UFC 96 recap and final thoughts
by MMAmania.com on Mar 8, 2009 12:52 AM EST
Email
Print
UFC 96: "Jackson vs. Jardine" from the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, has come to a close.
And WrestleMania it wasn't with Matt Hamill and Gray Maynard on the televised main card, coming out swinging against their respective opponents.
And so, too, did Quinton "Rampage" Jackson.
The Memphis, Tenn., native came out againt Keith Jardine in the main event with a lot on the line -- an opportunity to reclaim his 205-pound title to be exact. He didn't disappoint, holding his own against Rashad Evans' good friend and training partner for three full rounds.
Jackson dropped Jardine in the second and third rounds, which essentially clinched the big win. But, it wasn't a cake walk -- Jardine came to fight. And he didn't crumble when Jackson landed a few shots on the button. He was game all night, but it just wasn't enough.
Now Jackson is set to headline UFC 98 on May 23 against Evans, making it yet another quick turnaround for the former champion. But he appears to be hungry and motivated to get back on top, which could work for or against him on fight night.
Time will tell.
But if the post-fight jawing with Evans is any indication of things to come then this scrap is going to be one for the record books. Classic stuff.
The co main event of the evening was billed as Shane Carwin's "coming out party." Well, he came out, blasting former number one division contender Gabriel Gonzaga with a short hook that dropped the Brazilian hard in the first round.
Carwin followed it up with a few head bouncers, which put "Napao" out for the count. That's now 11 professional fights for Carwin and not one of them has made it past the opening frame. That's impressive. But he did look a little shaky before the stoppage -- Gonzaga did well before going out.
The final verdict on Carwin, therefore, may still be out. But boy, it's going to be real interesting to see how he fairs against the top fighters in the division in 2009 and beyond.
Regardless, Carwin has certainly arrived ... now let's just see how long he can stick around.
Pete Sell didn't last very long in his fight against Matt Brown. "Drago" was the victim of a blistering assault as soon as the horn sounded to start the action, getting creamed by a mix of punches and kicks that had the Long Islander dazed and confused.
So, too, was the normally very serviceable referee in charge of the action, Yves LaVigne, who appeared to want to stop the fight as soon as Sell was being abused. But he changed his mind and Brown was free to continue pouring it on.
It just delaying the inevitable -- Brown went on to finish Sell shortly thereafter under protest. It was a very impressive performance from the former contestant on "The Ultimate Fighter" and one that will keep him busy inside the Octagon for the near future.
The same can't be said for Sell -- he could not be on the chopping block with yet another loss.
Matt Hamill certainly isn't after nearly decapitating the collegiate wrestling champion from Oklahoma State University, Mark Munoz, in the first round of their light heavyweight tilt.
Munoz appeared to be very concerned about the takedown, which eventually ended up being his undoing because "The Hammer" dropped it with a devastating head kick.
To add insult to injury, Munoz was out before he hit the ground and drilled his grill with his own knee on the way down to the canvas. Ouch.
In the opening bout of the evening, Gray Maynard did everyone a favor, including himself and excluding his opponent Jim Miller a favor, by standing and trading for three straight rounds.
"The Bully" has earned a reputation as a "Lay and Pray" fighter, which he apparently attempted to diffuse this evening against the very tough fighter out of New Jersey.
It still wasn't pretty; however, Maynard got the job done with a unanimous decision and did some pretty good damage when all was said and done. Hopefully, it's more of the same the next time he takes to the big stage.
UFC 96 was a pleasant surprise, which is common for most events that fans lament before they happen. All in all it was an entertaining night that has some huge implications moving forward.
What did you think?
110 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
Tonight is one reason why I didn’t place any bets. A lot of fights had upset written all over them and a lolt of the locks were clearly shaky too.
All in all a decent night of fights.
by Ca$z on Mar 8, 2009 12:57 AM EST reply actions
I thought it was above average. Probably the best card of the year so far. 93 wasn’t all that great, 94 had too much hype and didnt live up to it, and 95 was ok.. I think this was the best so far
I didn’t agree with the Rampage/Jardine decision, but I had money on Rampage so I’ll stick with it. Jardine’s stock has got to go up anyway for lasting that long with his “suspect” chin. He even rocked Page with a punch, something that hasn’t happened in a while.
Carwin is a beast. He got rocked with 2 hard punches, was ALMOST in deep shit on his back with Gonzo on top of him, then was able to rally back and KO him with one punch. Give him Kongo then a title shot, or bypass Kongo altogether and give him the winner of Brock/Mir.
Hamil surprised the hell outta me with the kick, but I figured he’d stop Munoz. Hamil was the 2nd half of my parlay with Rampage, so that was good.
Matt Brown should get 2 wins on his record for that performance. He basically stopped Drago twice! Brown’s stock definetely rose with me, and Drago didn’t disappoint me; I’ve said that he doesn’t belong in the UFC. He didn’t even fight tonight!
Barncat I like more and more each time out, I called the Nelson upset, Barbarian loss was a surprise, Vera looked good against that can, and Maynard showed great stand up.
Great night of fights in my book. Only negative was there were zero submissions. It kinda bugs me when there is all knockouts and no tapouts. I’d like to see an event with 2 decisions and 9 submissions. That’d be cool to me. But I very much enjoyed these fights, only lost on 1!
by Synyster on Mar 8, 2009 1:06 AM EST up reply actions
Carwin VS Kongo, good call. I actually think Gonzaga could beat Carwin 2 out of 3 fights… Gonzaga got careless with the wrong guy, Carwin is definitely tough.
by Dave A on Mar 8, 2009 1:27 AM EST up reply actions
Im RICH BITCH!!!!
Thats why I bet a stack on Rampage BOYS!!!! Poor Rashad, I like him and he is tough, but a FOCUSED rampage who isnt taking time off between fights is just too much to deal with. Rampage is getting that belt back! No doubt in my mind about that!
I won some nice dough on Carwin…That dude is a tough cat!
Lost some chump change on sell!
Won some chump change on teh Barncatt and Kendal Grove.
Rampage is amazing, and I got Paid!
Cant complain!
by john on Mar 8, 2009 1:44 AM EST up reply actions
I agree that it seemed Gonzaga maybe got a little over confident and squared up leaving him open for that big right hand. I don’t know if Gonzaga would win two out of three. He definitely shoulda made it more of a figth though.
by PJJ on Mar 8, 2009 1:45 AM EST up reply actions
Oh yeah, Shad will TKO Page 2nd or 3rd round! THen he will beat Machida too!
by Synyster on Mar 8, 2009 1:49 AM EST up reply actions
so many absurd things were just said in a row that i nearly peed in my own pants.
by Hardcase on Mar 8, 2009 1:58 AM EST up reply actions
i got every fight right but i didn’t get the outcomes right. i picked rampage to win by KO.
gray maynard needs to finish fights!
brown tko’ed sell twice
PETE SELL NOT ONE PUNCH THROWN!!!!!
by Mikeybear2009 on Mar 8, 2009 3:18 AM EST up reply actions
Kongo has to get by Hardonk first then kongo/carwin for shot at the gold.
by Colin D on Mar 8, 2009 3:21 AM EST up reply actions
John, you thought Rampage looked “amazing” last night?? I must have seen a different fight.
by Crowls on Mar 8, 2009 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions
If Kongo has had no title shot yet then Carwin doesn’t deserve one either.
Agree with the rest of you guys that if Kongo gets past Hardonk then they should fight for winner of Lesnar / Mir.
Carwin definately has a shaky chin though and it will be exposed by Kongo or Lesnar if they ever meet him but as we saw last night it doesn’t mean his is totally out of the fight until he is out cold. One thing you can’t train is your chin and it just shows Carwin is very beatable because of it.
by Ca$z on Mar 8, 2009 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions
gabe punches alot harder than kongo but i doubt lesnar, so that logic doesnt apply for kongo
by Jared on Mar 8, 2009 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah crowls I did think he looked great! Why? Because it was a tough fight. Jardine came to fight and stood tall. I gotta respect that! This is the UFC…fights are competitive…but I thought Jackson won EVERY round… OL, so Jardine was tougher than i thought he would….buf guess what? he is supposed to be…after all he is around a top 10 fighter in the best division in the sport!
