Why Hardcore Fans Love Quinton "Rampage" Jackson

by Luke Thomas on Jul 2, 2008 3:06 PM EDT in MMA News

This video only contains older footage from Rampage's early fights, but it's exciting nevertheless and shows the unpredictable yet athletic style Rampage trademarked for himself. I particularly like the footage of Rampage owning Cyril Abidi in K-1.

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This video accomplished one thing....

It just reminded me what is the number one matchup in the 205lb division. I would pay almost anything I could afford to watch Rampage and Wanderlei go at it one more time.

by strictlymma.com on Jul 2, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions

Couldn’t agree more. We may get a pretty good fight from Wanderlei before that also. Him and Thiago Silva would be nasty. Anyone know if thats just a rumor or if its happening?

by SplitBreast on Jul 2, 2008 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Still a rumor at this point…nothing is signed….although I’d rather see Wandy/Machida

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I'm like those boyz on the sidelines...cause I ain't playing...

by Tha Realness on Jul 2, 2008 3:45 PM EDT reply actions

Wanderlei-Machida has more implications in the rankings and on the title shot but i see it going the same way as all of Machidas fight. Him backpedalling and avoiding damage the entire time and landing occasional flurries. Thiago-Wanderlei would be an absolute slugfest and IMO has FOTY potential.

by SplitBreast on Jul 2, 2008 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions

While I love Thiago/Wand ...

I think Wand has something Tito and most of Machida’s opponents didn’t have: Really aggressive and smart footwork. I think he’s one of the guys who could have him backing into octagon corners and pinning him there with strikes and constantly working for the clinch. Even though Machida has excellent strikes, we know what kind of beating Wand will take and keep coming at you.

Machida would rock my world if he were able to put Wand down, but I don’t see it happening. MOTY regardless. But Thiago/Wand is still a close contender. :)

by asa on Jul 2, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions