Jon Jones vs Rampage Jackson odds for UFC 135 fight on Sept. 24
by Jesse Holland on Sep 19, 2011 9:30 AM EDT
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We're less than a week away.
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones will defend his 205-pound strap for the first time ever when he battles former division titleholder Quinton Jackson at the upcoming UFC 135 event scheduled for Sept. 24 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.
Jones hasn't been inside the cage since obliterating Mauricio Rua to win the title at UFC 128 back on March 19 in New Jersey. The lanky and unorthodox New Yorker has blown through each and every one of his Octagon opponents, amassing a 7-1 record in his time with the UFC.
Even that one loss, a complete hammering of Matt Hamill that ended in a disqualification due to illegal elbows, is considered a win.
Should it come as any surprise then, that he's the odds-on favorite at -500?
Jackson earned his shot at the light heavyweight crown by beating the brakes off Matt Hamill at the UFC 130 event on May 28 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
"Rampage" battered and bruised "The Hammer," out-striking him by a margin of 61-34 and stuffing all 17 of the NCAA wrestler's takedown attempts.
He'll need every bit of that grappling prowess in a fight against "Bones."
A win for the Memphis will pay handsomely as Jackson is huge underdog at +400. Anyone think he can pull it off? Or is the champion just too good?
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I hope Rampage breaks Jones face! Bad!!!!
by Tim.uf on Sep 19, 2011 9:34 AM EDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
All page fanboys please prepare your butts for some hurt this weekend.
Only face that’s getting broken is rampage. Jones will take him down and make him tap with elbows to the head. (Or RNC – I can’t quite decide)
Sometimes, these things happen in MMA
by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Sep 19, 2011 9:56 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
nah he won't tap from pain.
the ref is gonna stop it when it’s time.
RobDeezy88 , ps3! Tito Ortiz = God !
End the run quickly.
I’m not denying that Jones is great, but I really hope Rampage knocks him out! He’s one of those fighters that no matter what, I just don’t like.
That list includes fighters like: Mir, Evans, Bisping, Kos, Schaub, Vera
by Brotherwolf on Sep 19, 2011 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions
I think Rampage has a good chance during the 1st rnd
"Did you know that if you mix equal parts
of gasoline and equal parts frozen orange juice
concentrate, you can make napalm?"
I think rampage has a good chance in the later rounds too.
Jones hasn’t shown that he can go 5 rds. Rampage has and Rampage has done it when he’s been in worse shape than he is now. Jones is gonna crumble!
Rampage gonna get schooled!
A puncher’s chance is all he’s got!
"Hey, you got knocked out in the 3rd round, what happened there?"
Well, it's still a little hazy, but I believe that other gentleman was punching me in the face, and then I fell over??
by tap or snap bons on Sep 19, 2011 9:44 AM EDT reply actions
Even then with jones' reach and height, that puncher's chance seems diminished.
Sometimes, these things happen in MMA
by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Sep 19, 2011 9:57 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
this is a betting man's dream..putting rampage at that big a underdog!smh
"I smile at foolish people who hate what I stand for.I'll continue to pray for them because they're to ignorant to pray for themselves."-letter19
by letter19 on Sep 19, 2011 9:45 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
are you betting man?
You’ve been very confident in Rampage’s chance to upset the young GOAT. Why not wager at +500?
Sometimes, these things happen in MMA
by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Sep 19, 2011 9:59 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Im not a betting man and Rampage has a great chance to win this fight. I wouldn't consider it a upset and I dont consider jones to be a young GOAT.
"I smile at foolish people who hate what I stand for.I'll continue to pray for them because they're to ignorant to pray for themselves."-letter19
by letter19 on Sep 19, 2011 10:32 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Have you seen what he's done to everyone he's faced? He destroys them ala anderson. Jones is gonna be champ for awhile
love to watch wand, florian, lauzon, gsp, cain, machida, dos anjos
bones jones will be the champ for a VERY long time
damn that was fun watching tito choke out bader
fedor man its time to hang up the gloves
by Burlzilla129 on Sep 19, 2011 10:53 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
jones fan alert^
Meaning you can’t see things objectively
"I smile at foolish people who hate what I stand for.I'll continue to pray for them because they're to ignorant to pray for themselves."-letter19
by letter19 on Sep 19, 2011 10:58 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yong GOAT?
