heavily as lifting a 190-pound man over and over is -- even for an athlete on the level of Jackson -- an exhausting task. The Japanese fighter quickly transitions into an armbar attempt, which Jackson defends how else, but with another slam. He picks up his opponent again and nearly tosses him over the ropes and to the outside while the Saitama crowd gasps in disbelief. "Saku" is spared the tumble, while Jackson is able to avoid yet another submission. Both fighters are back on their feet and you can almost literally see the energy seeping out of Jackson's body. A weak combination is thrown with little to no power and when Sakuraba dives in for a takedown, "Rampage" offers no defense whatsoever. From half-guard, "Saku" easily slips in sidemount with Jackson offering only a few knees as offense. The Japanese fighter begins to work toward a kimura and nearly has it locked in, but Jackson offers an impressive defense by sitting up straight forcing Sakuraba to lose the leverage needs to torque his opponent's shoulder back. Jackson tries to explode out from under his opponent, but ever the savvy grappler, "Saku" scrambles and ends up taking the American's back. Jackson avoids danger and they wind up on their feet with "Rampage" having hold of one of his opponent's legs. He attempts to lift Sakuraba up but the Pride veteran is once again working towards a kimura and when they collapse to the mat, it's the Japanese fighter who ends up on top. "Saku" teases a leglock, but then quickly gets behind Jackson before just as quickly sinking in a rear naked choke, which forces "Rampage" to tap. Jackson will return to Japan six years to the day he defeated Dong-Sik Yoon in what would be the American's final appearance for Pride. When he steps inside the arena next week, he'll take on an opponent in Bader who is still smarting from the sting of two straight losses. Both of Jackson's opponents were heralded as prospects -- Yoon for accomplishments in judo competitions, Bader for collegiate wrestling credentials -- and while "Rampage" handled Yoon fairly easily, he now carries the weight of an additional six years of wear-and-tear on his shoulders. It's more so when taking into account the level of competition Jackson has faced since leaving Japan. Chuck Liddell, Dan Henderson, Rashad Evans, Lyoto Machida, Jon Jones. A murderder's row of elite light heavyweights have left the 33-year old Memphis native with a fight age much older than his actual age. Can "Rampage" put down the young lion at UFC 144? Or will "Darth" ruin Jackson's Saitama return?

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Former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson made his name in Pride, and he's getting the chance to go back to Japan when he faces Ryan Bader at UFC 144. In the first of a three-part blog on Yahoo Sports, Rampage talked about still hoping to win back his belt one day despite his loss to Jon Jones at UFC 135, his love for the Land of the Rising Sun, and his motivation going forward. First, he talks Jon Jones: I worked so hard for the Jon Jones fight in September. I trained my ass off. As I said before the fight, I was in the best shape of my life, but in the Octagon I didn’t perform like I should have done. It is frustrating for me, and I felt bad for all my team who got me ready for that Jon Jones fight. I still think I can win my title back, and I still think I can even win it back from Jon Jones, but I would have to execute the game plan. Jones was very good on the night; he did what he had to with style and stopped me doing what I needed to do. Respect to him. On Japan: But in this fight on February 25, I get the next best thing: I get to fight in Japan for the first time in six years. It’s no secret I love Japan. Japan is where I became a MMA fighter, it is where I made a name for myself and learned how to kick ass. The fans there are so respectful, I can’t wait to perform for them again. I really, really want a sick knockout for them, and maybe even I’ll do my powerbomb if Bader is dumb enough to give me the chance. Did you know Rampage just opened a gym and is still motivated to fight? You do now: I’m not going to lie, I still don’t like training too much. Getting sweaty with other dudes? Not really my thing. There’s other things I can think of which are a lot more fun to do. But I train a lot harder than I used to, and a lot smarter. I’ve even opened up my own gym, the Rampage Fitness Academy in Mission Viejo, CA, which was something I thought I’d never do. Some haters have said now that I didn’t get my belt back after three years of waiting for my shot, I’m not going to be motivated in my fighting career. That is what my English friends call "bollocks". I am very motivated to kick Bader’s ass. I was a little pissed off and disappointed that I didn’t get my belt back and I was upset with my performance. I’m going to take that out on Ryan Bader and – in front of the Japanese fight fans – put on a great fight. If Rampage can defeat Bader, there are some enticing possible fights still available to him (rematches with Dan Henderson and Rashad Evans remain possibilities, as well as bouts with young guns like Alexander Gustafsson down the road). While he's unlikely to get that belt around his waist again, people still like to watch him fight, so that should keep him around a while longer. Parts two and three of the blog will be out early next week. SBN coverage of UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson

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Nick Peet, Editor, Fighters Only and Train Hard, Fight Easy Following the success of our Brazil Issue last year, which was one of the top selling Fighters Only editions of all time, it was only natural we would counterstrike early 2012 with a Japan version in the run up to the UFC’s return to the Land of the Rising Sun. In this issue you’ll find interviews with some of the biggest stars in Japanese mixed martial arts. Some you will undoubtedly have heard of, and hopefully one or two you haven’t. We also delve into the history of the sport in Japan – which actually pre-dates anything staged in South America – taking a trip back in time with some of the figures who were there when mixed martial arts was truly first born. And who better to feature as our cover star for such an auspicious issue than the former Pride superstar himself, Quinton Jackson? The epitome of all that was great about that generation of mixed martial artist, his return will be celebrated from every rooftop in Tokyo when he steps into the Octagon at UFC 144 on February 26th. When FO spoke with ‘Rampage’ about starring on the cover of this issue, his usual pensive guard slipped dramatically. With children of Japanese-American decent, he holds a special affinity with Japan and his return to action there this month marks a landmark in his own life and career. Rampage knows perhaps more than anyone that his fighting life is drawing to a close, and in this issue he opens up about what the immediate future holds for him. The often cantankerous former UFC light heavyweight champion gushes about his love for Japan, and the Japanese fans, before considering the next step in his career. He still harbours dreams of regaining the title he once held, while wholly endorsing the reign of current UFC champion Jon Jones. And he concedes that his own time inside of the Octagon is coming to an end… before, typically, promising there’s plenty of fight in this old dog yet. And seeing as this is Fighters Only magazine, and pushing boundaries is our prerequisite a, we took our Rampage Jackson shoot and made something a bit special for this month’s cover. Quinton actually took his nickname from the arcade game Rampage, where a werewolf and three other monsters smash entire cities to rubble. So we let loose MMA’s own Rampage in Tokyo, the host city of UFC 144. Japan card headliner Ben Henderson is also out to leave his mark in Japan. ‘Bendo’ headlines the event, challenging Frank Edgar for the UFC lightweight title, and despite this being his first fight outside North America he’s planning on using his comic book superhero fighting style to defeat a champion who has so far brushed aside all worthy challenges. Local star Takeya Mizugaki also opened the doors to his camp to FO this month, providing a true insight into what this card represents to the Japanese fighters. And keep an eye out for all of the other heroes of Eastern MMA inside, like Yoshihiro Akiyama, ‘King Mo’ and Kyoji Horiguchi… We even check back on a relative who’s who of the lost Pride FC generation in Lowdown, and star referee Marc Goddard, our resident third man, discusses how the rules of MMA have changed in the 10 years since the UFC last touched down in the Land of the Rising Sun. Aside from all the superb Japan-themed content, we also have all the usual news, reviews and previews you have come to expect – plus an exclusive chat with new Blackzilians team captain and leading light heavyweight contender Rashad Evans to boot. We turn the spotlight onto the mouth-watering flyweight tournament set for the UFC on the FX card in Sydney, Australia on March 3rd, and we also chat with anybody and everybody about the retirement of Brock Lesnar and what impact – if any – his career has had on the Octagon. Still not enough? Okay, how about a guerrilla jiu-jitsu masterclass from grappling god Dave Camarillo, expert tips on how to fight like Chael Sonnen, professional advice on building your cardio, conditioning and psychological mind-state to fight at the highest level. And all the very latest must-have apparel to hit the cage, plus a beautiful blonde babe to boot! Now that is what a proper fight magazine is all about. This issue is on sale now. Enjoy, Nick Peet, Editor

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Quinton "Rampage" Jackson talks about losing to light heavyweight champ Jon Jones and his motivation for fighting Ryan Bader.

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In the sport of mixed martial arts we are constantly told that combatants are ever evolving, and in many cases this is far from true as grapplers continue to throw looping, straight armed swings at each other until one succumbs. In the case of Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson however, evolution has been a real process through his career and is recently costing him fights and fans. Beginning as a man obsessed with picking up his opponent and slamming him to the mat as many times as possible, Quinton then evolved a ground game like few others once he had slammed his opponents - led by brutal knees and elbows to the body, on top of this he added a dirty boxing game, then a devastating boxing skill set. Unfortunately in recent years, every single one of these abilities has decayed away from his game plan except for his boxing, and it is becoming tedious to watch, and predictable to fight against. Since Quinton burst onto the major MMA scene against Kazushi Sakuraba in PRIDE FC he has attracted unparalleled media attention. An engaging personality with a self deprecating sense of humor, Rampage made no promises to grind out a win but simply came to put on a show. In his losing effort against the Sakuraba, Jackson slammed the Japanese legend from above the top rope to the mat multiple times before succumbing to the Gracie Hunter's superior submission game, but he had already found a fan following in this performance. Quinton followed this win up with several wins on the PRIDE promotion's undercard against less than stellar fighters, before being matched against the declining but still frightening knockout artist, Igor Vovchanchyn. Vovchanchyn is a legend of the early era of MMA and despite being built for middleweight, spent the majority of his career fighting heavyweights and still having the power to knock them out while going backwards. In this match Quinton used his trademark slams, interspersed with great clinch work and a brutal body attack on the ground to stop the Ice Cold Ukrainian. Though the match provided some fantastic slams, it was Quinton's ground and pound that really took it's toll on Vovchanchyn. Quinton's defining performances in PRIDE came against the powerful wrestler, Kevin Randleman, and the UFC representative in the PRIDE Middleweight Grand Prix, Chuck Liddell. Randleman was supposed to be a far superior wrestler, but Rampage stuffed his shots and from the clinch brutalized his opponent with punches and knees, knocking him down with a body shot and finishing him, once again, with his brutal ground and pound. Against Liddell, Quinton exposed the Ice Man's inability to deal with well rounded fighters (having spent the past few years fighting almost exclusively grapplers), Quinton mixed in big punches on the feet to make Liddell raise his hands, thwarting the Ice Man's legendary takedown defence. Once again this fight was stopped by a brutal and relentless ground assault as Quinton bored the Ice Man down with knees and elbows to the body before Liddell's corner conceded defeat. 4 years later, when he came to the UFC, Jackson was nowhere near the dynamic all-arounder that he had been in his PRIDE hayday, relying almost entirely on punching and punching alone. Since moving to the UFC however, Jackson has looked less rounded with every appearance. It is not that Jackson can't wrestle anymore, as proven by his stuffing almost every take-down attempted against him by wrestling greats Dan Henderson and Matt Hamill, it's that he flat out refuses to use it offensively. Since his teaming with Juanito Ibarra, a boxing coach, Rampage has been more and more moving towards a one dimensional boxing offense. It is a testimony to the raw talent of Rampage that he can still win fights by walking forward and throwing either a left hook, right straight or a right straight, left hook as his corner directs him loud enough so that everyone in the arena knows what he is going to do. Even when he was getting thoroughly out-struck by Forest Griffin, a man whose weak punches and mediocre wrestling should never have given him trouble, Quinton refused to attempt any takedowns - instead remaining on the feet and swinging hooks when Forrest was almost never in range. Formerly a ferocious ground and pounder who bored his opponents down, Quinton's UFC striking percentage reveals that only 13% of his strikes have come on the ground through recent years. This is a far cry from the man who knocked out Ikuhisa Minowa with a knee to the face from mount. Jackon's most recent performance, a title shot against Jon Jones, was suspected by most sensible critics to be a "gimme" match for the young champion. Rampage's modus operandi is to walk forward and throw hooks with his 73 inch reach, whereas Jon Jones is a powerful kicker with an 84 inch reach. Anyone who knew anything about the fight game knew that Rampage wouldn't be able to even touch Jones with his hooks unless he had some incredibly inventive gameplan to do so - and as was expected by this time, he did not. The match played out exactly as expected, with Rampage being ground down with long, biting kicks and punches, before being stopped for the first time since 2005, and choked out for the first time since his big break against Kazushi Sakuraba. Quinton Jackson had gone full circle - from a one dimensional wrestler, to a brilliant clinch fighter, to one of the most devastating ground and pounders in the game, to fully rounded fighter, to one dimensional boxer. All that remains to be seen is if a) Ryan Bader is inexperienced enough to fall for the same two punches that Rampage has used since 2007, and b) if Rampage, at this stage in his career - seeming unmotivated and distracted - can change the rut his technique has been stuck in for almost 5 years. Jack Slack now blogs at his brand new website www.fightsgoneby.com He can also be found on Twitter @JackSlackMMA

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In 2001, a 23-year-old junior college wrestler from Memphis, Tennessee by the name of Quinton Jackson travelled overseas to serve as an easy foil for Japanese folk hero Kazushi Sakuraba. Few could have predicted the chain of events that would follow. Six years and 17 fights later, Quinton had become "Rampage," a Japanese folk hero in his own right, adored by a nation for his powerhouse style and violent victories over the best Pride Fighting Championships had to offer. Now, over a decade since he first voyaged to the Land of the Rising Sun, Jackson returns with a new task in mind. Sure he would like to emerge triumphant over Ryan Bader at UFC 144's co-main event, but next weekend is also about something larger. Jackson hopes to reignite the once-vibrant flame of Japanese mixed martial arts that was doused by the death of Pride. "I think if anybody has a chance, it's the UFC," Rampage conceded during Tuesday's UFC 144 conference call. "The UFC is the biggest show on the planet right now. I remember back in the days when Pride was the biggest show, but the UFC has surpassed them. I think if anybody has a chance, it's the UFC, and if I have anything to do with it, I'm going to go there and fight my heart out. Put on a big show and try to put on the most exciting fight the Japanese fans have ever seen, to maybe want them to have the UFC come back." That desire for excitement is the exact trait which endeared Rampage to Japanese audiences back in the old days. Between the iron chains, the howling, and ruthless performances personified by his slam of Ricardo Arona, Jackson cultivated an image by appealing to the eastern culture of showmanship. "I was young, I didn't care. I just wanted to fight and put on the types of fights for the crowd," Jackson explained. "They love that type of stuff because pro wrestling is real popular there, and I kind of brought that type of factor to MMA." It was inevitable the legend of Rampage would sprout quickly in a land where entertainment is at a premium. In retrospect, Pride's slew of squash matches and circus fights may not have been very sporting, but they produced an undeniable backlog of moments. And if you ask Rampage, those moments have mostly gone missing since he headed back west. "Honestly, if I gave my thoughts on the match-making in the UFC, Joe Silva probably wouldn't even talk to me anymore, so I'm going to keep quiet on that," Jackson admitted, somewhat surprisingly. "Just to be honest, I think Pride had their match-makers make exciting fights. "I don't think people understand, in America everybody is worried about who's going to win, and this and that. Who's winning and who's winning. Like, it ain't all about that. It's entertainment at the end of the day. The fans, they want to see entertaining fights, and fans got that. I don't think America has that yet." If Jackson's remarks sound bitter, they surely aren't meant to be. Rather than digs at the UFC brass, his words hang in the air as wistful reminiscences of an era that exists only in memories of those that lived it. "I really miss the fans, I'm not going to lie. I really miss fighting there," Jackson revealed. "It's something personal for me. "My kids are from Japan. My kids grandparents are from there, and they never really watched me fight back in the day ... My two younger kids can come and watch me fight, and the in-laws can be in the crowd and watch me fight. I've never had that before, so it's just something I want to do." To say Jackson is looking forward to Japan more than he is to Bader may not be that bold of an assumption. But just because the usual trash-talk has subdued into a starker form of reflection, it would still be unwise to think Rampage has gone soft. "I've got nothing against Ryan Bader at all," the fighter coolly concluded. "I'm still going to try to knock his head off, but there ain't going to be no hard feelings about it."

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To anyone paying attention, Rampage Jackson's love-hate relationship with the sport of mixed martial arts comes as no surprise. What may, however, is how close the former Light Heavyweight champ was to calling it quits in 2011 - very close...

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Former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson got a chance to regain his title at UFC 135, but was submitted in the fourth round by reigning champ Jon Jones. In this month's issue of Fighters Only magazine, Rampage discussed the fight and stated that he would have actually considered retiring if he had won the fight (transcribed by BJPenn.com): "Believe me I still want to retire as champion. I want to hold the belt once more. I guess if I had won that Jon Jones fight and if the Japan show wasn't next then there'd have been a very good chance I would have retired already. It would have been a great time to bow out. But I almost certainly would have stayed around to fight in Japan anyway, to defend the belt. Then if I would have successfully defended it on this [UFC 144] show, I definitely would be retiring - and retiring a very happy man too!" It's a moot point now, but the statement is interesting. Would he have really gone through with that? I tend to think he wouldn't. In addition to that, it's unlikely that the UFC would have had Rampage defend the light heavyweight title on the Japan show anyway. Back in the real world, Rampage is set to face Ryan Bader at UFC 144 in the co-main event. How many more times are we going to see Jackson in the octagon? It seems the the clock is winding down on his career. SBN coverage of UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson

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Rampage Jackson has signed a three app deal to develop mobile games. His deal with Fountain Valley, California’s MEDL Mobile includes an executive position with the company. Via MEDL press release: Jackson, an active gaming enthusiast, has been appointed to the role of Creative Game Development Executive at MEDL and will work closely with its team of creative executives and programmers to develop three games based on his ideas. The first app is slated for launch in Spring 2012. The three-app deal signifies a continuing trend of celebrities who are marketing their own mobile apps to connect with their fans and extend their brands into the fast-growing mobile apps market. Jackson is known for being exceptionally engaged with his fans, which is partly why his role in creating the apps will be much more in-depth and hands-on than what is typical of a celebrity-branded app. While the apps will bear Jackson’s name, they will not necessarily reflect his UFC or acting endeavors; rather, they will be based on his original ideas as a gamer. “Rampage is a long-time avid gamer with great ideas that he’s been interested in developing for some time,” said Todd Jacobs of William Morris Endeavor. “This isn’t a case of a celebrity stamping his or her name or brand on a trendy product, but of a serious creative talent who is looking to chart new territory for himself and for his fans who share his passion for gaming.” “With Rampage’s acting career taking off and his UFC achievements well established, now is a perfect time for him to expand into mobile and connect with his fans in a new way,” said Dave Swartz, MEDL Mobile co-founder and chief creative officer. “In his case, it’s going to not only provide another avenue for his brand, but an opportunity for him to validate yet another one of his talents – creative development.” Payout Perspective: Its nice to see UFC fighters expanding their business ventures and the phone app market seems to be a growing industry. We’ve seen from the UFC Countdown shows that Rampage is an avid gamer. We’ll have to wait and see what Rampage develops and at what price point. His name alone should be able to garner his fans to get the app.

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Mike Pyle fought Quinton “Rampage” Jackson in 1999.

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It’s no secret that Rampage Jackson and King Mo aren’t friends. They’ve been at each other’s throats ever since King Mo came onto the scene years ago, so when it was announced that King Mo has tested positive for steroids, MMA Heat’s Karyn Bryant tracked Rampage down to get his thoughts on the news. Here’s what Rampage said via MMA Mania: “He talk a big game, he say all this stuff, he’s calling people bums and everything and it’s just karma. Look at him. He’s a very cocky individual. I feel like any fighter that has to use steroids to go in a cage and fight somebody is not a true fighter. Some people have problems, like okay, go to the doctor and get it sorted out. There are some fighters out there who are of age and they’re doing the right things to stay healthy and stay competitive but somebody blatantly taking anabolic steroids to get in the cage, it’s a sad case. It’s a sad case.” Before Strikeforce signed their new deal with Showtime and Strikeforce appeared to be dead in the water, a grudge match between these two looked pretty promising, but now that King Mo is stuck in Strikeforce and suspended for the next year, who knows if they’ll ever settle their score in the cage.

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If you thought Rampage only humped hot reporters, you thought wrong. Here’s proof that Rampage will hump just about anything. HT: MMA Mania

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It's the third day of 2012 and I'm already breaking my New Year's Resolution to learn to exercise more patience. It's not my fault though, I have to blame TerezOwens.com for this one. They could have been patient and waited one more day until 'hump day' to release this gif of Rampage humping a tiger, but I guess they too, are impatient people. Oh well, nothing wrong with a little pre-hump day humping now is there? I don't know who made the silly decision to limit humping to Wednesday anyway. Rampage doesn't place limits on his humping. From female interviewers to tigers, Rampage believes in the freedom to hump as he sees fit. So what if it's only Tuesday-everybody get your hump on. [source]  

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Former UFC light heavyweight titleholder Quinton “Rampage” Jackson made a name for himself in mixed martial arts competing in the Japanese-based Pride organization. When the UFC announced they would be returning to the “Land of the Rising Sun” for the first time in over a decade, he knew that he wanted to be on the card.

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Filed under: UFC, NewsUFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones says he'll be better than ever when he steps into the Octagon with Lyoto Machida at UFC 140. Jones said on The MMA Hour that he's been training four times a day, and that he's physically stronger, in better shape and a better mixed martial artist than he's ever been before. "Judging on my numbers in the weight room, judging on my numbers in the cardio tests, it's the best I've ever been," Jones said. "I'm the best fighter that I've ever been right now." If that's true it would be bad news for Machida, as in Jones's last two fights he had no trouble running through two fighters who have previously beaten Machida, Shogun Rua and Rampage Jackson. Jones also said that he believes that dealing with Rampage before their previous fight -- when Rampage frequently denigrated Jones -- has made him mentally stronger. "Rampage elevated me in a way of being able to handle future opponents who are going to get under my skin and try to trash talk me," Jones said. As Jones has become one of the freshest faces and brightest young stars in the UFC, there's been something of a backlash among MMA fans , and Jones said he hears from fans on Twitter who tell him he's too cocky or arrogant. Jones said he's not sure what he's done to inspire that kind of backlash, but he has learned to accept it. "I could see if I was Floyd Mayweather," Jones said, referring to the brash boxing champ who seems to delight in making fans hate him. "I deal with it by realizing that not everyone's going to love you." Although Jones has become a star, he says that hasn't changed who he is deep down -- even though he has changed as a fighter and become, in his own mind, better than ever. "In high school I got the free lunch because we didn't have the finances to go to Wendy's for lunch like the other kids," Jones said. "That I got good at fighting ... that changes nothing about the real world. I have changed as an athlete -- I believe in my heart that I'm the best, I believe I won't lose to Lyoto, or Rashad [Evans], or [Dan] Henderson or any of the other guys. ... As 'Bones' I'm growing and yeah I'm a little cocky and it's important to be that way. But as Jonathan, in the real world, everyone who meets me will say I treated them with the utmost respect." Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

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Quinton "Rampage" Jackson discusses his return to Japan against Ryan Bader and how his new fighting style compares to the old one.

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Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson admits that his new style of fighting that he adapted in his UFC days has actually got him in more trouble lately. So will the Pride Rampage show up at UFC 144 in Japan?

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Japanese fans are Rampage Jackson's favorite, and he doesn't care if that makes his American fanbase jealous. Why? Because, according to Jackson, win or lose, Japanese fans admire his "Samurai Spirit." Once a major star in the Japanese based organization, PRIDE FC, "Rampage" slammed and brutalized opponents en-route to international success. After multiple wars with Wanderlei Silva and high-profile victories over such opponents as Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell, Jackson made his UFC debut in 2007...

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Quinton Jackson will return to the Land of the Rising Sun for at least one more go-around, as “Rampage” will square off with Ryan Bader at UFC 144.

