UFC Quick Quote: Quinton Jackson doesn't care what Joe Rogan wants to see in a fight
by Jesse Holland on Mar 9, 2009 6:00 PM EDT
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"You telling me that Joe Rogan is criticizing me telling me that I'm just boxing, who cares, it's MMA. I can do whatever I want to do. It's my fight, right? It's my fight style. I can come out doing kung-fu if I wanted to. Who cares? Joe Rogan's a jiu-jitsu guy. I noticed he's kind of biased toward jiu-jitsu guys. I'm not a jiu-jitsu guy. You can ask most fans what they want to see. They want to see people out there rolling around the ground or do they want to see people out there slugging it out?"
-Former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson responds to Joe Rogan's UFC 96 commentary via Steve Cofield on Cagewriter following his unanimous decision win over Keith Jardine at the "Jackson vs. Jardine" event on March 8. "Rampage" has been taking some heat for his performance against "The Dean of Mean," but nevertheless still walked out of The Nationwide Arena a winner last Saturday with a chance to challenge Rashad Evans for the 205-pound strap at UFC 98 on May 23. After all, a win is a win...or is it?
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yvs lavigne on the Matt Brown/sell stoppage. Says he works for the comission , But I believe you John, Dana hires these guys. Lavigne says he’s said Hello and Goodbye to Dana, nothing more!
by kevin on Mar 9, 2009 6:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I read an idea of vera/hammill and I like it!!!
by kevin on Mar 9, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Vera VS Thiago Silva even better, hehe!
by Syd[a.k.a."The Negation"] on Mar 9, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i like vera vs jon jones even better than that!
by tuffguy01 on Mar 9, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jones could be eaten if the real Vera is back.
by Syd[a.k.a."The Negation"] on Mar 9, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it would def. be a good exciting fight and i wouldnt know who to pick. but theyre gonna give vera few cans first
by tuffguy01 on Mar 9, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
of course.. big john would be reffing in the UFC, if it wasn’t up to Dana..
by RoB on Mar 9, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol, how is it up to Dana??? it’s up to the commission!!
by kevin on Mar 9, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats true but please explain why John hasn’t reffed in UFC yet. Its been 4-5 events since he has come out of retirement.
by McArthur on Mar 9, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kevin you don´t know anything.. It´s the UFC who choose the refs..
by johan-lofgren on Mar 10, 2009 6:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that is obvious.. Big John is the best ref in the game along with Herb Dean
by RoB on Mar 10, 2009 7:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kevin: do some research before you argue with the entire site. Check Bloodyelbow.com. There is a whole story about how the UFC is keeping Big J from working a UFC event.
Big John also did an interview in December and said that he is cleared by the commissions and its just up to the uFC at this point.
by DAVE on Mar 10, 2009 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yves us an honorable guy. Be sure to read the article via the link.
by DubNub on Mar 9, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice.
He admits he made a big mistake, feels sorry for both Brown (for depriving him from a early finish) and Sell (for not stepping in at the right moment) wich is absolutely correct! This means he understands the game, but made a mistake.
He is forgiven in my book anyways…
by Choke_Him on Mar 10, 2009 5:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To answer your question Rampage, I’d love to see more BJJ in almost every fight! Rashad will beay you because he utilizes all his tools and knows you won’t mix it up! Sucks that you’re a K1 guys and not an mma guy!!!
by kevin on Mar 9, 2009 6:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a K1 guy who is beating all the top contender mma guys..hahaha.
by GSPRush on Mar 9, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol Forrest IMO is far from a top guy, wand is on the downside of his carreer as is chuck, Jardine isn’t even top 10 and Marvin Eastmen isn’t top 50. I’m a page fan, but can you please elaborate on your comment?!
by kevin on Mar 9, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Other than Rashad and Lyoto, who do you consider top LHWs if those guys aren’t top LHWs?
by Pantherhare on Mar 9, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
IMO Forrest is the top LHW, followed by Rampage. 2 years ago, i’d never believe Forrest was a top guy, but i now believe he’s the best in the division. name a lhw who’s as well-rounded as him.
by Stryker on Mar 9, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rampage is the top LHW.. Forrest isn’t dangerous enough, he lacks the ability to finish a fight!
by RoB on Mar 9, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
rob forrest is just as good as the next guy at stopping fights, maybe not rampage stoppages but can you blame him? not many hit like page (whos has some decisions lately himself)
i say well rounded wise forrest is top at 205, but best in the weightclass has to be page the dudes an animal
by randy murders on Mar 10, 2009 2:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yup that was kind of what i meant.. let’s not make too big of a deal out of his finish against an injured out of shape Shogun, he has problem finishing a top guys! he also has a problem hurting someone with a solid chin cause he lacks power but makes it up with technique and movement.. when he wins, it’s most of the time because he outworks his opponents til they gas out, not because he hurts them
by RoB on Mar 10, 2009 7:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Forrest is nothing special. Good at everything, great at nothing. People fail to mention what makes Forrest so effective….he is a HUGE 240 lb man, fighting at 205. He has size over everyone and utilizes gameplans tailored for his huge size that help grind out his opponents to wins.
Forrest does have a lot of heart and is much smarter than he looks…but I dont think he is anything special.
to me the best LHW’s in no order are:
Rampage
Machida
Evans
Shogun (when healthy and good cardio)
by DAVE on Mar 10, 2009 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At the end of the day a fight is a fight – it can go either way. I think Rampage is a top dog, but im basing my opinion on his fight against Forrest. Rampage did say he wasnt 100%, but so does everyone else when they lose. Forrest dominated Rampage the whole fight.
