UFC 144: Michael Bisping says Ryan Bader will be a 'good win' for Rampage
by Kevin Haggerty on Feb 20, 2012 4:03 PM EST
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It's always fun to make predictions, especially when those "best guesses" are being made by Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) professional fighters on behalf of their colleagues in combat.
This Saturday (Feb. 25, 2012), Quinton Jackson will return to familiar grounds when he takes on Ryan Bader at UFC 144 in Saitama, Japan.
"Rampage's" former Wolfslair training partner, UFC Middleweight Michael Bisping, spoke to ESPN recently about the upcoming bout. He was asked if he thought Bader was being handed a death sentence in the way of his fight versus Jackson:
"I'd say so. That's a very tough fight for Ryan Bader. Don't get me wrong, Bader's a tough guy and I've got a lot of respect for him, he came back from two tough losses impressively."
Check out what else "The Count" had to say after the jump:
When "Rampage" enters the Octagon at UFC 144, it will mark six years to the very day since the last time he fought in the Saitama Super Arena when he faced Yoon Dong-Sik at PRIDE 31.
He'll be looking to redeem himself from his last performance, when he was submitted by a rear-naked choke by UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones in the fourth round of their match up at UFC 135 on Sept. 24, 2011 in Denver, Colorado.
Maybe a change of scenery will be just what Jackson needs. "Rampage" was a huge fan favorite during his six-year stint in the PRIDE organization in Japan.
Bisping feels this will be just the opportunity his former stablemate needs to get back on track:
"'Rampage' is going to be excited to fight in Japan, he'll be excited to get back to winning ways, that'll be a good win for 'Rampage.'"
Jackson's opponent, Bader, has something in common with him. His name can also be found on Jon Jones' wall of victims, finding himself choked out in the second round of their fight at UFC 126 on Feb. 5, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The loss was the first of Bader's career and was followed by his second when he was choked out again by Tito Ortiz at UFC 132 on July 2, 2011 in "Sin City."
"Darth" was able to get back on the "win wagon" with a very impressive knockout victory over Jason Brilz at UFC 139 on Nov. 19, 2011 in San Jose, Calif.
When push comes to shove, who will keep the positive momentum going?
Do you Maniacs agree with Bisping's analysis? Has Bader been handed a "death sentence," or is "Rampage" in for a tough night?
Opinions, please.
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This is gonna look like the Hammill fight
But hopefully Rampage is more motivated and knocks him out
by PotOfGold on Feb 20, 2012 4:07 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Page all day every day in this fight
And fighting in Japan is gonna be like fighting in front of the home town crowd for Page, they love him over there. It’s like fighting a brazilian in brazil.
I live in America! Land of the coward, home of the slave. Watch that TV, go to that football game, that circus, CNN, MSNBC, FOX and other mainstream media are not owned by large corporations, they are always honest and fair and they never lie to you. Whatever you do don't read history books, don't study the constitution, do everything you can possibly do to be happy in life. Just don't ever get involved in your government, big brother will take care of you. Your elected officials always do what's in your best interest, there is no corruption in our government, good little sheep, just make yourself happy, just entertain yourself, the government is only here to entertain you and take care of you and feed you and make you happy, don't you worry your little head over world affairs.
by O damn he got caught on Feb 20, 2012 4:07 PM EST reply actions
If Rampage fights like he did in Pride this will be extremely one-sided fight, actually not much of a fight more like a straight up beatdown
If you dont like drugs then dont do them.....give them to me!
Rampage via KO round 1
If you dont like drugs then dont do them.....give them to me!
by Khaos_Warrior on Feb 20, 2012 4:10 PM EST up reply actions
All the rampage love is extremely fulfilling
its a rarity these days! I feel happy I am not alone haha
What did you think id look like...
be honest aha - Me
I pictured you as a mid size fair skinned englishman
Not this furry majestic stack of pancakes - Scottidog
by Rampagelangford on Feb 20, 2012 4:12 PM EST reply actions
You'd have to be a fool not to think Rampage has this
Or a extreme Rampage hater
by PotOfGold on Feb 20, 2012 4:14 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
amen to that brother
What did you think id look like...
be honest aha - Me
I pictured you as a mid size fair skinned englishman
Not this furry majestic stack of pancakes - Scottidog
by Rampagelangford on Feb 20, 2012 4:18 PM EST up reply actions
I'll show you no relevance!
I live in America! Land of the coward, home of the slave. Watch that TV, go to that football game, that circus, CNN, MSNBC, FOX and other mainstream media are not owned by large corporations, they are always honest and fair and they never lie to you. Whatever you do don't read history books, don't study the constitution, do everything you can possibly do to be happy in life. Just don't ever get involved in your government, big brother will take care of you. Your elected officials always do what's in your best interest, there is no corruption in our government, good little sheep, just make yourself happy, just entertain yourself, the government is only here to entertain you and take care of you and feed you and make you happy, don't you worry your little head over world affairs.
by O damn he got caught on Feb 20, 2012 4:26 PM EST up reply actions
holy shit o damn!!! who is she?