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So it looks like Rampage Jackson is going to fight in Japan after all. But it won’t be against Shogun Rua or even Stephan Bonnar. Instead, Rampage will take on Ryan Bader at UFC 144. Lorenzo Fertitta confirmed the news with ESPN.com. The UFC has granted Quinton Jackson‘s request to fight in Japan in February. The former light heavyweight champion will meet Ryan Bader at UFC 144. UFC co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta confirmed the matchup to ESPN.com. The fight must have come together quick because just the other day Rampage tweeted that he wasn’t fighting in Japan and he wasn’t “happy about it at all.” It seems the UFC took notice and turned Rampage’s frown upside down. Furthermore, the booking dispels rumors that Rampage Jackson will fight on the UFC on FOX 2 card. Image via for Sherdog

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Quinton "Rampage" Jackson has a spot on UFC 144, after all. He'll face Ryan Bader in February in Japan.

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Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson will travel to Japan for UFC 144 and face former 'Ultimate Fighter' winner Ryan Bader.

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With verbal agreements now in place, it appears a Light Heavyweight showdown between former division champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Stephan Bonnar is likely for 2012.Bonnar first requested the bout following his recent win over Kyle Kingsbury at UFC 139, explaining via Twitter that he has "always wanted" to face Jackson."I've always wanted to fight 'Rampage.' You know, I've got a few wins now and maybe (I can) get a big name (next).""Rampage," never one to shy away from a challenge, reportedly

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Filed under: UFC, Rankings, Light HeavyweightsOther than Jon Jones, no light heavyweight in mixed martial arts has been more impressive than Dan Henderson in the last 12 months. Henderson brutally knocked out Renato "Babalu" Sobral in December, won the Strikeforce light heavyweight title with a TKO over Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante in March, took another TKO victory over Fedor Emelianenko in July as a light heavyweight fighting against a heavyweight, and then beat Shogun Rua in an all-time classic at UFC 139. So where does that put Henderson? He's certainly in our light heavyweight Top 5, but it's still tough to justify Henderson going higher than fifth. Henderson did, after all, lose to Rampage Jackson, who lost to Rashad Evans, who lost to Lyoto Machida (who also lost to Rampage). The light heavyweight division has been so competitive for so long, with so many of the top fighters picking each other off, that after Jones, any of the next five guys could easily be put in any order. My order is below. Top 10 Light Heavyweights in MMA (Editor's note: The fighter's ranking the last time we did light heavyweights are in parentheses). 1. Jon Jones (1): The light heavyweight champion has easily separated himself from the pack, with two dominant wins over two other Top 10 light heavyweights, Shogun Rua and Rampage Jackson. Jones will try to make it three dominant wins over three other Top 10 light heavyweights when he takes on Lyoto Machida on December 10 at UFC 140. 2. Rashad Evans (2): Evans is a tough one to rank because he's been so inactive of late: He's only fought three times in the last two and a half years. But he's been impressive in all three of those fights, beating Tito Ortiz, Rampage Jackson and Thiago Silva, and he has earned the light heavyweight title shot that he'll supposedly get whenever he and Jones are healthy and able to fight at the same time. 3. Lyoto Machida (4): Machida is a tough one to rank: Should he be below Evans, even though he brutally beat Evans? Should he be above Rampage and Shogun, even though both of them beat him? There's really no fair way to rank them, since Evans, Machida and Jackson all went 1-1 in their fights against each other. Machida will get a chance to show where he belongs in the light heavyweight division when he takes on Jones. 4. Rampage Jackson (5): Jackson has fought all the best of the best in the light heavyweight division, beating Machida, Henderson and Shogun, and losing to Jones, Evans and Forrest Griffin. With a 3-3 record against the Top 7, No. 4 sounds about right. 5. Dan Henderson (6): As great as Henderson has looked in the last year, I can't rank him ahead of Rampage, given what happened when Rampage and Henderson fought. I'd sure love to see a rematch of that one, though. 6. Mauricio "Shogun" Rua (3): Shogun is only 2-3 in his last five fights, but it's about as impressive a 2-3 record as a light heavyweight could possibly have: The two wins were brutal first-round knockouts of Machida and Griffin, while the three losses were close decisions against Machida and Henderson, and a loss to Jones in which he admittedly looked bad -- but then again Jones makes everyone look bad. 7. Forrest Griffin (7): The biggest question about Griffin is whether, at age 32 and having a wife and kid, he's still interested in completely committing himself to MMA. When Griffin is on, he's good enough to beat high-quality opponents like Rich Franklin, Rampage and Shogun. He looked decidedly off in his rematch loss to Shogun in August, however. 8. Rafael Cavalcante (8): Feijao bounced back from his loss to Henderson and beat Yoel Romero Palacio in September, and now would be a good time to see him in the UFC, where there are a lot more good fights for him. 9. Phil Davis (9): The 9-0 Davis was pulled from a fight with Evans in August because of a knee injury, and there's still no word on when he'll be ready to return. A former NCAA wrestling champion, Davis is one of the most talented athletes in the light heavyweight division, and he'll be fighting for the belt eventually. 10. Thiago Silva (10): I've been waiting for someone to step up and take the bottom spot in the Top 10 from Silva, who's been suspended all year for taking performance-enhancing drugs. But no one has really been able to do that, and so Silva stays. He should return early in 2012. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

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Once upon an time, there was a fighter named Rampage who liked to howl. While his career began in America, his fearsome reputation was built in Japan, in a mixed martial arts promotion called Pride FC. During his time in Japan he fought seventeen times, winning on twelve of those occasions. While he became known for his enormously powerful punches, Rampage's Pride career will forever be remembered for two things; his feud with arch nemesis and anti-hero Wanderlei Silva and this slam KO of Ricardo Arona. While never quite reaching the merchandised heights of Bob Sapp, Rampage was hugely popular in Japan. Who can forget the UFC vs Pride fight between Rampage and Chuck Liddell? Then there's the time he handed Igor Vovchanchyn a note before they fought, which was reported to have been written by Rampage's mom, stating 'please don't hurt my son.' It was moments like these that made Rampage such a huge fan favourite in Japan, as well as America. When his new employers, the UFC announced they would be promoting a show in Japan in February 2012, Rampage was one of many ex-Pride fighters that many expected to fight on the card. Alas this was not to be, much to the disappointment of the fans and Rampage himself who took to the micro blogging website twitter to share his frustration: A rematch with Shogun Rua in Japan would have made a lot of Pride fans salivate; a rematch with Minowaman in Japan would have made a lot of Pride fan's heads explode.

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One of the big stories in the UFC's decision to go to Japan in 2012 has been the sense of need for them to not treat it like "just another card" and instead put on stars and fights that appeal to the region's fans. With the UFC having some of the biggest stars from the days of PRIDE on the roster, it seems like an easy enough thing to do. But we not know of at least one former PRIDE superstar who won't be fighting on the card: @Rampage4realQuinton Jackson It don't look like I'm fighting n Japan which I'm not happy about at all,I think its a big mistake by the UFC... F**k itNov 22 via Twitter for BlackBerry®FavoriteRetweetReply (editing done by me) Rampage was one of the men who was very interested in returning to his old turf and performing in front of the Japanese fans. Unfortunately it looks like that isn't going to happen. A look at the UFC 144 card makes it appear that the plan is to load the card up with Japanese fighters, but no particularly big names from the PRIDE days outside of Mark Hunt.

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FanPost edited and promoted by MMAmania.com. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson is not happy that Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is heading back to Japan without him. UFC 144 (sans Jackson) is scheduled for Feb. 25, 2012, at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. "Rampage" (32-9) cut his teeth in PRIDE, developing a huge fan base in blockbuster fights against Kazushi Sakuraba, Chuck Liddell and Wanderlei Silva. And he thinks it's a mistake to not bring him back, according to a Tweet from Jackson earlier today. "It don't look like I'm fighting n Japan which I'm not happy about at all,I think its a big mistake by the UFC... Fuck it." The Memphis native was rumored to be in negotiations with former Ultimate Fighter (TUF) pioneer Stephan Bonnar, who was pining for a "Rampage" fight following his UFC 139 win over Kyle Kingsbury. I personally think a rematch between Jackson and Mauricio Rua is ideal right now. Both fighters are coming off losses (Jackson to Jon Jones at UFC 135 and Rua to Dan Henderson at UFC 139) and are out of the title picture right now. And this match-up would certainly draw. It could either be a co-main event or even a five round headliner on a smaller pay-per-view card. Either way, another fight with "Shogun" would be highly anticipated. Do you agree that Rampage should be included on the UFC 144 card? Or does he need to put nostalgia aside and focus on his stateside obligations? Thoughts? For more on UFC 44 click here.

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A pair of interesting fights are being rumored for UFC’s upcoming Japan card on Feb. 26. First up is Cheick Kongo vs. Mark Hunt. This match-up has been making the rounds on the rumor mill for the past week, but MMA Weekly was the first outlet to report that the bout has been verbally agreed to by both parties. A heavyweight bout between Chieck Kongo and Mark Hunt has been verbally agreed to for UFC 144 in Japan, although independent sources told MMAWeekly.com that no contracts have been signed as of yet. The fight makes sense. Mark Hunt made his name in Japan and pairing him with Kongo should make for a fun stand-up battle. The next match-up isn’t quite as certain. Rampage Jackson has been lobbying for a spot on the Japan card for awhile now, hoping for a rematch with Shogun Rua, but that might be too quick of a turnaround for Shogun who just went through the most brutal fight of his career. That’s alright though, because Stephan Bonnar said he wants the fight at UFC 144, and according to Dana White, Rampage is all about it too. “Rampage texted me tonight and said he wants to fight him too,” White said about a potential fight with Stephan Bonnar. “I don’t know we’ll see” Rumors have placed Rampage as a leading candidate to fill a slot on the upcoming UFC 144 card in Japan. Rampage is typically thought of being on a higher level in the light heavyweight pecking order, but I don’t see anything wrong with the match-up. Considering Rampage just lost a title fight to Jon Jones, there’s no reason to throw Rampage back in with the upper echelon of the division just yet. Plus, Bonnar is riding a three-fight win streak against mid-tier competition, so why not? Throw them in there and see what happens. If nothing else, I bet a good fight would break out. Image via Masa Fukui for Sherdog

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Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson is very likely to be on the next UFC on FOX broadcast.He has been removed from his tentative place on the UFC Japan...

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Stpehan Bonnar, fresh off a win over Kyle Kingsbury at UFC 139, tells HeavyMMA that he wants Rampage Jackson in the cage.

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It just may be. That's because the two have already verbally agreed to throw down following Stephan Bonnar's win over Kyle Kingsbury at UFC 139 this past Saturday night (Nov. 19) in San Jose. Here's what "The American Psycho" said when asked who he would like to fight next: "I've always wanted to fight 'Rampage.' You know, I've got a few wins now and maybe (I can) get a big name (next)." Quinton Jackson, never one to back down from a challenge, quickly responded with a text to UFC President Dana White, who relayed the message (via MMAWeekly): "Rampage texted me tonight and said he wants to fight him too. I don't know. We'll see." But is this a fight that would make sense? It very well could, considering where each fighter is in his career. "Rampage" is coming off a crushing championship loss to Jon Jones at UFC 135 this past Sept. 24, while Bonnar is currently riding a three-fight win streak and performing better than he ever has. If there was ever a time to put the two together, it's now. And if they both want it, why not? Jackson has been campaigning for a spot on the upcoming UFC 144 fight card that will take place on Feb. 26 in Japan. That would be just a three month turnaround for Bonnar but staying active has its advantages. Especially after he went nearly a year without a fight before defeating Kingsbury this past Saturday night. Anyone think Joe Silva and Dana White decide this is the fight to make for both men? And do you care to see it? Who wins? Sound off, Maniacs.

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Following UFC 139, it appears that Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson and Stephan Bonnar are trying to do Joe Silva's job for him.

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Quinton "Rampage" Jackson talks about a terrifying illness - Bad Gift Disorder. HT: Boost Mobile

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"BGD, Bad Gift Disorder, and it can be dangerous. I'm 'Rampage' Jackson, but you can call me Quinton. And sure, I'm a happy, productive member of society. But I too, feel the scars of BGD. Every holiday, millions of bad gift victims struggle to hide their pain. Sadly, some just can't do so. BGD can end relationships, destroy homes and even wreck the environment. The fact is, a bad gift happens every 8.9-two-and-a-half seconds. 98-percent of bad gifts are 103-percent preventable. That's a lot. Look, all you gotta do is give a shit. Don't give shitty gifts. And be heard so you don't get a shitty gift. It's just that simple. It ain't rocket science." Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton Jackson goes on a "Rampage" after opening up about feeling the scars of Bad Gift Disorder (BGD). So this holiday season, use protection and don't give yourself or someone you love a shitty gift. Do it for Rampage. For more on preventing BGD click here.

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Fights are starting to flow for UFC 141, aka that Japanese card strangely headlined by Frankie Edgar vs Benson Henderson. It's funny to call Bendo vs Edgar strange in relation to the Japanese, a people who pioneered the zombie flamethrower vagina amongst other cultural oddities. But it's true: it is a strange pick for Japan. Less strange is the potential involvement of Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson, who's already asked to be on the card. And now here he is throwing out a matchmaking suggestion. What do you think? Does the possibility of Oldschool Rampage powerbombing Forrest give you skin boners? (via)

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I've made it no secret that I was a huge fan of Pride Fighting Championships (Pride) during their too-short lifetime. There was just so much to enjoy about the Japanese fight promotion. The giant arenas they packed to the brim, the larger than life presentation in which the shows were produced, the roster of fighters that, at its peak, rivaled what the UFC claims today. In its prime, Pride simply wasn't a mixed martial arts (MMA) company, it was the MMA company. A major reason a ton of mystique surrounded the promotion was none other than "The Axe Murderer," Wanderlei Silva. The fearsome Brazilian striker ruled the 203-pound division for years, never relenting, never yielding, and always looking to put his opponent to sleep in the most brutal way possible. He knocked out the likes of Kazushi Sakuraba, Yuki Kondo, and Ikuhisa Minowa. But no single knockout is more (in)famous than the one he delivered to Quinton Jackson in the their second bout. "Rampage" had fallen victim to Silva's brutality once before and couldn't stop himself from getting put to sleep once again in the rematch. Silva's career has been less than stellar of late but he hopes to turn it around this Saturday night (Nov. 19) at UFC 139 when he takes on fellow striker Cung Le. With only two wins in his last eight fights, another loss could spell the end of the Brazilian's storied career. If he performs anything like he did at Pride 28, that should be no concern. Here's why: The fight opens up with Jackson immediately walking Silva down. He clinches up with the Brazilian, putting the champion along the ropes. He attempts to wear Silva down but soon "The Axe Murderer" is able to reverse position on "Rampage." It isn't for long, however, as Jackson gets the Brazilian's back against the corner as he works towards a takedown. A low blow causes a short break in the action and the two are restarted in the center of the ring. They begin exchanging like mad men and Jackson looks better for it. He blocks well and delivers a nice counter straight that catches Silva flush. They wrap up again and the champion tries to secure a Thai clinch to deliver some of those knees "Rampage" is all too familiar with. Silva throws a big one but ends up missing wildly and they end up in the corner before another referee stoppage puts them back in the center. "The Axe Murderer" immediately begins attacking with his trademark looping hooks, putting together a string of powerful punches before immediately latching onto Jackson's head once again and putting his Muay Thai training to good use. He bullies "Rampage" into the corner, delivering short punches, one of which opens a cut under Jackson's eye. The American, sensing the danger, gets Silva in a headlock and drags the Brazilian to the mat. The fight is paused yet again to check on Jackson's cut before they're restarted in the same position they were in when interrupted. From his back, the champ offers a couple of different submission threats, nearly securing a triangle choke on one occasion and teasing a kimura on another. Jackson, for his part, batters his opponent with the type of ground and pound wrestlers have built their MMA reputation on. Less than three minutes remaining in the 10-minute opening round and Silva scores nicely with an upkick that forces "Rampage" to close the distance. Only willing to score short elbows from the guard, a lull in the action forces the referee to admonish both fighters with yellow cards, penalizing them a portion of their purse. Silva scores with a leg kick and then again with a nasty kick to the body. A second body kick is countered perfectly by Jackson who tags "The Axe Murderer" right on the chin, forcing the Brazilian to stagger to the mat. The American immediately pounces in the final minute, landing potentially fight-ending ground and pound to his greatest rival. A triangle attempt is shrugged off by the wrestler who answers back with a devastating punch. He continues the onslaught -- for much longer than the timer displayed it seems -- and for a brief moment, it appeared as if Pride would finally have a new 203-pound champion. The second stanza begins and again, the two trade punches like featherweights. A takedown attempt from Silva is reversed by Jackson but the champion soon ends up on top. Fortunately for his opponent, "The Axe Murderer" does little from the position aside. It isn't until two minutes in the round that he finally makes his move. He stands up and begins delivering deadly stomps as is the Chute Boxe Academy way. None connect but it offers "Rampage" the opportunity to get back to his feet. Both vertical, Silva begins to pepper his opponent's legs with kicks. An exchange leads to a beautiful right by Silva that causes Jackson's left eye to swell up. Seconds later, another exchange produces an even more devastating result.  "The Axe Murder's" right fist connects with Jackson's skull with a sickening thud. In the slo-motion replay, you can see the shockwaves coursing through the American's body. "Rampage" is staggered, hurt and unable to defend himself. In short, he's ripe for Silva's picking. The champion wraps his opponent up in another Thai clinch -- much like the one that led to the end of their first bout -- and began landing knee after knee with Jackson nearly powerless to stop him. One knee connects flush with skull and "Rampage" collapses face first like a giant redwood through the middle and bottom rope. The referee immediately stops the assault and lifts Jackson to turn him on his back. When he does, the camera catches a glimpse of the pool of blood that has collected underneath the fallen fighter's face. It is single-handedly the most beautifully violent display of destruction I have ever seen in the sport. Will we see a similar display on Saturday? As a longtime "Axe Murderer" fan, I can only hope so.

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UFC 123: Rampage vs. Machida Date: November 20, 2010 Venue: The Palace of Auburn Hills Location: Detroit, Michigan   gate: attendance: Fighter Awards & Bonuses ($80,000 each) - Knockout of the Night: B.J. Penn - Submission of the Night: Phil Davis - Fight of The Night: George Sotiropoulos and Joe Lauzon   Articles Play-By-Play Medical Suspensions   Main Bouts (On Pay-Per-View): - Quinton “Rampage” Jackson def. Lyoto Machida by split decision (29-28, [...]

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So it turns out there’s a lot more to the beef between King Mo and Rampage Jackson than anyone ever knew about. In this video interview with FC Fighter, King Mo says his first run-in with Rampage actually happened in the 90′s when Rampage was fighting in King of the Cage and it slowly, but surely escalated in recent years to the point now where King Mo wants to settle it in the cage. Mo says he’s even willing to get in the cage and “box” with Rampage since that’s all he wants to do now. HT: MMA Mania

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@Rampage4real Say said u wanna fight me!! Lets do it in Japan!!!! I dont like u and u dont like me. I wanna fight u, u wanna fight me!October 7, 2011 11:19 am via TweetCaster for AndroidReplyRetweetFavorite@KingMoFHKing Mo This fool Rampage calls me out, and then people get mad when I respond? He’s a b—h in my eyes, because he didn’t respond. Maybe he’ll respond later, but the word is he wants to fight [Mauricio] ‘Shogun’ [Rua]. That’s whatever. But he called me out, so I’m going to respond. When’s the last time you heard me mention Rampage’s name before he mentioned mine? I don’t care about him. He wasn’t even on my radar. But now, he wants to say something about me, he’s on my radar now. We’re going to bang eventually.” — King Mo on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani responding to Rampage Jackson saying he’ll “fight that chump” Well, apparently the beef that started between King Mo Lawal and Rampage Jackson in a shuttle van two years ago has been reignited. King Mo has no idea if his next fight will be in the UFC, but says his Strikeforce contract is up in February, so it’s seems plausible that he and Rampage could settle their differences in Japan next year if the Shogun rematch doesn’t materialize. Whether it happens there or somewhere else, it’s a great match-up and one that could put King Mo on the map with the UFC’s casual audience.

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Fight! Fight! Fight! The always vocal and entertaining Muhammed Lawal has once again expressed his desire to settle his beef with the equally entertaining and maybe even more vocal UFC light heavyweight, Quinton Jackson. "King Mo" and "Rampage" have had beef dating back to 2009, when an infamous video was leaked in which the two were involved in a verbal confrontation in a van. It's been a hate-hate relationship ever since. And with the apparent end of Strikeforce just around the corner, Lawal may as well set up for a big money match-up inside the Octagon, right? Here's what the outspoken Tennessean told MMAFighting.com: "This fool Rampage calls me out, and then people get mad when I respond? He’s a b—h in my eyes, because he didn’t respond. Maybe he’ll respond later, but the word is he wants to fight Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua. That’s whatever. But he called me out, so I’m going to respond. When’s the last time you heard me mention Rampage’s name before he mentioned mine? I don’t care about him. He wasn’t even on my radar. But now, he wants to say something about me, he’s on my radar now. We’re going to bang eventually. Who knows? We’ll see. My contract is up in February. … I’d like to fight, but I have no idea." Lawal, the former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion, is coming off an impressive knockout victory over the previously undefeated Roger Gracie at the Strikeforce: "Barnett vs. Kharitonov" event just this past Sept. 10. Coincidentally enough, Lawal's Strikeforce contract is up in February and "Rampage" has expressed his desire to compete on the Japan card scheduled for the same month, though his sites are set on avenging a loss to Mauricio Rua. Both Jackson and Lawal have a strong fan base in "The Land of the Rising Sun" due to their time spent competing in PRIDE and Sengoku, respectively. A matchup in Japan at the highly anticipated UFC card scheduled for February 26, 2012, would make perfect sense.  What do you say, Maniacs, does "King Mo" deserve to be drafted to the UFC and finally settle his score? Or does he still have work to do in the Strikeforce ranks to prove he deserves to bang with the big boys? Discuss.

