UFC 114 video preview for 'Rampage vs Evans' on May 29
by Jesse Holland on Apr 29, 2010 2:24 PM EDT
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As far as I know there will be a Primetime special for these 2...looking forward to it
Rampage tko rnd 2
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
Rampage 1st round tko! there is no escape in this one. I can’t see Rashad taking Rampage down more than once and i can’t see him knocking him out or staying away for so long, his distance and defensive skill won’t allow him to do so.
Rampage all the way baby, he’ll teach Rashad some real moves when it counts, all Rashad is doing is jumping around the octagon like look at my footwork when it doesn’t even matter.
Page has superior boxing technique and power but if he comes in out of shape then I see Rashad beating him with lots of TD's and hopping on his bicycle. I think Page is a solid top 5 when he is in shape. No doubt.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
my thoughts exactly
but Page has only hated an opponent once (Wand) and we all know what happened there…looking in shape aand being in shape are 2 diff things…the problem for Page is that 1 outta 2 isn’t going to cut it against Shad
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
won't argue, you could be right.
Performing on fight night is what it’s about. I do think Page is receiving unfair criticism however for being not being in good shape, winning like he’s done in all but 1 fight in which he was injured shows to me that he’s usually always performing at a high level and that’s a strength to not lose on not so good nights.
the only problem i see with his style is that he’s not defending leg kicks but that’s also his way of setting up his boxing. You’ll also see him land a couple nice leg kicks vs Jardine and taking him down twice if you look back with Rogan & co on mute.
Evans
Evans all the way on this one. Rampage is to slow and Evans wrestling is more superb than Rampage. I with you guys with a KO in rd 2 though. But it won’t be Rampage.
Who are you kidding???
Rampage is gonna lay Rashad out. Gotta factor in the experience advantage Rampage has. Just look at some of the wars he’s been in, and you think he isn’t expecting Rashad to come with the take downs? Gimme a break.
he can say..
watever he wants, don’t call him crazy for having a different opinion then u..
For what profit is it to man if he gains the world , and loses his own soul?
- Matthew 16:26
Even if Rashad get's the take down...
Let’s not forget that Henderson tried the wrestling on Page and Page dominated. Henderson is a more decorated wrestler too.
Lets not forget that Page
is coming into this fight under the same circumstances he came into the Griffin fight; long lay off and outta shape. I’d like for him to win but I’m going with Evans on this one.
"Wanderlei Silva; hallowed be thy name." - Genesis 50:27
by O damn he got caught on Apr 29, 2010 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Exactly, OD.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
I don't recall that being the case
I think he just underestimated Forrest…he won’t make that mistake with Rashad.
lol
Go check the Forrest fight; then compare his physique to his next fight against Wand. You’ll see the diff.
"Wanderlei Silva; hallowed be thy name." - Genesis 50:27
by O damn he got caught on Apr 29, 2010 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Not to mention
He was fasting and drinking nothing but energy drinks then went on a real road rampage afterward. Yea he was not mentally/physically ready to fight Griffin or anybody else for that matter.
"Wanderlei Silva; hallowed be thy name." - Genesis 50:27
by O damn he got caught on Apr 29, 2010 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I think you just made my point?
That’s not the case this go around. He’ll be in the best shape of his life for this fight just like when he went in to fight Wand. I recall him disliking Wand a lot as well and wanted to make a point in that fight. Sound familiar?
lol
He’s coming in off a long lay off and he let himself go again during his time off; that’s what sounds familiar to me. Especially when right after the Griffin fight his exact words were “I’m never taking that much time off inbetween fights again.” because he acknowledged inactivity was not good for him as a fighter.
"Wanderlei Silva; hallowed be thy name." - Genesis 50:27
by O damn he got caught on Apr 29, 2010 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
ur right o damn
why I’m picking Rashad, he’s not gaining 50 pounds and taking time off from the gym!
Yup.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
We'll see
Say what ever you all want, but I’ll be putting my money on Page and I suggest you do the same.
I wouldn't put money on someone
who doesn’t even look like he stepped foot inside a gym in about a year.