Dave, you’re right – he’s a big man, but since when is that a knock. If he can make weight, end of story – thats the fight game. Look at all the champs – all big. Penn is a big lw, GSP is a big ww, Silva big, Brock very big.
So, Forrest is a smart guy with good gameplans, who has beaten Rampage and Shogun, but he’s not a top 4 lhw? Let’s remember, he beat up Rampage, not a quick “lucky” ko. Not to take anything away from Rashad, but he wasnt “beating up” Chuck or Forrest. Also, he squeaked out a win against Bisping and tied Tito (b/c tito grabbed the cage). I actually like Rashad, but he’s not goin around beating ppl up.
by Stryker on Mar 10, 2009 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
strtker: i wasnt knocking Forrest for being a big guy, i was just stating that its one of his biggest assets. I am a fan of Forrest. Who could forget his fight with Bonnar? I like Forrest a lot, but I dont think he is as good as the 4 guys that I have mentioned. I guess I am not really impressed with the circomstanmces surrounding his wins over Page and Shogun. I dont believe that he deserved the decision over Rampage, and I dont think beating a hobbled and out of shape shogun means that you are a top fighter.
I do like Forrest, I just dont think he is as good as the UFC would like us to believe.
by DAVE on Mar 10, 2009 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll agree with you regarding the Shogun fight. Shogun didnt show up at 100%, but that’s his fault. Forrest did sub him. IMO Shogun looked better for this fight than he did for his win against Coleman.
I’ll have respectyfully disagree with you regarding the Rampage fight. I thought Forrest looked dominant. I just watched it a couple of days ago again, and I may give rampage a round, but thats it. His standup has improved immensely – much more technical. Utilizes leg kicks well.
by Stryker on Mar 10, 2009 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stryker watch it on mute.. I have Rampage winning every round except for the 2nd, he may have lost a another round cause it was close but still won 3 rounds to 2
by RoB on Mar 10, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll do that. Although I doubt it’ll change my opinion. I hope you realize Rd.2 was a 10-8 rd for Forrest.
by Stryker on Mar 10, 2009 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nobody cares about the ground.. you fight your fight! that is what MMA is.. when he’s better than everyone of his opponents on the feet then why go to the ground? Jardine’s legkicks looked horrible btw, Forrests were ten times better and even he couldn’t hurt Rampage except for in that 2nd round! legkicks are overrated especially when they’re weak..
by RoB on Mar 9, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you say that they don’t do anything and then have to qualify with “except for that 2nd round” in referencing a decisive moment in a LHW title fight, then they do matter. Using leg kicks forces your opponent into a difference stance and a different weigh balance—think about it. Just doing that changes the fight.
That said, if Rampage can beat everyone by boxing, good for him. He’s like the old Nebraska football teams—you knew what they were going to do but you couldn’t stop them anyway.
by BobC on Mar 9, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes of course they matter.. it’s all about scoring points, hitting/hurting your opponent with good clean shots, Jardine’s legkicks were weak they didn’t do anything compared to what Rampage did, it was more of a defensive mode to keep him away he didn’t commit to the legkicks..
by RoB on Mar 9, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lol probably spoken from a person that’s a never copped a real leg kick in his life. Go to a thai boxing gym ans spar with guys there, even with the pads on those kicks hurt like hell.
by Jye on Mar 10, 2009 4:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have to go with RoB on this one, to a point… Legkickss score points and matter! But Jardine’s legkicks only prevented attacks from Rampage, he didnt commit to them in order to hurt Rampage.
Its a whole world of difference between he’s legkicks and say… Vera, Alves or Berry!
Its the same as the jab. Some people use it only to keep the distance from their opponent, make the other guy blink or just find the reach and timing for other punches. Whilst other actually commit and try to hurt their oponnent. Some fighters even have KO ability in their jabs.
by Choke_Him on Mar 10, 2009 5:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what are all his tools? when was the last time Rashad went to the ground with him?
by Anthony on Mar 9, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont think Rogan is really biased towards ground fighters…. he just is very good at educating fans on what’s going on when a fight hits the ground. For my money, Rogan is the best in the business when it comes to commentary….. wait. Scratch that J.R. and the King are first…… Rogan and Goldie… close 2nd.
by Mikey Gilz on Mar 9, 2009 6:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if rampage continues to win fights, no one can criticize his style… no matter how one dimensional he may seem at times
by brendan on Mar 9, 2009 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ko/bad fight (decision), ko/ bad fight (decision). he’s due for a KO, but He better come prepared!!
by kevin on Mar 9, 2009 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hes also making alot of excuses. Page/Forrest he said he didnt train right. Then with Wandy everything was perfect, he was back. And now Jardine, he overtrained.
by JV on Mar 9, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
why does he even need an excuse? he won the fight
by brendan on Mar 9, 2009 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know! That just makes it that much more annoying.
by JV on Mar 9, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s all a publicity stunt…
by Syd[a.k.a."The Negation"] on Mar 9, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he won the fight with ease.. If joe rogan would stop smoking that weed, and actually start commenting on what happens it would be so much better! I like Rogan he’s a fun guy, but they weren’t even commenting on what happened in that fight, which is their job “so Rashad what are you guys doing in your training camp? oh Jardine landed a nice legkick there” while Rampage caught him with a one two and good/effective blows throughout the whole fight, Jardine didn’t even land one good punch in that fight..
by RoB on Mar 9, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I noticed that too. Jardine this Jardine that. They should have been lke Jardine throwing punches from thirty feet outside. I like Rogan and I think he is good at what he does, but that fights commentary sucked. Asked Rashad before the damn fight then who cares about him lets talk about the fight. Evans was horrible. So was Rogan during that fight.