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Filed under: UFCNow that "King" Mo Lawal is just a few months away from the end of his Strikeforce contract, he's begun to eye a future in the UFC and a potential opponent to start things off against. Not surprisingly, that opponent is Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, who enjoys poking fun at the man he calls "King Ho" in interviews, recently telling our own Ariel Helwani, "I'll fight that chump." Lawal had it out with Jackson in a heated conversation captured on video two years ago, and the two have chipped away at each other several times since in interviews and over Twitter. Now Lawal says he'd like to meet Jackson at the UFC's event in Japan this February, when his Strikeforce contract is conveniently set to expire, but Jackson seems less thrilled about the prospect, according to Lawal. "This fool Rampage calls me out, and then people get mad when I respond? He's a b---h in my eyes, because he didn't respond. Maybe he'll respond later, but the word is he wants to fight [Mauricio] 'Shogun' [Rua]. That's whatever. But he called me out, so I'm going to respond," Lawal told MMA Fighting. As Lawal pointed out, Rua already has a fight scheduled with Dan Henderson for November. If Jackson really wants to fight in front of the Japanese fans when the UFC heads to Tokyo, he could do a lot worse than to take on Lawal, who also has a strong following across the Pacific. But, Lawal insisted, he wouldn't even be setting his sights on Jackson if the former UFC champ hadn't taken a shot at him in a recent interview. "When's the last time you heard me mention Rampage's name before he mentioned mine?" said Lawal. "I don't care about him. He wasn't even on my radar. But now, he wants to say something about me, he's on my radar now. We're going to bang eventually." As for whether it will happen in Japan, and whether Lawal's next fight will really be in the UFC rather than Strikeforce, he admitted he had "no idea." "Who knows? We'll see. My contract is up in February. ...I'd like to fight, but I have no idea." Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

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Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton Jackson has been on a "Rampage" about opponents who "fight scared" or "turn and run" every time he tries to engage. That's why he's headed to boxing, or so he says. Unfortunately he failed to clear it with his current boss, UFC President Dana White, who was surprised to learn about Jackson's future plans in the sweet science, telling MMA Weekly the grass isn't always greener on the other side: "I had seen somewhere that he said it. I don't care. He's under contract. He's not boxing until ... I mean, if he wants to box when his contract is up, that's up to him. You hear [boxing promoter] Bob [Arum] out there: 'Yeah, they don't pay their guys anything.' Rampage got paid for his last fight, trust me. A lot of money. Bob Arum pays guys $600 on his cards. We've never paid a guy that, ever. We've only been around ten years, Bob's been promoting fights for 120 years ... He'll find out when he starts boxing that [running from opponents is] pretty much the game these days. The game is: Let's step in there and do everything we can do avoid a fight, so we can get on to the next payday. No matter where you are, no matter what you do, you're always going to have guys chirping about something. Rampage thought the movie business was the answer to all his fucking dreams and that didn't work out too good. The pay over there wasn't what he thought it was, the pay over here was a lot better. A lot better. The grass is always greener until it's not there any more, and then you realize you made a lot of mistakes and you should have done things differently." Hear more from White on Jackson's pugilistic aspirations after the jump. Though he didn't have any luck in the stand-up game back at UFC 135 in his title fight against Jon Jones, "Rampage" has always preferred to "stand and bang" throughout his mixed martial arts career, knocking out MMA stars such as Chuck Liddell, Wanderlei Silva and Kevin Randleman. He definitely has the power, but does he posses the finesse -- and can he put it all together to make it as a pro boxer? If so, does boxing have any big name boxers in his weight class to make it interesting enough to watch and sell pay-per-views? And what would his value be to a boxing promoter? Thoughts?

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UFC president Dana White has no problem with former light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson boxing… he’s just not gonna do it on White’s watch. “He’s under contract. He’s not boxing until… I mean, if he wants to box when his contract is up, that’s up to him.” Rampage has mentioned recently that he’d like to box [...]

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Two years ago in our interview with King Mo, we asked if he fought Rampage who would be the winner. Upon retrospect, it's the dumbest question we've ever asked a fighter. Not sure what type of response we expected other than an emphatic 'Me!'. Unfortunately there isn't a 'scream' button on keyboards, so the best we could do is make it bold. We then asked him if he had to corner Rampage in a fight with Machida, what advice would he give him. King Mo went on to thoroughly break down Rampage Jackson's flaws and in the end, said it would be a bad matchup for Jackson. This came shortly after their infamous bus argument incident where Bobby Lashley just quietly sat back and laughed at both of them. Today on Twitter, King Mo rekindled the beef between both fighters and even wants to do it in the land of the rising sun and glitchy videogame consoles. [Source]

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...can there be any argument that he is Fighter of the Year? Bader, Shogun, Rampage and then Machida - all in one year? And is that the best year for any one fighter ever? submitted by MattyBlayze [link] [3 comments]

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[div class="notice" class2="icon"]The following is from an article on FighterXFashion.com, part of the MiddleEasy Network.[/div] After giving you a preview of the upcoming Quinton “Rampage” Jackson” PRIDE figure, here’s a better look at the limited edition Round 5 collectible, including a detailed shot of the special packaging, his walkout chain, U.S. flag fight shorts and all. Limited to just 1000 figures in total, this is surely one to put on your radar if you’re a fan of Rampage’s earlier PRIDE Fighting Championship days when he was busy powerbombing opponents through the ring floor. Exclusive to the Treadmill Factory, each of these limited edition Rampage collectibles comes specially packaged, indicating each figure’s individual number from the thousand pieces that were produced. Take a closer look at the Rampage PRIDE figure below before attempting to hunt this one down for your own personal Round 5 collection. See the limited figure...

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Quinton "Rampage" Jackson is coming off a loss to Jon Jones at UFC 135 and has long been known to complain about MMA, and this might be no different than that. But he did tell ESPN UK on a podcast that he would consider a switch over to boxing after his UFC contract runs out. Here's why: "I hate fighting people who are scared," Jackson told the ESPN UFC Podcast. "When you fight somebody who is scared you never know what they're going to do. They turn and run. "That's why I'm gonna go to boxing. I'm gonna try boxing because they've got to stand with you. If I get knocked out I don't care because at least it's a fight. "I've tried a lot of boxing, I'm falling in love with boxing and I know I can put butts on seats over there." Scott Christ over at Bad Left Hook shares his thoughts on the subject: Jackson, 33, has been a star in mixed martial arts for years, and is without a question one of its most charismatic fighters in the short history of the sport. I have to assume his move to boxing would, indeed, draw legitimate attention, but as we know, coming into pro boxing isn't just a "hey, I'm here, give me a fight with a top guy" sort of deal. Also, Jackson is a 205-pound fighter in mixed martial arts, and given his age it would be unlikely he'd be able to cut down to cruiserweight, where there's no U.S. market, and that means he'd have to fight as a heavyweight. At 6'1" with a 73" reach, he'd be undersized and probably underpowered. I think Rampage would actually consider it if there was big money in it somewhere, but my skepticism comes from the fact that he's got an unfortunate physical build to become a boxing star, even if he were actually good at it. First Badr Hari, now Rampage? While I highly doubt this will ever come to fruition, it would definitely be an interesting sight to see Jackson in a boxing ring.

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While Shogun Rua believes the rematch that Rampage Jackson has been calling for will happen at some point, he's currently focused on Dan Henderson and the UFC title.

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I can only imagine the Klitschko brothers gathering around the kitchen table for a family breakfast and flipping open their iPad only to read that another MMA fighter plans to move to boxing after their MMA career is finished. In this imaginary scenario, I've always envisioned Vitali Klitschko slaving over a hot stove, draped in a pastel colored apron while his brother, Wladimir, patiently sits at the table with his legs crossed, reading the New York Times. These are the things that keep me up at 3:10am on a Thursday morning. I can't necessarily explain it. It just happens. Rampage Jackson had a brief chat on the ESPN UK UFC podcast this week and mentioned that when he eventually retires from MMA, he would like to try boxing. "I hate fighting people who are scared. When you fight somebody who is scared you never know what they're going to do. They turn and run. "That's why I'm gonna go to boxing. I'm gonna try boxing because they've got to stand with you. If I get knocked out I don't care because at least it's a fight. "I've tried a lot of boxing, I'm falling in love with boxing and I know I can put butts on seats over there." My suggestion is Rampage Jackson should try out for a role in Broadway's 'Jersey Boys.' If he's not satisfied, then he should transition to boxing -- but I'm relatively sure Rampage will be content as the focus of a musical. [Source]

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UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon "Bones" Jones, alongside head coach Greg Jackson, opens the doors to the Jackson's MMA training center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, granting an inside look at the champ's preparation for his UFC 135 title defense against Quinton "Rampage" Jackson.In the end, the training camp produced positive results for Jones, who went on to defeat "Rampage in dominate fashion, marking the first of what many expect to be several successful title defenses for the 24-year-old. Up next for

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Jonathan Snowden breaks down the UFC 135 title fight in Jones vs Rampage: Minute by Minute at MMA Nation.

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Rampage Jackson came in motivated. He came in well trained, in great shape. He came in hungry for the win. He came in to get his belt back. But none of that mattered.  At UFC 135, Jon Jones was simply too much for Rampage, choking out the former champion after slowly picking him apart over four rounds. And so now, as the UFC looks at Rampage, they are forced to ask that same question that so many legends of the sport are facing these days. What now? The answer should be clear. Rampage needs to be fighting the best young talent in the Light Heavyweight division, and he needs to be fighting them now. With these legends, there is a temptation to throw them a softball in the match-making. Set them up with other legends who may be out of title contention, and provide a fun nostalgia fight. Think of Rich Franklin vs. Wanderlei Silva, or Tito Ortiz vs. Forrest Griffin 2. But what purpose do these fights serve? They don't draw well, and they don't benefit either fighter's career. This is not the model the UFC should follow with Jackson. If they want to know how best to utilize him, they should look to a fight between two of Rampage's former foes. When Rashad Evans faced Chuck Liddell at UFC 88, Evans was undefeated, but still a rising young name, with no big signature win yet on his resume. For his part, Liddell was definitely a step removed from his prime, but coming in off the win over Wanderlei Silva, and still not far removed from his Light Heavyweight title run, he was still considered a major threat in the division. Seven minutes later, Chuck was an afterthought, and Rashad Evans was on his way to the Light Heavyweight title. That KO propelled Rashad straight to the top. Would it have had the same impact if Chuck had come in after a series of meaningless legends fights? No. Correct or not, Liddell was still seen as a legitimate contender, and Rashad putting him down meant something to the young fighter. Rampage is now in a position to provide that same boost to the new generation of Rashads. Pair him with a Phil Davis, or Alexander Gustafsson. If the young up and comer wins, they have a huge name on their resume, and have taken a much needed step towards superstardom. And if they lose? Then they weren't ready for the very top of the card yet anyway. This may sound harsh - a way to feed Rampage to the young lions. And, in a way, that's exactly what it is. But that still leaves the future in Rampage's hands. If he can keep these new names at bay and spoil their title aspirations, he'll move back up the ladder himself. If not, there will be new contenders filling in that spot. Everyone wins. So what now for Rampage? Phil Davis, and the rest of the division's hungry young fighters. Make it happen Joe Silva.

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Jon Jones vs. Quinton Jackson fight video highlights for those of you who may have missed it or were just too damn drunk to remember what happened in the fourth round of their light heavyweight title fight at UFC 135: "Jones vs. Rampage" last Saturday night (Sept. 24, 2011) at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. It's worth seeing again, Maniacs, because "Bones" finished "Rampage," who prior to this past weekend had never been stopped inside the Octagon. Punches, elbows, kicks, flying knees, takedowns, guard pulls, rear-naked chokes ... all just another day at the office for the 24-year-old-phenom. Is there anything this man can't do? And is there a 205-pound fighter on the planet that can stop him? Former division kingpin (and bitter rival) Rashad Evans is certainly going to try. For the full report on Jones' dominant win click here and for all the UFC 135 results and blow-by-blow coverage click here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returned to pay-per-view last Saturday night (Sept. 24, 2011) with UFC 135: "Jones vs. Rampage," featuring Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones defending his 205-pound crown for the very first time with a fourth round submission victory over Quinton Jackson. But that's not all. Former welterweight title contender Josh Koscheck shook off a few jabs to his surgically-repaired eye socket to swing away on Matt Hughes, knocking him out in the first round and potentially sending the Hall of Famer to off into the sunset. And what else is there to say about the incredible performance turned in by Nate Diaz? In cased you missed any or all of it -- or just want to keep the discussion alive -- below are links to all the major storylines borne from Saturday night's event in Denver, Colorado. In we go. UFC 135: "Jones vs. Rampage" Results and live blow-by-blow Recap and morning after discussion Post-fight press conference video Bonuses and awards Event photos gallery Jon Jones vs. Rampage Jackson fight video highlights Matt Hughes vs. Josh Koscheck fight video highlights Facebook "Prelims" results and recap Spike TV "Prelims" results and recap Fight recap: Nate Diaz taps Takanori Gomi with first round armbar Fight recap: Travis Browne wins uneventful decision over Rob Broughton Fight recap: Mark Hunt outlasts Ben Rothwell for ugly decision win Fight recap: Josh Koscheck knock out Matt Hughes in the first round Fight recap: Jon Jones submits Rampage Jackson to defend his light heavyweight title Fight review and analysis: Nate Diaz vs. Takanori Gomi Fight review and analysis: Travis Browne vs. Rob Broughton Fight review and analysis: Mark Hunt vs. Ben Rothwell   Fight review and analysis: Josh Koscheck vs. Matt Hughes Fight review and analysis: Jon Jones vs. Rampage Jackson UFC 135 post-fight fallout Jon Jones vs. Rampage Jackson fight metric report shows how dominant "Bones" was Pic: Jon Jones front kicks Rampage Jackson in the face Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans staredown pic Rashad Evans has ruined Jon Jones special night twice now and his time is coming up Poll: Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans -- who wins? Don't count on ever seeing Jon Jones vs. Anderson Silva No excuses from Rampage, Jon Jones just whooped his ass Rampage Jackson wants to rematch Shogun Rua in Japan Steven Seagal was impressed with Rampage, thought Jon Jones wasn't himself Matt Hughes claims he's not retiring Dana White thinks Matt Hughes is definitely retiring Matt Hughes passes the torch Josh Koscheck can still see after fighting Matt Hughes Dana White is proud of Mark Hunt and respects his decision to fight instead of sit home and get paid Japanese MMA is dead and Nate Diaz is holding Takanori Gomi's head to prove it Nate Diaz was just happy to pick up a win over a scary Takanori Gomi Tim Boetsch uses redneck judo to hip throw and man slam Nick Ring (.gif) Bellator 51 Results and live coverage Recap and post-fight discussion Alexis Vila viciously knocks out Joe Warren (.gif) That my friends, should be enough to keep you talking -- at least for the time being. What gets your vote for the biggest story coming out of UFC 135? Sound off, Maniacs.

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In the main event of UFC 135, Jon Jones successfully defended his Light Heavyweight title against Quinton Jackson. Rampage came in on a two fight win streak, and was looking to regain the title he lost to Forrest Griffin. For Jones, this was his first title defense since winning the belt from Mauricio Rua earlier this year. Right from the opening bell, Jones fought with both confidence and unpredictability. He began the fight crawling towards Rampage on all fours, and used a variety of other unconventional techniques throughout. As the fight progressed, Jones slowly turned up the pressure. By the end of the 2nd round, the young champion was beginning to run away with the fight. Early in round 4, Jones took Rampage down, and secured the rear naked choke for the tapout. This was only the second time Rampage was submitted in his lengthy career. What was the high spot of this fight? There were a lot, but the moment where you really knew it was just a matter of time came at the end of round 3, when Jones channeled his inner Anderson Silva and began clowning the overmatched Rampage. Where do these guys go from here? Jones will now attempt to do what no man has done since Chuck Liddell - successfully defend the Light Heavyweight title twice. The general opinion is that he is the man to finally give some stability to the division, but to do so, he'll have to defeat Rashad Evans in a grudge match. After that, the winner of Dan Henderson vs. Shogun should be next in line. For Rampage, the future is considerably less clear. He still has the weapons to be a player at Light Heavyweight, but he's probably gone from title contention. Post-fight, Rampage called out Shogun for the 2012 UFC Japan show. Should Henderson defeat Rua, a Rampage vs. Shogun rematch in Japan sounds like a fantastic idea. After that, the UFC will have to decide if they want to match Jackson with other legends like Rich Franklin and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, or if they want him testing the young guns like Phil Davis. Watch it now, later, or never? Now. I'm not quite sold on this being the Jon Jones Era just yet, but he certainly made a strong case with this entertaining and dominating performance. More BE coverage of UFC 135 in the full entry. UFC 135 Results: Time to Embrace Underutilized Lighter Weight Classes - Brent Brookhouse UFC 135 Results: Will Rashad Evans Spoil the Jon Jones Era? - Fraser Coffeen UFC 135 Results: Dana White Expects Matt Hughes to Retire - Mike Fagan UFC 135 Results: Two Heavyweight Fights On PPV A Big Mistake - Brent Brookhouse UFC 135 Results: Jon Jones Says Rashad Evans Doesn't Have His Number - Brent Brookhouse UFC 135 Results: Jon Jones vs. Anderson Silva Isn't Happening - Brent Brookhouse UFC 135 Results: Jon Jones vs. Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson Post-Fight Recap and Analysis - Mike Fagan UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage Results - Event Doesn't Provide Enough Bang for the Buck - Brent Brookhouse UFC 135 Results: Jon Jones vs. Rampage Jackson Fight Video Highlights - Anton Tabuena UFC 135 Results: Matt Hughes vs. Josh Koscheck Fight Video Highlights - Anton Tabuena UFC 135 Post-Fight Press Conference Coverage - Tim Burke UFC 135 Results: Jon Jones Limping Backstage After Dominating Rampage Jackson - Brent Brookhouse UFC 135 Results: Jon Jones Forces Rampage Jackson to Tap Out - Matthew Roth UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage - Live Results and Play-By-Play for Main Card - Bloody Elbow UFC 135 Results: Josh Koscheck Knocks Out Matt Hughes, Doesn't Retire Him - Matthew Roth UFC 135 Results: Mark Hunt Picks Up A Decision In A Grueling Fight - Matthew Roth UFC 135 Results: Travis Browne Defeats Rob Broughton by Unanimous Decision - Matthew Roth UFC 135 Results: Nate Diaz Forces Takanori Gomi to Tap By Armbar - Matthew Roth UFC 135 Results: Tony Ferguson Breaks Aaron Riley's Jaw In The First - Matthew Roth UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage - Live Results and Play-By-Play for Spike TV Prelims - Brent Brookhouse UFC 135 Results: Tim Boetsch Gives Nick Ring His First Career Loss - Matthew Roth UFC 135 Results: Junior Assuncao Fails to Impress with Win Over Eddie Yagin - Matthew Roth UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage - Live Results and Play-By-Play for Facebook Prelims - Brent Brookhouse UFC 135 Results: Takeya Mizugaki Ends Cole Escovedo With A Knockout - Matthew Roth UFC 135 Results: James Te Huna Ends Ricardo Romero's Night By KO - Matthew Roth

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Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. In the main event, Jon Jones defeated Quentin “Rampage” Jackson to retain the Light Heavyweight title. Jones stops Rampage Jon Jones handled Rampage Jackson to retain his Light Heavyweight title. Its becoming apparent that Jones’ length is his greatest attribute. Jackson looked motivated, in shape and had the correct game plan to deal with Jones. However, Jones was ready for Jackson and it was apparent that Jones could do whatever he wanted with Jackson. The 3rd round after the bell throw of Jackson and eventual choke served as notice that Jones is hear to stay. As for Jackson, it was weird for a loser of a bout to call out someone else. But, Rampage vs. Shogun Rua would help a UFC Japan card that has its share of skeptics. Kos KOs Hughes The fight was entertaining until the last few seconds of the first round when Koscheck poured it on and KO’d Hughes. For Hughes, the KO is the second of its kind as BJ Penn did the same to him last year. Its hard to say if Hughes will or should retire, but for a Hall of Famer to be knocked unconscious like that is not good for a legacy. For Koscheck, it was a nice return from December’s injury. The win should put him back into the middleweight title picture. Attendance and Gate Although not verified by the Colorado state athletic commission, Dana White announced the attendance at the Pepsi Center as 16,344 for a gate of $2 million. (h/t MMA Junkie) Bonuses MMA Junkie reports that the following fighters were awarded $75,000 each for their fights. Fight of the Night – Jones vs. Jackson KO of the Night – Koscheck Submission of the Night – Nate Diaz Diaz displayed his jiu jitsu proficiency in submitting Takanori Gomi. It was a textbook transition. Hopefully, in a push for an exciting fight, the UFC does not stray from its roots. Promotion of the Fight UFC Fight Night 25 featured a Jones-Rampage head to head debate. The same was done on ESPN. I have to say I am not a fan of these head to head debates. I know its supposed to draw heat but it seems forced. More and more, UFC fighters are getting their chance on late night television. Jones and Rampage on Jimmy Kimmel to sell the fight. It was a little weird to see the two sitting so comfortably close to each other and sharing their couch with Dr. Phil. Press Conference The Jones-Rampage press conference had its share of funny moments. The best being the picture of Rampage clowning Jon Jones’ “stare into the distance” when they both did the staredown at the initial press conference. The drama of the alleged “spy” in Rampage’s camp brought some intrigue to the matchup. But, most people were interested in the matchup regardless of the “spy”. Sponsorships MMA Elite, Harley Davidson, MMA Authentics, Edge, Musclepharm, Xyience, Toyo Tires were all in the Octagon with Bud Light taking the center again. Video game Gears of War3 (for XBox 360) signage was also present in the Octagon. It also was the presenting sponsor for UFC 135. Noticeably a lot of different sponsors in the Octagon this time around. Musclepharm – Not only did it announce its new partnership with the UFC earlier in the week, but its gym was featured during the UFC Countdown show as Rampage trained for the fight there. It also was the spot where Rampage discovered the “spy” from the Jones camp. Notwithstanding the implication that a MP exec was a spy, it was a good week of activation for MP. The MP gym was adorned with its memorable logo. The US Marines maintained its Keys to Victory segment featuring Koscheck and Hughes. FighterxFashion has a good rundown of the walk out wear from UFC 135 including Rampage “chains”. Just in time for Halloween…or your next street fight (j/k, I hope). Interesting that Jon Jones did not have any special brand activation with any of his sponsors. If I missed it, let me know. Odds and ends - The high altitude coupled with the Heavyweight match-ups lead to two matches that slowed down considerably as the match progressed. Maybe some booking info to learn from in the future. - Whenever Rashard Evans steps into the Octagon with a suit, he receives boos. It reminds me a little of Ric Flair. The pinstripes did add to the “heel” status he received last night. Notwithstanding, it was a little awkward for Evans after the stare-down with Jones since it looked like he wanted to leave but Rampage was still in the Octagon. It was like he was trapped a bit. It was a good spot but - Don’t mean to talk about pro wrestling too much, but did Ben Rothwell come out to the Monday Night Raw theme? - Did anyone notice Rampage’s corner-man whisper in his ear prior to his Rogan post-fight interview. It was like he reminded him to challenge Shogun in Japan.

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With his win over Rampage Jackson, Jon Jones solidified his place as one of the best in the UFC.

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After being submitted in his attempt to regain the UFC light heavyweight championship, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson has set his sights on a former PRIDE-era foe: Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. “It would be very special [to rematch Rua in Japan],” Rampage said during the UFC 135 post-fight press conference. “I have a lot of respect for Shogun,” said Jackson. “I didn’t know he was fighting Henderson, but it would be a dream come true.” Rampage first fought Shogun during PRIDE – Total Elimination in 2005, when he lost via TKO (soccer kicks). Since then, both fighters eventually migrated to the UFC and had success even leading to capturing the UFC light heavyweight championship. Shogun is currently scheduled to meet Dan Henderson, but a potential fight between Rampage and Shogun should be very appealing to MMA fans.