"Wanderlei Silva; hallowed be thy name." - Genesis 50:27
by O damn he got caught on Apr 29, 2010 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
to be honest about Rashad, even though he trains his ass off, he seems to be slowing down in the 3rd round every fight he’s in from all the running and bouncing he has going on in there, his head movement looks real fun.
Rampage did go 5 rounds with Forrest that night and he did score a knockdown in the first, then did decent i would say looking at what happened to his leg. I think ppl give him too much crap for that fight, if Rashad had injured his leg in the Forrest fight we could have seen a performance just like that from him in which was a close fight until he won.
I agree with taporsna
I have been watching Evans and Rampage for years. I really doubt Rampage will be able to get the knockout. I think that they both have pretty equal stand up, but Evans has superior wrestling. Out of shape or not, Rampage is going down-and he should for training with Mark Coleman. :]
by i_am_awesome_o on Apr 29, 2010 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Rashad by UD
Rashad will use his quickness and keep his distance for the most part. Get in and out as quick as possible, and outpoint Page.
EEERRRRRR.....wrong
Rampage will track him down, and land one of those big left hooks and its over…(i.e. what he did to Chuck Liddell)
he did’nt beat chuck with a left, it was a right, and thats because chuck was stupid and attacked his body and left himself open while rampage was covered..
For what profit is it to man if he gains the world , and loses his own soul?
- Matthew 16:26
that i can agree with..
but i don’t think his lame ass boxing will work on him..
For what profit is it to man if he gains the world , and loses his own soul?
- Matthew 16:26
lol N8dogg...they're ganging up on you, man. I'll take your side just so you don't do this alone
(insert illogical defense here)
A.B.M.!! - Somos Pocos Pero Locos!
last night during the tuf show they were showing promos for the fight at every commercial out west.
rashad with takedown and brutal tko in second round. rampage just going to try to knock rashad’s head off in first round and rashad will dance until he gets tired. he will get tires and when he does then rashad gets the takedown and the rest is history. WAR RASHAD “SUGAR” EVANS!
I'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. I was building a house, I don't deserve this, deserves have nothing to do with it. Bang. "Unforgiven" I drink your milkshake. I drink it up! "There Will BE Blood". Hell is just a word, the reality is much much worse." Event Horizon". Now remember, when things look bad and it looks like you're not gonna make it, then you gotta get mean, I mean plumb, mad dog mean. cause if you lose your head and you give up then you neither live or win. That's just the way it is. "The Outlaw Josey Wales".
by wolfmanshowlforever on Apr 29, 2010 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
With all due respect wolfman...but you're backing thr wrong horse
Rampage will not tire and Rashad’s wrestling wont help him (i.e. Dan Henderson). Rampage get’s the KO in round 2.
we will see.
what is great about this fight is it’s about 50/50 on all the mma site’s. great buildup.
I'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. I was building a house, I don't deserve this, deserves have nothing to do with it. Bang. "Unforgiven" I drink your milkshake. I drink it up! "There Will BE Blood". Hell is just a word, the reality is much much worse." Event Horizon". Now remember, when things look bad and it looks like you're not gonna make it, then you gotta get mean, I mean plumb, mad dog mean. cause if you lose your head and you give up then you neither live or win. That's just the way it is. "The Outlaw Josey Wales".
by wolfmanshowlforever on Apr 29, 2010 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I Agree
That is why this fight will have such a good buildup. You get the feeling the fight could go either way. It kind of feels like the fan base is split close to 50/50 as well, which adds to the excitement. I am pulling for Rampage and think he will take it via KO round 3. Rashad, with his takdown attemps, will run out of juice like he did with T. Silva. However this time when he gets rocked in the 3 it will be lights out.
may 29th here we come.
btw. i will be there live.
I'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. I was building a house, I don't deserve this, deserves have nothing to do with it. Bang. "Unforgiven" I drink your milkshake. I drink it up! "There Will BE Blood". Hell is just a word, the reality is much much worse." Event Horizon". Now remember, when things look bad and it looks like you're not gonna make it, then you gotta get mean, I mean plumb, mad dog mean. cause if you lose your head and you give up then you neither live or win. That's just the way it is. "The Outlaw Josey Wales".
by wolfmanshowlforever on Apr 29, 2010 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Rampage
Rampage will gas in this fight. Rampage is outta shape and he’s more concerned about making movies than fighting. Evans is going to tear him up.
