Quinton "Rampage" Jackson in the gym getting trim for Rashad Evans at UFC 114 (Pic).
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It’s going to be a bad night for Rashad!
"You made your decision, now live with your decision."
YES! Mythinking exactly...
This pic is all I needed to see. Rashad is going down!
The Demolition Man Rises! I am but a fool non believer. I’m so sorry BZ and NNR – Apparently Horsemeat sandwhiches do make you a F*n Destroyer!
Uberreem > Brock & Fedor in 2011.
hahahahha
dude…I just went to change the sig cause I saw my own post and remembered a week is over…came back and here you are posting it. impeccable timing
Fedor > All.
Of course he's in shape
The guy values money above all and wouldn’t want to lose some of his purse because he didn’t make weight. It doesn’t change much and who knows how much that took out of him to even get into that shape. Rashad has been training for months for this fight and just because Rampage decided to trim down finally doesn’t mean much to me.
"To me, MMA is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography and the dancers hit each other."
by Buster Bluth on May 25, 2010 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions
What are you saying???
If a fighter isn’t fighting for the money, what is he fighting for? Why are there ppv?
I'm not saying money isn't important
but Rampage has already stated that he doesn’t care about the belt and isn’t really into MMA anymore so he’s obviously all about the money.
"To me, MMA is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography and the dancers hit each other."
by Buster Bluth on May 25, 2010 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Too bad Rashad has nothing to offer a vastly superior boxer/grappler/fighter like Rampage
So what he is fighting for won’t matter…
Fedor > All.
Is it really boxing when you only throw two punches?
Throwing looping right and left hooks isn’t really boxing. It’s more like brawling.
This is what happens when you bet on a loser like Cote, I should have listened to David W-S
boxing defense counts too though...
No chance Shad will hit him as clean as he landed on Forrest or Chuck
Fedor > All.
I agree with that. But he isn't a good offensive boxer, his defence on the other hand....
In a boxing match with a real boxer smaller than him he’d be killed.
This is what happens when you bet on a loser like Cote, I should have listened to David W-S
Too slow, too easy to hit, too predictable....
His boxing is really shit and I hate when people bring it up everytime.
This is what happens when you bet on a loser like Cote, I should have listened to David W-S
His MMA boxing is far from shit, especially when compared to that of other fighters.
Same reason I get pissed about people talking about Rashad’s footwork. It’s nothing special. All he does is bounce around a lot. Footwork is about creating angles and moving outside of the pocket. Rashad really isn’t very good at that.
"You made your decision, now live with your decision."
Bouncing around is good enough to do what he has to do in this fight.
Tire out Page with his running. I have never said that Shad had good footwork.
This is what happens when you bet on a loser like Cote, I should have listened to David W-S
I didn't mean to imply that you thought Rashad had good footwork, I was just trying to introduce a similar gripe that I have about a strong point of a fighter being exagerrated.
I don’t think bouncing will be enough. Page walking him down won’t gas him out nearly as much as stuffing Rashad’s takedowns would. Rashad’s getting beat.
"You made your decision, now live with your decision."
I can't see Rashad hurting Page or taking him down!
Only way Rashad can win is by decision, IMO! And I hate Page! But I bet with my head and not my heart so I see Page making me some nice coin!!!
Oh lord. Here we go...
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Lol, I'm adding something about Silva in your sig just for that.
"You made your decision, now live with your decision."
Which equals better boxing than 95% of other MMAists
"You made your decision, now live with your decision."
brawling is a boxing style, and hooks certainly takes technique something many mma fighters have problem with so they just blame it on “soft” hands. You can’t go out and play like you’re going to have a pro boxing match in mma, the gloves are too small and the punches are too hard and there’s kicking and kneeing involved.
the jersey shore!
Rampage is going to school Rashad in the standup and all the too slow, and easy to hit is total BS ! has he ever been close to getting knocked out in the ufc ?
the jersey shore!
Page is too slow son. Shad is going to dance around him til he gets tired.
UD for Rashad.
This is what happens when you bet on a loser like Cote, I should have listened to David W-S
I say his strength and skill wins.
TKO/KO for Rampage. We’ll see how it turns out.
Rampage looks darker then usual in this pic, guess he’s using the GTL strategy.
the jersey shore!
Gym, Tan, Laundry!
Fist pump!!!
But a true champion, face to face with his darkest hour, will do whatever it takes to rise above. A man fights, and fights, and then fights some more. Because surrender is death, and death is for pussies. - Kenny Powers
If Page is too slow then
how come he has lost only once in the UFC? And that loss to Forrest was controversial at best.