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"Welcome to the Machida era." These were the now immortal words Joe Rogan spoke after Lyoto Machida knocked out Rashad Evans to claim the UFC Light Heavyweight title. As it turned out, the era was short-lived. In his next fight, Machida's elusive game was cracked by Shogun Rua, who would go on to take that title away in the rematch. Rogan's line has become something of a joke since then - a sign of over-hyped expectations and declaring a fighter as unbeatable far too soon. The fall of Machida showed us as fans that sometimes we need to wait. And yet... After Jon Jones defeated Shogun at UFC 128, cries of "Welcome to the Jones era" immediately sprang up. More patient fans insisted that we let Jones defend his title first, reminding us of the folly of the Machida era. Last night, at UFC 135, Jones did indeed defend that title, but unlike Machida, he did so in dominating fashion. Over 4 rounds, Jones slowly increased the pressure on challenger Quinton Jackson, using every tool in his ample kit to overwhelm Rampage and eventually choke him out. Already, the praise has been great, with writers like MMA Nation's Jonathan Snowden declaring, "Jon Jones is the best fighter in the world." So the question much be asked: Is it too early to declare this the Jon Jones era? In a word, yes. Yes, it is too early to declare this 24 year old champion as the dominating force of one of the sport's toughest, most grueling divisions. You can't deny that Jones looked tremendous last night. He outstruck Rampage, using his range to keep the challenger at bay for over 15 minutes. Pre-fight, Rampage made his gameplan clear - get inside and test the chin of the champion. But despite Jackson's superb boxing skills, he never did get in to land that clean punch and get that game working. That striking could have been enough to win, but Jones added more to his game last night, including some nasty kicks to the knee, jumping to pull guard, and mental games that clearly bothered the veteran Rampage. In short, Jones dominated, looking like one of the best in the sport along the way. But before his era can truly begin, he has unfinished business that must be addressed. Rashad Evans. He's the former Light Heavyweight champion, former teammate to Jones, #1 contender, and the last man to defeat Rampage. But more importantly, he's the man who was supposed to stand across the cage from Jones in that first defense, and the man who many felt Jones ducked. To truly begin his era, Jon Jones must prove that he can defeat Rashad. To many fans, last night's fight showed that Jones vs. Evans is an easy win for Jones. He'll have the size and strength advantage, superior striking, and superior wrestling. But Evans will also be the toughest opponent Jones has yet encountered in his young MMA career. Jones has yet to face an all around fighter who is in his prime and presents a threat in both the physical and strategic game. Evans is the complete package. And he is the test Jones must pass. And if Jones does defeat Evans, sending him back down the ladder in the same way he banished Rampage Jackson from future title contention last night? Then I will gladly say, "Welcome to the Jones era." Poll Who will win? Jon Jones Rashad Evans   19 votes | Results

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DENVER - For former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, there are no excuses. He admits that he was as ready as ever for a UFC 135 contest with UFC champ Jon Jones, but "Bones" simply proved the better man with a fourth-round submission victory. So now, it's time to move on. Well, at least past Jones. For his next move, Jackson would like to meet an old friend in a familiar setting.

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UFC 135 post-fight press conference highlights via MMA Weekly.

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Rundown of UFC 135 post-fight news and notes… — Denver was definitely excited to see the UFC again. 16,344 fans filled the Pepsi Center for a $2 million live gate. — Jon Jones and Rampage Jackson each picked up $75,000 Fight of the Night bonuses. Josh Koscheck was awarded the KO bonus for hammerfisting Matt Hughes into the canvas. Nate Diaz earned the submission bonus for tapping out Takanori Gomi with an armbar. — Well, Rampage fared better than Shogun Rua, Ryan Bader, Vladamir Matyushenko and everyone else Jon Jones has faced, but it wasn’t nearly enough to pick up the victory over the light heavyweight champ. Rampage was obviously disappointed, but not too bummed with a big paycheck on the way. “It is what it is. I trained really hard. I can’t beat myself up,” Jackson said. “I’m disappointed because I wanted to make my boxing coach [proud]. I wanted to be his first world champion. Other than that, I’m just happy because I made a lot of money,” Jackson said with a big smile. Despite the fairly one-sided victory, Jon Jones found the fight to be a learning experience. “[The fight taught] me a lot about my skill set and things I need to work on,” Jones said at the post-fight press conference. “Sometimes, instead of defending technically, I kind of ran like a little girl and turned my back. So, I need to work on my slipping and evading. But [Jackson] hits so hard, I just got out of the way like a smart man would.” He also told reporters how he really feels about Rampage. “I told Quinton that I admire him and respect him,” said Jones. “I tried to play it off like we were two lions — and we were — but the truth is that I look up to him. I’ve been watching him a long time. I basically told him that I loved him and it was an honor to fight him. It was just 100 percent respect. I’m sure we’ll be cool from now on.” The person Jon Jones didn’t want to talk about though was Rashad Evans. He tried to shut those questions down, but ended up saying a few words about him anyways. “I will say this about Rashad,” Jones said. “He does not have number. He’s not even close to having my number. Me and Rashad, we sparred a few times, and every time we sparred I know what could have happened. He talks about one day at practice where he held me down and he lives that day in his head every day.” Word is Jones was limping around backstage after the fight, but claims it was only sore shins. Time will tell if that or Rashad Evans’ thumb will delay their title fight. Either way, I doubt we’ll see it until early 2012. — Dana White says Jon Jones is now top 3 pound-for-pound. — Guess who showed up knocking on Jon Jones’ door after the fight? None other than Steven Seagal! Yes, Seagal was in attendance tonight at the Pepsi Center to watch Jones get down with Rampage in the main event. Seagal told Ariel Helwani after the fight that he wasn’t particularly impressed with Jones’ performance and word is he wanted to speak with Jones after the fight, but Jones said he turned him away out of respect for his coaches. “I didn’t think that would be a good idea. My training staff works very hard on me and I’m their prodigy. I wouldn’t want to disrespect them by welcoming in someone’s else master into our room, our house, our family,” explained Jones. — Matt Hughes refused to say he would retire following his loss to Josh Koscheck, only that the UFC could “put [him] on the shelf” for awhile, but Dana White thinks its probably the end of the road for the former welterweight champ. “I think he’s going to retire. I just don’t think Hughes wants to use the word retire,” White said during the UFC 135 press conference. “I just talked to him out in the hallway and he’s going to fly out to Las Vegas (home of UFC’s corporate offices) in the next month or so, and sit down and talk. I’m pretty sure he’s going to hang it up.” Perhaps Dana White can talk him into it with one of those cushy jobs VP of Fun Chuck Liddell has, but I’m sure Hughes would much rather go out with a win. We’ll see. — It wasn’t the prettiest fight you’ve ever seen but Mark Hunt got the job done against Ben Rothwell tonight. Interestingly, Dana White revealed that they actually offered Hunt money not to fight when they inherited his PRIDE contract, but Hunt turned it down. “When we bought Pride, he came as part of the Pride deal,” White said at Saturday night’s UFC 135 post-fight press conference. “It was back and forth and basically I was just like…we’ll just pay you off. We know you’re in the Pride deal. And Mark Hunt said ‘No, I want to come. I want to fight.’” “Let me tell you what, man, he did it,” White said. “The guy’s got a ton of heart and I have a lot of respect for him.” “I’m glad that he opted to come here and fight and I’m proud that he fought in the UFC,” said White. “I asked him to come here tonight. If he won’t say it, I will.” That’s pretty cool, but you know what’s cooler? Mark Hunt going for an armbar. You definitely don’t see that everyday. Image via Esther Lin for MMA Fighting

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Quinton "Rampage" Jackson was one of those that had some reservations about Jon Jones, but after losing to him at UFC 135, count Rampage among the believers.

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The way Jon Jones ran through Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, it's hard to see anyone stopping him soon.

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Check out this exclusive photo gallery from the main event of UFC 135: Jon Jones vs. Rampage Jackson. Photos by James Law.

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Jon Jones submits Quinton Jackson in the fourth round of their light heavyweight championship fight at UFC 135: "Jones vs. Rampage" last night (Sept. 24, 2011) at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. "Bones" was calm, cool and collected on his way to defending his title, following up on his promise to finish "Rampage," who had never been stopped in his UFC career before Jones submitted him. Punches, elbows, kicks, flying knees, takedowns, guard pulls, rear-naked chokes ... is there anything this man can't do? And is there a 205-pound fighter on the planet that can stop him? Rashad Evans, you're up next. For the full report on Jones' dominant win click here and for all the UFC 135 results and blow-by-blow coverage click here.

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Check out this exclusive photo gallery from the main event of UFC 135: Jon Jones vs. Rampage Jackson.

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In case you missed it live, or if you just want to relive the light heavyweight championship bout between Quinton Jackson and Jon Jones, then you're in luck. As always, here's a brief video highlight of the UFC 135 headlining fight from ESPN. SBN coverage of UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage For a complete play-by-play of the event, here's Brent Brookhouse's take during our live blog: UFC Light Heavyweight Championship: Jon Jones vs. Rampage Jackson - Round 1 - Jones coming out in some sort of crawling stance. Shoots and Rampage knees him in the chest. Jones clinching Rampage against the cage. Knee to the body by Jones, Rampage says it was low. Rampage turns Junes into the cage. Jones goes for a choke and Rampage defends. Nice elbow in close by Jones. Knee to the body and again it's low by Jones. Rampage complains. Jones looking for a trip and can't get it. They separate now and are in the center of the octagon. Head kick by Jones is blocked. Leg kick by Jones now. They clinch up in the center and Jones tries for a takedown off a throw but Rampage stays up. Body shot by Rampage and he misses with an overhand right. Head kick by Jones is blocked. Leg kick by Jones again. Leg kick again. Clinch up again with about a minute left. Jones pushes him into the cage again. Jones kneeing the thighs again. Spinning elbow by Jones and Rampage covers up. Head kick blocked again and a wheel kick blocked. Rampage throws big shots at Jones and misses. 10-9 Jones. Round 2 - Leg kick by Jones and Rampage keeps stalking. Rampage pushes him into the cage but Jones reverses. Knees to the thigh again. Spinning elbow by Jones misses. Rampage avoids the takedown and Jones throwing side kicks to the thigh. Straight right hand by Jones. A lot of Rampage stalking and a left hand gets in a little bit for him. Rampage isn't being very aggressive now and Jones is able to dominate if he doesn't have anything to worry about. Leg kick by Jones. Leg kick again by Jones and another. Jab by Rampage and Jones goes back to the leg. Jones with another blocked head kick. Left hand by Rampage misses. Jones keeps picking his shots and Rampage isn't getting anything off. Jones pulls guard out of nowhere and goes for a triangle but the round ends. 10-9 Jones. Round 3 - Jones goes for a takedown and almost gets hit with a big hook from Rampage. Rampage has thrown multiple leg kicks this round and maybe that throws Jones off a bit. Jones with a solid leg kick and now Jones wit a takedown. Jones in side control and now passes to full mount. Jones walking him toward the cage. Jones throwing a few elbows and punches now. Rampage powers his way to his feet. Jones kicks to the leg and they're back to standing. Jones keeps putting his open hand in Rampage's face, causing Jackson to complain about attempted eye pokes. Nice hooks by Jones and a leg kick that hurts Rampage. Rampage throws some huge punches that hit nothing but air. Left hook by Jackson is short. Flying knee by Jones and a push kick to the knee. Jones shoots, the round ends and Jones throws Rampage to the ground. 10-9 Jones. Round 4 - Rampage is coming out a bit more aggressive. Left hook by Jones seems to hurt Rampage. Jones looking for the takedown from the clinch and he gets it now against the cage. Elbow by Jones. Jones moves to the back and gets the choke locked in. Rampage taps out and that's it. Jon Jones wins by submission (rear naked choke), round 4. Dominant performance by Jones and Rampage never had anything close to an answer.

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After the main event of UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage in Denver, the night's big names met with the media for a rundown.Dana White announced the winners of the post-fight bonuses. Jon Jones and Rampage Jackson earned Fight of the Night for their light heavyweight bout that waded into the championship rounds. Knockout of the Night went to Josh Koscheck for his first-round finish of UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes. Nate Diaz scored Submission of the Night for his armbar-by-way-of-triangle-choke finish of Takanori Gomi. Each bonus was $75,000.Video highlights of the fighters below will be linked as they become available:Jon Jones and Rampage JacksonJosh Koscheck and Nate DiazRampage Jackson's best one-liners

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Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and light heavyweight champion Jon Jones earned "Fight of the Night" honors following UFC 135 this evening.

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Jon Jones defended his light heavyweight title by putting Quinton "Rampage" Jackson in a choke hold and forcing the veteran to tap out Saturday night at UFC 135.

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The youngest champion in Ultimate Fighting Championship history has now successfully defended one of the sport’s most volatile titles.

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The prodigious light heavyweight champion put on another impressive performance, finishing Jackson via rear naked choke in the fourth round.

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UFC 135 - Jon Jones vs. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson

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Jones started bear crawling around the cage. Jackson landed a jab and defended the shot. Jones clinched with a full body lock and both fighters battle for position trading knees. Jones landed a big elbow. He stepped away and Jackson took the center of the cage. Several kicks landed for Jones. Rampage landed a hook to the body. Jones found a home for his leg kicks. Rampage didn't check any of them. Jones clinched again and Rampage landed an uppercut. Jones with a spinning elbow. Spinning kick misses for Jones and Rampage wildly throws without landing anything. Rampage quickly took the center of the cage but Jones kept him at a distance with kicks. Rampage pressed forward and they clinch against the fence. Jones missed a spinning elbow. Punch landed for Rampage and forced Jones to reset. In the clinch Rampage doesn't take advantage of the position. Rampage hasn't found an answer for Jon Jones' kicks. Jones jumped guard at the close of the round to look for a triangle finish. The horn sounded before he could lock it up. Rampage opened the round with leg kicks. He found success but didn't remain consistent with them. Jones answered with his own and then ducked for a single and then a double leg, getting Rampage to the ground. Jones quickly transitioned to mount and landed several damaging strikes. Rampage hipped out and regained his feet. Jones cut Rampage with one of those elbows. The straight kick to the knee definitely started to do damage with Rampage walking slower around the cage. Rampage tried to finish the fight with a wild combination but just missed Jones. He did land several jabs in the process. The round ends with Jon Jones shooting a double and dumping Rampage after the horn sounded. Super disrespectful way to close. Jones came out with a sense of urgency trying to end the fight quickly in the beginning of the 4th. He hurt Rampage with a punch but tried to finish with a spin kick. Jones got the trip and then secured the rear naked choke to finish the fight, forcing Rampage to tap. Jon Jones becomes the first defending UFC light heavyweight champion since Rampage defended against Dan Henderson. He also is the first man in the UFC to finish Rampage in the promotion. He put on an absolute stand up clinic, mixing kickboxing with traditional martial arts techniques to batter Quinton Jackson. Jones is now 8-1 in the organization and has cemented himself as the future of the division. Quinton Jackson entered the fight in tremendous shape and still was unable to put together any significant offense. He found some success but was never able to follow up to put Jones in danger. Jackson is now 6-3 in the UFC and 32-9 overall. Jon Jones will next face Rashad Evans in the near future. Head over to MMANation to see what Kid Nate saw in this fight.  SBN coverage of UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage

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Maybe Bones Jones is on a level we can't even quantify. The dude is thanking God through Twitter and seeing the future while handling MMA legends at the tender age of 23. It's no wonder Rampage admitted to being mesmerized by Jones. I wonder at what point in tonight's fight the awe kicked in for Page and he just went wide eyed? Maybe it was in the first few seconds when Bones Jones did that weird dance in the middle of the cage? You almost have to admit that this might be the best anyone has ever done against Bones, Rampage stuffed numerous trips and takedowns throughout the fight, but at the end of the day that one Sport Science featuring Bones proved to be the most deciding factor; that 11.5 inch reach advantage was an absolute nightmare for Rampage to get into. Aside from defending from takedowns and eating leg kicks, Rampage did little in the striking department, getting a couple of body shots in here and there while against the cage, but for the most part Page was always on the defensive or trying to be on the offensive and eating shots for his efforts. The first championship round for Bones Jones went just like every round he has ever had: in complete control. Bones eventually muscles Rampage down, hops to his back, sinks in a couple of hooks and makes him tap with the rear naked choke. Thanks to the Zombie Prophet at IronForgesIron for the gifs.

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The main event of UFC 135 tonight (Sept. 24, 2011) at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, featured one of the most highly anticipated light heavyweight match-ups in recent memory, as reigning division champion Jon Jones made his first title defense against number one contender Quinton Jackson. Before the fight there were allegations of spying, talk of cockiness and, of course, the proverbial promise that someone's head was going to get knocked off. By fight time, most odds had the champion as high as a -900 favorite. In a championship fight at the highest levels of the sport, that was considered ridiculous.  Turns out, not so much. That's because Jones proved worthy of all the hype by imposing his will and defending his title for the very first time at the unbelievable age of 24 by submitting "Rampage" in the fourth round. Were you watching, Rashad Evans? Jones came out with a goofy strategy. He kept one hand on the ground and circled like a spider before shooting for a takedown, one Jackson immediately stuffed. It quickly led to a clinch against the cage, though, where Jones went to work. The pace was slow in the opening round, with both men maintaining and even keel while picking their spots to attack. Reach was definitely a problem for "Rampage," who struggled to find his way inside. One round was in the books and neither fighter held a big edge. They raced to the center of the cage to open the second and both men got aggressive, exerting the will of the champions they are and were. Still, patience was key, and both competitors utilized it as best they could. Openings were rare and no energy could go wasted.  Jackson was clearly looking for the proper time to counter, but Jones length negated this strategy tenfold. Color commentator Joe Rogan called for "Rampage" to "bum rush" his opponent, a call that went ignored as they headed into the third round.  Sweat gleaning from their bodies, the two Octagon warriors continued their chess match. If "Rampage" had a pawn or two, "Bones" took a rook with a takedown straight into side control. And just like that, he took the other by exploding into full mount with minutes still to go in the round. Jackson responded with a power play by bucking his way out and getting back to his feet against the fence. He didn't do so without visibly showing the damage that had been done, however, as blood flowed freely near his right eye. The champion controlled the stand-up, dictating the pace and owning the distance usually reserved for the seasoned veterans of the sport. He juked and jived his way to the championship rounds with an ease not seen since Anderson Silva was last plying his trade inside the cage. "Rampage" looked tired -- and insulted -- heading into the fourth round. "Bones," meanwhile, was relaxed, calm as a kitten. Jackson pushed forward early in the frame but ate a left hook for his troubles. It wasn't long before Jones asserted his dominance one again by physically overwhelming Jackson, taking his back and locking in a rear-naked choke that forced a tap. "Rampage" Jackson tapped to a submission from Jon Jones. Who would have thought? Can anyone stop this man? For more UFC 135 results and instant analysis live from Denver click here. To check out MMAmania.com's LIVE UFC 135 results post, which includes up-to-the-minute, blow-by-blow coverage of EVERY fight click here.

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As with every major show, Bloody Elbow will be here to bring you live results, play by play and commentary for UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage. The live blog will start with the beginning of the Facebook prelim stream (6:40 p.m. ET), continuing through the Spike TV prelim broadcast (8 p.m. ET) and finally through the pay-per-view broadcast (9 p.m. ET) so make sure to make Bloody Elbow your home for this event. A UFC light heavyweight championship bout between Jon Jones and challenger Quinton "Rampage" Jackson headlines the event with a co-featured bout between former welterweight champion Matt Hughes and Josh Koscheck. Also on the PPV broadcast, rising heavyweight star Travis Browne takes on Rob Broughton, Nate Diaz takes on Takanori Gomi and heavyweights Ben Rothwell and Mark Hunt collide. It should be a fun night of fights with some long term ramifications. Make sure to come back during the event and share your thoughts as the event goes down. If you want to read another take on how the fights go down, check out Kid Nate's instant analysis over at MMA Nation.

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At UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage, Jon Jones (13-1; 7-1 UFC) will defend his title against challenger Quinton Jackson (32-8; 7-2 UFC). This Light Heavyweight title fight will be the main event of the evening. According to the USA TODAY / MMA Nation Consensus MMA Rankings, Jones is currently the #1 Light Heavyweight in the world, while Rampage is slightly below him at #4.  What started out as somewhat of a make-up fight has turned into a heated affair over the past weeks. Originally, Jones was set to make his first title defense against Rashad Evans, but a mysterious on-again off-again injury caused Jones to drop out of that fight, only to agree to fight Rampage instead. In recent weeks, things have become heated between the two with Rampage first accusing Jones of having spies in his camp, then beginning a war of words against the young champion. This seems to have lit a fire under Rampage that hasn't been seen in some time. He'll look to become only the second man to regain his title in the history of the Light Heavyweight division. How do these two stack up? Jones: 24 years old | 6'4" | 84.5" reachJackson: 33 years old | 6'1" | 73" reach What have these two done recently? Jones: W - Mauricio Rua (TKO) | W - Ryan Bader (Sub) | W - Vladimir Matyushenko (TKO)Jackson: W - Matt Hamill (UD) | W - Lyoto Machida (SD) | L - Rashad Evans (UD) How did these two get here? Jones comes in as the red hot new young superstar of the UFC. His rise to the top received a sudden burst earlier this year when a Rashad Evans injury led to a surprise Jones title shot. He made the most of that shot, dominating Shogun Rua to become the new champion. Since then, he's rubbed a lot of people the wrong way, first through what some perceive to be ducking Evans, now in the spying allegations from Rampage. Many think he is the man to finally give the division the stability it has lacked since Rampage knocked out Chuck Liddell, but for that to happen, he needs to get past this first title defense. Rampage has had a very rocky time since losing the Light Heavyweight title to Forrest Griffin. He followed that loss up with a now notorious public breakdown of sorts. He looked to get back on track, only to announce his retirement from MMA to pursue a film career. That retirement didn't last long, and although he's 2-1 since that time, he has not looked particularly motivated. Until now. Whether it's the title shot or something personal about Jones, Rampage seems dedicated once again, and a dedicated Rampage is one of the best in the world.  Why should you care? Alongside Anderson Silva, Jones is one of the most dynamic and exciting fighters in MMA today. And when Rampage is on, he will absolutely bring it as well. In short, this fight is going to be awesome. Emotion, anger, the young star looking for a legacy, the veteran looking for one last run at the top - it's all here, and it's a thing of beauty. Watch it.

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Get a comprehensive breakdown of all the UFC 135: "Jones vs. Rampage" main card fights for the event going down in just a few short hours in Denver, Colorado, tonight (Sept. 24) right here.

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As with every major show, Bloody Elbow will be here to bring you live results, play by play and commentary for UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage. The live blog will start with the beginning of the Facebook prelim stream (5:45 p.m. ET), continuing through the Spike TV prelim broadcast (8 p.m. ET) and finally through the pay-per-view broadcast (9 p.m. ET) so make sure to make Bloody Elbow your home for this event. A UFC light heavyweight championship bout between Jon Jones and challenger Quinton "Rampage" Jackson headlines the event with a co-featured bout between former welterweight champion Matt Hughes and Josh Koscheck. Also on the PPV broadcast, rising heavyweight star Travis Browne takes on Rob Broughton, Nate Diaz takes on Takanori Gomi and heavyweights Ben Rothwell and Mark Hunt collide. Last season's winner of The Ultimate Fighter, Tony Ferguson battles long time veteran of the sport Aaron Riley and Nick Ring does battle with Tim Boetsch at middleweight on the Spike broadcast. All that plus three fights on Facebook should make for an action packed evening. Make sure to come back during the event and share your thoughts as the event goes down.

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Bleacher Report takes a look at Rampage Jackson's path to victory over Jon Jones tonight.

