Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson: 'If Lyoto Machida decides to fight me, he's going to sleep in the first round'

"I started this camp very early. I stayed in shape from the last fight and the weight hasn't been an issue this time. Every single minute of this camp will be focused on technique; not getting back in shape or shaking the ring rust after a long time off... If Machida decides to fight me, it will be an exciting fight for one round before he goes to sleep. I am expecting him to run from me, though. He'd wear sneakers into the Octagon if he could! But don't worry, I will hunt him down and get him anyway."


http://www.mmamania.com/2010/9/15/1690860/quinton-rampage-jackson-if-lyoto

Strong words from Page. I hope he does it but I'm thinking Machida owns him.

Page's killer instinct seems to be in decline in his last two fights, could be style problems or lack of interest or preparation though I don't know. I'm not thinking Rampage will be as aggressive on offense as he claims. I gotta feeling he is going to go at the pace Machida creates, which is not a good thing. If he is legit about his conditioning though and is concentrating on a better game plan, it could be a better fight than first thought.

in other words, if Lyoto decides to not fight Lyoto's fight then Page's chances of winning improve. Thanks Page.

Do you guys think Page gets frustrated and overly aggressive?

I'm picking Machida to KTFO Rampage. No decision here.

If Page can get him in the clinch or with a TD, he stands a chance. However, Page is Page and he is slowfooted, which isn't going to miricle itself into being fast. Lyota is going to kick his ass.

I know MMA math is fallacy but remember how slow Machida made Evans look, and how slow Evans made Page look?

Machida will demolish Rampage, I see it being one sided and embarrassing for Page.

Wolf's Lair has garbage sparring.

I actually have a feeling that Rampage is going to be really sharp in this fight. I think I'm going to end up going against the grain with my pick

Hate this fight, like both fighters, they should be fighting other guys, this kills one of the two and they are two of the top 5 contenders.

This is the UFC's way of getting rid of Rampage. There is no way they would have made this fight otherwise.

tolivendiewithLA wrote:

Hate this fight, like both fighters, they should be fighting other guys, this kills one of the two and they are two of the top 5 contenders.

I agree. It was stupid to get these 2 to fight now. It achieves nothing. If Machida wins he's not getting the next shot after Evans and if Rampage loses it will hurt his drawing power.

Wolfgangsta wrote:

This is the UFC's way of getting rid of Rampage. There is no way they would have made this fight otherwise.

You're probably right Wolf but what if he pulls of the upset and wins? Machid's career would be in big trouble.

Getting rid of Page would be dumb

tolivendiewithLA wrote:

Getting rid of Page would be dumb

+1

As much as I dislike Rampage I can't deny he's a powerful marketing tool, his whole ghetto attitude and fighting style has made him very popular.

That's why I always hated this fight.

I maybe be stupid but I think Im starting to fall for rampages shit and i believe he beats machida.

freakzilla316ftw wrote:

Wolfgangsta wrote:

This is the UFC's way of getting rid of Rampage. There is no way they would have made this fight otherwise.

You're probably right Wolf but what if he pulls of the upset and wins? Machid's career would be in big trouble.

Machida at MW?