That's why Page resigned with the UFC for a 4 fight contract...
Cause he’s more concerned about making movies…cmon…gimme a break. Page is gonna come in this fight in the best shape he’s ever been in simply because he wants to destroy Rashad. I doubt he’s ever been hungrier for a win.
He's more concerned with making money
And as a fighter they’re willing to pay him more cash than he’d receive as an actor. I’m sure he’d prefer acting to fighting if he could get the same kind of $$$.
"Wanderlei Silva; hallowed be thy name." - Genesis 50:27
by O damn he got caught on Apr 29, 2010 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Give me a break.
Did any of you guys really think Rampage was going to be the next Denzel? I would have game back to what I was good at too
making money
some of you act like he’s getting a piece of the box office. Id be willing to bet he’ll make more in this fight then he did doing the A-team, now if there is a sequal, thats a different story!
There won't be a sequel
That movie is gonna suck, and I don’t believe he wants to go hollywood. He just wanted to live his life long dream of playing BA Baracus. Not sure why that was his life long dream though even if he and his Dad did love that show….
convenient life long dream
come on, it was a part he was offered, but does anyone believe that was actually someone’s dream to play BA in a movie? I don’t buy it, it sounds good…too good!
after he got the part
it would be like me playing larry bird in a movie, it’s never crossed my mind (as I don’t think it would happen) but if it did, id realize it was a dream. you know what I’m saying?
Let's be real. Page got easy money to be in an action movie. Good for him but don't bullshit people and say it was a lifelong dream.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Dispute
Also keep in mind that the “life long dream” comment was thrown out when Rampage and Dana where fueding and Rampage decided to retire. You guys are right, he is in it for the money. He was just trying to save face with that comment for his decision. Don’t care what he is in it for, he is still fun to watch. Should be a good one.
He is fun to watch if he comes prepared and in shape. I did not like the version of Page that lost to Griffin.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
me neither
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
i did for that whole fight except the 2nd round where the game changer occured.
thought he did well after that though thinking back now how busted up he was.
Horrible analogy...
It must take work to be such an idiot. I don’t know why I am always surpised by what an idiot you are each time you comment. You are always outdoing yourself though. Keep up the good work.
by BoomGoesTheDynamite! on Apr 29, 2010 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
man, I didn't realize you hate me that much Boom
as I grew up in massachusetts in the 80’s, please explain how it’s a bad analogy? Ur telling me you believe his goal in life was to be in the A-team movie. ok, you keep believing him! But if I’m a moron for not believing it, so be it, I’m a moron!
but OJR agrees with me
and his opinion actually matters because he tends to be honest (like it or not) and not hate on anyone who disagrees!
Another fan, Kevin? LOL. You are like Brock or Andy. People love to hate you. : P
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
boom goes dynamite
is someone I’ve agreed with a lot and thought I had conversations with in the past, this really took me by surprise the other day! Whatever, im not gonna lose sleep over it, but I was surprised!
i would say the jardine fight was pretty even until rampage landed a barrage of punches at the end.
i think rashad can learn from that and takedown rampage when he tires of circling him. let’s just hope it lives up to the hype.
I'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. I was building a house, I don't deserve this, deserves have nothing to do with it. Bang. "Unforgiven" I drink your milkshake. I drink it up! "There Will BE Blood". Hell is just a word, the reality is much much worse." Event Horizon". Now remember, when things look bad and it looks like you're not gonna make it, then you gotta get mean, I mean plumb, mad dog mean. cause if you lose your head and you give up then you neither live or win. That's just the way it is. "The Outlaw Josey Wales".
by wolfmanshowlforever on Apr 29, 2010 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
The only reason it wouldn't live up to the hype is...
If Rashad runs the whole time, which I have a feeling he will cause he’s a BIAAAATCH
it would actually be a good tactic for the first three minutes but if he did it
for entire fight i would even be pissed off. we want action and striking.
