UFC 114 - Rashad vs. Rampage

[Brandwin]

Re: UFC 114 - Rashad vs. Rampage

Can anyone PM me a "place" to watch this. (wink wink)

[sb24]

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Me too please.

[alliance4g63]

Re: UFC 114 - Rashad vs. Rampage

Just watched a little bit of the press conference and I am even more hype then I was before, if that is even possible.

The best thing about this fight is for one a motivated and in shape Rampage is pretty scary. So if he wins then the Shogun vs Page showdown will be epic as well. For two if Rashad can beat a motivated in shape Rampage then that means that his game has improved quite a bit and I would love to see how he does next.

They said tickets are selling through the roof so bring on the 29th!

[Wobberknockle]

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I like Rashad's chances if he stays away from the power right hook Jackson throws so well as a counter. Don't stand in front of him and circle to Jackson's left. Tease a stand-up, then look to shoot often.

[JerseySuave4]

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I like Rashad's chances if he stays away from the power right hook Jackson throws so well as a counter. Don't stand in front of him and circle to Jackson's left. Tease a stand-up, then look to shoot often.

Rampage has power in both hands, it was the left hook that knocked Wanderlei out cold and the right hook that knocked out Chuck.

[PBlast]

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Rashad is training like a beast, even his striking is looking pretty solid. He probably can't match the natural punching power of Rampage, but if Rashad is able to get past the first couple rounds he'll likely have a huge cardio advantage for the third.

[Scoop_Brady]

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Can anyone PM me a "place" to watch this. (wink wink)

If you're like me and can wait until Sunday you don't have to worry about losing connection. It's relatively easy to avoid results too. I either go to a BWW or wait until Sunday. With the Hawks in the Stanley Cup Finals Saturday my choice has been made. Shoot me a pm if interested.

[DJ]

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I always laugh when coaches rip on a fighter's training regimen. Rashad's coach was blasting Rampage about running, saying that stuff they are doing is so ahead of the curve that Rampage is training like fighters did a decade ago.

Some of these fighters and trainers treat MMA as an athletic event instead of a fight. I'd rather take a guy like Rampage that just has the spirit of the fight in him than a guy like Rashad, who no doubt is in great shape, but seems more interested in doing new exercises and training all over the place just to say he's doing it.

At the end of the day, all that sled pushing, sledgehammer swinging and parachute running goes out the window when you get tagged with an overhand right.

[PBlast]

Re: UFC 114 - Rashad vs. Rampage

I always laugh when coaches rip on a fighter's training regimen. Rashad's coach was blasting Rampage about running, saying that stuff they are doing is so ahead of the curve that Rampage is training like fighters did a decade ago.

Some of these fighters and trainers treat MMA as an athletic event instead of a fight. I'd rather take a guy like Rampage that just has the spirit of the fight in him than a guy like Rashad, who no doubt is in great shape, but seems more interested in doing new exercises and training all over the place just to say he's doing it.

At the end of the day, all that sled pushing, sledgehammer swinging and parachute running goes out the window when you get tagged with an overhand right.

True, but it seems Rashad's training is pretty much based around speed, elusiveness, and the ability to stay away from Rampage's fists, which I can see him doing pretty effectively. My guess is Rampage is still going to underestimate Rashad's speed. Not saying he will lose, but I think it's going to surprise him off the hop.

[JerseySuave4]

Re: UFC 114 - Rashad vs. Rampage

I always laugh when coaches rip on a fighter's training regimen. Rashad's coach was blasting Rampage about running, saying that stuff they are doing is so ahead of the curve that Rampage is training like fighters did a decade ago.

Some of these fighters and trainers treat MMA as an athletic event instead of a fight. I'd rather take a guy like Rampage that just has the spirit of the fight in him than a guy like Rashad, who no doubt is in great shape, but seems more interested in doing new exercises and training all over the place just to say he's doing it.

At the end of the day, all that sled pushing, sledgehammer swinging and parachute running goes out the window when you get tagged with an overhand right.

i was thinking the same thing. Great Rashad, you have great cardio but the way they were bashing Rampage, calling him fat & out of shape when he looks like he's in the best condition he's ever been in was funny. It's nice to have all that high tech stuff but just because you do the stuff Rashad does doesnt make it better.

It reminded me of Rocky vs Drago, Drago had all the high tech stuff, Rocky trained old school with what was around him but he had the heart and will to get through the fight.

True, but it seems Rashad's training is pretty much based around speed, elusiveness, and the ability to stay away from Rampage's fists, which I can see him doing pretty effectively. My guess is Rampage is still going to underestimate Rashad's speed. Not saying he will lose, but I think it's going to surprise him off the hop.

If it were a ring i would say thats great, but its a cage and Rashad isn't going to be able to stay away from Rampage for too long. I think Rashad is going to come out and try some leg kicks and avoid the big bomb and then go for the takedown and use his wrestling. I just dont see that working and eventually he's going to get tagged and knocked out.

[JerseySuave4]

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Interview with Rampage

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLc7XEqPriY

Interview with Dana White

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq8q6OhLs3Q

[TheShizNo1]

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It reminded me of Rocky vs Drago, Drago had all the high tech stuff, Rocky trained old school with what was around him but he had the heart and will to get through the fight.

Great analysis. I thought Evans was training for the NFL Combine

[JerseySuave4]

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i just laugh at how Rashad attacks Rampage's cadio meanwhile Rampage used to fight in Pride which had longer rounds, he has fought 2 championship fights that went 5 rounds while Rashad hasn't. Its not like we've seen Rampage struggle to make it through a fight cardio wise. So its just funny to me how so much of what Rashad has been saying has been talking about him being out of shape and attacking his cardio. If thats the only weakness Rampage has that Rashad is focused on then he's in trouble.

The only way for Rashad to win this fight is to take Rampage down and lay on him for 3 rounds but i dont see Rampage letting him do that. Rampage has a big strong head that can take punches and he'll come back and deliver them twice as hard.

[LingeringRegime]

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Can't believe this fight is almost here. Anybody who knows a good spot send me a PM,

[Phillmattic]

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I think a lot of people are overrating Rampage's striking and underrating Rashad's. Rashad packs a lot of heat in his fists and he's extremely quick, in fact Machida's dad even admitted that they were more concerned about preparing for their fight with Rashad than their first fight with Shogun because of Rashad's quickness and punching power.

Rampage was exposed a bit by both Keith Jardine and Forrest Griffin, two guys who aren't really world enders with their stand up. Get in and get out, as long as you're not going to stand flat footed in the pocket and try to brawl with Rampage you can pick you're spots pretty well. Rashad alway stays light on his feet, moves around well, and has good head movement. If his confidence is there, then Rashad shouldn't really be concerned where this fight takes place.