I LOVE rampage, and as much as I talk about how great he is and how he will destroy everyone, facts are, there are no cakewalks at that Level. Jardine fought a great fight and showed toughness….It was a close fight, that Page won….No need to knock his performance!
by john on Mar 8, 2009 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions
fair enough, but i find it hard to believe you weren’t let down at all. with his power, he should have found a way to finish that fight. I think he def needs to be better against Rashad and I expect him to be, but last night makes me think Shad has a solid chance in that fight.
by Crowls on Mar 8, 2009 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions
another thought, just watched the Munoz/Deaf Guy fight. Why did Munoz keep switching stances?? It prob didn’t matter in the end, but I don’t know if he’s naturally traditional or southpaw.
by Crowls on Mar 8, 2009 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Crowls: I am not going to lie….it wasnt Page’s best performance…but Jardine’s chin was holding up. On some level I guess I was disappointing considering I didnt think Jardine would last out of the 1st round…but in the end, I feel that I got my money’s worth…I like HARD FOUGHT decision, especially in a main event…you get more BANG for your Buck! Prefer a hard fought battle over how I thought the fight would play out….a quick KO!!! PPV’s are expensive now a days…I feel like I got more bang for my buck out of last nights main event, then I did when Rampage took chucks head off a minute into the fight.
No need to Knock Page, Jardine should be praised. I think Rampage looked good! He didnt go in there and just Box…he threw some kicks, got some takedowns! Mixed it up, and showed more well rounded mma skills, that he always had, but has recentlyt put on the back burner in favor of trying to just Box his way to a KO win. Page is very well rounded. HIs sub defense is Legendary, ground n pound is Brutal and he is the most dominant wrestler at 205! He will put Shad on his back! Believe that! I enjoyed Rampage dipping into his arsenal and implementing this that he has ignored in the past couple of fight!
I hate the fact that Shad gets the advantage of watching Page fight Jardine! THat is just BS!!! Especially when we are talking about top of the food chain fighters, I think a UFC rules should be: At the highest level, a fighter should NEVER have to fight 2 guys from the same camp in back to back fights….Too much advantage for Rashad! I think Page will overcome it and Beat Suga Shad….but I do not feel that its an even playing field…and I dont like that!
by john on Mar 8, 2009 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions
that’s all i was lookin for. well thought out and appreciated.
by Crowls on Mar 8, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Thats ridiculous! Rampage looked terrible last night once again proving how one dementional he really is. Hes got no ground game, no kicks, he dosent know how to check a leg kick and I wasnt impressed by his performance one bit! Rashad is a better wrestler, better striker,he’s better on the ground, has better kicks and will dominate Rampage! For the record Rampage only took Jardine down once or mabey twice but couldnt do anything once they got to the ground! He threw a couple weak leg kicks and then went back to his one strength………striking. Rashad is an all around better fighter and if that fight goes to the ground Rampage is screwed. I understand alot of people like Rampage because of his funny personality and menacing looks but lets be honest…..he looked terrible last night! Mark my words……..Rashad will dominate Rampage!
by Tim on Mar 8, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
anytime man! i have my bias like every other fan…but I do try to keep it real!
by john on Mar 8, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
well Tim is worked up. I wouldn’t go that far. I didn’t think he looked very good, but rashad will not dominate him. that will be a good fight
by Crowls on Mar 8, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I can’t believe that you think Jardine won that. Or do you think it was a draw? You sir, are completely outside your mind.
by Nokimono on Mar 8, 2009 1:53 AM EST up reply actions
No I thought Jardine won the 1st and 3rd. If the round ended 5 seconds earlier, it woulda been more clear cut. But I’m not complaining, and I’m not out of my mind. Thats what I saw, so shut it.
by Synyster on Mar 8, 2009 5:18 AM EST up reply actions
sure but if the 3rd round was 5 seconds LONGER jardine woula went to sleep.
kinda a bad way to end a fight, on your knees hanging on to a guys leg for dear life after getting dropped and still taking punches to the dome.
by AzCombat on Mar 8, 2009 6:32 AM EST up reply actions
If you think Sardine won the 3rd you ARE outside your mind.
by Nokimono on Mar 8, 2009 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions
if they had 5 less seconds? who the F cares…what kind of a statement is that?…. Rounds are 5 minutes…Not 4:55….
Its not like Rampage didnt know that time was about to run out…it was the end of the fight and Rampage did what fighters usually do in a close fight…Turn up the heat the last few seconds and end it on a high note… Just so happens Jardine let himself get caught!
by john on Mar 8, 2009 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions
are you out of your mind! you clearly saw something you wanted to see.. Rampage won the 3 rounds with ease.. the judges decision to give Jardine 1 round was controversial
by RoB on Mar 8, 2009 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions
What do you mean you don’t agree with the Rampage decision? Rampage clearly won the fight. He won rounds 2 and 3 for sure. Rampage may have got rocked, but he knocked Jardine down a couple of different times. He also took him down a couple of times by shooting in for added points.