Really? I bet you also jumped on the Lesnar bandwagon and said he was the greatest Heavyweight.
by Armando Baez on Sep 19, 2011 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions
you know the drill..up and coming fighter is declared the baddest/unbeatable/goat only to get there behinds handed to them shortly after the declaration
"I smile at foolish people who hate what I stand for.I'll continue to pray for them because they're to ignorant to pray for themselves."-letter19
by letter19 on Sep 19, 2011 11:02 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Actually quite the opposite.
I have been riding the Cain wagon since his second fight. i picked him to thoroughly smash Brock after blocking his best takedowns. I tried to explain to people that Brock’s wrestling is vastly overrated. Refer to Cali (sig bet loser) / my comment histories for proof. Point is – i told myself why beat around the bush. Jones has shown me everything i need so might as well declare him a GOAT right now because everyone looks like a bum compared to him. I am just waiting on Cain- JBJ now lol
Sometimes, these things happen in MMA
by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Sep 19, 2011 11:19 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Awesome. And I've been on the JDS bandwagon
Since he stepped foot in the octagon and he put werdum to sleep with that beautiful uppercut. I haven’t seen the speed and power in a heavyweight like JDS. Called him the new heavyweight champ before his 2nd fight so I will see you there on the 12th my friend. Hopefully to put Cain out and become the new champion.
I know it’s a tall order and Cain is definitely a badass and tough opponent but I’ve come this far on the JDS bandwagon, not hoppin off now. WAR JDS!
by xMMAxTYSONxMMA on Sep 19, 2011 9:10 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
that fight will be a hell lot more competitive than this one.
That’s for sure.
Sometimes, these things happen in MMA
by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Sep 20, 2011 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
-500 to a former LHW champion and consensus top 5 205 fighter.
While I think that may be a bit a reach, I don’t discount anything Jones is capable of at this time.
"A state of war only serves as an excuse for domestic tyranny." - Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
If this was rampage fresh off the A-team set than he only has a punchers chance but thats not the case
"I smile at foolish people who hate what I stand for.I'll continue to pray for them because they're to ignorant to pray for themselves."-letter19
by letter19 on Sep 19, 2011 10:35 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Rampage hasn't done anything but punch since he came over from Pride
Other than the Machida fight, I can’t remember the last time Page tried to use his wrestling to his advantage (ie, he has been nothing but a TDD guy). He throws hook after hook after hook, then counters with a hook, lol.
Against the reach of Jones, that kind of gameplan will lose him the fight very quickly, and the odds reflect only a puncher’s chance. Again, I am not sure if the discount is too much, but I wouldn’t put money on Page or Jones at these odds. Too steep both ways, IMO.
"A state of war only serves as an excuse for domestic tyranny." - Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
Too steep either way I agree
Rampage is so defensively sound and makes few mistakes in the cage that he is able to make people fight to his style he is 10-2 since leaving pride but all people say is he just throws hooks its so much more than that
"I smile at foolish people who hate what I stand for.I'll continue to pray for them because they're to ignorant to pray for themselves."-letter19
by letter19 on Sep 19, 2011 11:07 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I agree with that from a defensive standpoint. From an offensive one, I stick by my statement.
Page turned into a modern day Chuck, of sorts, in that he forced guys to fight his fight, which was a glorified boxing match, but in the two fights he lost, he lost to superior wrestling (Shad) and a superior gameplan/grappling (Forrest). Jones will have the superior gameplan and is a better grappler than Forrest and possibly Shad.
Page has not tried to go to the ground for probably 5 years, even though he has a great wrestling background. He prefers to box/out-box guys. Against a reach like Jones’, thst could be a recipe for disaster if he cannot land early.
"A state of war only serves as an excuse for domestic tyranny." - Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
I disagree
The way rampage has been training for 13 weeks in denver I don’t think we see the same fighter from those fights you mentioned this will be his 3rd fight this year he is clearly ready focused and motivated and I don’t think people are respecting what he is capable of.