by lokie on Mar 9, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ya I agree..having Rashad commentating was WORSE than Tito’s commentating (sorry RoB, but its true). They should NEVER have guest commentators during the main event…especially a team-mate of one of the fighters
by McArthur on Mar 9, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rob, WHAT? What about Jardine hurting him with an uppercut and having Rampage on the cage wobbled? Rampage won the fight yes, but not with ease.
by JV on Mar 9, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hurting him with what uppercut?.. he hurt him with a kick to the groin that had Rampage wobbled when he decided to get back too fast in action cause he saw Jardine getting tired. maybe he did hit him with an uppercut, but that also was the one and only punch he landed.. go back and watch Rampage block all those shots with his back against the cage.. no, you’re completely right McArthur!
by RoB on Mar 9, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I suppose that’s why so many people (including Rampage) give Machida so much shit? Machida is winning (undefeated no less) and Rampage criticized him, at least it’s Joe’s job to criticize.
by DSmith on Mar 9, 2009 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
comment jesse!! hope your joking buddy, I can’t tell. we’ve never had issues though!
by kevin on Mar 9, 2009 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
here the whole thing he wasn’t really talking smack
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5N4a2Up7tQ&eurl=http://www.cagetoday.com/&feature=player_embedded
by roy on Mar 9, 2009 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DSMITH…I couldn’t agree more.. It’s o.k to call-out someone else’s style, but who do you think you are calling my style out? PAGE…..Get in your big truck and run over some cars in town and get off scott free. Thats the way it should be. He would be a great personality in the WWE.
by BeerMan on Mar 9, 2009 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m pretty sure Machida would have finished Jardine. I know that sounds strange as he’s known for his tendency to go the distance but after the Soko and Silva fights I think he’s showing more of a killer instinct. So the Tito fight went the distance, big deal.
I really think Machida at this point in time is going to walk through everybody at 205. I just feel he’s that good.
by RobH86 on Mar 9, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rampage was asked about what Rogan was saying during there fight, and im guessing he heard it from whoever asked the question. I doubt very seriously he went back and watched the broadcast and decided to bitch about Rogan
by lokie on Mar 9, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
exactly Brendan!! The next time Page gets subbed remind me about his lack of jits…I think Rogan said he has only tapped once to Fujita
by McArthur on Mar 9, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your right RobH86…just checked…oddly enough Page has submission victories too from early in his career including an arm bar, RNC, and kimora
by McArthur on Mar 9, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you know what i watched that Sakuraba fight, Rampage could have knocked him out if he wanted too.. he just accepted the fact that he was put in there to get submitted! his gameplan was to knock Sakuraba out with a slam, he was toying with him taking him to the ground like 10 times and slammed him a couple of times, he knew Sakuraba was dangerous on the ground and did it anyways just to entertain the japanese fans..
by RoB on Mar 9, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Disagree. Frank Mir eats Rogan’s soul when it comes to commentating. Watch a WEC broadcast sometimes. My Girlfriend never really watched MMA, and she understood exactly what was going on thanks to Frank.
by Donnie Howard on Mar 9, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mir is pretty good, but not as good as Rogan. Mir is good for new people because he explains absolutely everything, whereas Rogan will sometimes yell out random submissions (“He’s goin for an omaplata!!”). Rogan has more passion when he commentates. Mir is about as good as Kenny Florian.
by Stryker on Mar 9, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mir doesnt hug the tuf guys balls as much as Rogan or the jits guys for that matter.
by dayzah on Mar 9, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree also with Rampage 100% , Rogan is bias towards jits or tuf guys , always has … Ive said it on several threads lately here and junkie.
I try and always watch the fights with commentary off so I can make my own opinions of whats going on and not have his thrown down my throat .. It all started at UFC 86 for me and his Griffin nut hugging over that 1 kick.
by dayzah on Mar 9, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m with you guys on team Rampage too.. It started for me there too, but go back to Ortiz – Griffin when they had Bonnar commentating that was brutal too..
by RoB on Mar 9, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He might not care what Joe wants to see in his fights but he does care about making him mad by throwing down his mic!
Just thought I’d throw that out there!
by Chief on Mar 9, 2009 6:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Joe was saying that he was predictable that’s all. There’s nothing wrong with having a diversified striking arsenal that includes some muay thai. Rampage can stick to strictly boxing but it will catch up with him. Joe was right in this case.
by DSmith on Mar 9, 2009 6:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would way rather see a submission than a KO. MMA is MMA, If I wanted to watch boxing I would, that said I hate boxing on its own.
by the spyder on Mar 9, 2009 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAte boxing except for the Tyson and Pacman fights!!
by Syd[a.k.a."The Negation"] on Mar 9, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly, as soon as Rampage gets in there with a guy like Maia, he will get turned into a pretzel. I love submission victories. If you had to win by sub in the UFC Rampage would not even be in thew UFC. I hate these guys like Davis that are turning MMA into a barbarrack form of boxing.
by the spyder on Mar 9, 2009 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they aren’t doing that. It’s also not pure BJJ. They are playing to their strengths and if their opponents don’t like it, they can feel free to take it to the mat. It’s not Davis or Page’s fault guys can’t dictate how the fight takes place as well as they can.