If he is too slow then how come
Chuck, Hendo, Wandy, and Jardine couldn’t put him queer street and end his nite? Let me guess, they are all slower than Page.
and if Rashad’s hands are so quick along with being heavy, how come he has only KO’ed Chuck with his hands?
always borrow money from a pessimist, they won't expect it back anyway!
by WarriorSaint on May 25, 2010 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Here we go again....Jay
Rampage has the best MMA boxing in the game. Regular boxing wouldn’t work in the UFC because said boxer would have to worry about getting taken down, something he doesn’t have to worry about in real boxing which tends to make one throw more varied strikes.
Go back and watch the Wand/Page 3 you will notice that Page throws a jab first and THEN Wandy responds by throwing a flurry of short hooks. Page did the best thing in that scenario which was to duck/cover/roll out with a hook of his own and it worked flawlessly.
AGAIN, this ain’t boxing, its MMA so the boxing will look a little different than traditional boxing just like Machida’s Karate looks a little different than traditional Karate because of the take downs.
always borrow money from a pessimist, they won't expect it back anyway!
by WarriorSaint on May 25, 2010 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
He didn't look like a vastly superior grappler
against Keith Jardine which was the last fight he had, in fact I did not see anything in that fight that Rashad should be worried about. You guys need to leave the time machines alone and stop thinking that any of the fighters are still the same as they were in Pride because they aren’t. Wandy is the furthest from the fighter he once was, and you are kidding yourselves if you think Rampage is capable of taking the beating he took back then, even he has said that all that punishment has taken a lot out of him and was one of the reasons he was thinking about qutting. Ramapge may be a better boxer but vastly superior I think not. And as far as not being able to take page down is concerned you do remember that Rashad one TUF as a heavyweight, and he was the smallest one competing. He had no problem at all taking any of those guys down and they were much bigger that him, in fact Rashad does not have a problem taking any one down when he attempts to, and Rampage will not be any different, with or without the lay off. Rashad is very strong for his size which is something a lot of fans forget, and he has one of the most explosive take downs in that division. Ramapge has had vastly superior opponents without doubt, and back in the Pride days Jardine wouldn’t have lasted more than a round, but that was then this is now. I normally wouldn’t be fussed who wins this even though I find Rampage more annoying than funny, but because of all the shit Rashad seems to get for no reason, I am rooting for him. Haters always seem to make excuses for his wins and give him no credit at all whenever he proves them wrong, when they were so sure he was going to lose, at least you guys have a valid excuse like the long lay off.
Cone on ade
Rampage is the strongest 205er in the division. He’s way stronger than rashad. His wrestling is sound when he uses it and he’ll cope with rashads attacks. Rashad couldn’t take Tito down till he gassed. It’s not his size which will stuff the takedown it’s his wrestling.
Rashad has had the best trainers, training partners and gameplanner on his side. He’s also fought more regular than page.
Even with all those advantages his only chance is to get on his bike and run.
His chin is gone sine machida almost killed him.
Rampage by severe head trauma
A burning passion from a burning mass reaches up for the sky
by Shoguns Hairy Forearms. on May 25, 2010 12:38 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I am not disputing that Rampage is stronger,
just that it will not be that much of an issue considering that Rashad was the smallest heavyweight on TUF and he won it without much difficulty. That definately showed that he is much stronger than he looks. I do remember Tito holding the fence on one attempt and from what I remember Tito is not supposed to be an easy guy to put on his back. As far as the chin is concerned, I will wait until I see him get KTFO again, to agree with you on that.
I hate the response from both you and Rampage
Of course you work to get payed but I would much rather cheer for someone that loves the game and has a passion for the sport not just because they want money or hate some other person.
by Edgecrusher71 on May 25, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree Buster
I think these Rampage nut huggers would see a photo of Rampage eating a sucker and go “Damn that guy knows how to eat a sucker, that is PROOF he is going to destroy Shad!”
by Edgecrusher71 on May 25, 2010 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Rashad better hop on his bicycle and start using leg kicks.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Or do what he did to T. Silva, which was a bullshit win, IMO. I think Page is too strong for the TD. I sincerely think Shad will pull an Edgar and bounce around. Page will have to chase him around.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Best strategy, IMO. He won't be able to pull the crap on Page that he did on Silva.
"You made your decision, now live with your decision."
You got my sig ready OJ? I still haven't thought of yours. I wouldn't waste too much time thinking about mine though buddy, you won't need it ;)
"You made your decision, now live with your decision."
Ha! I love it. No, I am not a Rashad fan so I have not thought of anything. If I lose I promise to be stand up with my bet. And if I win I promise your sig will be goofy and not vindictive.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Ya agreed, he will mosty likeley try the Edgar bounce...