Also look at Jardine’s face and how bruised up it was. The only part of Rampage that was bruised was his knuckles from punching Jardine in the face so many times.
by ProKev on Mar 8, 2009 6:20 AM EST up reply actions
that’s not an indication of how the fight was in my opinion. some guys just don’t get marked up. even when Page has been KO’d, i’m pretty sure his face didn’t look all that banged up.
by Crowls on Mar 8, 2009 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions
all three rounds clearly to Rampage, go rewatch the fight.. I don’t know the commentators said cause i watched the PPV for free on swedish TV, but we don’t have commentators hired by zuffa so they always tell the truth, which is something Joe and Mike can’t do they always have to say they’re all good when they’re not..
by RoB on Mar 8, 2009 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Crowls ans Synyster, Rampage clearly won rounds 2 and 3, and I think he also won round 1. (Although round 1 was closer.) There is no way anyone in their right mind can say that Jardine won that fight.
by ProKev on Mar 8, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
i wasn’t referring to this fight, just fights in general. I’m just saying that whether a guys face is busted up or not does not tell the whole story of how the fight went. BJ never really looks damaged after a fight.
by Crowls on Mar 10, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Same here. Thank god Dream is on the same night because i would have gotten wrecked. I was wrong on everything except for Rampage.
by NameNotRequired on Mar 8, 2009 1:07 AM EST up reply actions
Sounds like my 94 NNR.. I wish I would’ve bet more than one parlay though..
by Synyster on Mar 8, 2009 1:17 AM EST up reply actions
I was most impressed with Carwin. He took huge shots and still Koed Gonzaga with a short punch…..My God, I think he has a GREAT shot at beating Lesnar.
Jardine looked like he was about to beat page by decision if he didnt get knocked down in the last 10 seconds, but thats what happens.
Good to see Vera back to form even though his opponent looked like an amateur.
Was surprised with Hammill’s KO, gotta give him KO of the night.
by c-war on Mar 8, 2009 1:08 AM EST up reply actions
I’d give him ko of the night on pure surprise, but Carwin on future implications.. thats the first time a world ranked HW Gonzo was knocked unconscious, so I’d give it to Carwin. Jardine/Page FotN. Normally they double up on one since Sub of the night never happened.
by Synyster on Mar 8, 2009 1:21 AM EST up reply actions
I agree completely C-War……..I can’t wait to see Carwin’s next fight.
by Shadyone33 on Mar 8, 2009 1:33 AM EST up reply actions
If GG hadn’t gone for the takedown, he could have finished him standing IMO. I really like Carwin’s composure. He was getting rattled with every shot that landed but he kept his mind straight.
by NameNotRequired on Mar 8, 2009 3:04 AM EST up reply actions
good thing I read the comments before posting I was ganna say the same damn thing Gonzaga blew it tonight big time he had carwin on queer st and went in for the clinch and take down if he keeps his distance with one more well placed shot he gets the victory hes ganna be pissed when he actually watches the fight
who would have ever imagined hammil would earn ko of the night honors on any card
by dia mette on Mar 8, 2009 3:48 AM EST up reply actions
Gonzaga blew it, he shouldn’t have taken Carwin down, he might’ve finished him standing and then got careless while trading punches. Carwin is tough as hell, he earned that win big time, I gotta’ give him credit for coming back from adversity like that.
by DAVE A on Mar 8, 2009 4:05 AM EST up reply actions
Rampage /Evans 2 months away!
i got every fight right but i didn’t get the outcomes right. i picked rampage to win by KO.
gray maynard needs to finish fights!
brown tko’ed sell twice
PETE SELL NOT ONE PUNCH THROWN!!!!!
by Mikeybear2009 on Mar 8, 2009 3:19 AM EST up reply actions
rampage and rashad should do thier very best to soak up all the attention and hype they will be recieving for the next few months because machida will destroy both of them
rashad will ko quinton to retain and rashad will lose his belt to machida at the begining of 2010
by dia mette on Mar 8, 2009 3:53 AM EST up reply actions
Black on black crime! I love it.
by Boom Goes the Dynamite! on Mar 8, 2009 4:36 AM EST up reply actions
Can i ask how you watched then?? what website did you go to cuz i couldn’t find it for the life of me
by ricky on Mar 8, 2009 1:55 AM EST up reply actions
I would but I do not want to get it shut down. I have been using the same website for years.