I'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. I was building a house, I don't deserve this, deserves have nothing to do with it. Bang. "Unforgiven" I drink your milkshake. I drink it up! "There Will BE Blood". Hell is just a word, the reality is much much worse." Event Horizon". Now remember, when things look bad and it looks like you're not gonna make it, then you gotta get mean, I mean plumb, mad dog mean. cause if you lose your head and you give up then you neither live or win. That's just the way it is. "The Outlaw Josey Wales".
by wolfmanshowlforever on Apr 29, 2010 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I got Rashad
but think it’ll be a good fight. basically I’m picking Rashad due to work ethic as I feel their skill set is basically equal!
Rashad by UD.
Page isn’t as gr8 as every1 thinks. He has sick ass power no doubt but his rashad is going 2 pick him apart & hopefuly tko him. Really want2 see bones vs. Page!
by d*locc on Apr 29, 2010 3:24 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
this fight
comes down to POWER & CHIN…Rampage has more of both…..I don’t buy Rampage gassing out, if he didn’t gas against Forrest he’s not gassing against Rashad, plus I still think Rampage should have got the decision against Forrest. I’ve seen Rashad gas several times (i.e. against Bisping, Thiago). Rampage has been in quite a few 3 and 5 round fights he’s not gassing even if he’s out of shape. People will see that although Rashad may seem like an elite fighter, he really is OVERRATED.
Thank you Chad
Finally someone with some freakin sense!!!
1 loss to machida and he is over-rated? look at your boy rampage.
he needed the full three rounds to win vs jardine. rashad is much better than jardine.
I'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. I was building a house, I don't deserve this, deserves have nothing to do with it. Bang. "Unforgiven" I drink your milkshake. I drink it up! "There Will BE Blood". Hell is just a word, the reality is much much worse." Event Horizon". Now remember, when things look bad and it looks like you're not gonna make it, then you gotta get mean, I mean plumb, mad dog mean. cause if you lose your head and you give up then you neither live or win. That's just the way it is. "The Outlaw Josey Wales".
by wolfmanshowlforever on Apr 29, 2010 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
haha
and how many times has Rashad needed the full 3 rounds to beat someone??? I think 8. Rashad cannot avoid a Rampage punch for 3 rounds especially when its a pissed off Rampage and lets be honest, Rampage can put anyone in the world out.
being pissed off will be his downfall. half the battle is mental.
I'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. I was building a house, I don't deserve this, deserves have nothing to do with it. Bang. "Unforgiven" I drink your milkshake. I drink it up! "There Will BE Blood". Hell is just a word, the reality is much much worse." Event Horizon". Now remember, when things look bad and it looks like you're not gonna make it, then you gotta get mean, I mean plumb, mad dog mean. cause if you lose your head and you give up then you neither live or win. That's just the way it is. "The Outlaw Josey Wales".
by wolfmanshowlforever on Apr 29, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
that may be true
but lets be honest whats better than watching two guys who hate each other fight? Like Chuck/Tito, Tito/Shamrock, Mir/Brock…I just hope its an action packed fight no matter who wins, but that depends on Rashad not dancing around and running the whole fight.
Page was in awe of Jardine's herky jerky movement and unorthodox style!! Ask Rogan, he'll tell you.
The world is a dangerous place to live - not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don't do anything about it. - Albert Einstein
rampage will also be impressed by rashad's nipple tweaking.
remember, rampage’s favorite word on that tuf show was tittie’s.
I'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. I was building a house, I don't deserve this, deserves have nothing to do with it. Bang. "Unforgiven" I drink your milkshake. I drink it up! "There Will BE Blood". Hell is just a word, the reality is much much worse." Event Horizon". Now remember, when things look bad and it looks like you're not gonna make it, then you gotta get mean, I mean plumb, mad dog mean. cause if you lose your head and you give up then you neither live or win. That's just the way it is. "The Outlaw Josey Wales".
by wolfmanshowlforever on Apr 29, 2010 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
LMAO. I still laugh at that! Titties, it is even fun to say.