Page looks in shape though, so he might just go relentlessly forward and not give him the space. I can even see Page going back to Pride style and taking Shad down if he gets frustrated for some good old fashioned ground-and-pound.
Fedor > All.
Free - I have been waiting for Page Pride for awhile. I am still waiting...
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Same her OJR
But this pic gets me excited. Without the caption I would have thought this is a pic from the Pride days. He looks ripped and even younger.
Fedor > All.
Dude looks focking huge still
Dolce twittered that page was almost 205 five days ahead of the fight. He must ve around 220 I’m that pic
A burning passion from a burning mass reaches up for the sky
by Shoguns Hairy Forearms. on May 25, 2010 10:35 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
freenow
I was thinking that maybe Rashad should just pull a Fedor here. Run to another promotion and fight bums.
This is what happens when you bet on a loser like Cote, I should have listened to David W-S
haha nice troll attempt
I will just take the correct part of your statement, that Rashad has no business among the top UFC heavyweights, and ignore the rest
Fedor > All.
Just trying to re-troll you for the stupid GSP comments that you always make.
If you think GSP is a LnPer you’re fucked.
This is what happens when you bet on a loser like Cote, I should have listened to David W-S
Well Rampage looks good in this pic. He's obviously training well.
Im still more than happy about my Rashad pick. Team Jackson vs Wolfslair. Hmmm I wonder.
It’s going to be all about who you trained with getting ready. Maybe the TV shows were misleading but Rampage was training with nobodys and Rashad is training with AAA fighters.
Im pumped!
The REEM is REAL and Fedor will Fall. ~ Muwahahaha !
BZ, nooooo. It's not too late to change sides man.
"You made your decision, now live with your decision."
yeah... you and Roberto. I gotta figure out how to honor that
But I plan on winning so it should be a problem.
DICEMAN
I’m not changing sides. I still think Rashad outclasses Rampage. He just has to realize that gassing him out might not be a great 3 rd fight strategy.
The REEM is REAL and Fedor will Fall. ~ Muwahahaha !
No gassing him out won't work, so what should his strategy be. He outclasses him outside of the cage, but in the octagon it's a different matter.
"You made your decision, now live with your decision."
Shad has no class in the octagon
Grabbing his nuts, blowing kisses etc. Total focking douche. Even shot talking machida whilst getting ko’d
war rampage!
A burning passion from a burning mass reaches up for the sky
by Shoguns Hairy Forearms. on May 25, 2010 11:13 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
outclassed with MMA skills... not nipple twisting.
The REEM is REAL and Fedor will Fall. ~ Muwahahaha !
by Bigger Zino on May 25, 2010 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Rashad ain't outclassing page with skill!
Running backwards and attempting to dry hump aren’t classy skills.
No other way shad gets this and that’s with a year lay off for page
A burning passion from a burning mass reaches up for the sky
by Shoguns Hairy Forearms. on May 25, 2010 11:27 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
leg kicks?
The REEM is REAL and Fedor will Fall. ~ Muwahahaha !
by Bigger Zino on May 25, 2010 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions
I am sure Page has learned from his mistakes against Forrest...
No way Rashad can pull it off.
Fedor > All.
Come on man
You know better than this!
A burning passion from a burning mass reaches up for the sky
by Shoguns Hairy Forearms. on May 25, 2010 12:14 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
The only thing I know is...
Rampage is a fighter who is losing his desire to be a fighter.
Although he looks to be in great shape, who knows, what has been overlooked leading into this fight.
Shad is focused. We’ll see.
The REEM is REAL and Fedor will Fall. ~ Muwahahaha !
by Bigger Zino on May 25, 2010 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Agree with your first comment
If he was fighting anyone else. Dude is motivated for this fight.
All I know is that all the guys picking rashad are nervous right now and have doubts.
Page pickers ain’t
A burning passion from a burning mass reaches up for the sky
by Shoguns Hairy Forearms. on May 25, 2010 1:07 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
BZ, a little freudian slip there?
But I plan on winning so it should be a problem.
I think subconsciously you know Page has this one in the bag.
Fedor > All.
ya i mean since rashad is just gonna make everyone mad
…by grinding out a decision (I’m hoping) that could be lackluster, I’m just glad there’s going to be a Brillz murder, I took Hathaway for the “Yes! Yes! Yes”, upset. And we get to see if Duffee is anything special at all. I’m thinking he wins but in less then spectacular fashion. Oh and a ‘W’ for the always popular ‘Count’.
Good card start to finish. With Lauzon pulling it off despite camp/bro feuds and Amir falling victim to a ‘Stun Gun’.