by iagoof22 on Mar 8, 2009 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions
It was a pretty good card. I enjoyed it very much.ONE THING KENDALL GROVE SUCKS.
by CARNAGE on Mar 8, 2009 12:59 AM EST reply actions
Here’s to hoping the replay of the trash talking is posted later today. :)
by rydinlow on Mar 8, 2009 1:00 AM EST reply actions
matt brown surprised me. i did not expect him to dominate sell. would like to see brown vs. ben saunders
by day1er on Mar 8, 2009 1:02 AM EST reply actions
Saunders is booked to fight SWICK!!!
Kongo is booked to fight Hardonk!!!
U guys talk about the next fights that you guys want to see booked, but you guys mention opponents that already have fights coming up….whats the point in that?
by john on Mar 8, 2009 9:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Easy John, I know that, it just sounded like a good match up, not like I went into depth on it, and there was not mention of it being the next fight.
by DAVE A on Mar 8, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I know Pete Sell isn’t exactly a great fighter but Matt Brown has improved so much since the Ultimate Fighter it’s ridiculous.
by Mike C. on Mar 8, 2009 1:02 AM EST reply actions
The card didn’t look good, but the fights turned out great. Lots of KO’s. Matt Hamills Ko via head kick was unbelievable. Rampage vs Jardine was a real good fight. Overall, I thought it was a good show.
by Craig on Mar 8, 2009 1:04 AM EST reply actions
if hamill would have fought franklin like he fought tonight he would have won.
by day1er on Mar 8, 2009 1:05 AM EST up reply actions
Bullsh*t, cause Hamill never shot a takedown, Hamill would have to take Franklin down to win. However, I thought Hamill would lose to Munoz… Hamill is just one durable dude, and he’s got a lot of experience now… gonna be tough to deal with if his MMA IQ evolve to where it should be.
by Dave A on Mar 8, 2009 1:32 AM EST up reply actions
Final thoughts, 1. tremendous card! 2.Dana, let these dudes pick their own music, you already control every other aspect of their lives 3. please bring back Ali Sonoma and replace the new chick 4. if you ever attend a live event and sit next to one of those dudes who boos, slap them in the face, these fighters put it all of the line, and that’s just very disrespectful and ignorant 5. Rampage, I hope Rashad crushes you. What?!!!!!!!!!!
by Josh H. on Mar 8, 2009 1:04 AM EST reply actions
You dudes are all trippin with all that, “it was an okay card , this and that”. That card was great from top to bottom, plus it showed every single fight. That never happens. I’ve seen every card, and say that this one was damn good, especially considering how it looked on paper. 4 out of 5 at the worst.
by Josh H. on Mar 8, 2009 1:19 AM EST up reply actions
I’d give it 3 out of 5 on a pure fight entertainment.
2 out of 5 in matchups I’d like to see.
no championship fights…
not a star studded card..
no submissions…
some awesome n’ suprising KO’s…
I give it 3.5 out of 5.
by Dave A on Mar 8, 2009 1:42 AM EST up reply actions
If you’re talking about replacing the bit titted girl from MTL. I disagree only because she has huge guns.
by Shadyone33 on Mar 8, 2009 1:37 AM EST up reply actions
Josh, get over your Dana hate. He doesn’t tell guys what they are coming out to. They choose there own music.
by PJJ on Mar 8, 2009 1:56 AM EST up reply actions
You see Matt Hamill? He was dancing to his entrance song. “Hang on Sloopy”!
by Nokimono on Mar 8, 2009 1:59 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah, but his corner told him they were playing Bring The Pain or something.
by PW on Mar 8, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree great show. Matt Brown is the guy to watch from this show. Rampage will be the champion again!!
by Beaver on Mar 8, 2009 1:06 AM EST reply actions
Rampage again looked bad like he did against Forrest. In the second round he looked uninspired and bored. If he brings that attitude in with Reshad…he’ll be out cold quick..Reshad TKO begining of round 2.
by derreckla on Mar 8, 2009 1:06 AM EST reply actions
He was swinging for the fences and I think he really thought that Jardine had a glass jaw. I don’t know why. He got ktfo by Silva (I mean everyone’s got a button), but he has also proven he could take a good amount of punishment as well. When Jardine proved that he took take a hit, ‘Page looked like he he didn’t know what to do- much like in the fight with Forrest.
by DSmith on Mar 8, 2009 1:15 AM EST up reply actions
Houstan and Wandy hit Jardine behind the ear and rocked/finished him. Page never hit him there, thus didn’t ko him. I don’t think Jardine’s chin is all that bad, but when you get hit on the back half of your head, you just go loopy, and are never right. Same punch hit Couture from Brock that Houstan and Silva hit Jardine with.