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For fans of mixed martial arts, this past week has been a slow crawl of steadily rising anticipation for tonight's "Jones vs. Rampage" event, going down at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. UFC 135 will feature the very first title defense of light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, who will put his 205-pound strap on the line against Quinton Jackson. In the co-main event of the evening, Matt Hughes may be making his final stand when he enters the Octagon to do battle against a returning Josh Koscheck. It's been a flurry of non-stop news, analysis, quotes, predictions and previews for the past week and it's certainly understandable if you missed out on a few stories. But don't worry, Maniacs, we've got you covered.  In cased you missed any or all of it — or just want to keep the discussion alive — below are links to all the major storylines heading into tonight's broadcast. In we go: UFC 135: "Jones vs. Rampage" Fight card and line-up Results and live fight coverage UFC 135 predictions and previews: Predictions from the man himself, Nostradumbass Spike TV Prelims preview and predictions Facebook Prelims preview and predictions Fight preview: Jon Jones vs. Rampage Jackson Fight preview: Matt Hughes vs. Josh Koscheck Fight preview: Travis Browne vs. Rob Broughton Fight preview: Takanori Gomi vs. Nate Diaz Fight preview: Ben Rothwell vs. Mark Hunt UFC 135 press conferences: Pre-fight press conference Press conference staredown pics Press conference staredown video Press conference complete video A fan's perspective of the press conference UFC 135 weigh-ins: Weigh-in results Weigh-in photos gallery Weigh-in staredown pics Weigh-in video UFC 135 odds: Jon Jones vs. Rampage Jackson Matt Hughes vs. Josh Koscheck Travis Browne vs. Rob Broughton Takanori Gomi vs. Nate Diaz Ben Rothwell vs. Mark Hunt UFC 135 news: Event poster How to watch the event tonight Conference call and live blog Open workouts photo gallery Exclusive interview with Ben Rothwell What did Rampage say to Jon Jones at the weigh-ins? Who has the statistical edge in Jones vs. Rampage? Matt Hughes reunites with Pat Miletich UFC 135 'Spygate:' Rampage Jackson claims Jon Jones has a spy in his camp Jon Jones denies Rampage's spy claims Rampage says Jon Jones can watch him train if he wants and it won't matter Jon Jones and Rampage Jackson on The Daily Habit: The chef was the spy Jon Jones "admits" to being a British double agent MusclePharm Executive VP Leonard Armenta resigns in the wake of Rampage Jackson's accusations Chael Sonnen pans Jon Jones for not taking advantage of Spygate to get inside Rampage's head UFC 135 editorials: History in the Making: Jon Jones ushers in a new era by demolishing Shogun Rua Jon Jones wants to remain composed under barrage of Rampage trash talk Jon Jones might be the future at light heavyweight but Rampage is the present Rampage Jackson still gets nervous headed into his fights Rampage will walk through Jon Jones' punches and kicks because he has no power Rampage Jackson is heart attack serious about getting his belt back Josh Koscheck throwing in the towel or planning for the future? Josh Koscheck won't be afraid to take punches in his return Josh Koscheck asked to fight a couple hard-hitting middleweights before getting Matt Hughes Matt Hughes is a good comeback fight for Josh Koscheck Takanori Gomi fighting for his job? Is Mark Hunt better than a wooden chair? UFC 135 videos: Dana White video blog episode one Event video trailer Extended video preview Countdown to UFC 135 Predictions for UFC 135 from Rich Franklin Jon Jones vs. Rampage Jackson main event preview Jon Jones and Rampage Jackson on Jimmy Kimmel Jon Jones not ashamed of arrogance Rampage: Jon Jones is just a kid with his head up his ass Rashad Evans has Jon Jones beating Rampage standing up David Haye has Jon Jones taking out Rampage Jackson Matt Hughes just wants to go out on top That, my friends, should be enough to keep you talking -- at least for the time being. What has been the biggest story heading into this event? "Spygate" and Rampage Jackson getting inside Jon Jones' head? Matt Hughes possibly making his last stand? Something else? Sound off, Maniacs.

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Rashad Evans spoke with MMA Nation's Luke Thomas on the eve of UFC 135. Evans, who turns 32 on Sunday, will be in attendance at the Pepsi Center in Denver, and he is expected to step into the Octagon and challenge the winner of UFC light heavyweight title fight between champion Jon Jones and challenger Quinton Jackson. Evans had the opportunity to visit "Rampage's" camp at the MusclePharm gym, and he was impressed with what he saw: "I walked through the facility and I seen some of the things that he was doing and then I seen him and he was looking good, better than I've ever seen him before and I was actually really surprised...."A 'Rampage' that's focused is a dangerous 'Rampage' and I think that the biggest problem with Jon Jones is the fact that he's getting so overly confident and cocky that he can't get beat and all he has to do is step in the cage Saturday and collect his belt. I think that's dangerous thinking when you've got somebody in front of you who's been training hard." As for Jones, Evans is repeating the refrain about their shared time at Greg Jackson's gym: "I've seen him get pushed in practice and I've seen him be very human and not as good as he looks on TV. I've seen that there's times where he looks great in practice but there's times where I've seen him quit in practice." Evans also thinks the SpyGate situation is messing with Jones: "It becomes a distraction when you take it personal...."I think Jon Jones is taking it personally. This is his first time being in a fight where he's used his mouth like that. Normally he tries to be the humble guy and say all the right things but that's being pushed a little bit because Rampage is giving him a little bit of mouth." Evans seems to be giving "Rampage" a better chance at winning this fight than he did earlier this week when he picked Jones to win. The off-shore sportsbooks list Jones between a 5- and 6-1 favorite.

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Watch the preliminary bouts for UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage live on Sportsnet ONE at 8 p.m. ET.

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Watch the preliminary bouts for UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage live on Sportsnet ONE at 8 p.m. ET.

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MMAFrenzy.com will have live results and play-by-play from tonight’s “UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage” event starting at 6:30pm ET for the preliminary card and 10pm ET for the pay-per-view main card, which is headlined by UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones vs. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. Check out MMAFrenzy.com’s complete UFC 135 pre-fight coverage while you wait, and stay tuned below for live UFC 135 results. UFC 135 Official Results MAIN CARD (PPV) Jon Jones (c) vs. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson UFC Light Heavyweight Championship Matt Hughes vs. Josh Koscheck Ben Rothwell vs. Mark Hunt Travis Browne vs. Rob Broughton Nate Diaz vs. Takanori Gomi PRELIMINARY CARD (Spike TV) Tony Fergusgon vs. Aaron Riley Nick Ring vs. Tim Boetsch PRELIMINARY CARD (Facebook) Eddie Yagin vs. Junior Assuncao Cole Escovedo vs. Takeya Mizugaki James Te-Huna vs. Ricardo Romero UFC 135 Play-by-Play NATE DIAZ VS. TAKANORI GOMI TRAVIS BROWNE VS. ROB BROUGHTON BEN ROTHWELL VS. MARK HUNT MATT HUGHES VS. JOSH KOSCHECK JON JONES VS. QUINTON “RAMPAGE” JACKSON UFC Light Heavyweight Championship

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Quinton Jackson has been at the very top of the mixed martial arts (MMA) world. In spring 2007, he made his Octagon debut and quickly made good on his promise to win the company’s light heavyweight title. He did so by viciously knocking out long-time champion and UFC poster boy Chuck Liddell. Then "Rampage" made history by defeating Dan Henderson and unifying the UFC and Pride Fighting Championships (Pride) 205-pound titles. After years of coming up short against Chute Box fighters in Japan, he was finally recognized as the best light heavyweight in the world. But by the next summer, the ranking and the belt were both gone. It’s been a series of dizzying highs and dark lows for the former champ since then, punctuated by wins over Wanderlei Silva and Lyoto Machida on one end and a police chase and arrest on the other. Now more than three years removed from his last title fight, "Rampage" stands on the cusp of once again becoming the number one 205-pounder in the world. Standing in his way at UFC 135 is current champion Jon Jones, who many say is the future of not only the division, but of the entire sport itself. Tonight is Jackson’s eighth UFC main event and it might be his last if he doesn’t get his hand raised. This very well could be the final opportunity the former champ gets to reclaim the title he once called his. Why? Well, keep reading to find out! Much like I posited in yesterday's piece about Josh Koscheck's status as an outsider looking in on the welterweight title picture, a definitive loss tonight for "Rampage" would put the former Pride star in the same boat. But whereas "Kos" only briefly flirted with title contention, Jackson has been a stalwart contender for the light heavyweight title for years. His performance in Pride’s 2003 grand prix along with knockout wins over Kevin Randleman and Ricardo Arona placed "Rampage" second on the totem pole behind rival Wanderlei Silva. It wasn’t until the emergence of Mauricio Rua that Jackson’s status in the Japanese company began to dip. Jackson only fought twice more for Pride after his loss to "Shogun" and eventually made his way stateside and to the UFC. Having defeated Liddell in the aforementioned tournament made him the obvious choice for number one contender and a win over Marvin Eastman solidified that. "The Iceman" was on a rematch tour of sorts and had taken on Jeremy Horn, Randy Couture, Renato Sobral, and Tito Ortiz, all fighters he had previously stepped inside the Octagon with. A match-up with "Rampage" fight the bill perfectly. That night, at UFC 71, "Rampage" got his first taste of gold. Four months later, he finally won the belt that had eluded him for years across the Pacific Ocean. He outlasted Dan Henderson – who had recently won Pride’s 203-pound title from "The Axe Murderer" – over the course of 25 minutes and became the first undisputed light heavyweight champion in the sport’s history. After years of furious debate with names like Randy Couture , Wanderlei Silva, Chuck Liddell, and Mauricio Rua being argued for and against, the discussion of who was the best 205-pounder in the world at long last had an answer. It wasn't any of those men. It was "Rampage."   But what goes up must come down. And after his first stint as a coach on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF), Jackson lost his title in a closely contested bout to Forrest Griffin.     Ten days later, the former champion was arrested after hitting two vehicles with his truck and leading police on a short chase. Jackson claimed it was the result of not enough sleep and too many energy drinks, but the excuse was as shaky as his future seemed to be. An immediate rematch against Griffin – which had been discussed and extrapolated – was put on the backburner while Jackson tended to his legal matters. "Rampage" finally made his return at UFC 92, knocking out and exacting a measure of revenge against Wanderlei Silva, who had bested him twice before in Pride. Shortly thereafter, he entered into a plea agreement to help put his – ahem – "rampage" behind him. Since then Jackson became a number one contender only to bow out because of injury, coached another season of TUF, retired, and starred in a blockbluster action movie. It’s been quite a ride for Jackson in the 12 years since he made his debut. Every time he slipped up and found himself outside the title picture, he managed to work his way back to the top. His loss to Rashad Evans last year was supposed to affirm he no longer had what it takes to compete at the highest level. Two wins -- one against Machida -- later, he's got one final chance to once again prove the naysayers wrong.   I say it's his last chance because it took "Rampage" 1,176 days since his loss to Griffin to get back to this stage. Should he fail tonight, another 1,176 days would put him at 36-years old with a decade and a half worth of fighting having already ravaged his body. It’s safe to say that the Memphis native wouldn’t have it in him to once again claw his way back up ... very few people would. At UFC 135, it’s do or die for "Rampage."

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Jon Jones vs. Rampage JacksonTop Prediction: Jon Bones Jones via TKO in Round 2 Anton Gurevich: Rampage Jackson loves to say “I love knocking people out”, but his last knockout was back at UFC 92 against Wanderlei Silva, almost three years ago. Since that date, Jones fought 6 times and finished 5 of his opponents, all Top 10 UFC Light Heavyweights. Jon Jones has a huge advantage over Rampage Jackson when it comes to physique and the depth of striking skills. It will be interesting to see how

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Sherdog.com will report from the Pepsi Center in Denver at approximately 5:45 p.m. ET with play-by-play and live results of UFC 135 “Jones vs. Rampage,” which features the UFC light heavyweight title bout between Jon Jones and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson.

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According to LowKick.com members, reigning UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon "Bones" Jones will step inside the Octagon at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, as the #1 ranked Light Heavyweight on the planet. Jones' opponent, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, is currently ranked 4th, behind the former UFC Light Heavyweight Champions Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and "Suga" Rashad Evans. If victorious against Jones, Rampage is expected to capture the 1st spot in the rankings, as well as a ticket to P4P

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DENVER, September 24 – Another test down for UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. The youngest titleholder in UFC history not only proved that he could absorb some thunder from Quinton “Rampage” Jackson in the UFC 135 main event at Pepsi Center Saturday night, but that he could fight into the championship rounds and still emerge victorious, as he submitted the former 205-pound belt holder in the fourth round.“The gameplan was to prove that we could strike with Quinton Jackson,” said the 24-year old Jones, who retained the belt he won from Mauricio Rua in March for the first time. “He insulted my striking, so I worked with Mike Winkeljohn, and we cleaned up my striking to prove a point.”“I’m in the best shape of my life,” said Jackson. “I thought he was all hype, but the kid is good. My hat is off to him. I did my best. This is the best Rampage ever, and he had me memorized.”Jones came out for the fight in a bizarre crouch that baffled the crowd but didn’t deter Jackson from the task at hand, as he avoided Jones’ first takedown attempt. Jones was able to grab hold of Jackson though, and the two locked up against the fence, a sequence highlighted by knees and a hard left elbow by the champion. Finally, after a stalemate, the two broke, with Jackson looking to set up some of his bombs as Jones pecked away with kicks from long range.  At the three minute mark, Jackson shot off his first bad-intentioned hooks, but Jones got out of the way before they landed.  After some more long distance strikes, Jones bulled Jackson into the fence again, almost catching him with a spinning back elbow. After breaking, Jones missed a wild kick, and Jackson was just as wild in missing some haymakers before the bell.Jackson shot out of his corner to start round two, catching a kick and just coming short of landing a flush right hand. Jones locked up with the challenger again, but a takedown attempt came up empty. With the crowd chanting “Rampage, Rampage,” Jackson continued to stalk, but Jones’ strikes continued to find their mark. They just weren’t flowing in combination, which gave Jackson ample time to recover and reset. And as flashy as Jones got, Jackson looked unimpressed, as his defense was solid enough to shrug off whatever came his way. Jones was the busier of the two though, enabling him to take another round.Jones’ takedowns continued to come up empty early in round three, but eventually, nearly 90 seconds in, he softened up Jackson with leg kicks and got him to the mat. Jones quickly transitioned into the full mount position, but just when it looked like Jones was about to finish, Jackson, now bleeding from a cut over the right eye, found his way back to his feet, and the crowd erupted.  Jones landed two hooks when the action resumed, and a kick to the knee brought a disdainful look from Jackson, who nearly chased Jones across the Octagon to throw looping haymakers that came up far short. As the round closed, Jones shot for another takedown, but couldn’t get it.Visiting the championship rounds for the first time, Jones came out fast and was met by Jackson, who got taken down against the fence. Jones looked for a rear naked choke after landing a few strikes, and within seconds he sunk it in. Jackson did his best to hang on, but there was no escape, and he was forced to tap out at 1:14 of the round. With the win, Jones improves to 14-1; Jackson falls to 32-9. Next up for Jones is a bout with former training partner Rashad Evans.“I thought it was a good fight,” said Evans when brought into the Octagon after the bout. “Jon Jones looked impressive. This (the title fight) is a good opportunity. I’m glad the UFC put it together.”“I’m not gonna say much leading up to this fight, I’m just gonna prove it,” said Jones. “He (Evans) has ruined my special night twice in a row now.”

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Get ready for UFC 135 and its main event showdown between UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and former title-holder Quinton “Rampage” Jackson with the full video of “Countdown to UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage,” the official preview of tonight’s pay-per-view event in Denver, Colorado that also features Matt Hughes vs. Josh Koscheck. Watch “Countdown to UFC 135″ below, check out MMAFrenzy.com’s complete UFC 135 pre-fight coverage and stay tuned for live UFC 135 results starting at 6:30pm ET.

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UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage live results and play-by-play on Saturday, Sept. 24, in Denver. The main event features Jon Jones vs. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson.

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UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage quick results on Saturday, Sept. 24, in Denver. The main event features Jon Jones vs. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson.

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UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage play-by-play of Jon Jones vs. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson on Saturday, Sept. 24, in Denver.

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Exclusive UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage weigh-in photo gallery from Friday's festivities. Must have been something in the water, the fighters were kind of chippy.

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DENVER - MMAjunkie.com was on scene for today's official "UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage" weigh-ins, where all 20 competitors successfully made weight for the UFC's return to its original host city. Today's festivities took place at Denver's Wells Fargo Theater. The nearby Pepsi Center hosts Saturday's pay-per-view event. Check out images of all the fighters, including current UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and former titleholder Quinton "Rampage" Jackson.

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The UFC 135 weigh-ins took place in Denver on Friday afternoon. Things got a little heated... especially between Jon Jones and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson.

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Former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans has invaded Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson's training camp as he gets ready for UFC 135.

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All fighters set to compete at UFC 135 made weight today in Denver, including headliners Jon Jones and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson.

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Here’s the full Countdown to UFC 135 video if you missed it.

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Once in a lifetime athletes are labelled as such for a reason. Every now and then, someone comes along to make heads turn and jaws drop. When Jon Jones landed that famous spinning back-elbow on Stephan Bonnar, he did exactly that. Even UFC matchmaker Joe Silva could not resist jumping out of his chair. That move accompanied a virtuoso display that saw Jones rag-doll the UFC veteran and mesmerize him — as well as as the audience watching in amazement — with all kinds of unorthodox maneuvers.  Jones might as well have titled that performance “Act 1″, as he has been able to replicate it — or even eclipse it — every time he has set foot inside the Octagon. Such enthralling showings have carried him all the way to championship glory, and this Saturday at UFC 135, Jones returns to the cage to defend his title for the first time. The man with the unenviable task of handing Jones his first legitimate defeat is someone who knows what it takes to be a champion: former UFC light heavyweight kingpin Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. Light Heavyweight Title Fight: Jon Jones vs. Quinton Jackson When fighting smart and to his full potential, Quinton Jackson is not the one-dimensional slugger many mistake him to be. Not only is he a very capable wrestler, but his clinch work and dirty boxing are some of his biggest assets. Moreover, when he is not in pure aggressive headhunting mode and is not content to simply move forward and throw power hooks, Jackson possesses a nice blend of controlled aggression and accurate counter-punching. His knockouts of Chuck Liddell and Wanderlei Silva are great demonstrations of Jackson’s ability to make his opponent pay with precise countering. Liddell made a critical mistake by leaning forward to throw a shot to the body with no set-up, and “Rampage” leveled him with a pinpoint right hook that put an end to “The Iceman’s” reign of terror over the division. Likewise, the moment Wanderlei Silva threw his trademark wild haymakers, Jackson ducked, parried, and landed a textbook left hook that saw him gain a measure of revenge over his longtime nemesis. Jackson’s right uppercut is equally lethal, and he does an excellent job at using it to counter as his opponent moves in (see the Forrest Griffin fight), and an even better job and landing it from close-quarters, as Kevin Randleman and Marvin Eastman both found out. Jackson’s work on the inside is one of the best in the game, and he is extremely dangerous when he starts putting combinations together and mixes things up by going to the body. His performance against Matt Hamill may not have set the world on fire, but Jackson displayed some variety in his striking particularly when moving forward, as he punished Hamill with punches and knees to the body every time “The Hammer” covered up. When seeking to initiate the clinch, Jackson’s footwork is quite underrated. He is quite savvy when it comes to cutting off the cage and closing distance. Once there, “Rampage” possesses some nasty dirty boxing and his takedowns are quite effective. Conversely, when he gets frustrated due to his inability to find his opponent’s chin, his footwork becomes quite predictable and ineffective. Rashad Evans was able to exploit that hole in Jackson’s game perfectly, as he never allowed “Rampage” to get within range. This forced Jackson to become even more aggressive when moving forward, which in turn made him an easy target for Evans’ takedowns as he used Jackson’s aggression against him. Therefore, and in this fight more than any other, it will be vital for “Rampage” to be patient and not to get too discouraged should he fail to have much success landing anything significant early on. This is particularly crucial given that he will likely have a very hard time finding a way around Jones’ reach and get on the inside. That is the chore of the problem for “Rampage” in this particular match-up, as while his best offense comes on the inside — be it with his boxing or clinch work — Jones’ reach will allow him to stay long and keep his opponent at bay. Jones hasn’t developed much of a jab yet, but the Mauricio “Shogun” Rua fight showed that he is finally learning to make full use of his reach by utilizing his long frame to throw plenty of kicks — particularly front kicks — to control distance. Before that, much of Jones’ striking was revolved around some flashy strikes that he threw without much of a set-up. However, having combined tactical discipline and smart fighting with his creativity makes Jones an even bigger nightmare to deal with. More impressive was how devastating Jones’ offense was on the inside, as he brutalized Rua with knees and body shots. Worse yet for Jones’ opponents, he utterly confuses them by landing some shots on the inside before immediately putting them on their backs with a takedown from the clinch; not to mention the fact that the variety in his takedowns is pretty astounding. This spells trouble for “Rampage”, as while his base and takedown defense are both solid, he struggles to deal with unpredictable opponents who confuse him by mixing things up. He was able to stuff all of Hamill’s takedowns because he knew what to expect, but couldn’t deal with Evans’ takedowns as Rashad threw plenty of feints, continuously changed levels, and set things up with his striking. Of course, Jones doesn’t fight exactly the same way that Evans does, and he will not change levels as much, or shoot from distance (though he did effortlessly put Ryan Bader on his back with a shot from the outside), but he will be able to use his reach to prevent Jackson from utilizing his striking effectively, and he will be one of the few who will get the better of the clinch work with “Rampage”, and thus preventing Jackson from using his dirty boxing. If/when he gets taken down, it will be important for Jackson not to be too eager to get back to his feet, as he tends to give up position when doing so. This was the case against both Evans and Lyoto Machida. Against the former, Jackson was continuously fighting an uphill battle to regain his vertical base, while Machida was able to take him down late in the fight, pass his guard and get to mount. Jones’ top game is an even tougher proposition to deal with, and his ground-and-pound is more dangerous than anything the aforementioned pair were able to offer. His elbows to the body were a key feature in his triumph over Rua back in March, as he completely took the wind out of the Brazilian’s sails with continuous body work. Jones is capable of both staying in full guard and start landing elbows, as he did against Brendon Vera; as well as passing guard and advancing position, as he did against Vladimir Matyushenko and Bader. Such dedication is admirable, as Jones’ top game doesn’t even need to be as dynamic as it is, but his quest for improvement made his grappling even more multidimensional. His submission arsenal is ever improving as well. In fact, in addition to choking out Bader, Jones was in position to submit “Shogun” with a beautiful Kneebar in the second round but ran out of time. The way Jones transitioned from half guard immediately to that Kneebar is a testament to his creativity and free flowing approach inside the cage. Jackson’s submission defense is extremely solid, but it is not outside the realm of possibility to see Jones polish off a tired “Rampage” late in the fight with a submission. The match-up issues are just too severe for “Rampage” to overcome, and barring a well-placed punch that separates Jones from consciousness, it is going to be a long night for Jackson. Expect Jones to frustrate him on the feet, take him down, punish him with elbows to the body, advance position, and finish things off with some more ground-and-pound. Official Prediction: Jon Jones to defeat Quinton Jackson by TKO in the Third Round PHOTO CREDIT – UFC Similar Posts: “UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort” Live Results Lyoto Machida: “I think it’s best for me to focus on this fight and I’ll welcome whatever comes to me in the future.” Rashad Evans leaves Jackson’s MMA for good Jon Jones vs. Quinton Jackson confirmed for UFC 135 Quinton Jackson turned down title-shot given to Jon Jones Tweetgovernment,politics news,politics news,politics

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The UFC 135 weigh-ins took place this afternoon at the Wells Fargo Theater at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado. All fighters made weight. Surprisingly, most of the fireworks happened on the undercard. Must be something in the water up there in Denver because it seemed like everyone wanted to get in each other’s face for the staredown. Heck, Junior Assuncao pretty much charged Eddie Yagin, forcing Dana White to immediately step in and separate them. Then Nick Ring gives Tim Boetsch a mini-headbutt, once again forcing Dana to break it up. Nate Diaz of course invaded Takanori Gomi’s space with a little Stockton mean-muggin’. Ben Rothwell tried to coax an uninterested Mark Hunt into a staredown, but the K-1 vet didn’t seem to notice. Funny enough, Josh Koscheck was one of the most respectful on stage today as he stood in front of Matt Hughes. Then of course came Jon Jones and Rampage Jackson. With the way things have been going it wouldn’t been surprising to see a shoving match break out between them, but they kept it pretty civil. After shaking hands, Rampage actually coaxed Jones into looking him straight in the eye, something Jones never does with his opponents, before promising he would knock him out tomorrow. And yes, the Denver crowd booed the hell out of Jon Jones. The weigh-in results: Jon Jones (204.5) vs. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (204) Josh Koscheck (170.5) vs. Matt Hughes (170) Ben Rothwell (263) vs. Mark Hunt (261) Travis Browne (255) vs. Rob Broughton (261) Nate Diaz (156) vs. Takanori Gomi (155) Aaron Riley (155) vs. Tony Ferguson (155) Tim Boetsch (186) vs. Nick Ring (185) Junior Assuncao (145) vs. Eddie Yagin (145) Cole Escovedo (135) vs. Takeya Mizugaki (135) Ricardo Romero (205) vs. James Te Huna (205) Fighters in non-title fights are allowed to weigh in one pound over the weight class limit. UFC 135 “Jones vs. Rampage” will take place tomorrow, Sept. 24, at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado and will air live on pay-per-view at 9pm ET/6pm PT. The pay-per-view will be preceded by prelim specials on Spike TV at 8pm ET/5pm PT and Facebook at 6pm ET/3pm PT. More UFC 116 weigh-in pics at CombatLifestyle.com. Video via MMA Fighting.