7 fights actually interesting to me that are aired. Honestly, doesn’t happen often.
Worbtimus Prime
by daniel worby on May 25, 2010 9:11 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Same here Worbs. I think Shad escapes with a decision unless Pride Page makes an unexpected appearance.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
There are no "Pride (insert name here)" guys left
None of the former Pride guys are what they used to be except maybe Fedor. Shogun is awesome but he’s a different fighter in most senses.
"To me, MMA is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography and the dancers hit each other."
by Buster Bluth on May 25, 2010 9:35 AM EDT up reply actions
I agree hence the unexpected comment. Oh well...a man can dream.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
i'm still really non confident in my shad pick to be honest
I’m only bout 55% Shad. 45% Rampage, so I’m just picking Evans based on all around skills vs Rampages ‘flat foot, push forward, don’t adapt’ Thiago Silva style.
House of 1000 Worbses
by daniel worby on May 25, 2010 9:43 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
YES!
Someone who knows their shit.
This is what happens when you bet on a loser like Cote, I should have listened to David W-S
Not to be a jerk, Jay but this is not breaking news...
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Lol it seems to be to alot of ppl
Lotta Page’Pickers.
House of 1000 Worbses
by daniel worby on May 25, 2010 10:53 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
No I just think any version of an in-shape Page is enough to handle Rashad.
"You made your decision, now live with your decision."
I agree! With the long layoff I would may have taken Rashad, but Page hates him and is super motivated for this fight!
I see Rashad sleeping in round one!
I still see it 50/50
This pic doesn’t convince of a page win. The weigh-ins will tell a lot on how this fight will go down.
But a true champion, face to face with his darkest hour, will do whatever it takes to rise above. A man fights, and fights, and then fights some more. Because surrender is death, and death is for pussies. - Kenny Powers
can i ask what you get out of the weigh ins?
I’m not trying to be a jerk at all Champ. But we all know they’ll both make weigh ins no problem. And we all know Rampage is gonna be way more intimidating and about 2 inches taller at the staredown which will be broken up after they talk sh*t and Rampage shoves him.
I still will keep my very slight edge for Rashad I feel. But elaborate please.
House of 1000 Worbses
by daniel worby on May 25, 2010 9:58 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Actually Weigh-Ins show a lot usually...
Eye contact, general shape right before the fight, confident/relaxed stance, tension level etc. There are a lot of thing you can pick up on.
Fedor > All.
I just want to see what kind of energy and demeanour he brings on Friday.
Rampage will do whatever it takes to sell a fight but after seeing James Irving at his last weigh in, you can get a lot from a weigh in. Just saying a pic doesn’t really say much and maybe his own camp allowed for this pic to be released so that mma fans can be convinced his ready for the fight.
But a true champion, face to face with his darkest hour, will do whatever it takes to rise above. A man fights, and fights, and then fights some more. Because surrender is death, and death is for pussies. - Kenny Powers
i gathered all that but...
…I’m yet to really change a pick based on the weigh ins. I feel I know the fighters I’m picking well enough that I’m hard to stray away from who I picked as it is. But I guess to each their own. Some fighters don’t even make eye contact at weigh ins and are still very dominant. Best of luck though.
House of 1000 Worbses
by daniel worby on May 25, 2010 10:18 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Worbs....outside of the weigh ins
I think a point that has been overlooked in all of these Page/Shad threads is the following FACT:
Getting KO’d does strange things to the psyche. This will be Shad’s second fight since getting KO’ed. The first fight Shad showed that he was definitely concerned with getting into an exchange with Thiago. This is interesting because Thiago has horrible punch defense and a succeptible chin. Reminds me of how Forrest fought after getting KO’ed by Jardine, very tentative and a lot more bicycle.
I don’t believe that Rashad is ready to get hit in the head again especially by a guy who clearly hits harder than Thiago Silva.
Rashad may not look sacred at the weigh-ins but trust me once they stand in the octagon his chin will be tested by Rampage unless Rampage chooses a different game plan which I doubt.
always borrow money from a pessimist, they won't expect it back anyway!
by WarriorSaint on May 25, 2010 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Warrior
Warrior, I like your posts man. Very good points again
A burning passion from a burning mass reaches up for the sky
by Shoguns Hairy Forearms. on May 25, 2010 6:49 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Not a quality pic but he looks like in shape. I back him for Rashad bout.
"No one wants to be defeated" Michael Jackson on MMA fights
Rashad has been in shape for weeks
And everyone is getting all horny cuase Rampage finally decided to cut down for the fight. I guess beating cans is a decent workout after all.
"To me, MMA is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography and the dancers hit each other."