Weak argument spyder
by Crowls on Mar 9, 2009 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes Crowls is right, you guys are clearly biased towards BJJ.. Rampage has the right to say whatever he wants to, it’s also funny to say that you don’t like standup guys when those are clearly the most exciting fighters.. let’s see Rampage probably has the biggest fan following in the UFC, and Maia has what? 2 fans.. he made the PPV these loser BJJ guys wouldn’t get paid if it weren’t for Rampage
by RoB on Mar 9, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rob, I think it’s kinda funny that you’re talking about how standup fighters are better and more exciting than ground fighters when you’re the biggest Tito nuthugger on this site. Last time I checked his standup sucks!
by GregC on Mar 10, 2009 1:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with Crowls too. You guys that don’t like the stand-up, what do you want a submission ground fight only? It’s mma and I like the variety of different guys having different styles. If you want strictly bjj, go watch a submission fighting touranment or something. I don’t like boxing as a sport but I love a good stand-up war in MMA. And there are some on this thread that said the Rampage/Jardene fight never went to the ground. It went to the ground twice. It wasn’t bjj, it was a wrestling takedown, but it still went to the ground briefly. The beauty of this sport is watching two guys trying to impose their style on the other fighter, but some nights your going to have two guys just stand and bang and there isn’t nothing wrong with that either imo!
by brac on Mar 10, 2009 1:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GregC you are right about me being the biggest Tito fan! he’s one of the biggest draws in the game ever for a reason! I’ve never said anything about disliking GnP (which Tito happens to be one of the absolute best at) or even disliking BJJ a good fight is a good fight, and i like it under MMA rules.. putting on a good performance and doing what you’re best at is what it’s all about! the biggest martial art by far is also boxing so chill out. If i wanted to see all bjj i’d watch bjj but i don’t want to, and apparently most ppl like watching boxing/k-1 that doesn’t make boxing fans better than BJJ fans that is just the way it is! with all of this said i like MMA where you are allowed to do whatever you want to win a fight!
by RoB on Mar 10, 2009 9:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree spyder, if I wanted to see all stand up, I’d watch K1, I’m a purist when it comes to BJJ, but it annoys me more when guys like Gurgel or other BJJ guys try to stand rather than resort to their bread and butter. I understand going into a Rampage fight, it’s not going to the ground!
by kevin on Mar 9, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everyone has their opinion what style the like. I have heard peaple think GSP is boting because all he does is take the fight to the ground, and then we have these fans that complain when fighters like rampage only stand? the reason GSP takes the fight to the ground is because that’s were he feels confident and he has the ability to take his oponent down and keep him down even though he has stand up he prefers going to the ground, Rampage we know can fight on the ground but he prefers stand up and believes that is were he has the best chance and he has the ability to keep it standing. I agree that the less he fights on the ground the more he will be in trouble if it goes to the ground but the problem is getting him to the ground. MMA is any style of fighting, if a boxer has good enough defence against the take down and the escape ability to keep it on the feet good for him, Carwin is a HW version of Rampage and won going against one of the best HW BJJ. MMA is any fighting style vs. any fighting style may the best man win.
by Ringer on Mar 10, 2009 7:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MMA is any fighting style vs. any fighting style may the best man win. Couldn’t agree more Ringer.
by Puck Head on Mar 10, 2009 8:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But what about Maia? He’s pretty one dimensional as well. But he’s great at that one dimension. Rampage prefers to stand. If it goes to the ground. He’s shown before he can handle that as well. It’s just what he prefers to do.
by Joey 1.0 on Mar 9, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The difference is Rampage used to mix it up really well and thats what he got his fanbase from. See any of his Pride fights for evidence of this. Why change it up sooo much now you are in the UFC??
by Ca$z on Mar 9, 2009 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but stand up includes muay thai. Rampage can be a stand up fighter all he wants, but he can also branch out of the boxing box to include other things.
by DSmith on Mar 9, 2009 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s about fighting your fight.. and minding your own business! everybody has the right to do what they want, are you guys out of your minds.. Rampage knocks Maia out if he stands a minute with him on the feet, Rampage is a superstar, a BJJ guy like Maia is a nobody, Rampage draws a crowd Maia doesn’t, Rampage gets good money, Maia doesn’t and he has the big name entertainers including Rampage to thank for the money he gets.. go watch a submission contest instead of watching fights
by RoB on Mar 9, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If all that matters is drawing a crowd you must be a huge Brock Lesnar fan.
by GregC on Mar 10, 2009 1:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GregC what are you talking about? Brock Lesnar draws a crowd me included because he is popular and has something others in the MMA business don’t.. I do recognize someone being a star and drawing a crowd but that doesn’t mean i have to like them or be a fan of them that would be idiotic.. to Ca$z, Rampage got his fanbase for being Rampage as simple as that! Roger Huerta came into the UFC and built up a fanbase for being Roger Huerta!
by RoB on Mar 10, 2009 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how is this even an issue? Yes we like our fighters well rounded, but smart fighters fight where they have the best chance of winning. Quinton has an advantage over everyone he fights in the stand up….He has as much power in his hands as anyone in the sport and his striking defense is amazing. why wouldnt he chose to spend most of his fights standing?
No one used to complain when all Chuck did was use his wrestling to keep the fight standing and Ko people. Wanderlei became a legend using only his stand up.
But now that its time to talk about quinton…you guys bash him?
