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[1inthechamber]

To say Rampage has no chance or vice versa is ignorant. But Glover's hunger is real and he's going out there with something to prove, with Rampage you don't know what's gonna happen. He has a decent interview then a stupid one. I want Rampage to go out on a win but I want Teixeira to go out and do what he's been working so hard for.

I agree with what Teixeira said about Rampage "He has too much money already". It sucks to watch the Rampage vs Hendo fight and the Rampage vs Jones fight right after (two completely different fighters).

[disposableassassin]

I do not like this man. This interview made sense though. Even if he has no room to talk I did not mind hearing his opinion on chael. I do not think sonnen is going to bring down the sport though. I take issue with the fact that page has done much more to hurt the image of the sport than chael. He is entitled to his opinion on sonnen but at the same time needs to realize what he's done as well. He has spoken out against MMA and the UFC in previous months. His "rampage" was well documented and had just come off the heels of a highly publicized title fight. That hurt the image of MMA fighters more than the motormouth has. They're both criminals. They both run their mouths too much. They have both done things that tarnish the image of the average MMA fighter.

Pot calling the kettle black.

[rivethead]

Wow. When rampage jackson says your personality is a drain on the legitimacy of the sport, that's saying something.

I'm not sure what the something is, but it's definitely something that smells bad. That being said:

He sounds like he practices his stuff in the mirror, and then he goes out and says it.

...uhm...rampage? are you really expecting us to believe that's not exactly the same thing you do?

Originally Posted by tig

I guess the thing that matters is: the ufc itself doesn't think that Chael is ruining mma, Dana doesn't think Chael is ruining mma, and probably not the millions tuning in to see him perform mma. So....it's just Rampage.

No, it's not just rampage.

There are lots of fans who feel that sonnen is terrible for the industry; fans who feel the sport has outgrown dana white and want it to get to the next level; fans who want to be able to go to shows that aren't plagued by assholes who don't know anything about the sport.

Just because rampage isn't the sharpest knife in the drawer doesn't mean he's off base here. Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.

There's no doubt as to why Chael has earn his shot. He's beaten any and all he's fought lately, except superman himself, and then, in both fights, did as much or more damage than any fighter ever has in the ufc. The professionals at what they do have decided that he is the number 1 contender, end of story. Now we just get to wait and see if Chael can do what he did with superman, and who knows? even get lucky with his kryptonite.

Rubbing people the wrong way is his kryptonite, then he gets in there and doesn't let people think about it, that's why you will pay your hard earned money to see this man fight. He demands it and you will obey. You have no choice. You will adore him and no other the night he fights, your wives and girlfriends will feel cheated on.

No use denying it the day afterwards, as if you didn't sneek and pay to be his slave the night of the fight. You love it, and inwardly delight that they have put this man pitted against your mma god, and your groans of protestation are secretly that of pleasure and enthrallment. They all hear your squeals, but they know you, they have given you 100 to 1 odds, what more could you ask? The dragonslayer is here, you know of no other who has come so close, yet you complain. Let the dragonslayer have at it, the man is willing at all times, do as Saul did, let David have a go at the giant. And all you standers by, why not enjoy? but if not, thanks for the entertainment you add.

Is English your second language? It seems like you've learned to write by only reading second-rate superman comics and those teen-girl vampire books.

I can feel my IQ going down just by re-reading this nonsense.


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[Kimbo> Rampage]

Look what he did to Anderson Silva. He did a great job holding him down, making a boring fighter out of a decorated champion, for five rounds. After the fight, I see that Anderson Silva didn't have a mark on him. Not a mark.

Yep but when Rogan screams and acts like Chael's GNP is damaging... fans eat it up.

Originally Posted by 1inthechamber

But Glover's hunger is real and he's going out there with something to prove, with Rampage you don't know what's gonna happen.

That wouldnt be the best case scenario for Rampage... but even if Rampage didnt come at his best.... it is still a very winnable fight for him...

Do you see Glover getting him down.... If you watch Glover's fights, he favors his hands and comes out very aggressive... He could outstrike rampage, but that is still a very dangerous game to play... especially if he wants to trade hands with him.

Originally Posted by disposableassassin

I do not like this man. This interview made sense though. Even if he has no room to talk I did not mind hearing his opinion on chael. I do not think sonnen is going to bring down the sport though. I take issue with the fact that page has done much more to hurt the image of the sport than chael. He is entitled to his opinion on sonnen but at the same time needs to realize what he's done as well. He has spoken out against MMA and the UFC in previous months. His "rampage" was well documented and had just come off the heels of a highly publicized title fight. That hurt the image of MMA fighters more than the motormouth has. They're both criminals. They both run their mouths too much. They have both done things that tarnish the image of the average MMA fighter.

Pot calling the kettle black.

Rampage's actions make him look foolish, it doesnt necessarily reflect on the sport... sure you'll have the idiots in power who run with shit like that... but MMA is far beyond the point where that could really hurt it imo...


While Sonnen is setting a precedent that will lead to a lot more trash talking and fights being made based upon the resulting saleability.

It may hurt the "sport" aspect somewhat, but if it actually helps the sport get more eyes on it, then it may not be such a bad thing....

Originally Posted by H0SS

Jones chose not to fight Daniel Cormier because he wasn't famous enough. Cormier just won the heavyweight tourny, but apparently it just didn't make any financial sense to fight him.

Jones simply commented on the far fetched idea... Dont think that was anywhere near a possibility... DC is having a tough enough time getting to the UFC in the first place... Would they put a guy who never fought in the UFC or at LHW for that matter on TUF as a coach? and his last time trying to cut a good amount of weight... almost died...

Yep... the reason DC isnt on TUF is because Jones didnt want him there...

I guess we need someone else to claim that Jones is ducking, now that he is fighting Sonnen.

[disposableassassin]

Originally Posted by rampage9712

Rampage's actions make him look foolish, it doesnt necessarily reflect on the sport... sure you'll have the idiots in power who run with shit like that... but MMA is far beyond the point where that could really hurt it imo...


While Sonnen is setting a precedent that will lead to a lot more trash talking and fights being made based upon the resulting saleability.

It may hurt the "sport" aspect somewhat, but if it actually helps the sport get more eyes on it, then it may not be such a bad thing....

Agreed. Good point.

[lwbrewer]

I'm hoping Page gets his clock cleaned big time. As after the fight Page will be gone and Glover will still be here.
I see some of DW problems from talking to WWE Vince. "Vince laughs if I need excitment I just scripted it" So DW plugs in Sonnen since the cancelation of a event TUF getting poor ratings, and so many injuries. Thats how I see it DW can't stand having to rely on fighters making it exciting inside the cage, were Vince just scripts it and makes all that money.

[Hawkeye]

I can't believe he went through the entire interview without sayin "i pity da fool" or mention the word "ghetto".
cudos Quinton..you are living proof phonics works!!

H.
PS i am a page fan i just couldnt pass this up.

[Renny]

I used to like rampage until he started talking jibberish...Finally, an interview where he doesn't sound dumb...

[Fe1]

So he's got a problem with Chael for talking smack about people he'll never fight? By that logic, he must have the same issues with Bisping. Oh, wait...

[v3xi]

1) Rampage has never had to rely on talking shit to get a fight he wanted
2) Rampage is 1/20th the phony that Chael is. Look back at Pride interviews and Page acts the exact same way he does now. That is the person he is and always has been. Chael? Not so much...