Bottom line, Jardine took punches from Chuck Liddel (when Chuck was one fight removed from his belt) and Rampage with out going out, his chin is SOLID
by Synyster on Mar 8, 2009 1:24 AM EST up reply actions
Totally agree. I’m kind of scratching my head at Rampage though. I’m surprised that at this level he is not coming in with a more complex game plan or at least a plan b. And to STILL not be checking leg kicks is f$%king befuddling. It’s such an easy hole to close, why wouldn’t he just do it?
by DSmith on Mar 8, 2009 1:31 AM EST up reply actions
Excellent point Synyster. Jardine looked good against Rampage, I didn’t think he won, but it was an excellent showing aginst a dangerous striker.
by Shadyone33 on Mar 8, 2009 1:40 AM EST up reply actions
Jardine’s leg kicks did nothing. When was the last time any of you saw a fighter get dropped twice, without ever hurting his opponent, and win the fight?
by ethayer@yahoo.com on Mar 8, 2009 4:06 AM EST up reply actions
I disagree derreckla Jardine was ready for everything Rampage had but in the end Rampage came out top, Jardine put a good fight up and had his A game on but the Rampage like I said B game is better than Jardines A game.
by Beaver on Mar 8, 2009 1:15 AM EST up reply actions
They both looked average, Rampage being the better of the two averages. I don’t see Evans or Machida having any problems with these guys.
by ftg314 on Mar 8, 2009 1:20 AM EST up reply actions
I can’t wait for the Rampage Evan’s fight fight. All you suppose MMA experts will be known for not knowing MMA. Jardine is the real deal and trust me Evan’s did not want to fight Rampage Machida would be a much easier task for Evan’s. Rampage loves fighting the best Machida was cheering for Jardine as was Evan’s..I wonder why?
by Beaver on Mar 8, 2009 1:35 AM EST up reply actions
Beaver, once again, just a weird comment.
Machida was cheering for Jardine because a Jardine win would’ve given a title shot to Machida.
Evans was cheering for Jardine because they are friends and train together. Evans has said many times he couldn’t fight Jardine because of that. There actually was an interview about that in the show tonight.
???
by ftg314 on Mar 8, 2009 1:48 AM EST up reply actions
Shouldn’t happen in may though… Rampage needs to rest
by RoB on Mar 8, 2009 3:07 AM EST up reply actions
BS Evan’s never wanted to fight Rampage period otherwise we would of been watching Rampage Evan’s tonight. Jardine win would of = a Machida fight. We all knew it. Like Hughes was cheering for Serra Evans was cheeering for jardine friends have F all to do with it.
by Beaver on Mar 8, 2009 3:08 AM EST up reply actions
yeah they were tight b4 over-rated chucky started blowing dana.then over-rated chucky started lieing about his and titos friendship…we all no they had a pact to never fight then chucky back stabbed tito…so for that lets all pray over-rated chucky gets beat down by shogun the rots in hell
by Jeff-Monson-Is-My-Hero on Mar 8, 2009 4:30 AM EST up reply actions
Black on black crime! cant wait for that fight!
by Boom Goes the Dynamite! on Mar 8, 2009 4:49 AM EST up reply actions
Great card I was impressed, Miller vs Gray was a great fight first round then sucked after that. I hope they step up Gray’s competition his next fight. Would love too see Gray vs Tyson Griffin. Glad to see Hamil win in front of his home crowd, what a nice vicious leg kick. Pete Sell like I have kept saying how in the hell does he have a UFC contract still, dude is chisled and all that but that doesnt mean u can fight. Matt Brown has improved leaps and bounds, class act in not trying to hurt Drago anymore than he had 2. Shane Carwin ahhh what can you say, he looked like he was finally in trouble and then all of the sudden BOOM. Sad thing about it is, and every heavyweight should be on notice. The punch that dropped Napo was a very short punch that Carwin didnt even Extend out. I hope they let him tear Kongo up next. Jardine was quite impressive imo, I predicted him getting KO’ed brutally, but he hung in there and was a viable opponent for Page. I know alot of ppl have commented already and will continue to comment on how shitty Page looked tonight. But Page was reluctant imo because he knew all he had to do was get the W and then he gets the title shot with Rashad. Page will like he said be 100 times better when him and Shad fight. No excuse for Page not trying to go ball’s to the wall and get the KO, Jardine did take some hard shots. Im sure thats why Page wasnt as Aggressive as we all thought he would be… Page will KO Shad in the 2nd round when they meet up
by See What Had Happend Was !!!! on Mar 8, 2009 1:18 AM EST reply actions
BBrown was the big mover of the night! He looked good. Carwin once again finished the fight in the first and I expect a Kongo fight next? jardine brought all he had and put up a good fight but Rampage was too good, Evan’s coming out pissed Rampage off I can’t wait for Evan’s to get smacked around by rampage!