I just dont understand you guys sometimes.
by DAVE on Mar 10, 2009 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well if u wanted submissions, go watch the Abu Dhabi Championships then. That’s why it’s MMA, you can use all the tools available except eye gouging and such.
by Syd[a.k.a."The Negation"] on Mar 9, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly! And Rampage wasn’t totally one dimensional in this last fight. He had two take-downs as I recall.
by brac on Mar 10, 2009 2:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that is crap !! If u think that its barrbarack clearly the FIGHT GAME is not for you .. If u wanna see grown meg hug go 2 ur cupboard and browse at ur gay porn .. other than that its called MMA because its MIXED !! plenty of people were sick of Gracie lying there turning a fight intoa game of twister !
by Jakob on Mar 10, 2009 1:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why is Maia’s name being mentioned here. 1, he is a middleweight and 2, Spyder, Maia wouldn’t turn him into a pretzel. He would get KTFO!! All that Jiu Jitsu is great if you can get your opponent down. Rampage is not the easiest guy to take down so you are going to have to stand with him and thats where the problem arises for these Jits guys with no hands
by getrawbc on Mar 10, 2009 6:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES! great post, he just thinks that being good at Jiu-Jitsu makes you all that! Rampage knows how to defend and counter bjj-style opponents proven by his record.. Travis Lutter is a perfect example of a much better than the average BJJ guy in the UFC that has a bad record b/c he’s got no standup and he’s not able to get the fight to where he wants it everytime and there for loses.. bottom line nobody beats Maia at BJJ so why try the standup if he’s able to take it to the ground? the only thing he has to do is improve his weakness when he’s forced to fight in the standup.. and the other way around with great standup fighters being forced to the ground
by RoB on Mar 10, 2009 10:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree. Unless he has someone on the ground and he’s ground and poundin’, I’d much rather see them standing.
by not a silva nuthugger on Mar 9, 2009 6:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
rashad was the one being biased and swayed joe to not like his performance
by xero on Mar 9, 2009 6:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is anyone going to even try and tell us that Rogan wasn’t biased towards Bj in his fight with GSP? There are long periods of silence by Joe after Goldie asks him about GSp once Georges started dominating the fight.
by SpiderStyle on Mar 9, 2009 6:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We want good fights, period. Some of my favorite fights have taken place mostly on the ground. 2 jits guys going at it is awesome.
Joe is right, Rampage has become fairly 1 demonsial. I bet you Rashad tries to put him on his back a lot when they fight. I just hope Rampage catches him at some point. I FU*KING can’t stand Rashad.
by BNF on Mar 9, 2009 6:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BNF, wheres b.w.???? And you know I cant stand Rashad either, but Im kinda leaning twards him now. Page is making alot of excuses after a bad fight (like Vera) So Id like to see Rashad knock him out!
by JV on Mar 9, 2009 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I haven’t seen b-dub here for weeks???
I still want to see Rashad get KTFO. He annoys the sh*t out of me. But if Rampage takes the fight on the 23rd it could be bad. I don’t think that is enough rest for him after “over training”. He also said he would train in Big Bear and not England. I bet he doesn’t even take the fight. Either way Machida will beat either of them so doesn’t really matter. But I do think Page/Rashad would be a bad a$$ fight.
by BNF on Mar 9, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, it will be a bad@ss fight. If ever there was a fight to see a double knock out! Both MoFo’s on the ground twitching.
by JV on Mar 9, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed JV, lets see these two knock each other out . rampage will still get some bullshit comments in, get in your big truck after many , many, sleepless nights on "supplements"and drive over some pregnant ladies, then get off. classless loser period.
by daz on Mar 9, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah i’ll back u on that one the fight with jason macdonald and maia was one he best av seen as well as matt hughes and bj penn 2
by ruan-fiy on Mar 9, 2009 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I cant stand Rashad either, I think he devalues the belt tremendously and the sport in general. I dont agree with Matt Hughes on many points but he nailed Rashads persona on TUF. He’s a natural showboater with no respect whatsoever for his opponents.
by JRE on Mar 9, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how does he devalue the belt? .. by knocking out a light heavyweight legend with a single shot and then finishing forest griffin?. after those 2 performances he deserves it
by blakemore on Mar 9, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
By actling like a punk! He grabbs his dick and blows a kiss at Forrest in the middle of the fight, acts like a two year old after someone beat up his friend, actually trying to pick a fight " throw the first punch" Thinks he beat Tito, and the Salmon head kick. He never once showed any concern for a guy who was out for a while He did the same when he KO’d Chuck. Did I miss anything? Rashad Evans has tlent but zero class. He acts just like the Diaz bros, but atleast they dont put on a front acting like there not assholes. And they dont have the belt.
by lokie on Mar 9, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think rogan is good but he does get a little ahead of himself when a guy looks like hes going for a submission,and even though rampage only boxes but it worked for liddell all these years
by dennis g on Mar 9, 2009 6:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Either I’m having Dejavu or I have read this exact same excerpt somewhere before this or maybe following another Rampage fight. Oh well…
I actually gotta agree with Joe on this one and found Rampage a lot more interesting and entertaining to watch when he mixed it up with the wrestling and GnP in Pride. It may have something to do with the fact that people struggle to see whats really hapening on the ground inside the cage but when its in a ring the technical transitions are a lot more visible. Its not just Rampage either, a lot more fighters are strictly going for the one angle. I’m more of a jits fan personally but I still love all aspects and love to see someone mix it up real well….thats MMA right??
Joe has nothing to gain from it and is calling it as he sees it surely.
I mean a clear example of this would be to compare any of Quintons fights he had in Pride to the ones he has had in the UFC so far.
One of my favourites was the Chuck fight or the Wandy fights or….I could go on but its pretty obvious to me there is no comparison. He has some sick GnP (nasty body elbows too) and good sub defense which created a real close range battle which is much more exciting to watch.
Come on Rampage bring the all round beast back for your next one and put on a real show like you used to or people will surely lose interest as time goes on.
Still love to watch ya though…just not as much as I used to.