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Champion stood before challenger, muscles tensed, eyes locked. The scene has become as familiar as the Octagon itself.

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We've got your highlights from Thursday's UFC 135 open workouts. Check out Rampage and Bones one last time before the big fight.

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Rampage Jackson finally revealed the spy that Jon Jones’ allegedly placed in his camp during an interview on SportsCenter today. Rampage claims the spy is a man named Leonard who worked at MusclePharm and is apparently “good friends” with Jones’ manager Malki Kawa, but has since been fired. Rampage added that Jones or Kawa was sending “Leonard” K-Swiss shoes, however Jones vehemently denied the accusations, claiming he doesn’t even know who “Lennox” is. If Rampage and Jones are both telling the truth, it is possible that Jones had nothing to do with it and this was merely a MusclePharm employee feeding inside info to his “good friend.” Kawa however has repeatedly denied all allegations of wrongdoing. No one knows for sure, but TheFightingPost did find a rather interesting SEC filing that confirms a MusclePharm executive by the name of Leonard Armenta recently resigned. The filing reads: “On September 16, 2011, Leonard K. Armenta resigned from his position as the Executive Vice President of MusclePharm Corporation, a Nevada corporation (the “Company”). His resignation was not the result of any disagreements with the Company on any matters relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.” Coincidence? HT: 5thRound

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On July 5, 2008, Quinton Jackson lost his UFC light heavyweight championship to Forrest Griffin. Four title changes and three years later, “Rampage” will have a shot to once again wear the prized gold belt around his waist

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It's a tension filled Friday morning when Jon Jones and Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson appear together on ESPN's SportsCenter to promote their upcoming fight at UFC 135.

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The UFC 135 "Spy Gate" fiasco has taken a very ugly turn. What started as pre-fight hype between Quinton Jackson and Jon Jones, who square off tomorrow night (Sept. 24, 2011) at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, may have forced MusclePharm Executive Vice President Leonard Armenta to resign from his job. That's because "Rampage" claims to have outed the "spy" on ESPN's SportsCenter earlier today, according to his recent Twitter post: I just outed the spy on Sport Center,its come on top who he is but out of respect 2 #mucslepharm I won't tweet his name,he's done f$8^ em! As expected, that didn't sit well with "Bones," who blames Jackson's "paranoia" for the exec's downfall: Sucks some poor guy at musclepharm got fired over rampages paranoia MusclePharm is a major sponsor to many of today's top mixed martial arts fighters and recently renewed its contract with the UFC for another two years. It even has its own facility in Denver where Rampage has been training. It all started when Jackson made up a bogus story about hurting his hand -- but didn't tell anyone except those closest to him inside his camp. Lo and behold, UFC matchmaker Joe Silva was on the horn shortly thereafter, asking questions about the phony injury. Jackson elaborates to Yahoo Sports: "One of my friends was talking to Jon Jones’ manager recently, and Jon Jones’ manager was saying that he knows everything that is going on in our camp. He said he had spies in our camp and he knew everything that was going on. That got me thinking. How did he know about my hand injury that fast? It wasn’t on the Internet, and yet he knew about my hand injury right away. The UFC people were in Brazil, which is why it probably took them four hours to call me. That shows me two things: They have spies in my camp, one, and two, they’re dumb as hell, because they didn’t know how to use the information correctly and to wait. He called right away, running to Joe Silva. Joe Silva called my manager right away. Of course they’re going to say they aren’t doing it, but we’ll put the story out there to the fans and let them decide." Was Leonard Armenta the spy? Was there a spy at all? No one knows for sure, but Rampage claims to have "outed" him on SportsCenter and the fact that Armenta resigned back on Sept. 16 doesn't exactly weigh in his favor. Alright Maniacs, let's get some reactions to this news. Much ado about nothing? Or an unfortunate situation that has spiraled completely out of control? Thoughts?

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The UFC 135 weigh-ins go down in Denver at the Pepsi Center today with main event fighters Jon 'Bones' Jones and Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson hitting the scales.

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Forget what's going on in Syria, the real spygate is happening between Jon Jones and Rampage Jackson, and it appears there has been a breakthrough in the on-going mystery. For those not familiar with the story, you can read one of our previous articles, or just settle for the following one sentence explanation. Rampage made up an injury, it leaked out, Rampage claimed there was a spy in his camp, Jones and his camp denied it. Just hours ago, Rampage made an appearance on ESPN and claimed the spy in his camp had a first name 'Leonard.' Now that you're up to date, check out what MiddleEasy reader, Matthew Goldstein, found today as he was searching in MusclePharm's financial records. It appears there has been SEC filings that states someone named 'Leonard Armenta' resigned from the company on September 16th 2011. You can view the government record here, or just read the excerpt below. Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Resignation of Executive Vice President On September 16, 2011, Leonard K. Armenta resigned from his position as the Executive Vice President of MusclePharm Corporation, a Nevada corporation (the “Company”). His resignation was not the result of any disagreements with the Company on any matters relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. It's important to note that Bloodstain Lane predicted the spy would be a person emerging from the MusclePharm corporation in one of his previous YouTube videos. MMA Nostradamus or MMA Nas? It ain't hard to tell... [Source]

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In the never-ending cycle of media relations leading up to UFC 135 this weekend, current UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and challenger 'Rampage' Jackson appeared on ESPN's Sportscenter this morning. The usual verbal sparring match ensued, but Jackson dropped a bomb during the segment, claiming that a man named "Leonard", who worked for his sponsor MusclePharm, was the spy in his camp feeding Jon Jones information. @Rampage4real Quinton Jackson I just outed the spy on Sport Center,its come on top who he is but out of respect 2 #mucslepharm I won't tweet his name,he's done fuck em!Sep 23 via Twitter for BlackBerry®FavoriteRetweetReply   According to a SEC Filing issued on September 16, 2011, MusclePharm executive vice president Leonard Armenta resigned from his position with the company, leading to some speculation that he was, in fact, the 'Leonard' that Jackson is accusing in the interview. Jackson stated on Twitter that he didn't want to reveal the man's full name out of respect for MusclePharm, so it isn't confirmed whether Armenta is the man Jackson is talking about. Jon Jones took to Twitter moments later, stating it "sucks" an employee at MusclePharm was fired over Rampage's paranoia: @Jonnybones Jon Bones Jones Sucks some poor guy at musclepharm got fired over rampages paranoiaSep 23 via TweetList ProFavoriteRetweetReply   Some of the immediate reactions to the news, especially if you buy into the notion that Leonard Armenta's resignation has everything to do with 'Spygate', has been mostly positive toward Jackson. People were highly skeptical, and Rampage delivered proof. Whether or not that proof is factual is the question.  It also brings up another question that seems to get ignored in all the arguing. If spying did actually occur, who's to say that Jon Jones even knew about it? Perhaps a pissed off former employee gave the information to Jones' camp. Hard to ignore a phone call from a legitimate source who says Rampage is hurt, isn't it? In any case, the saga probably won't end here.

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If you read into betting lines associated with UFC 135, the world has already decided that Jon Jones (13-1 MMA,...

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Showdown makes his picks for UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage.

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Reigning UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon "Bones" Jones reflected on the trash talk between him and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, stating that his opponent for this Saturday night is nothing but just another hater. Jones added that if he will be unable to break Rampage's will inside the Octagon, he will break his body and force a referee stoppage. Twenty four year old Jon Jones is so far 13-1 in his MMA career, with 8 KO/TKO and 3 Submission stoppage victories. Further Reading: Don't forget to tune in

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Tomorrow night the UFC returns to its birthplace of Denver, CO for UFC 135. The card will be headlined by a light heavyweight title fight between UFC champion Jon Jones and former champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. UFC 135 will kick off with a three fight card broadcast live on Facebook, followed by a one-hour card on Spike TV, with the main card starting at 9PM ET on pay-per-view. MMAFrenzy kicks off our coverage of UFC 135 with a head to head preview of Satuday’s PPV main card. These are not picks, but analysis of what each fighter needs to do to come out on top of their respective fight. Jon Jones-(CL) To this point in his career, most of Jones detractors have typically relied on “what-if” analysis that always reminds me of the great philosopher Yogi Berra saying “You wouldn’t have won if we’d beaten you.” We have heard the “not tested” line in regards to every facet of Jones game and in this fight the focus has been on his mentality and his chin. Sure, we have not seen him “tested,” but in reality that has a lot to do with his level of skill, game planning, natural gifts, and just simply not allowing his opponents to get going. In Rampage, Jones faces a fighter who has gradually shifted away from his wrestling background to the point that I am pretty sure Rampage could fight with Mike Tyson and we would never have to wonder about Tyson’s ground game being able to stop a more powerful bomb than the Hangover 2. Rampage is, for better or worse, a boxer now. He fights smarter than he used to, and looks to counter more so than turn into the destroyer that made him famous in Japan. In this fight, Rampage will have to get inside the pocket with Jones in order cause the damage needed to drop him. If there is a parallel for this fight-wise, it is the Tyson vs. Lennox Lewis fight. While some argue that reach does not matter in MMA, when one of the fighters is a boxer it does. Like Tyson, Rampage has to get inside the ridiculous 84.5” reach (6’11” Stefan Struve’s reach is 83” by comparison) in order to cause damage to Jones. In the Lewis fight, Tyson’s best work came in the first, where he was able to get inside and batter Lewis’s ribs and land power shots to Lewis’s jaw. If Rampage gets in the pocket and is able to fire shots on Jones, Jones is in trouble. Lewis adjusted for this by clinching with Tyson when he got in tight, utilizing his reach, and working a vicious jab with long strikes. While this is boxing, there are applications to MMA. The advantage that Jones has is that he can not only clinch but since this is MMA, he can use his wrestling too. Jones can keep Rampage at length with his kicks and long strikes but if Rampage can get inside, Jones can unleash his nasty arsenal of elbows and wrestling. So by mixing the martial arts and keeping up his controlled aggression, Jones should pick up the win. Rampage-(Bryan Robison) If it weren’t for that darn spygate, I would have suspected Rampage was working on his submission offense. There is no way Jones would have suspected a flying armbar. But alas, since Rampage suspected a spy from Jones’ camp was there, that idea had to be shut down. Oh well, I guess Rampage can fall back on his backup, his boxing. With that boxing, Rampage holds his most distinct advantage. He is at a reach disadvantage, so he’ll have to be more creative than simple ’1-2′ combos to take out Jones. He has no choice but to get inside the pocket of Jones in order to put glove to face. He will do that, not only because he has to, but because he wants to. Rampage is too stubborn to sit back against Jones and let Jones go Michael Jordan in Space Jam on him and reach around from the other side of the cage in order to punch him. Rampage will look for chances to test the untested chin of Jones. That is not an easy feat, and something Rampage will have to be patient with.  Josh Koschek versus Matt Hughes Koschek-(CL) Kos loves taking fights on short notice, though in this case he has at least had a long layoff since losing to GSP. Kos’s style is in many ways Hughes 2.0. While most fighters would love to enjoy the success Hughes had, Hughes career is in its twilight. The reality of the situation is that Rashad Evans pointed out what many analysts and fighters have picked up on when he said (via twitter) a year ago: “[Hughes] changes his stance based on how he plans [to] fight.. That’s not high level. I think Hughes is a legend & a great fighter but I still think he regressed as a fighter. He gives away his game plan at the start of every fight. If he wants [to] wrestle he goes southpaw if he wants [to] stand up he goes conventional stance, when [you] do that [you] limit what [you] can do & your opponent knows how [you] plan on attacking. The name of the game is deception, but Hughes is a legend if I do half of what he has accomplished I will be happy, but he is not above being analyzed sorry Hughes fans it’s part of the game.” I have to agree with everything Evans said, and if you do not believe me check out old fights. Hughes-(BR) This fight is rather strange. Not because of the names or because Hughes has a third nipple or anything. But rather because it’s almost a “mirror fight”. Koshceck and Hughes are very similar; Strong collegiate wrestlers (although Koscheck had more success in college), limited standup, and an underrated submission game. Hughes, at 37, is obviously not going to be around much longer, with this fight being the last on his current contract. His best hope is to use Koscheck’s layoff against him. While Hughes hasn’t fought since last November, he has at least known that he’ll be on this card for a few months. Koscheck was just notified of this fight less than 3 weeks ago. Plus, he was hoping to move up to middleweight for his next fight. Hughes won’t necessarily outgrapple Koscheck, but he can drag out a 3 round fight in his favor, besting him on his feet when he has to, and taking two of the three rounds.  Rob Broughton versus Travis Browne Broughton-(CL) Rob Broughton made the best of an opportunity when he upset a former prospect at UFC 120 and now he gets another shot to prove his worth. This fight reminds me a lot of the old days before many of the UFC heavyweights learned how to wrestle and just brawled… so 2008… Broughton brings serviceable striking but often pins his opponents to the cage and wears them out. Expect Broughton to try to utilize this game plan against the taller Browne. I hope that Broughton has improved his takedown defense because it has been non-existent in every fight I have seen him in. Broughton is a long shot here, but his best bet to try to grind down the bigger, stronger, and more athletic Browne. Browne-(BR) Travis Browne is tall. This seems obvious, but will become even more obvious when standing next to Rob Broughton, who is 6’3. Browne was not able to use his length against the taller Stefan Struve at UFC 130. Regardless, Browne was able to out power the Dutchman. With Broughton, Browne will have to worry about being out-grappled by the Brit. That is why it is expected Browne will look to remain on his feet for as long as he can. While Broughton has never been knocked out, he will still be at a significant disadvantage compared to Browne. Nate Diaz versus Takanori Gomi Diaz-(CL) The more compliant and smaller Diaz will take on an opponent his brother fought in one of the best fights I have ever seen. Sadly… this fight is but a shadow of that legendary battle but it does not mean the fight will not be a war. I expect a slugfest here with Diaz going for volume over power. Diaz, like his brother, uses this amateur boxing strategy to overwhelm opponents but it can get in him in trouble by over exposing his chin to a powerful striker. Diaz is also a strong grappler, like his brother, but he does not have the killer instinct his older brother does. The big issue is Diaz’s weight, he is returning to 155 after a unsuccessful stint at 170 and 155 has always been a hard cut for him. If there was ever the case for a 165 class, Diaz would be it. The longer this fight goes, the less technical it will be. Gomi- (BR) A Diaz vs. Gomi matchup. Seems like déjà vu, doesn’t it? This time around, Gomi is facing Nick’s brother, Nate. Gomi will be able to win the striking battle against the younger Diaz. While Nick can certainly hold his own with his boxing, Nate seems to be a few levels behind. That is where Gomi will want to exploit Nate. If Gomi is taken to the ground, that’s where things will get dicey. Not only is Nate superior to Gomi in that department, Gomi has struggled with his submission defense, with his last 3 losses coming via submission. Ben Rothwell versus Mark Hunt Rothwell- (BR) This seems to be an obvious one, much like Gomi, but the opposite. Ben is going to want to get this one to the ground. He will be able to do that whenever he wants, given Hunt’s lack of takedown defense and even worse submission defense. Rothwell holds 10 submission victories during his career. Hunt has a few big wins on his resume, but he has never beaten a true heavyweight. He does hold wins over Wanderlei Silva and Mirko Cro Cop, but he’s never defeated anyone taller than 6’2 (Cro Cop). Rothwell is 6’5 and will have a 6 inch reach advantage over Hunt. That will allow Rothwell to stay outside of the pocket and away from Hunt’s comfort zone. He may not want to be too patient, though. Hunt has won every single match of his career that has lasted past the first round. With that come seven losses, all within the first round. Mark Hunt- (CL) It is quite simple… DO NOT GO TO THE GROUND!!!! That is really it… and even if he does not, it is not a guarantee he will win. This is a fight to fulfill a previous deal, nothing more.

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Breaking down the full line-up of fights for Saturday's event in Denver.

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Numbers don't lie.  They don't get into the cage and fight, though, either. Statistics can be telling, but they aren't always 100-percent accurate as to what has happened or what will happen. That aside, when Jon Jones takes on Quinton Jackson at UFC 135 this Sat., Sept. 24 in Denver, Colorado, who should be the favorite? Who has the edge in the striking game? Who is better served to take the fight to the mat? Most of the time it's just conjecture and subjective opinion. Today, the nice folks at CompuStrike released a statistical comparison between "Bones" and "Rampage," highlighting some of the strengths and weaknesses of the two light heavyweights powerhouses. Let's take a look at the numbers.  The following statistics are based only on contests each fighter has participated in within the confines of the Octagon. Fights in other organizations were not taken into consideration. The numbers are averages, based on eight fights for Jones and nine for "Rampage." The first comparison has to do with the time each fighter has spent standing, as well as how much time they've spent on the ground during their fights. Jones (Total Fight Time) - Standing: 45:28 | Ground: 24:11Rampage (Total Fight Time) - Standing: 106:06 | Ground: 27:56 An interesting statistic, but somewhat skewed because the majority of Jones' fights have been "don't-look-because-you-might-miss-the-entire-fight" quick. The next category involves "Percentage of Total Power Strikes Landed." Jones: 71%Rampage: 67% The next category contrasts each fighter's percentage of arm strikes landed. Jones: 32%Rampage: 49% Big disparity. It could have something to do with the amount of unorthodox arm strikes that "Bones" attempts. It could also just mean "Rampage" is a much more accurate striker. The next category details the percentage of leg strikes landed by both fighters. Jones: 70%Rampage: 75% I have to admit, this surprised me. The words "leg kick" and "Rampage" barely belong in the same sentence. Next, we look at the percentage of ground strikes landed. Here, we see a large disparity between the two. Jones: 66%Rampage: 52% In the final category, takedown attempts, Jones runs away with it. Shocking, right? Jones: 92%Rampage: 55% None of this is earth-shattering. It may, however, show the areas that fans thought were close are, perhaps, even closer than they'd previously imagined. It may also spotlight the fact that the areas we thought held lop-sided differentials, may be even more uneven than we'd initially suspected. What do you Maniacs think? Anyone rushing to change their bets at the last minute with this new information?

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"Rampage's personality is a very unique personality and if you're not familiar with it, it can take a lot of people back. ... The more I'm around it, the more I've humanized him, the more I've realized that he's just some heavy-handed, Mr. T wannabe that I'm getting ready to fight." If you don't know Quinton Jackson, spending a few minutes promoting a fight with him can be a, dare I say, scary experience. But the more Jon Jones has been around "Rampage's" act, the more he's gotten used to it and he's not intimidated in the slightest headed into their UFC 135 title fight this Saturday night (Sept. 24, 2011) in Denver. Pity the fool intimidated by the Mr. T wannabe!

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UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones isn't exactly sure why Rampage Jackson has constantly called him cocky and disrespectful, but he thinks it could simply boil down to jealousy.

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In his final UFC 135 blog, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson says Jon Jones is about to learn a hard lesson.

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Before he even stepped into the ring, Quinton (Rampage) Jackson was already landing punches. Only, these were mental jabs aimed at defending champion Jon (Bones) Jones.

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Before he even stepped into the ring, Quinton (Rampage) Jackson was already landing punches. Only, these were mental jabs aimed at defending champion Jon (Bones) Jones.

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  It is well known in the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) that an aggressive wrestler who has the ability to put his opponent on the mat is one of the most dangerous competitors to face. It has been known for quite some time that to achieve success at the higher level of this sport, you will have to be equipped with the ability to keep the fight in your own comfort zone. That zone may be different for individual fighters. Some may be okay with being taken down where they are comfortable with their Jiu Jitsu. Others may enjoy the opportunity to out-wrestle their opponent to be able to achieve their own top position and the others may want to use striking to keep the fight on the feet. This has been utilized by many successful fighters dating way back to the era of Chuck Liddell and Mirko Filipovic when they were in their prime. Using good takedown defense was only a part of their game; the other part was using striking at the right moments of a fight to negate the chance of a takedown. More recently, UFC Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz has shown his game of keeping the fight standing when wrestlers like Joseph Benavidez and Urijah Faber attempted to get the fight to the ground. But there is another fighter who has made a career of beating down opponents with his aggressive striking, a skill that he in fact has used to stifle wrestlers. Who is that man? Follow me after the jump to find out. Quinton Jackson is a veteran in the sport of MMA. While many have labeled him an "Old School" guy, he is very relevant in the "new school" scheme of doing things despite being in the fight game since late 1999. While always being a physically intimidating opponent, Jackson has also been gifted with unreal strength. And a mean streak. Early in his career, "Rampage" used very powerful wrestling to slam his way to victories. He would use those vicious takedowns to set up submissions or ground and pound. However, during the progression of his career, the Memphis native took to a new passion in his fighting style. Rampage turned into a striker. And a very good one. Starting with beating K-1 striker Cyril Abidi, people began to take notice on how good Rampage was on his feet. Fast forward several years and Jackson’s boxing is now considered his bread and butter. He showed us how effective it can be against fellow wrestler Matt Hamill. Before we start, let me first give a thank you to Zombie Prophet for the .gifs. Check out his site (Ironforgesiron.com) -- he has .gifs and videos of fights up faster than anyone else on the 'net.   Before we talk about the above clip, for anyone who doesn’t know too much about technique in MMA or in wrestling, it is very important to know that distance is your enemy. Shooting from too far out makes it easy to anticipate and counter and much more difficult to get the leverage and explosion to get the takedown. There are exceptions every now and again, but to achieve the highest percentage of effective shots it is important to cut off the space of your opponent. In this clip you can see Rampage immediately standing in a very aggressive stance. Matt Hamill attempts to reduce the space between them with strikes in order to get close inside the range of Rampage. This would allow him to either shoot or grab a clinch. Both of which achieve the desired result of placing Rampage on his back. Rashad Evans sets his shots up with strikes very well, however, Hamill pays for his efforts. As Hamill cuts out the space with strikes, Rampage answers back with big power punches that are real short and hit the outside of Hamill’s zone of protection. As Hamill throws straight forward, Rampage throws just outside of them. He lands and forces Hamill to retreat and reset. Once again putting the fight at a distance outside of a takedown area. Rampage just made "The Hammer" re-think rushing in which could be huge if you are able to discourage or frustrate an opponents mind. That will in turn cause them to abandon their gameplan or at the very least hesitate. It is very difficult to attempt takedowns while back pedaling; you lose the explosion and the necessary leverage when on the heels of your feet. Rampage is on the offensive disabling Hamill from setting his feet and his base in attempts to grapple. And when Hamill does attempt to reset his base and changes levels with his upper body Rampage makes him pay with an upper cut that once again has him reeling back in retreat. Upper cuts are tailor made to use against wrestlers, whenever a change of level comes the head must drop and if you time an upper cut well the momentum of both head and fist movements collide. Rampage also is using very good footwork to stalk Hamill. When he throws his flurry he meets Hamill with a step forward which adds power to the strikes but does not disrupt posture or stance. This is twice now that Hamill has eaten big strikes while inside the range of his opponent. Rampage keeps his strikes very tight and crisp; he isn’t throwing huge haymakers that may throw off his balance and ability to pick his shots. This is also important; it is very easy to lose control of your balance when you throw heavy strikes. Rampage is patient and diligent as he attacks the level changes and inferior striking Matt Hamill.   Hamill has always been credited as having immense strength, especially inside the clinch. As you can see he has a hold of a very loose single collar tie around the neck of Rampage and he is easily shrugged off. Rampage throws Hamill into the cage which can only be more demoralizing to the over-matched challenger. But that isn’t it for Rampage; he stalks Hamill and pressures him once more with strikes. Hamill just isn’t getting a break in this fight as Rampage continues to be unforgiving. As Rampage walks him down each time Hamill attempts to get in close Rampage unleashes more short strikes and uppercuts forcing Hamill to cover up instead of attempting any sort of offense. Knowing his range well, Rampage is able to counter Hamill’s straight strikes with hooks. He is able to land just around the straight punches, this is due to Rampage knowing his distance and range and Hamill not being able to land within his own range. Usually straight punches are counters to wide strikes but Rampage throws very crisp, tight and controlled strikes. When nothing is going right for someone, often times desperation kicks in.   Hamill shoots from way outside the desired range and Rampage easily anticipates it and avoids it. I wouldn’t even classify this as a sprawl since there was never any significant danger of Rampage ever being taken down. All that was needed is a step back evading the outreaching arms of Hamill. There isn’t a better example of desperation then takedown attempts this sloppy. However, Rampage takes the mistake to the next level by forcing Hamill to re-think his desperation shot.   Since Hamill has to now climb to his feet or else be placed into a horrible spot turtled beneath the powerful Rampage, he explodes to his feet in full defense back pedaling. Rampage swarms and since Hamill had not established his balance or base he is a very bad position to defend or throw any offense effectively.   Rampage at this point had already outclassed his opponent. In the fight, Rampage avoided a jaw dropping 17 straight takedown attempts over the course of 15-minutes. He landed 55 strikes with a balanced fight of 18-16-21 in the three round fight. Rampage was never once in jeopardy of being taken down and that was in large part due to his quick hands and aggressive offense that kept Hamill from ever being able to mount considerable offense. Will he be able to do that at UFC 135 in just two days against division champion Jon Jones? We will soon find out, but there is no question that he has the skills to keep the fight in his own comfort zone.   Anyone disagree?

