Rumor: Rampage vs Gus

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Fresh off a unanimous decision win over Thiago Silva at UFC on FUEL 2 in Sweden, rumor has it that Alexander Gustafsson is being looked at as a potential opponent for Quinton Jackson’s much desired swan song with the UFC. No potential date or venue has been mentioned.

Although it was previously reported that Jackson would duke it out with Mauricio Rua in a rematch of their PRIDE Total Elimination 2005 fight, our fanboyish dreams were almost immediately squashed when Page was forced to undergo double knee surgery in the fallout of his UFC 144 decision loss to Ryan Bader. Not wanting to sit on the shelf for too long, Rua has opted to take another fight, possibly at UFC 147, to stay active.

Sources within FightersOnly have stated that the Zuffa brass were eyeing the winner of the Silva/Gustafsson bout before they even threw down at last weekend’s event. Silva and Rampage were originally supposed to square off at UFC 130, until Silva pissed hot following his UFC 125 scrap with Brandon Vera and was replaced by Matt Hamill. The fight that resulted was disappointing to say the least.

Jon Jones comparisons aside, Gustafsson has been on an absolute tear as of late, and a win over Rampage would do a lot for him in terms of drawing power and marketability. Granted Jackson is nowhere near the fighter he once was, at least not in his last performance, but a win over a former UFC champ would be a huge accomplishment for “The Mauler,” and could put him in line for a title shot in the very near future.

It has also been rumored that Jackson was offered a fight with Phil Davis previously, but turned it down due to his well known hatred of fighting anyone with a ground game whatsoever. This is a former MMA champion, ladies and gentlemen. Though Gustafsson possesses strong enough grappling abilities to give Rampage trouble, he is primarily a striker and could make for one hell of a fight for Jackson to go out on. Not as great as his fight with Shogun would likely have been, but satisfying to some degree.

Then it will be back to the worlds of transsexualism, bestiality, and terrible rap songs for our old friend. Ar-reba-derchi.

-J. Jones

http://www.cagepotato.com/rumor-of-the-day-alexander-gustafsson-may-help-the-ufc-bid-rampage-jackson-farewell-later-this-year/

Gus via footwork.

Gus because Rampage has zero desire to fight anymore.

They are just trying to add another name to Gus's record so they can prop him up, this fight should not happen, Rampage is a shell of himself, it would make more sense to give Gus Bader, but I think he should fight Hendo for #1 contender spot, Hendo is not getting any younger

Makes sense. The UFC wants Rampage to get blasted for his latest meltdown. They don't want to lose the Gus hype on another wrestler. They get a former Champion on Gus' resume. I think Rampage will get owned in this one.

Isn't Page's next fight suppose to be his last ? if so this is weak matchmaking.

Page needs to go out with a bang against people who'll WAR !

Ali wrote:

Isn't Page's next fight suppose to be his last ? if so this is weak matchmaking.

Page needs to go out with a bang against people who'll WAR !

What? Gus is a standup fighter, that will probably blast Rampage on the feet. Rampage is trying to walk away from the UFC, why would they give him a favorable matchup? Rampage complained about getting too many wrestlers in the UFC.

See both points. Lets let Shogun retire him. Still unfavorable, but is a 'legends' fight.

OU wrote:

Ali wrote:

Isn't Page's next fight suppose to be his last ? if so this is weak matchmaking.

Page needs to go out with a bang against people who'll WAR !

What? Gus is a standup fighter, that will probably blast Rampage on the feet. Rampage is trying to walk away from the UFC, why would they give him a favorable matchup? Rampage complained about getting too many wrestlers in the UFC.

Because Page is a legend and matched right he'll give us a classic fight.

I want Page vs. Silva, Bonnar or Lil Nog, not this sacrifice.

This is exactly like Machida vs Tito back in the day. The UFC do not want to give Rampage a matchup he could even possibly win.

Ali wrote:

OU wrote:

Ali wrote:

Isn't Page's next fight suppose to be his last ? if so this is weak matchmaking.

Page needs to go out with a bang against people who'll WAR !

What? Gus is a standup fighter, that will probably blast Rampage on the feet. Rampage is trying to walk away from the UFC, why would they give him a favorable matchup? Rampage complained about getting too many wrestlers in the UFC.

Because Page is a legend and matched right he'll give us a classic fight.

I want Page vs. Silva, Bonnar or Lil Nog, not this sacrifice.

Yeah but also went on a anti-UFC rant. I'm not so sure they are going to do Rampage any favors. If Rampage puts on a classic fight for his last fight on Zuffa contract then he would have more hype going into his next fight. He will have less steam if he is worked over by Gus.

I hope Page declines.

Ninja wrote:

This is exactly like Machida vs Tito back in the day. The UFC do not want to give Rampage a matchup he could even possibly win.

Exactly, they will put him in the toughest situation possible.

Oh he could beat Gus I could see that happening, Thiago if he would've thrown more instead of walking forward with no offense could've, if Rampage lets his hands go and cuts the ring off instead of moving forward, and just doesn't say he came in to the fight in the greatest shape of his life but is actually in it, what a better way to go out then put down an up and comer for the title, with that being said he will go out with a whimper if this fight goes off

I don't see this ending well for Rampage, Guss FTW

They'll work out a new deal I bet.

Wolfgangsta wrote:

They'll work out a new deal I bet.

50-50 chance.

cascade_run wrote:

Oh he could beat Gus I could see that happening, Thiago if he would've thrown more instead of walking forward with no offense could've, if Rampage lets his hands go and cuts the ring off instead of moving forward, and just doesn't say he came in to the fight in the greatest shape of his life but is actually in it, what a better way to go out then put down an up and comer for the title, with that being said he will go out with a whimper if this fight goes off

yo did you not see page vs jones? page had chances to throw on jones but left them in his pockets and then told rashad he had to get in range and be first, how ironic.

Is rather see shogun or griffin versus rampage two. Qwest office in I would like to see fight machida or the winner of said fights. Or hendo or the champ.

GDPofDRC wrote:

Is rather see shogun or griffin versus rampage two. Qwest office in I would like to see fight machida or the winner of said fights. Or hendo or the champ.

There is no chance the UFC would roll out the current Forrest to get KTFO by Rampage. That would be the best possible option for Rampage. Revenge and the middle finger as he walks out the door. Rampage vs Fedor coming soon.

give page thiago silva..........fuck it

SOKO wrote:

give page thiago silva..........fuck it

I'm so down for that. Nice win for Rampage before he exits. Thiago still deserves punishment for his unwillingness to own up to what substances he was taking and not even giving a sample of his own urine.

thiago took the heat for what he did... at least he's not denying it like all these other goofs

OU wrote:

Page is so excited to see Manny he's sweating.