BTW Jesse must have read my mind on this one cos I was gonna post something in the last quinton thread about this but decided not too as I thought I would detract from the subject too much but this one has my name written all over it!
by Ca$z on Mar 9, 2009 6:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here is a little different spin on it. Everyone agreed with Joe Rogan when he was criticizing Joe Daddy. Joe Daddy and Rampage fought the same exact way for 95% of the fight. The only differences were that Rampage had a couple worthless takedowns and Rampage did a little more damage than Joe Daddy did. Other than that they were pretty much identical. But because everyone washes up Rampage’s balls, Rampage is much different. I’m sorry, but no he is not.
If the Rashad/Rampage fight goes exactly like the Sanchez/Stevenson fight everyone will be saying Rampage won because he is Rampage. You can’t just wash the guy up no matter what he does because you like him. You have to be able to criticize everyone equally. Rampage deserves the scrutiny given to him by Joe Rogan, just like Joe Daddy did.
by sigepsal on Mar 9, 2009 6:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Noooo, Stevenson deserved the criticism because he lost that fight and should have been shooting for take-downs as soon as he realized that Diego was the superior stand-up fighter. Why should Rampage take heat when he won a definitive victory? Its called a game plan.
People will honestly find a reason to bitch about anything…
by Huff on Mar 9, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joe daddy didn’t score and was not winning at any point.. so go back and try again
by RoB on Mar 9, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Amen huff. And Rampage knocked Jardene on his ass twice. I don’t believe Big Daddy did that to Diego. Try again Sigepsal.
by brac on Mar 10, 2009 2:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My prediction?
Joe Rogan def. Quinton Jackson by submission (gogoplata), round 1.
=P
by Immak on Mar 9, 2009 6:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My prediction?
Quinton Jackson def. Rashad Evans by TKO (black on black crime), Round 4.
by Brandon on Mar 9, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is very similar to the Josh Barnett vs Kenny Florian battle of words. It is Joe Rogan’s job to offer his opinion, that is what he is paid to do. It wasn’t meant to be disrespectful. Rampage can disagree as long as he wins but there is no real reason to get mad about it
by EazyEismydad on Mar 9, 2009 6:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey MANIA:
Any insight as to why 90% of my posts have been delayed or haven’t taken at all? Just curious.
by Machine on Mar 9, 2009 6:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i like mma. Jackson is right. he can fight how ever the hell he wants.i like watching jits guys go at it,its the boring f$#king wrestlers that i hate.i prefer ko’s over all other ways to win. and for all you guy that win say (go watch boxing then) i would if they had on four oz. gloves.
by SluggerCitySoldier on Mar 9, 2009 6:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Everyone is biased whether they like it or not. If you have a piece of mind you’re going to perceive things differently.
In regards to Joe Rogan I love his commentating but he does get biased every now and then. He’s friends with a lot of the fighters and even trains with some of them. He does favor the ground game more in my opinion, he always says it himself “I prefer a grappling match than striking”. I have no problems with it, its his opinion but sometimes as a viewer you get persuaded of your own thoughts by his commentating of who is winning the fight. You will know what I’m talking about when you go to a live mma event and u hear nothing but the crowd as you watch and listen with your own eyes and ears. Its totally different.
All I got to say is I agree with Rampage on this one. Just stick to what you do best because obviously it is working.
by skelow on Mar 9, 2009 6:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“They want to see people out there rolling around the ground or do they want to see people out there slugging it out?"
Slugging it out for sure. I didn’t notice Joe saying anything about that though.
by Josh H. on Mar 9, 2009 6:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
rogan is for sure right with what he is saying as is rampage, if everybody fought the same it would be a boring sport, this is what makes good!!
We all know how rampage fights, but how many recently have been able beat him?? Only forrest in a contriversial decision.
I love all aspects of the fight game, rampage is good at what he does, what works for him unfortunately hasnt worked for joe daddy, obviously rampage has executed the style better.
As for rampage and bjj, the only guy recently that has had him in real trouble including forrest recently was cb dollaway on the tuf lol!!
Im still raging you ignored me rampage, damn 5 secs of your life for a photo wasnt too much to ask man!!!
by mo on Mar 9, 2009 6:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Joe daddy is not a standup fighter, but he tries to be even when he’s losing.. Rampage is a standup fighter with the best boxing style in the UFC!
by RoB on Mar 9, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i like stand up. Who doesn’t? but i have seen some boring ass stand up fights before, as well as ground. I dont mind boring mma fights much, they make the good fights seem even better. Plus borring mma is still way better than baseball or baseket ball to me.
by Doomdoom on Mar 9, 2009 6:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think alot of what Joe is doing is trying to educate the newer fans about what mma is really about. People who are new to the sport really only get excited about a stand up war and I know the fighters themselves recognize that too and are always saying they wanna give the fans what they want. I think that is why Rampage has changed his game up too since coming from Japan. The Japanese were alot more in the know about mma and appreciated jits, muay thai, gnp and grappling. Alot of American fans still don’t get it. But I do agree, these guys need to not forget what their strengths are and stick with what they do best, but always remember that its mma and they need to mix it up and be well versed in all aspects of the game.
by ohiofan on Mar 9, 2009 6:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If you listen to the clip, Rampage doesnt get pissed off about Rogans ‘bias’, he gets annoyed the reporter is trying to make Page talk smack about Rogan.
Very different – you could tell Rampage was annoyed by the guys cander.
Steve Colefield is always trying to start shit between fighters etc on his blog – Dana has called him out on it many a time.
by ben on Mar 9, 2009 6:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Arguing a winning style is like that scene from Major League….
Nah, too high!
—-Too high?
Yeah, too high, the trajectory was….