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Quinton "Rampage" Jackson still has thunder in his fists, but will that be enough to defeat Jon Jones?

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  FanPost edited and promoted by MMAmania.com. UFC 135: "Jones vs. Rampage" is live this Saturday night (Sept. 24) from the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. The main event pits reigning light heavyweight champion Jon Jones against one of the division's most colorful personalities in Quinton Jackson. Jackson earned his second crack at the light heavyweight crown by beating Matt Hamill at UFC 130 and becoming just the second fighter ever to beat Lyoto Machida at UFC 126. Many fans have harped on "Rampage" for his lackadaisical approach to training and evolving but he simply outclassed one of the division's best wrestlers in "The Hammer" and like I previously stated, he beat "The Dragon" which is in fact an accomplishment in and of itself. He's also stayed active the past eight months which is a sign of good things to come. Right? No question that Jones is a fighter unmatched by anyone in the UFC (at the moment) but when people have doubted 'Page in the past, he has come up to shine. Is UFC 135 going to be one of those nights where Jackson shuts up the doubters and haters? Let's go back to PRIDE 17 on November 3, 2001, where Jackson earned his first official knockout. The Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, was rocking as PRIDE invaded with a double main event. The 'Texas Crazy Horse' Heath Herring was getting a chance at the PRIDE heavyweight title but would have to rip it from the black belt grip of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The main event event was the genesis of the famous PRIDE middleweight title as the 'Axe Murderer' Wanderlei Silva was taking on Japanese sensation Kazushi Sakuraba. The second tilt of the evening featured our main focus, Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson against Yuki Ishikawa. You may be asking 'who is Ishikawa,' well, many hardcore fans will pull up his stats but for the sake of this piece, he was a mere sacrificial lamb for the slaughter. Jackson already held wins over Mike Pyle and Alexander Otsuka and in his 13 fights prior was a very impressive 11-2. He held TKO and submission wins (yes Jackson submitted fools) but did not have an "official" knockout win thus far. It would all change . For one minute and 57 seconds, Jackson may have been the most violent he has ever been. He slammed Yuki like Casey Heynes did to that bully in Australia. He landed two knees, one illegal due to it hitting the back of Ishikawa's head, but each landing flush. He tried multiple times to 'powerbomb' Yuki like he would later do to Ricardo Arona.It was just a good ole ass whoopin' as WWE announcer Jim Ross would say. Jackson, after submission attempts failed and powerbombs failed, would get Yuki up against the ropes. Jackson ate a punch like it was nothing and then nailed a knee which caused Ishikawa to make the fatal mistake of dropping his hands. Then Rampage landed a flurry and a short left hook dimmed the lights for the Japanese fighter. Rampage would go on to improve to 12-2 and move up the PRIDE middleweight rankings. Decked out in Apollo Creed USA flag shorts, he was making people look like Rocky in Rocky one -- but Rocky getting knocked out in the end. For  a video of the Jackson-Ishikawa bout click here The evolution from wrestler who hits hard to Boxer with great takedown defense is clear. He uses triangluation very well in combination with roll and cover. He used triangulation to avoid the looping bombs of Wanderlei Silva at UFC 92 which resulted in him avenging to losses to Silva and earn one of the most brutal knockouts. The art of triangulation is using your forearms to slip punches while working yourself into the pocket. Rampage took little-to-no damage in that barrage regardless of how violent Wanderlei was throwing. 'Cover-rolling' was used at UFC 71 where Rampage knocked out then-UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell. 'Cover-rolling' allows you to attack at angles while exploding through. Dip down, drop levels and explode upwards over your back foot creating amazing velocity and force. If Rampage can find some form of harmony with these techniques he may cause fits for Jones as he has not faced a pure boxer the likes of Rampage. I know the reach difference is heavily in Bones' favor but Jackson is very dangerous in these situations. If Bones decides to stand and bang with Rampage he may not respect the power of Rampage or his chin. If Rampage slips the jabs from Jones and works 'roll in cover' he can get in close enough to knockout Bones. I look at the bout with Liddell at UFC 71 for example: in the early moments you saw Chuck swat a lazy jab to create distance and gauge his opponent to commit to something. Why? Because Chuck Liddell is a pure counter-puncher. Jones is a lot more aggressive and that comes from confidence that he can establish his game and he has in most cases. I just feel he has hit a bad point of 'confidence meets cocky' whereas prior to his win over Shogun he just seemed confident. He now appears to believe he can eat whatever Jackson throws and thus he will miss a punch and Rampage will send him to the mat. I still think the era of Bones goes on after UFC 135 in championship gold but I don't doubt that Rampage may get his title back. Agree? Disagree? Sound off, Maniacs.

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"Jones is on the up, he's getting better with each fight. Rampage, unfortunately, I would say he's coming towards the end of his career. I'm sure he's still got a lot of fight left in him but I definitely think Jones is coming up and Rampage, I don't want to say he's on the way down, but this guy just seems unstoppable. He's so languid, he punches and kicks from crazy angles and I like his style. He reminds me a little bit of Remy Bonjasky, the kickboxer, with a real crazy style of punches and elbows always coming from mad angles." Former boxing champion David Haye makes his prediction for the upcoming UFC 135 title fight between Jon Jones and Quinton Jackson, who square off this Saturday night (Sept. 24) in Denver, Colorado. The pugilist is impressed with the champ's "mad angles," but what about his mad chin? Is it durable enough to survive a Rampage haymaker if and when it lands?

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Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson respects Jon Jones' ability as a fighter, but still doesn't believe he deserves all the hype and praise he's receiving right now.

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Filed under: UFCDENVER -- Quinton "Rampage" Jackson walked into the UFC 135 pre-fight press conference on Wednesday looking more irritated than upset. Between the oddsmakers and fans who are counting him out of this weekend's title fight entirely, to the grinning young champion who Jackson insists is too "cocky," everywhere Jackson looks he finds another reason to scowl. Now that fight week is finally here, even that familiar gesture seems barely worth the effort to him. "I don't want to sit here and disrespect 'Rampage...'" UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones said when asked how he sees Saturday night's fight ending. "Go ahead, Jon," Jackson all but sighed into the microphone. "You've been doing it before." "You've been doing it, too," Jones shot back. And he had a point. Only minutes earlier Jackson had talked about how much he enjoyed his training camp in Denver, where he visited the zoo and "made a friend" -- a monkey that he said looked just like Jones. Somehow, though, it didn't seem to matter. Jackson and light heavyweight nemesis Rashad Evans have branded Jones as cocky and it seems to have stuck. Jones, not surprisingly, chalked it all up to fellow fighters looking for any insult they could find and their fans going along for the ride. "It could have been any other word," he said. As for claims from both Jackson and Evans that he puts on a phony persona in public, the champ insisted it was "funny" to him, saying, "a lot of people don't even know me, so how do you know if I'm fake?" If Jones is feeling good about his chances, there are plenty who think he has a reason to. The 24-year-old champion is as high as a 7-1 favorite against the 33-year-old Jackson, according to some oddsmakers. It's a faith in the relatively untested Jones -- or, if you prefer, a lack of confidence in the weary veteran Jackson -- that UFC president Dana White called "crazy." "Seriously, all of us sitting here today, all the media and all of us who have been involved in the sport for as long as we have, do you honestly think that Rampage is a 5-1 underdog in this fight?" White said. To hear the UFC boss tell it, this is exactly the kind of fight that Jackson needed to get his head right and his body ready. He's been in Denver training at the Muscle Pharm gym for the last few months, which, at least to White, demonstrates a level of commitment to his preparation that Jackson hasn't always been known for. "Rampage is pretty miserable right now," White said. "We were in the back...he's pretty nasty for this fight. This is going to be an interesting fight. He hates Jon Jones. Hates him. He feels like he's been disrespected and wants to win this fight. It's good for Rampage. This is what Rampage needs." But as nice as it is to think that Jackson finally got fired up enough to train hard, that might not be enough against the young phenom Jones. The champion is taller, faster, and younger. At the press conference he showed off his Hollywood smile as he explained that he can take a shot better than most older fighters because he has a "fresh chin" that hasn't been hammered by too many blows just yet. "I'm a 24 year-old guy, still growing pubic hair," he joked, explaining that he trains not get hit at all, rather than simply not getting hit hard. "I focus on things like evading and slipping and..." Here, Jackson interrupted again, suggesting, "...and running." "I haven't disrespected you, have I?" Jones asked. "Not today," Jackson replied. But then, the day was still young. And when you're looking for signs of disrespect around every corner, as Jackson seems to be, it never takes long before you find it. It could be as simple as a smiling young opponent on the other side of the podium, joking with fans, mugging for cameras, looking as unconcerned about you as he was about any of the other challenges he's faced and -- at least so far -- easily overcome. And why should he worry, when he's never known anything but success in this business? Why should he think this time will be any different? How could he? Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

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Denver, Colorado -- Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has positioned itself as a fan friendly organization. And at the UFC 135 press conference today from the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colo., the promotion didn't disappoint. I made my way down to 1000 Chopper Circle earlier this afternoon to attend the "Jones vs. Rampage" presser at "The Can," which is where I'm used to covering Denver Nuggets games for SB Nation's Denver Stiffs blog. Only this time I got to see a whole different side of one of the fastest growing sports in the world.  I'm not a professional photographer, but what follows are my pictures from the event today, as well as my thoughts on what unfolded: On my way into the press conference. Here is the main entrance to the Pepsi Center, which is where I've seen hundreds of Nuggets games (and more than a handful of disappointments during that span). Saturday night this place will be electric and the front entrance will be flooded with UFC fight fans. But, who will the majority be rooting for?  Michael Bisping was on-hand doing some interviews. Shortly after I grabbed this shot, UFC President Dana White let us in on the reason "The Count" was in town -- there is going to be a sneak preview for the media of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 14 tonight at the Paramount Theater (where UFC commentator Joe Rogan will be performing a comedy show Fri., Sept. 23, 2011). When Bisping was a contestant on TUF he quickly became one of my favorite fighters, but now I want to see Jason Miller take it to him during the TUF 14 Finale in December.  Bisping took the time after his interviews to sign autographs and pose for pictures with the kids and fans who were surrounding him as soon as he left the roped off press area. Pretty cool to see these MMA fighters mix it up with the fans. Classy.  Finally, the moment we were all waiting for! Altitude TV personality and Nuggets announcer Scott Hastings, who played for five teams during an NBA career that spanned from 1982 to 1993, introduced the fighters and White. Matt Hughes and Jon Jones sat to the right of the podium, while Quinton Jackson and Josh Koscheck sat to the left of the podium (from their view looking out, of course). Hastings had a good opening line along the lines of, "You always remember your first kiss, your first car, the first UFC," which took place in Denver and is now back in the "Mile High City." I hope these fighters are all accustomed to the altitude in Colorado because that could play a major role in fights that go the distance.  Dana White takes the microphone and gets the press conference moving. He fielded numerous questions, like was Hughes ducking Koscheck for a number of years? To which White told us that Hughes has never turned down any fight that the UFC presented him. White called out Denver radio personality Darren McKee, better known as DMAC, for being an instigator when he twisted some of "Bones'" words around in a question to Rampage. He basically said Jones called Rampage old and that Jackson has mental issues (from knockouts). The "instigation" got a good chuckle from the crowd and fighters, with Rampage firing back that he is ready for the fight. White also allowed the fans in attendance to ask a few questions. A couple kids asked how they could one day fight in the UFC (one girl and one boy), a young fighter asked for pointers on how to get on the next TUF, to which White asked if he'd been past the interview phase (the guy had not) everyone laughed as White said he needed to get past the interviews and just keep training. A guy shouted out and wanted to know if the female fighters from Strikeforce would find a home if the fight company (owned by the UFC) went defunct. White told him that it's up to Showtime to keep Strikeforce and that there are not enough good female fighters to create a division in the UFC, but said there are some good individual match-ups from time-to-time. And the final question was directed to Jones, who was asked to predict how his fight with Rampage would end. Jones started to answer and say, "No disrespect to Rampage" and was interrupted by Rampage, who reminded Jones that he has been disrespecting him plenty leading up to this point. You can feel that there is some animosity among the two brawlers.  Rampage is an interviewers dream. He's thoughtful, he'll answer any/all questions and he's genuinely funny, even when he's not trying to be. He told the press that Jones hasn't really fought anybody and claimed that Mauricio Rua was rusty when Jones took the title from him. That comment didn't go over really well with Bones. Rampage made it clear when he began talking that he's in great shape for this fight, he said he's trained as hard for this fight as he has for any other. He talked about being motivated and being motivated by just walking into the gym saying of the updated facility that he trained at, "I like technology and stuff like that." When DMAC asked Rampage about Jones, who had been doing a lot of talking at the presser, Rampage responded by saying, "I do most of my talking in the Octagon." When he was lobbed a question about the city of Denver, Rampage said the city was cool and that he normally likes to be in new places and see new faces, but he's so focused he hasn't been able to focus on much else. He did make a good joke about going to the Denver Zoo and meeting a little monkey that reminded him of Jones. I'm excited to see how Rampage does in this one. He hasn't scored a knockout since he put Wanderlei Silva down back on Dec. 27, 2008. and I think he might need to finish Jones to get the win on Saturday. A little fuzzy on Jones, my apologies. To me, Jones didn't sound as comfortable ay the presser - probably just because he has the least amount of experience at the table than the other three fighters. He addressed the issue of him being fake by saying that people don't really know him, so how could they think he's fake. And he just rolled with the punches saying everything is a part of his image now because guys like Rampage and Rashad Evans have such large followings that people would believe just about anything those two say. When he was asked how his fight would end, Jones said he would finish the fight and be the winner when it was over. He didn't want to discount Rampage, but when asked about his chin he did say that his youth would serve him well, while veteran fighters have to worry about their chins because of all the accumulated damage throughout the years -- a clear shot at Rampage. There is no question that Jones is a supremely talented fighter and he will do whatever it takes to defend his belt.  Just past the cameraman's dome you'll see UFC Hall of Fame inductee, Matt Hughes. He wasn't asked a ton of questions because people know what to expect from the 37-year-old. But Hughes did make light of Jones' comment about veteran fighters accumulating damage, saying that Jones was just referencing guys like himself. Hughes didn't say this was his last MMA fight (it will be his last under a UFC contract, for now), but he did say he doesn't want to be fighting into his 40's. I would be surprised if Hughes tries to stand up with Koscheck, but the veteran has to have some tricks up his sleeve. This fight has been a long time in the making and Hughes didn't really have any answers as to why this one hasn't happened sooner. He let White handle that, basically saying it was never presented to him.  Josh Koscheck let the crowd know a few times that he took this fight on 19 days notice, replacing Diego Sanchez. He was asked why he's fighting at 170 pounds instead of moving up to 185 pounds as expected. "Kos" said that he had some other options, but that he needed a name to motivate him. Hughes motivated him more than his other options and he's wanted this fight for a long time - a real long time. It should be an interesting match, but I'm not really sure how it's a win for Kos - if he wins the fight people can say, "Well of course he won, Hughes is 37." And if he loses it'll look pretty disappointing for a guy who needs some big wins to get back in the good graces of fight fans.  The one lighthearted moment between Jones and Jackson came here, as the two shared a laugh about something after their stare-down pose. Hopefully, Jones didn't make a joke about the height difference that Jackson will face. Rampage did say he has fought guys with bigger reaches than him before, so it wont be an issues ... one guy in K1 and another in Chuck Liddell (whom he knocked out to win the title).  Dana seems be trying to fire up Rampage with his Incredible Hulk pose ... Rampage isn't having any of it.  The little blonde haired kid pictured below wanted a picture with Rampage, but was a little too shy/scared to pose for one. Rampage followed him for a second before moving on to other folks waiting for autographs and photos with the bruiser.  Jones and Hughes shook a few hands and got a couple photos with fans, but Rampage and Koscheck went above and beyond by sticking around until they were pulled away by staff. The two satisfied all signings and photo-ops, a real classy move by the guys and something that fans appreciate. So often now we see athletes who charge for pictures and signatures and only do them as certain events. It was great to see these guys connecting with the people who took the time out of their day to be at the Pepsi Center. After Kos was done he threw a few squirts of hand-sanitizer into his palms before vacating the room, keeping it clean. White stuck around well past 1:50 p.m. (12 p.m. start) to do some solo interviews and whatnot. The event took place at a restaurant on the Club Level of the Pepsi Center. A view from the Club Level at "The Can" where in just a few days the floor below will transform into an Octagon and high-priced seats for UFC 135 ... CAN'T WAIT!  Coming Sat., Sept. 24, to the Pepsi Center.  If you want to catch my preview of the fight or the results after the weekend, check out my podcast at ColoradoSportsGuys.com and here is the episode where we preview UFC 135 (we're available free on iTunes, on Facebook and Twitter). And my Nuggets site on SB Nation at Denver Stiffs. Nate_Timmons on Twitter https://twitter.com/#!/Nate_Timmonsntimmons73@yahoo.com 

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Quinton "Rampage" Jackson has been the underdog before and he'll be such again on Saturday night at UFC 135. That's alright by him.

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One of Quinton Jackson's main talking points heading into UFC 135 and the big Rampage vs. Jon Jones Light Heavyweight title main event has been the idea of Jones having an untested chin. Rampage has made his plan for Saturday clear - test that chin. The weapon he's most likely to use on that mission? The hook. The hook punch is one of the staples of boxing, and for Rampage, it's one of his best strikes. He's used it a number of times, most notably to win the UFC Light Heavyweight title from Chuck Liddell, and to gain a measure of revenge against his longtime rival Wanderlei Silva. In this Judo Chop, we'll break down both the basics of the hook punch, as well as Rampage's specific technique. We'll start with a look at the punch itself. Here's a nice description of the hook punch, courtesy of Fight Night: The Thinking Fan's Guide to Mixed Martial Arts: The hook punch, along with the rear cross and read overhand, is one of the core, bread-and-butter punches utilized in MMA. It's a boxing-based bent arm, horizontal, outside-in curved punch directed to the head (jaw) and body (ribs, liver, spleen). It is executed with either hand in the lead and rear positions. It is the most potent knockout punch in MMA or boxing because, when hitting the jaw, it torques the brainstem and rattles the brain. The hook punch can be thrown parallel to the ground or at a variation of angles, depending on the opponent's position. The key to the hook is that idea of torque. Like the vast majority of punches, a well executed hook draws its power not from the upper body alone, but from the entire body working together, starting at the feet. In a right hook punch, the attacker pivots on the ball of his right foot, turning his foot in the direction of the punch. This pivot leads to a slight turn of the hips, to a turn of the body and shoulder until the entire body is twisting, adding momentum to the punch. This increases the force, and when it lands on target, rattles an opponent's brain hard enough to cause a knockout.  It's also one of the tougher punches to properly execute, as it involves proper range, footwork, and defense. Rampage uses all of those aspects to deliver an excellent hook from either the right or left side. Let's take a look at the former champion's technique, starting with his right hook KO of Chuck Liddell at UFC 71. Gifs and more analysis in the full entry.   Gifs by BE reader Grappo. Here we see Rampage use the right hook to knock out Chuck Liddell and take his UFC Light Heavyweight title. One of the things that really impresses me about this particular punch is Rampage's ability to connect with it in less than ideal circumstances. Rampage has just ducked, his feet aren't firmly planted, and Chuck is moving away, but he connects perfectly anyway. At the start of the exchange, Chuck throws a right-left combo. Rampage brings his arms up to block the two punches, and also lowers his head to avoid the left. Chuck gets sloppy after that left, leaving his hand down for a moment instead of bringing it back up to his head to defend. That doesn't mean Chuck isn't using any defense though - he's using movement to quickly get out of range. Because Liddell is backing up, Rampage has to both take a small step towards him, and extend the arm more than you normally would on a hook. In an ideal hook, you keep the elbow bent at close to a 90 degree angle. Here, Liddell's movement makes that impossible. Rampage finds the range anyway, and you can see the result with Chuck's head twisting to his right. This is the torque I mentioned above, and it's enough to scramble him and put him down. One thing I like about Rampage's work here is his footwork. Since Chuck is moving away, Jackson doesn't get his feet planted, so does not pivot on his foot. He makes up for that by taking a hop step towards Liddell. As he takes that step, he maintains proper distance between his feet, while also moving in the direction of the punch to increase its effectiveness. One of the nice things about the hook is that it can generate great strength from either side. Against Chuck, it was the right hook doing the damage, but in the 3rd Wanderlei Silva fight, Rampage's left hook took center stage. In contrast to the Liddell hook where Rampage had to make some adjustments, this one is an almost textbook example of proper hook technique. It starts with the defense. Wanderlei throws his own hooks which Jackson blocks perfectly by sliding his arms up and ducking his head - using his forearms to block the incoming shots. This is great defense as it keeps you in position to quickly return fire.  With Wanderlei coming a bit wild with the hooks, Rampage takes advantage of the opening to land his own. Watch Jackson's left foot as he throws - he shifts onto the ball of the foot, and pivots his foot in the direction of the punch. This pivot moves up his body through the hip and shoulder and adds to the punch. At the same time he is pivoting, he takes a small step with his right foot to step through the punch and again add more power. Another good point about Jackson's hook here is the placement of his elbow. With Wanderlei in close, he is able to get that 90 degree bend. He also brings the elbow up so that there is a straight line from his shoulder, through the elbow, and into his fist. When he connects with the punch, that straight line travels right through Wanderlei, earning the KO. Contrast that positioning with Wanderlei's elbows when he throws hooks. He keeps his elbows very low, and so his punches do not have the same power behind them. One final point - take a look at how cleanly Rampage lands the punch, which you can see better in the above angle. He hits Wanderlei square on the chin, increasing the rotation of Silva's head and applying more strain to Silva. Rampage also connects with the middle knuckles on his hand, which both increases power and lessens his risk of breaking his hand. That kind of accuracy is a huge factor in the cleanliness of this KO. The hook is a highly dangerous punch, and few in MMA today throw it with the level of skill of Rampage Jackson. You know it's a punch that will be on the minds of both Rampage and Jon Jones Saturday night. If, during the fight, the two men are exchanging, and you see Rampage bring those arms up to block, then be ready for that chin to indeed be tested. How will Jones do if it connects? We can't know for sure - but if history is any indication, a clean Rampage hook could result in a new champion.