So every morning this guy comes to my apartment complex to collect cans out of the dumpster he then crushes them .. turns out the guys name is fedor ..
No clue but that booty is bangin
I live in America! Land of the coward, home of the slave. Watch that TV, go to that football game, that circus, CNN, MSNBC, FOX and other mainstream media are not owned by large corporations, they are always honest and fair and they never lie to you. Whatever you do don't read history books, don't study the constitution, do everything you can possibly do to be happy in life. Just don't ever get involved in your government, big brother will take care of you. Your elected officials always do what's in your best interest, there is no corruption in our government, good little sheep, just make yourself happy, just entertain yourself, the government is only here to entertain you and take care of you and feed you and make you happy, don't you worry your little head over world affairs.
by O damn he got caught on Feb 20, 2012 4:39 PM EST up reply actions
Much better than a rabbit with a pancake on his head.
by Snake_Pliskan on Feb 20, 2012 5:04 PM EST up reply actions
I can't take images like this
Do you understand how much this makes my BLOOD BOIL!!!!!
It's time to move on
Hate when people post amazing asses with no names attached =(
If you dont like drugs then dont do them.....give them to me!
by Khaos_Warrior on Feb 20, 2012 5:40 PM EST up reply actions
Jaime Koeppe
Hell, I can get you a toe by 3 o'clock this afternoon... with nail polish. These amateurs...
Those are great...
But, got any recent Rampage KO’s?
Oh yeah, that’s right… there aren’t any in the last 3 years.
you shut your whore mouth!
What did you think id look like...
be honest aha - Me
I pictured you as a mid size fair skinned englishman
Not this furry majestic stack of pancakes - Scottidog
by Rampagelangford on Feb 20, 2012 4:30 PM EST up reply actions
truth
UFC 144 picks: Zhang 1st Rnd SUB, Mitsuoka 2nd Rnd SUB, Lee UD, Bader UD, Cantwell UD, Mizugaki UD, Kongo UD, Hioki UD, Pettis 2nd Rnd SUB, Okami UD, Shields UD, Edgar UD(sig bet with Scottidog)
Sig bet record 2-6*
He doesn't do to well against the top wrestlers
Hell, I can get you a toe by 3 o'clock this afternoon... with nail polish. These amateurs...
good job Bader isnt a top wrestler then isnt it :)
What did you think id look like...
be honest aha - Me
I pictured you as a mid size fair skinned englishman
Not this furry majestic stack of pancakes - Scottidog
by Rampagelangford on Feb 20, 2012 5:07 PM EST up reply actions
Uhhh?
While attending Arizona State University, Bader was a three Time PAC-10 Champion winning titles in 03, 04 and 06. He was also a two time All American placing 4th in 2004 as a sophomore and 7th in 2006 as a senior
Hell, I can get you a toe by 3 o'clock this afternoon... with nail polish. These amateurs...
In the rashad page fight rashad wasnt on top much
it was mostly just stalling
One can't be Catholic, and a grown up
by ItalianStallion54 on Feb 20, 2012 7:25 PM EST up reply actions
But he won the fight 30–27, 30–27, 29–28
I may have been stalling or whatever but it won him the fight… If Bader wants to win this fight that is how he is going to have to do and Bader doesn’t have to worry about being submitted… Jackson doesnt submit anyone.
Hell, I can get you a toe by 3 o'clock this afternoon... with nail polish. These amateurs...
Jackson had a bad knee that fight
And rashadas a better wrestler/fighter than bader. I doubt bader stalls or gets him down
But I do agree that is his way to win
One can't be Catholic, and a grown up
by ItalianStallion54 on Feb 20, 2012 9:07 PM EST up reply actions
Hamil? Hendo?
Actually he does pretty damn good against wrestlers, Rashad just came out right away, caught him with a big right hand and then used his striking to set up the TD’s from there on out. Bader won’t be able to do what Rashad did.
I live in America! Land of the coward, home of the slave. Watch that TV, go to that football game, that circus, CNN, MSNBC, FOX and other mainstream media are not owned by large corporations, they are always honest and fair and they never lie to you. Whatever you do don't read history books, don't study the constitution, do everything you can possibly do to be happy in life. Just don't ever get involved in your government, big brother will take care of you. Your elected officials always do what's in your best interest, there is no corruption in our government, good little sheep, just make yourself happy, just entertain yourself, the government is only here to entertain you and take care of you and feed you and make you happy, don't you worry your little head over world affairs.
by O damn he got caught on Feb 20, 2012 5:09 PM EST up reply actions
Whens the last time Hendo or Hamil worked someone with their wrestling
Both of them stand and trade.