Who gives a shit? It’s gone.
by Mikey Gilz on Mar 9, 2009 6:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Getting off the Rampage topic but, I am very pleased to finally see that roughly four years after the Griffin/Bonnar fight and eight years after UFC changed its face that ESPN has finally started to put MMA on their programs. The WEC and UFC results from the last two events were running on the bottom of the screen and today Jim Rome did a segment on UFC although I did not see it (it could have been a negative segment so if anyway saw it fill me in) and also they did a snipent on PTI about rampages win. Small steps to bringing the sport into the limelight, but everything starts somewhere
by charr552 on Mar 9, 2009 6:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Joe Rogan has always been biased toward ground fighters..it’s cool, that’s his preference…it does get annoying to listen to him go on and on though….personally I would rather see a KO but I don’t mind seeing a slick submission either….I agree with SluggerCitySoldier, it is the wrestlers that are boring as hell….all they look to do is grind out a decision…oh, and by the way, Joe Rogan would get KTFO by Rampage in round 1…no way he would even get close to slapping on a gogoplata.
by Savage on Mar 9, 2009 7:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it’s MMA. I can do whatever I want to do. Well said.
by Beaver on Mar 9, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well said until he fights machida or rampage or anyone else not wiling to trade with him, take him down and submit him!
by kevin on Mar 9, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You sound pretty comfidant that Evans can even take page down. Thats a big if. And if he does whats he going to do, Hendo couldnt do anytning
by lokie on Mar 9, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well said until he fights machida or rampage or anyone else not wiling to trade with him, take him down and submit him!
by kevin on Mar 9, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah defo. That game is going to work on Machida.
by RobH86 on Mar 9, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NOT going to work on Machida is what I meant.
by RobH86 on Mar 9, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guess we’ll see…my money’s on Rampage though.
by Diceman on Mar 10, 2009 1:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Machida strong enough to take Rampage to the ground first off? Machida is a good fighter but who has been his toughest opponent that would have a chance against Rampage?
by Ringer on Mar 10, 2009 7:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tito has been his toughest opponent.. and what did he do against him?
by RoB on Mar 10, 2009 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When is the last time Tito won? Machida has not beat a top five opponent and that’s the only guys Rampage fights like C’mon who deserves the title shot really?
by Puck Head on Mar 10, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don’t want to agree with beaver for the first time but it is well said, yeah kevin it might cost him but you can fight how ever you want that is part of it.
by roy on Mar 9, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it hasn’t cost him anything yet.. the guy is the most popular character/fighter in the UFC for a reason that being entertaining fights
by RoB on Mar 9, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chuck Liddell was pretty predictable… how long did he kick everyones ass?
I agree that Rampage has been relying on his boxing… but until someone can completely nullify this (Forrest came close but many still don’t think he won that fight), then it doesn’t matter, Rampage threw a Kick their and a takedown their, as well as stuffing a takedown, someone can say the same thing about Maia, he relies on submissions, throws a punch or tow their, but until someone can keep it on the feet with him.. then Maia will more than likely submit him…
Rogan is good but totally biased towards certain fighters…
and his shirt sleeves are too tight now
by cagefightingkip on Mar 9, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chuck managed success for so long because he was matched up with ground fighters with weaker striking…
by McArthur on Mar 9, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
want to add that I am sure when it comes to Rampage vs Machida, Rampage will look to GnP Machida, not so sure about what the strategy will be with Rashad tho…
by cagefightingkip on Mar 9, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
his strategy is to get his belt back lol
by ruan-fiy on Mar 9, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah right, GnP Machida? with what…Rampage hopping on one leg and the left is broken for not checking leg kicks..lol
by Tim on Mar 9, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I respectfully disagree. I honestly don’t think he’ll ground and pound him. I think Rampage will keep it on the feet. Rampage has great sub defense no doubt and good wrestling and 90% of the guys can’t do anything to him on the ground but Machida would tool him. He’d leave too many openings I think.
by RobH86 on Mar 9, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
where is my other post? before that one?
by cagefightingkip on Mar 9, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol Rampage is the Man!! he’s right people want to see brawlin…mma is bjj,muaythai,kickboxing,boxing and wrestling..which of this martial arts style can stand on its own and make money? BOXING—-thats why MIke tyson can get 500 million dollars during his career…k-1 is next..bjj tournaments are not that big and theres no money…wrestling has no professional fan base also no money…
by tur on Mar 9, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i stand corrected.pro wrestling has tons of money lol
JOe rogan is an insecure little man!! who cares what he has to say!! wanna be tough guy allowed mencia to call him little bitch a couple of times in public.and tough guy Joe didnt even beat up mencia.also he bashes NFL and NBA sports.he said theyre just afraid to fight…blah blah..even if he trains everyday he wont be accepted in neither of the two leagues.not even at the collegiate level..lol
by tur on Mar 9, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Im pretty sure he didnt want to be banned from the comedy store. as it stands they banned him just for talking shit. and watch it again he tells Menistillia that he would beat his fat ass and lets go outside. Youre out of your mind of you think Menistillia got the best of that.
by lokie on Mar 9, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no because he didnt react when he was supposed to.its just instinct to fight if somebody disrespects you in public(like mencia did)…JOe is so used to sparring that he’s only good when its sport sparring and not a street fight…your out of you mind if you think that he thought of being banned from the comedy store(thas b.s—he got scared at that moment)—at that moment…rogan has the money and wouldnt be poor of he was banned from the comedy store…
by black on Mar 10, 2009 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Guys
We should listine to what Joe Rogan has to say
He Obversly knows more about MMA than rampage
Hes fought so meany times in MMA
PFFt Get that Retard out of here,
Hes an Arm chair MMA Fan, Never fought in MMA, But hes the Insightfull colour comentator?? Wtf Man
As soon as they get that Clown Joe out of they and bring some one like couture back in or Some one like Bas rutten the better, Rogans an Arss.