The world is a dangerous place to live - not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don't do anything about it. - Albert Einstein
Fun to Say
That is fun to say. Brings a smile to my face thinking about him saying it. That was great. Although, I felt his pranks fell a little short of being funny. Putting live chickens (turkeys, whatever they were) in someones car would be hilarious if it was there car. They were rentals, that kind of took away the punch.
I cant wait
For Rashad to knock this clown out. I just wish it was in a ring so Rampage could dead weight through the ropes like in that fight against Wandy in Pride.
JUST HIDE THE ENERGY DRINKS & CAR KEYS AFTERWARDS!!
@fjbar on twitter...formerly El Mexicutioner
Rampage has only
ever been KO’d by Wanderlei and TKO’d once by Shogun….what makes you think Rashad can KO Rampage?? Oh wait is it because he put Liddell out who has ZERO chin these days and is years past his prime? or maybe its because he KO’d Sean Salmon…but wait where is he now and who is Sean Salmon anyway lol. Realisticly anyone can beat anyone but even if Rashad happens to beat Rampage, it aint going to be by KO or TKO it will be by split decision…
If page fought machida he wud get ktfo just like Rashad did!
Page can only ko brawlers that come in swinging. That’s y he couldn’t ko jardine or griffin. Rashads not guna he’s pick him apart.
by d*locc on Apr 29, 2010 4:01 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
and that monster truck. lol.
I'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. I was building a house, I don't deserve this, deserves have nothing to do with it. Bang. "Unforgiven" I drink your milkshake. I drink it up! "There Will BE Blood". Hell is just a word, the reality is much much worse." Event Horizon". Now remember, when things look bad and it looks like you're not gonna make it, then you gotta get mean, I mean plumb, mad dog mean. cause if you lose your head and you give up then you neither live or win. That's just the way it is. "The Outlaw Josey Wales".
by wolfmanshowlforever on Apr 29, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
suga rashad evansssssssssssssssss
i think it should go to a dec oh and you forgot to mention the tko win over griffin the man who dethroned rampage i mean the only thing i see is rampage is power i mean that dude has a un fair amount of power on each and but i mean he couldnt ko glass chin jardine and rashad is a much better fighter i think and will win impressivly watch out haters rashad number one contender after this fight
by war suga rashad evans on Apr 29, 2010 7:21 PM EDT reply actions
hahah all the Rashad backers don't know shit
All pointing to “Rampage is outta shape” or “he’s coming off a long layoff” .. you better hope that those are some serious factors because that’s the only shot Rashad has and let me tell you it’s not a very good one. Even with that, the only way Rashad can win is by outpointing Rampage over three rounds. That is doubtful just to let you know.
Let’s see Rampage has better power, better chin, better wrestling (ask Hendo), more stamina and just better overall footwork and movement not to mention defense. I don’t think Rampage has been touched on his chin cleanly in six fights in the UFC. He has the best cover up for sure and what’s so good about his defense is he’ll cover up and then unleash two power hooks in a blink of an eyelash.
‘Page is better and it really isn’t close.
rashads camp
rashad does come from the jackson camp so i think were all getting fired up over nothing. I see this fight going exactly like the thiago silva fight with rashad trying to push him against the fence and do absolutely nothing and hoping he gets tired. But i think if page lands that one punch like thiago did it will put rashad to sleep.
em dude not trying to say he has bad take down defence but forrest griffin took him down come on oh and hendo has never bin none for his cardio i mean rampage has really finished any elite lately if you look at it wanderlie is not the same wanderlie he was years ago and marvin east man come on oh and chuck is done he couldnt finish glass chin jardine and couldnt finish forrest which rashad finished quite nicely
by war suga rashad evans on Apr 29, 2010 9:04 PM EDT reply actions
chuck was coming off the second tko win over tito
he was in his prime..bear in mind rampage is the onyl fighter to beat chuck twice.
eastman was over 3 years ago lol not really a relevant argument..hendo is an olympic greco roman wrestler and rampage easily handled him….
rashad got rocked and shudve got finished by a completely gassed thiago..it doesnt bode well sugaaaaaaaaaaaa
"In Japan, the crowd is quiet, this one time I heard a cute girl fart in the second row." - Rampage Jackson
by Rampagelangford on Apr 30, 2010 4:56 AM EDT up reply actions
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