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Bas Rutten tackles Rampage Jackson in this exclusive Inside MMA interview.

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MMA Interviews conducted (what else) interviews with a few high-profile UFC fighters and asked them to pick a winner for the UFC 135 main event between Jon Jones and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. The cross-section of guys they asked is pretty interesting, with Frank Mir, Vitor Belfort, Tito Ortiz and Mauricio Rua offering opinions along with a guy who knows each main event fighter pretty well - Rashad Evans. Evans offered the most interesting answer (transcribed by MMA Mania): "One thing I experienced with Rampage, (he has) a very strong core. Jon may take him down if he uses his leverage and a lot of his judo, I think that's probably how he's going to get him down. But if he just tries to shoot in on him, Rampage may be pretty tough to take down off just a shot. ... I think that Jon Jones uses his range and his speed to keep Rampage off balance and at the same time using his ability to take Rampage down to try to impose some of his will. I think Jon tries to get it done, I think he does it standing up." Rashad, of course, is a former training partner of Jones', and defeated Rampage via decision at UFC 114. He is expected to face the winner of this bout for the UFC light heavyweight title. You can catch the responses from each over at Mania, or watch the whole video yourself here.

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Bas Rutten did a lengthy sit-down interview with Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and the results were as awesome as you would expect.

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Filed under: UFCWill Jon Jones successfully defend his light heavyweight title for the first time, or will Rampage Jackson get the belt back? Can Matt Hughes show he still has something left, or will Josh Koscheck send Hughes another step closer to retirement? Will the unbeaten Travis Browne take another step forward in the UFC heavyweight division? We'll answer those questions and more as we predict the winners at UFC 135. What: UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage When: Saturday, the preliminary card starts at 6 p.m. ET, the Spike TV fights start at 8 and the pay-per-view starts at 9. Where: Pepsi Center, Denver Predictions on the five pay-per-view fights below. More: Watch UFC 135 Live Online | UFC 135 Fight Card | UFC 135 Results Jon Jones vs. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson The UFC light heavyweight title has been a hot potato since Rampage took it from Chuck Liddell in 2007. Rampage defended it successfully only once before losing it to Forrest Griffin. Griffin lost his first title defense to Rashad Evans. Evans lost his first title defense to Lyoto Machida. Machida barely beat Shogun Rua in his first title defense before losing the belt to Shogun in a rematch. And Shogun lost his first title defense to Jones. But many UFC fans think Jones will be the one who finally goes on a long run as light heavyweight champion, the way Liddell did before Rampage beat him. Jones has the whole package as a mixed martial artist, and he's just 24 years old and still getting better. He could easily be the champion for years. So does Rampage have a chance? I don't think he has a very good one. At age 33, I don't think Rampage is the same fighter he was in his 20s. He looks slower than the guy we saw beat Liddell twice, and he hasn't shown much sign of his trademark punching power since knocking out Wanderlei Silva almost three years ago. I think Jones-Rampage looks a lot like Jones-Shogun, with Jones winning in dominant fashion. Pick: Jones Matt Hughes vs. Josh Koscheck Both of these guys are coming off long layoffs, with Hughes returning for the first time since losing to B.J. Penn in November, and Koscheck returning for the first time since losing to Georges St. Pierre in December. The biggest question about this fight is how Hughes and Koscheck will recover from their long layoffs, and from their decisive losses the last time they stepped into the Octagon. But what we do know is that Koscheck is four years younger than Hughes and closer to his fighting prime than Hughes, and I think that makes Koscheck more likely than Hughes to be ready to bounce back from his loss and be ready to go -- even though Koscheck is the one who took this fight on short notice. Hughes is one of the all-time great UFC fighters, with an all-time record 18 wins inside the Octagon. But at this point in their careers, I think Koscheck is both a better wrestler and a better striker than Hughes, and I don't see Hughes getting No. 19. Pick: Koscheck Travis Browne vs. Rob Broughton Browne is coming off a great knockout of Stefan Struve in May, which improved his record to 11-0-1. He's a big, powerful heavyweight who hasn't yet shown that he can be a complete mixed martial artist but has shown that he can hit really, really hard. Broughton hits hard, too, and he has a better ground game than Browne. But I don't see Broughton being able to take this fight to the ground, and if they stand and trade punches, that's exactly what Browne wants. Look for Browne to knock Broughton out. Pick: Browne Nate Diaz vs. Takanori Gomi When Nate's big brother Nick Diaz submitted Gomi in 2007, it was a major upset: Gomi was widely regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world at the time. But that was a long time ago, and no one should be surprised when Nate Diaz submits Gomi. A loss here will drop Gomi to 1-3 in the UFC and serve as another reminder that the Gomi of the Pride years is gone for good. Pick: Diaz Ben Rothwell vs. Mark Hunt Speaking of guys from the Pride days who don't have it anymore, it's kind of amazing that Hunt -- who has a career record below .500 and has lost six of his last seven -- is actually in the UFC at all. Hunt still has punching power, as Chris Tuchscherer found out the hard way at UFC 127, but if Rothwell is completely recovered from the torn ACL that has kept him out since June of 2010, he should beat Hunt easily. Pick: Rothwell  Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

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Check out what Jon Jones and Quinton Rampage Jackson are saying about each other before Saturday's fight.

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If there's any single fighter in the world today that knows all about both Jon Jones and Quinton Jackson, it's Rashad Evans. The former light heavyweight champion extensively trained with "Bones" while he was coming up through the ranks of the 205-pound division and fought "Rampage" at UFC 114 in May 2010. So when he makes a prediction for their pending bout at UFC 135 this Sat., Sept. 24, 2011, in Denver, it's worth listening to. He did just that in a recent talk with MMA Interviews: "One thing I experienced with Rampage, (he has) a very strong core. Jon may take him down if he uses his leverage and a lot of his judo, I think that's probably how he's going to get him down. But if he just tries to shoot in on him, Rampage may be pretty tough to take down off just a shot. ... I think that Jon Jones uses his range and his speed to keep Rampage off balance and at the same time using his ability to take Rampage down to try to impose some of his will. I think Jon tries to get it done, I think he does it standing up." Despite Jones' success throughout his career, it's a bold prediction that he'll take care of Jackson on the feet, considering that's "Rampage's" bread-and-butter. Evans wasn't the only one to make a prediction on the fight, though, as Frank Mir, Vitor Belfort, Tito Ortiz and Mauricio Rua all chimed in with their thoughts as well. Frank Mir: "I think Jones is a phenom and he's very technical but I think too many people are writing off Quinton ... His speed and power, I guess I'm kind of picking Quinton on the backside." Vitor Belfort: "It's gonna be pretty simple. If Rampage can put his boxing, he has a chance to knock Jon Jones out, that's no doubt. Rampage is on ... he can put people to sleep pretty fast. ... It's easy to predict. Rampage, the only chance is to knock him out. Jones has the kicks, the elbows, the scramble, the takedowns and he's the new version of MMA." Tito Ortiz: "I hope Rampage knocks him out. Rampage is my boy and I want to see him win the title. I want to see him be successful. Hopefully he wins. But Jones is just unstoppable right now, so, I don't know. Rampage, knockout, first round. ... I hope Rampage knocks him the hell out, that would be great." Mauricio Rua: "60-percent for Jon Jones, 40-percent for Rampage. Rampage is a good fighter, Jones is too but in my opinion, Jon Jones has a little more chance." Maniacs: Who ya' got?

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For UFC 135 results and complete UFC 135 coverage on “Jones vs. Rampage” stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.

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The smack talk between Jones and Rampage is beginning to turn into an improvised version of Evans vs. Jackson back in 2009. You know, when everything sincerely thought Kimbo Slice would defeat Roy Nelson inside The Ultimate Fighter house. It was undoubtedly the most entertaining TUF season since the first season and most of that can be attributed to the wild nicknames Rampage Jackson granted on the members of Rashad Evans' team. He's a clever connoisseur of the English language and when it comes to engaging in verbal warfare, it's generally common knowledge that Rampage will always win. During the UFC 135 press conference, everyone in the media was sent another friendly reminder that Rampage really is that guy on the playground that made kids cry just by making fun of them. Check out the entire conference call while you do something in your apartment, don't worry we don't mind.

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On March 19, 2011, Jon Jones became the youngest man in the history of the sport to win a UFC championship at a fresh, young 23 years and 242 days. And he did it in dominant fashion, annihilating then-champion Marcio “Shogun” Rua via third-round technical knockout.Jones will defend his belt for the first time on Saturday night. Six of the previous nine 205-pound champions failed to successfully defend the belt.  Will he make it seven out of the previous 10?Quinton “Rampage” Jackson certainly thinks so. He is the man who will put Jones’ championship mettle to the test in the main event of UFC 135. By the way, Rampage just so happens to be one of the three men who successfully defended the belt at least once in the last eight years.  This fight is a huge step in Jones’ career. Gigantic, actually. Don’t get me wrong. The win over Shogun was monumental. But Jones’ length and wrestling, combined with the fact that Shogun was coming off yet another surgery-imposed injury layoff, made it a perfect matchup for the burgeoning superstar.Rampage is not a favorable matchup. In fact, he is not a great matchup for anyone, though that is not to suggest that Jones cannot win this fight. He absolutely can win, and it is probably a bit more likely than not that he will win. But he is going to have to be on point in order to leave the arena with the belt still tightly strapped around his waist.Jones has all the potential in the world. This guy has every tool to be great. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves just yet. He has just 14 professional fights, including just eight in the UFC. Rampage has nearly three times as much overall experience and has fought a “who’s who” of the sport while competing at the elite level for a full decade.To put that into perspective, Jones had just turned 14 years old when Rampage made his PRIDE debut. And Rampage is just 33 years old, well within his fighting prime. Yet, it would be foolish to assume that Rampage has seen everything that Jones can throw at him. I’m not sure that the sport has ever witnessed a 205-pound athlete quite like Jones.Standing 6’4, he has an insane 84.5-inch reach. That means he can hit Rampage from a distance that would otherwise be unthinkable for most fighters. There is no way for the former champion to properly prepare for Jones’ length, unless he is training with heavyweight contender Cheick Kongo, who also stands 6’4, though his reach is almost three inches shorter than what Jones sports. The other unique part of Jones’ game is his willingness to attack with video game-like strikes. Spinning backfists, spinning elbows, front kicks, axe kicks, flying knees, and just any other strike you can imagine is within the realm of possibilities when Jones fights. He throws them with extreme confidence, so they tend to land and do very real damage. Again, it is virtually impossible for Rampage to fully prepare for those unorthodox strikes.Mix all of that in with Jones’ elite takedown skills, good cardio and excellent physical strength and you start to see the full picture that is Jon Jones. Through his eight UFC bouts, he has dominated every opponent in every facet of the game. He outboxed a golden gloves boxer. He out kickboxed a dangerous kickboxer. He outwrestled a world-class amateur wrestler. He beat up a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt on the ground. It’s not surprising that many pundits have anointed this guy as the Second Coming.Nevertheless, Rampage presents a different look than anything Jones has seen in his short career. He is a very well rounded fighter. Yet, ever since transitioning from PRIDE to the UFC, he has fought in an almost exclusively one-dimensional fashion. Rampage loves to box – not kickbox, box. And he ignores virtually every other aspect of his game in his insatiable hunger for fistic knockouts on the feet.As good as Jones is on the feet, he wants no part of a fisticuff exchange with Rampage. Trust me on that one. Rampage is one of the game’s most versatile punchers. He can knock out anyone with either hand with only a single punch. Chuck Liddell got his lights turned out with a looping right. It was the first time anyone left Liddell in an unconscious heap in his illustrious career. Rampage put Wanderlei Silva to sleep with a left hook. Rampage also has tremendous wrestling skills, though he has completely ignored them as of late. The last time we saw Rampage use anything close to resembling his wrestling was in his five round thrashing of Henderson four years ago. By contrast, in PRIDE, Rampage was famous for slamming and then ground-and-pounding his opponents. I will never know why he has turned away from that strength as of late.Conventional wisdom suggests that Rampage should rely on his wrestling and physical strength to put Jones on his back, and force him to address the one major question mark hanging over his head. We simply do not know if the champion can fight effectively, or even survive, from his back. If one takes to heart the comments by Jones’ former friend and training partner Rashad Evans, then it could be that the champion’s major weaknesses are defending and attacking from his back.Of course, none of his foes have been able to put him there to find out if that is true or not. Don’t expect Rampage to be the first, despite the fact that devising a game plan to create takedown opportunities may be his best chance to win.Unfortunately for the former champion, he is far too enamored with his boxing skills to concern himself with takedowns. He won’t be looking for a takedown, unless a Jones strike puts him on ice skates. Trust me on that one. I’m absolutely certain of it. Rampage will come out looking to throw hands with Jones to the exclusion of every other facet of his game, just like he does in every fight. That is true regardless of who he is fighting. It will be true on Saturday night.Jones needs to take advantage of that approach to the game by refusing to engage in a boxing match with Rampage. He should take a page out of Forrest Griffin’s playbook and kick Rampage’s lead leg until the challenger can no longer put any weight on it. Rampage walks down opponents with laser-like focus, always looking for an opening to land a lead right hand or counter anything. That tunnel vision results in him either failing to identify lead leg kicks in time to check them or simply not caring enough to worry about that part of the game. Whatever the case, that lone strike singlehandedly won the title for Griffin in their 2008 bout. It can be the lone reason that Jones retains his title on Saturday night, if the champion commits to the strike early and often. Rampage likely won’t check them, and that will come back to haunt him. Jones can also take a page from Rashad Evans’ playbook and use strikes to set up takedowns. Rampage sits down on his punches so much that he routinely leaves himself open to takedowns. Once on the ground, he has virtually no offensive submission game from his back. He can defend pretty well, and he certainly has the ability to scramble back to his feet or sweep, but he isn’t going to catch Jones or anyone else with an armbar, triangle choke, gogoplata or any other submission from the guard. It is probably pretty obvious that I believe that Jones has many more ways to win the fight than Rampage does on Saturday night. I think it is tough to make any argument to the contrary, assuming the one proffering the argument wants to pass the laugh test. The assumption, therefore, must be that I’m picking Jones to win.No. I’m picking Rampage. And I’m picking him to win by knockout.Every criticism written above about Rampage is accurate. He has largely become a one-dimensional fighter of late. But that one dimension is so much better than everyone else that it is scary. Rampage is the best boxer in the division by leaps and bounds.  He is exceptional at avoiding clean shots and delivering one in return. All it takes is one mistake by Jones and Rampage can turn the lights out, whether in the first minute or the 24th minute.Jones does not have that ability, and that will be the difference in the fight. In addition, this whole mess about spygate in Rampage’s camp will serve to help Rampage. Jones admitted in his SpikeTV interview last week that his foe’s allegations of cheating have gotten inside his head.  Jones is a young, emotional guy. Fighting a killer like Rampage with emotion is the wrong thing to do. If Jones comes out looking to teach Rampage a lesson with his fists, he will get his lights turned out. That is precisely what I think will happen. If not, I think Jones will embark on what could turn out to be a record-setting run at light heavyweight. Either way, this is can’t-miss TV.QUICK FACTS Jon Jones•    24 years old•    6’4, 205 lbs•    84.5-inch reach•    13-1 overall (7-1 UFC)•    Lone UFC loss was a DQ for illegal elbow strikes to Matt Hamill in a fight Jones was dominating•    6 of last 7 fights have ended inside the distance•    3 of last 5 ended inside the first round•    61.5% of wins by KO/TKO (8 out of 13)•    23.1% of wins by submission (3 out of 13)•    15.4% of wins by decision (2 out of 13)•    Knockout of the Night and Submission of the Night winner•    Current layoff of 189 days is the longest of his careerQuinton “Rampage” Jackson•    33 years old•    6’1, 205 lbs•    73-inch reach•    32-8 overall (19-7 UFC/PRIDE)•    4-1 in last 5 fights•    8-2 in last 10 fights•    7-5 against 9 current or former UFC/PRIDE champions•    Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion•    406-day reign as champion; 1 successful title defense•    42.9% of UFC wins by KO (3 out of 7)•    57.1% of UFC wins by decision (4 out of 7)•    No UFC wins by submission•    Both UFC losses by unanimous decision•    Has only been submitted once in 39 professional fights, nearly 10 years ago•    Stopped 3 times by strikes as a professional•    First man to unify UFC and PRIDE titles •    Fight of the Night twice •    Knockout of the Night twice •    Current layoff is 119 days•    Undefeated in the UFC when fighting with less than 230 days off (7-0)•    Longest layoff of his career is 448 days  

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Just days away from their UFC light heavyweight championship fight, champion Jon Jones and challenger Quinton “Rampage” Jackson still just can’t get along with one another. Allegations ranging from in-camp spying to cockiness and disrespect, both fighters will look to settle their differences during the main event of UFC 135 this weekend. “The guy has never walked the way I’ve walked in this sport, and basically the guy just said the wrong [expletive] and I treat him the way I treat him because I got no respect for him,” Rampage said during a press conference. Meanwhile, Jones has a different outlook of the current verbal sparring between the two fighters: “My job is not to out-talk him,” Jones noted during a UFC press conference. “You’re talking about an opponent who threatens and harasses literally every opponent in his career’s history, and I’m very aware of this. So I’ll let him talk and have fun and make me look like the scared one, but when I’m in the Octagon on the 24th, that’s when I’ll demand more respect.” Despite already capturing the UFC light heavyweight championship, Jones is still young in his pro MMA career — and Rampage has a track record for talking trash and being a bit cocky while helping hype fights.

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Jon Jones admits doing media is just his job, so he sees no reason in trying to go word for word with Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson before their fight at UFC 135.

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Eschewing their normal Tuesday slot, the UFC is hosting a media conference call at 2 p.m. ET to promote UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage. Scheduled to participate on the call are UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson, UFC Hall of Famer and former welterweight champion Matt Hughes, and Ultimate Fighter 1 alum Josh Koscheck. UFC President Dana White will also be present. Follow Mike Fagan on Twitter for instant updates. Matt Roth will provide a digest of those updates here. Check back for a full recap at the conclusion of the proceedings. Jon Jones is making his first defense of the title after beating Mauricio Rua for the belt at UFC 128. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson is 2-1 in UFC title fights. He defeated Chuck Liddell at UFC 71 in 2007 to win the light heavyweight title. Matt Hughes last fought last November at UFC 123. B.J. Penn knocked him out at the 21-second mark of the first round. Josh Koscheck has been recovering from a broken orbital bone that he suffered in his loss against UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre back in December. Quinton Jackson Go back to my interviews with Eastman, Liddell, Henderson. I react the way people act toward me. When I first met Jon at a press conference, he acted really cocky toward me. Rampage (on Jones knocking him out): I'm not even gonna answer your question, homie. I want to be the first person to beat Jon. I've looked at his fights, and he hasn't fought anyone like me. After I relieve him of his first loss, he can go on to be the great fighter I know he can be. Jon says I started talking trash, but he started at the first press conference. You're mistaken. I can't remember specifics, but you were talking at the press conference sitting next to me. I'm not even looking forward to fight Rashad. I don't like guys who fight that way. Rashad talked a whole lot and failed to back it up. You can tell Jon puts on his act in front of the camera. But when he got the belt, it got to his head a little bit. In interviews he seems humble, but when you meet him he's real cocky. Jon Jones If I had it my way, I would do very, very little media if possible. I'll let him talk and have fun and let me look like the scared one. The only thing that bothered me was the 'SpyGate' situation. It wasn't exactly the situation, but that people believed I would do it. I'll have opponents that talk big in the future. This is just educating me. I don't think this is the most pressure I've had to deal with. I definitely have respect for Rampage. I think that's why I'm excited to fight him. I looked up to Shogun because he was a Pride champ at 23, 24. It's different with Rampage. It's still an honor, though. No, [I don't see it that way]. I've been waiting for an example for Rampage. I don't remember saying things at the press conference. I haven't insulted him one bit, outside of saying I'll beat him in this fight. People that insult me make me prepare better, make me fight better. I don't have any anger heading into ths fight. Matt Hughes As far as any recollection of what was going on in the UFC when they were last in December, I have none. Problem with the gym I opened was that it was an hour away from my house. I was sick of that more than anything else. I knew what got me to where I am today, and it's not running businesses. DW originally told me Fitch, then called me back later and said Koscheck. I did 4 weeks of my camp in Salt Lake City [to prepare for altitude]. The fact that it's just me and another guy competing, that's the drive. Ten months off is fine for me. I picked up a lot from BJ. He's got a lot to offer. He's a very intelligent fighter and submission grappler. BJ was able to recognize the mistakes from our fight and correct them. Mostly footwork. Boxing footwork is very different from wrestling footwork, so it's been hard for me to adjust. This is the last fight on my contract. After the fight, I'll talk to the UFC. My wife wanted me to retire after the BJ fight. Josh Koscheck I've been back in training for 4-5 months. Fighting Matt Hughes is a good comeback fight for me. I think the fans deserved this fight a long time ago. Nothing against Canadians, but I want to fight closer to home. Bob Cook called me and said I could fight Matt Hughes in 19 days. I said, 'Yep, let's go.' Good thing about AKA Fresno is that I don't have to do anything. I have a partner that runs the thing. Everyone at 170 was tied up, so I told the UFC I'd love to go up to 185. Do a rematch against Leben, or fight Wanderlei. Not gunshy. I got right back in [to training]. I could have fought awhile ago, but I wanted to take some personal time. I was only out with the injury for 3 months, then I was back in training. I'm always 2-3 weeks away from being ready for a fight. I'm always in shape, and I've fought in that area before. I'll be ready. I cut my toe off with a hatchet as a kid. The eye injury compares to that. I always knew I was coming back from the injury.

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Jon 'Bones' Jones and Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson will appear on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight.

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Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson has some strong words for Jon 'Bones' Jones and a stern warning what to expect when they meet at UFC 135.

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MMA Weekly caught up with UFC 135's Quinton Jackson to discuss Saturday night's fight against light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Despite what appears to be an increasingly personal rivalry between Rampage and the champion, Jackson says that this fight isn't that personal. He simply wants his belt back and thinks that Jones is cocky, adding "He's a kid, you can't really expect him to handle fame the way an adult would handle fame." Here's the video: There is also another of the increasingly common "Rampage Moments" where he wonders why Jones would want to be so popular in a male dominated sport, suggesting that maybe he "likes bones." But the more important parts of the interview are Jackson's insight into his preparation. He claims that he has been working with a slew of great wrestlers as he is sure Jones will try to bring him to the ground. But Rampage also says that he has trained a lot of jiu-jitsu in the event that he gets taken down as well as saying he is ready to strike, deal with leg kicks or anything else Jon may decide to try. SBN coverage of UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage

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Former Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, who will look to dethrone Jon "Bones" Jones at UFC 135, discusses his opponent, as well as his training and preparation for the bout. "Rampage" reveals that he's been training as if every fight was a five-rounder since his 2008 loss to Forrest Griffin and says that he has something "in store" for Jones on September 24th.

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