Hell, I can get you a toe by 3 o'clock this afternoon... with nail polish. These amateurs...
Clearly didn't see the Hamil fight
Hamil went for like 10 takedowns. Rampage ignored them.
Both tried to work the wrestling against Page
Hendo was in the clinch every chance he got tryin to go for a body lock or a trip to get it to the ground, he did get top position a couple times and Page got out of it. Hamil went for plenty of TD’s and was stuffed every time.
I live in America! Land of the coward, home of the slave. Watch that TV, go to that football game, that circus, CNN, MSNBC, FOX and other mainstream media are not owned by large corporations, they are always honest and fair and they never lie to you. Whatever you do don't read history books, don't study the constitution, do everything you can possibly do to be happy in life. Just don't ever get involved in your government, big brother will take care of you. Your elected officials always do what's in your best interest, there is no corruption in our government, good little sheep, just make yourself happy, just entertain yourself, the government is only here to entertain you and take care of you and feed you and make you happy, don't you worry your little head over world affairs.
by O damn he got caught on Feb 21, 2012 9:55 AM EST up reply actions
It would be nice to see page get a KO/TKO
I dont see ryan bader getting page down, so it will be a 3 round sparring match with page getting the better or a Page finish
One can't be Catholic, and a grown up
by ItalianStallion54 on Feb 20, 2012 4:24 PM EST reply actions
Wont be able to get page down…no choice but to stand
by hexbreaker on Feb 20, 2012 4:56 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
call me crazy but
i do believe page has been taken down plenty of times
just don’t do like hamil did duck your head and run across the cage looking for nothing but the td
bader can set it up with his stand up and get it at anytime
page has to be a little worried about baders power , which will give him a td chance
2 week sig bet with Kalejohncox Mir over Cain
bader wins this if he fights a smart fight
as long as he don’t trade with page he WILL Decision rampage
2 week sig bet with Kalejohncox Mir over Cain
sig bet?
i think im 3-0 against you….
Pro Sig record:16-6
1 Month sig bet with 10th Degree Whitebelt that DJ does NOT win the FLW tournament
Sig bet with KaleJohnCox on Alves-Kamp. ALVES
2 month Sig/Pic bet with theoregonduck on Poirier-Zombie. POIRIER
Sig bet with Goldmouth on Bendo-Edgar.EDGAR
2 week Sig/Pic with NNR on Okami-Boetsch Zhang-otherguy OKAMI/ZHANG
"I dont pay attention to all that artsy crap. I only like vaginas and violence"
is it 3-0
i’ll take that bet
2 weeks?
i thought i got you on one
oh well i’ll get this one
2 week sig bet with Kalejohncox Mir over Cain
sweet
I now have 4 sig bets on this card lol
Pro Sig record:16-6
1 Month sig bet with 10th Degree Whitebelt that DJ does NOT win the FLW tournament
Sig bet with KaleJohnCox on Alves-Kamp. ALVES
2 month Sig/Pic bet with theoregonduck on Poirier-Zombie. POIRIER
Sig bet with Goldmouth on Bendo-Edgar.EDGAR
2 week Sig/Pic with NNR on Okami-Boetsch Zhang-otherguy OKAMI/ZHANG
"I dont pay attention to all that artsy crap. I only like vaginas and violence"
by The Pride on Feb 20, 2012 9:20 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
I think the only way Bader wins is by TKO
He doesn’t take Rampage to the ground.
It's time to move on
Rampage by glass
"I swear to God, David. I'm going to fucking shoot you. I'm going to shoot you. I'm going to shoot David Haye. Listen, I'm going to physically shoot David Haye. He fucking glassed me. He glassed me. He glassed me. I'm not having it.
If David don't fight me, Adam, I'm telling you God honest truth. I'm going to physically, yeah, burn him. So you tell him I say that. His entourage ain't got nothing on my entourage."
by Swedish Chef smerdy herdy verdy on Feb 20, 2012 4:41 PM EST reply actions
Ryan's chance is probably in the first couple of minutes of the fight.
If he can connect on an over-aggressive Rampage making a mistake he could finish it. I doubt it though, the footwork, fluidity and overall defense of Rampage will get Ryan countered, Bader is usually very stiff and his footwork is not good. Too bad this is not in a ring, would be great for Quinton’s boxing game.
New vs old
Rampage isn’t the same fighter as in the past. He is not as powerfull and agressive as he was before. When is the last time you saw him lift someone and slam him to the ground. This was his trademark move in pride. I see him lose to Bader. Although i like Rampage and would like to see him succesfull again. Bader is the future but he needs to work on his skill set. He fights to straight forward and predictable. If one thing doesn’t work in a fight he is clueluess what to do. With more technique he could figure out another way to defeat an opponent. You saw this very good against Jon Jones and Tito.
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