by Beaver on Mar 8, 2009 1:41 AM EST up reply actions
It’s true, when all you have to do is win to get the title fight, why try?
by Shadyone33 on Mar 8, 2009 1:47 AM EST up reply actions
I have four things I would like to say about this card: 1) Most importantly, don’t judge a book by it’s cover. On paper, this looked like the worst card so far this year. I watched this with several guys who know very little about MMA, and they all loved it. The fights were very entertaining, very good overall night. 2) Matt Brown should never be on the undercard…I still have not ever seen the guy put on a boring fight, and he has improved tremendously since TUF, would love to see him fight Saunders or Swick, maybe even Kampman – any of which would be an awesome brawl. 3) Carwin is a beast. I thought he had very little chance tonight, and the first 1:05 did nothing to prove me wrong, then…BAM. I agree with previous posters, give him Kongo next for a next in line title shot v Brock/Mir winner. 4) The lead up to Rashad v Rampage is gonna be very fun. Their face off in the ring was maybe the most entertaining thing I saw all night, which is saying a lot considering this was a very good night of fights.
by efisher on Mar 8, 2009 1:44 AM EST reply actions
rampage = hero
carwin = hero
brown = hero
hamill = superhero
mmamania fanboys = inaccurate yet consistently ridiculous
rashad = compost
by Hardcase on Mar 8, 2009 3:00 AM EST reply actions
Rampage = lucky at decisions most times (Lucky against Henderson because it could have went either way and won against Jardine, which he should have won via 1st round KO, not TKO, but KO!!!!!!
I agree with Carwin. Hamill surprised the s**t out of me becuase I didn’t think he had the ability to finish. and I wasn’t listening to Rashad. I don’t like talking only fighting!!!!!!
by Shadyone33 on Mar 8, 2009 3:05 AM EST up reply actions
LOL YOU HAVE NOT SEEN ALL OF RAMPAGE’S FIGHTS i TAKE IT?
by Beaver on Mar 8, 2009 3:09 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah, you’re right, I’m a newb. This was my first ppv. Honestly, if it weren’t for the wobbly Jardine at the end of the 3rd, does Jackson not go 1-2 at decisions in the UFC?
by Shadyone33 on Mar 8, 2009 3:27 AM EST up reply actions
Jardine is a good fighter and had beatsome of the best, but ‘IF’ is always something the losing fighter has hanging over his head.
by Beaver on Mar 8, 2009 3:42 AM EST up reply actions
Personally I think Rampage won against Jardine, then again I thought Rampage beat Forrest in my 1st viewing. When I watched Rampage VS Forrest for the 2nd time, I changed my mind and saw that Forrest won.
I think Rampage beat Jardine regardless of the final punch in the end, he had the takedowns, Jardine had the leg kicks, Jardine probably got more punches in, but I thought Rampage had more power shots, was a more the aggressor and inflicted more damage. Difficult to really understand exactly how the judges view the fight… this time more like i did obviously.
by DAVE A on Mar 8, 2009 3:52 AM EST up reply actions
Hamil has finished all but one fight that he’s won….
by Synyster on Mar 8, 2009 3:17 AM EST up reply actions
He and Brown looked much better it’s good to see.
by Beaver on Mar 8, 2009 3:19 AM EST up reply actions
I wrestled in college at UNO with Jason Brilz. We called him Brilzy. I trained with him for his first fight at a little armory. He got his arm broke, then choked the guy out 3 minutes later. Pretty cool to see him doing well. Congratulations Brilz.