Everyone knows Page is better at absolutely everything except speed and gas tank, even Rashad fans
Rashad has absolutely no chance against an in-shape Page. So yes, that is something to get “horny” about.
Fedor > All.
LOL...foolish boy
Rashad has a great chance at this fight. Rampage is going to be so mad that he’s going to gas himself out in the 1st round while Rashad gets his timing down and sticks n moves the whole round. Then Rashad will really pick his shots in the 2nd and start to batter Rampage and get a a TD or 2 to solidify the round and then in the 3rd he’s going to take him down and put a beating on him. Sorry to break it to you but Rampage has no chance in this fight.
"To me, MMA is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography and the dancers hit each other."
by Buster Bluth on May 25, 2010 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions
how can you say Rashad has a better gas tank ? have we ever seen him go 5 rounds like Rampage? nope. that’s just really an assumption ppl like to make these days.
the jersey shore!
This fight is only three rounds.
But a true champion, face to face with his darkest hour, will do whatever it takes to rise above. A man fights, and fights, and then fights some more. Because surrender is death, and death is for pussies. - Kenny Powers
You ever see Shad gas before? I've seen Page do it, almost every fight.
Plus Page will have to run around trying to catch him. He doesn’t have the tank to keep up with Rashad’s pace.
This is what happens when you bet on a loser like Cote, I should have listened to David W-S
Please.....Shad being in shape for weeks is no great feat
its not like he is a giant lhw. Its not like he walks around at 230 and has to cut down
always borrow money from a pessimist, they won't expect it back anyway!
by WarriorSaint on May 25, 2010 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
No doubt Page will be in shape
That last countdown show , he was running 7 1/2 minute miles…Even though he is in a fight and not a race, 7 min milles is a pretty good time
Sportsbook has Rampage at even and Rashad at -130
But a true champion, face to face with his darkest hour, will do whatever it takes to rise above. A man fights, and fights, and then fights some more. Because surrender is death, and death is for pussies. - Kenny Powers
Now this pic tells me a lot.
Timmy is still hungry.
But a true champion, face to face with his darkest hour, will do whatever it takes to rise above. A man fights, and fights, and then fights some more. Because surrender is death, and death is for pussies. - Kenny Powers
Old picture?
This is what happens when you bet on a loser like Cote, I should have listened to David W-S
Nope from this weekend.
Everyone who one received one of those trophies.
But a true champion, face to face with his darkest hour, will do whatever it takes to rise above. A man fights, and fights, and then fights some more. Because surrender is death, and death is for pussies. - Kenny Powers
Not one, won.
But a true champion, face to face with his darkest hour, will do whatever it takes to rise above. A man fights, and fights, and then fights some more. Because surrender is death, and death is for pussies. - Kenny Powers
Why is he still wearing Affliction? Do they still sponsor him or is that all he owns?
This is what happens when you bet on a loser like Cote, I should have listened to David W-S
He probably doesn’t have many that fit anymore
You just get that sucker to the designated place at the designated time, and I will gladly designate his ass... for DISMEMBERMENT!
by salamagogo on May 25, 2010 10:49 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
that pic from friday?
There was one pic I saw where pudz had timmy up against the cage and his head was pressing in tims chest and it looked like he had boobs..like BOOBS boobs…so fat
You just get that sucker to the designated place at the designated time, and I will gladly designate his ass... for DISMEMBERMENT!
by salamagogo on May 25, 2010 10:45 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Rampage looks in good shape.
That silenced all the haters who said he wouldnt make weight and that he is in terrible shape, Rampage is looking mega prepared for this fight, I cant wait its going to be a war.
"I'm serious, look at this face, it's serious as a heart attack and a heart attack is serious." - Quniton Jackson
" My style is Whoop that ass" - Quinton Jackson
LOL
like Rampage said he will make Rashad do the stanky leg ^ like Machida did. Man i can’t wait.
"I'm serious, look at this face, it's serious as a heart attack and a heart attack is serious." - Quniton Jackson
" My style is Whoop that ass" - Quinton Jackson
First fight against quailty opposition
And look at the state of the douche.
Would love to see it again. So over rated and overhyped it’s untrue!
A burning passion from a burning mass reaches up for the sky
by Shoguns Hairy Forearms. on May 25, 2010 12:22 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
This means really bad news for Rashad,
Because shape and conditioning were my biggest fears for Rampage. Goddamn that Striking Unlimited place in L.V. looks like a sick facility.
by theworldismine on May 25, 2010 11:13 AM EDT reply actions
well let's hope this is a recent pic..lol..j/k
i just want to see this fight already…over all the hype that has followed it around for ever..
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