"I smile at foolish people who hate what I stand for.I'll continue to pray for them because they're to ignorant to pray for themselves."-letter19
by letter19 on Sep 19, 2011 11:30 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I hope it is a good fight. I have been a Page fan for a long time.
but my brain keeps telling me that he is getting his ass kicked and the -500 might be correct.
"A state of war only serves as an excuse for domestic tyranny." - Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
When i want to see Rampage fighting in peak form -
I like watching his fight with hendo. Awesome fight – extremely underappreciated. There’s a very good highlight vid of it on youtube. If Rampage fought like that, i’d give him a better shot but alas that was holy hell almost 5 years ago. He hasnt been that rampage ever since. Now he’s become one dimensional and accumulated more wear n tear on his body. I think he’s carried a hand injury in nearly every fight since forrest as well as some knee injuries.
Sometimes, these things happen in MMA
by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Sep 19, 2011 11:47 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
rampage will be destroyed , evans and machida are the only two LHW’s that hold any kind of threat to jones , he beats those two with little to no trouble and he’s going to be champ for a long long time
hahaha good ol wool
"I smile at foolish people who hate what I stand for.I'll continue to pray for them because they're to ignorant to pray for themselves."-letter19
by letter19 on Sep 19, 2011 11:34 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Jeez that's some good ol' Algebra right thurr...
Love me some MMA Calculus!
Roger Mayweather is the best corner man in combat sports! "Keep backing that bitch up. When we get down the stretch we'll really tap that ass!" Haha words of inspiration right there...
You call it a sucker punch. I call it catching the young buck slipping. But he was very gracious in defeat. What Floyd did was definitely not good for the game, I'll be the first to admit that. That fight had the potential to be great. Ortiz was definitely game, even though he was getting lit up. To say Floyd is ducking anyone is silly. When they fight, and they will (brilliant fight hype going on for the last couple years) I will video bet anyone that truly stands behind their words.
by Starr788 on Sep 19, 2011 12:44 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
yeah the same machida that
the judges gave rampage the win against , he didn’t win that fight , and if they fought ten more times it would end with machida being victorious, rampage doesnt even believe he won that fight
come on rampage, kill this motherfucker off my fucking tv
pride never die.
silva is a can crusher, try and deny it after wacthing this
Seems fair. Bones is gonna whoop that ass
love to watch wand, florian, lauzon, gsp, cain, machida, dos anjos
bones jones will be the champ for a VERY long time
damn that was fun watching tito choke out bader
fedor man its time to hang up the gloves
by Burlzilla129 on Sep 19, 2011 10:54 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
You can watch Liddell vs jackson fight on UFC for free right now, if anyone wants to see that again
http://www.ufc.com/media/ufc-71-jackson-liddell
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat."
Is bones reach 84?
Cause it justsaid rampage is 72. Fuckkk that’s a whole foot
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat."
by Ponch-Hoe on Sep 19, 2011 11:05 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
No problem
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat."
by Ponch-Hoe on Sep 19, 2011 11:14 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
these odds are jusr disrespectful. rampage has a great shot at koing jones
by Conan the Barbarian on Sep 19, 2011 11:37 AM EDT reply actions
Damn, am I agreeing with you even though I hate you for your hate for Floyd
These odds aren’t suprising but they are quite disrespectful. Put 100 on Rampage……damn last time I said put 100 on a fighter was Victor Ortiz, go figure!
Roger Mayweather is the best corner man in combat sports! "Keep backing that bitch up. When we get down the stretch we'll really tap that ass!" Haha words of inspiration right there...
You call it a sucker punch. I call it catching the young buck slipping. But he was very gracious in defeat. What Floyd did was definitely not good for the game, I'll be the first to admit that. That fight had the potential to be great. Ortiz was definitely game, even though he was getting lit up. To say Floyd is ducking anyone is silly. When they fight, and they will (brilliant fight hype going on for the last couple years) I will video bet anyone that truly stands behind their words.
by Starr788 on Sep 19, 2011 12:38 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
u hatedme for my hate for anderson first.
yeah, shit lose 100 no big deal. the upside is awesome.
by Conan the Barbarian on Sep 19, 2011 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
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