by Clark Stark on Mar 8, 2009 3:11 AM EST reply actions
DREAM 7 on now.. Start of the Featherweight GP. Kinda flying under the radar with UFC 96 and all
by Synyster on Mar 8, 2009 3:28 AM EST reply actions
Yes haha rahsad fanny boy is in for rude awakening??? Black on black crime 2009 machida fight winner aka rampage!!!
by gopher on Mar 8, 2009 4:07 AM EST reply actions
Just 1 thing to say, I’m still shocked at the media’s (not the figher’s) ability to call who gets the next title shot. Rashad vs. Rampage is going to make a shitton of money for the UFC, but in the end a real martial artist (Machida) will have the belt. Until then it’s a snooze fest of the same jabbering rhetoric.
by Gankaho on Mar 8, 2009 4:49 AM EST reply actions
cant wait 4 rampage to get his tittle back .i would like 2 c carwin vs kongo at ufc 100 4 the number 1 condender. is ufc 98 really guna b called black on black crime,that sounds a bit funny
by kie on Mar 8, 2009 5:51 AM EST reply actions
i dont care what u think of the guy, its bullshit to give another shot to rampage when hes got 2 wins since losing his belt, and machida has what? 6? 7 straight wins in the ufc, none of them close. call him boring all u want, he beat undefeated sokodjou(who lots of pride guys were calling the next ufc lhw champ heh), then beat a former(albeit pathetic) champ in tito, then knocked undefeated thiago silva silly. and no, im not a huge follower of him or anything, but whether u like a guy or not, or if hes marketable or not shouldnt matter at this point, hes a damn good fighter and a respectable athlete, but boy is he getting the shaft. not to mention despite this fairly heated debate about the main event tonight, i thought rampage and jardine BOTH looked like shit. they each looked gassed in the 2nd round and basically waited for the other to wade in so they could throw bombs. just one of those situations i guess.
by storhaug on Mar 8, 2009 7:58 AM EDT reply actions
Were I a judge, I’d have given the fight to Rampage, too.
I thought Keith won the 1st round, Rampage the 2nd, and like the judge Jardine mentioned, I’d have given it to him until the final 10 seconds.
A bunch of leg kicks that do little to no damage vs a knockdown which probably ends the fight if there’s another 10 seconds. To me, the knockdown wins that round every time. It was the only real damage done in the round.
Jardine’s best flurry of the night came after he kicked Rampage directly between the legs. Rampage looked weak for a few minutes afterward. After the fight, Jardine looked like he’d been worked over; Rampage looked like he’d been working out.
All in all, I’d have scored it 29-28, Rampage. I don’t see how it can be argued.
by Big_B on Mar 8, 2009 8:28 AM EDT reply actions
Bring back Arlovski! Carwin will go down and not come back up. But realistically id like to see Carwin fight either Kongo or JDS
by Insain on Mar 8, 2009 10:20 AM EDT reply actions
Winner of Kongo Hardonk should fight Carwin for the next shot at the title I think.
As Insain said bring back Arlovski…Oh and get that Russian Guy Theodore too as Tito calls him.
by RobH86 on Mar 8, 2009 12:35 PM EDT reply actions
Gonzaga is overrated since he got the lucky knockout on Crocop. Really he hasn’t done much since then and it also shows that his chin might be suspect as well. Well done Carwin, to overcome adversity in that fight and knock Gonzaga out. I expected more from Gonzaga. Rampage is looking pretty calm in his two recent fights and I think he can go all the way now.
by rez on Mar 8, 2009 12:47 PM EDT reply actions
Ok Gonzaga hasnt been knocked out cold before. It happens one time to a big upcoming striker with 5x gloves and massive power, and that makes his chin suspect? Please.
On Jardine, I think he did a great job. Too bad he got knocked down at the end…the one judge with the 30-28 score or w/e was full of shit.
Rashad will KTFO rampage too
Jardine vs Forrest 2 for UFC 100!
by D-RawK on Mar 8, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
i was a bit sceptical before purchasing this ppv .. but boy am I proud to have made the decision .. zero regrets .. great night of fights.
by commoner on Mar 8, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions
i dont know what all of you guys are being so weird about. that card was fucking awesome. way better than bj vs. gsp. i had a great time watching these fights, one of the first times in a while i was happy shelling out 50 clams to watch
by snicket916 on Mar 8, 2009 3:49 PM EDT reply actions
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
Related FanPosts on MMAmania.com
Related FanShots on MMAmania.com
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