by JoeRoganSux on Mar 9, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
does your mom know you use her computer to type such things??
by McArthur on Mar 9, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lyoto will be a very bad matchup for Rampage.
by bostonmmajunkie on Mar 9, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pretty much the worst possible matchup for Rampage. Then again Machida is a nightmare matchup for nearly everyone.
by RobH86 on Mar 9, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A successful fighter who prefers ground and pound to submissions and boxing over kickboxing, muay thai etc, how unheardof. This is hardly something to be made a big deal of.
by Scott on Mar 9, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bas Rutten is the best announcer of all time. That guy knows everything about fighting and is effing hilarious.
by BadNutz on Mar 9, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So many goddamn people are on Machidas nuts now. Fuck. Everyone is making him to be some god damn god in the octagon
by Brandon on Mar 9, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank you! Let’s see him “tool” some top 5 fighters before we crown him mother f———- unbeatable. I don’t see why everyone’s hating on Rampage. I bet when he needs to pull out some of his wrestling and GnP he will. He knows fans love knockouts and that’s what keeps him one of the highest paid fighters, so he tries to knock people out. Which “one-dimensional” fight did he not have the advantage in the stand up? When and why should he have “mixed it up” recently? I think you guys are forgetting something. This is a JOB. A very hard, painful and compared to other sports low paying job. Rampage loves fighting, but I guarantee you he loves money too. He’s doing what he knows is getting him paid. And he’s a top 3, arguably best fighter in the toughest division in the world. Get off his nuts.
by Diceman on Mar 10, 2009 1:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Machida will be the Champ weather you like it or not, too bad if you don’t like his style….People will always have an opinion no matter what a fighters do…Rampage is getting criticize because he’s good at BOXING, he’s like to engage and BRAWL but wait he’s “one dimensional” no kicks & no ground game ….and Machida on the other hand has good ground game, BJJ, good kicks, knees and good punches but(diff to boxing)and he’s mix it really well in the T.Silva fight, but yet people still criticize him, labeled as shit or “boring” WHY people..? What do you want do want to see real life X-Man action with Blades sticking out of their hand? or how about real knife fighting…that will be exciting wouldn’t it…
by Tim on Mar 10, 2009 4:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tim I’ll go screen names with you if Rampage and Machida fight. That way I won’t have to read anymore of your posts.
by Diceman on Mar 10, 2009 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve watched the fight twice now, and I gotta say, I believe Page when he says he overtrained! He really didn’t look to good! I hope he’s on track for his next fight!
by Dana's a crossdresser on Mar 9, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i’m guessin rogan is mad because most of the fight’s arent’t ending much more in submissions..and for rogan to know, rampage HAS done a few good take downs with his wrestling.. remember everyone has their style and you have to Respect that.. if you want to see bjj, go to a jiujitsu tournament
by Arubian on Mar 9, 2009 10:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Personally I hope Rampage passes on the Evans fight. He needs the rest; he’ll have to be much better against Rashad than he was against Jardine if he expects to win the title. Plus, Machida has certainly earned the title shot, so it’s not like we, as fans, are missing out by Rampage taking a well deserved break.
Joe Rogan is a hilarious and intelligent commentator. But he is way off on this one. Props to Rampage for putting him in his place.
Next stop, Montreal.
by David on Mar 10, 2009 1:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think these days wrestling and striking are becoming more important than bjj
by Andy on Mar 10, 2009 1:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A true MMA fan wants to see the total package in a fight. I like Rampage and for the most part he’s one dimenional. He isn’t however a “true” MMArtist. He has great hands with great knockout power and thats about it, and that’s what kepps him near the top ofthe heap. I love nothing more than watching to BJJ blackbelts roll and then get back on their feet and exchange in a stand up war. That to me is a true MMArtist, someone that can finish no matter where the fight is. For those of you who watch the UFC or any other organization for the sole hope of seeing someone get knocked out, you can’t possibly be a MMA fan.
by The Juice! on Mar 10, 2009 5:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Machida will eat Rampage alive… Piece by Piece.
I see Rampage and Rashad as the same types. Stand and slug when you can wrestle… If you dont wrestle you cant get sub’d.
by Prince E. on Mar 10, 2009 7:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rampage knows how to gaurd against subs, I hope Machida will try then we will finaly get to see another Rampage Slam!!
by Puck Head on Mar 10, 2009 9:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah Joe is funny and is always stoned and is a good commentator but…he does to be biast against some fighters but oh well I guess thats what hash brownies do to your brain…keep up the good work Rampage!
by Hispanic Panic on Mar 10, 2009 8:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I dont think Joe meant any disrespect. I think its another case of the scumbag media just wanting to create a story and stirring things up with exaggeration.
by UK_Chris on Mar 10, 2009 2:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
rampage is not exciting at all…Rashad would have bombed him IMO…thank god page got hurt I rather see Machida fight for the belt, he deserved the shot b4 page anyways…
by sk1tz0 on Mar 10, 2009 5:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rogen should challenge Rampage inside the cage……………lololololololololololololol!!!!!!!!!!!! NOT GOING TO HAPPEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by G.S.P.P4P.CHAMP!!! on Mar 11, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I could give a fuck what Rogan has to say anymore. He used to be WAY sharper (and meaner) back in the day but has gotten softer in recent years…probably from all the pot and rogaine.
by XzIx7 on Mar 12, 2009 2:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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