Rampage Jackson plans to put on an exciting show for his "Favorite Fans" in Japan
Posted on November 28, 2011, 03:51 PM by Joey Santosus
"I had to fight and complain and b---- to my manager (to get on the UFC 144 card). Now I think the representatives of UFC are upset with me a little bit - But ask me, do I care? Back when I was fighting here, I had so much energy. I just wanted to put on a good show for the fans because all the energy they give. In America, you're under so much pressure to win at all costs because the fans talk s--- to you if you lose, even if it's a good, exciting fight. In Japan, it's just a different energy. Who knows? Maybe I'll take more chances and not care because it's all about the crowd. I react to the crowd. I don't care about the people watching on TV. ... I'm all about putting on an exciting fight in Japan. One thing I love about Japanese fans and why I love them the most is that they don't care if you win or lose. All they care is if you have samurai spirit, that you put on a good fight. That's why Japanese fans are my favorite. And American fans are jealous that I say that all the time." - For more from Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, visit MMAFighting.com
Japanese fans are Rampage Jackson's favorite, and he doesn't care if that makes his American fanbase jealous. Why? Because, according to Jackson, win or lose, Japanese fans admire his "Samurai Spirit."
Once a major star in the Japanese based organization, PRIDE FC, "Rampage" slammed and brutalized opponents en-route to international success. After multiple wars with Wanderlei Silva and high-profile victories over such opponents as Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell, Jackson made his UFC debut in 2007. In the time since, he's posted a respectable 7-3 mark, most recently coming up short against Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones. Now, after a bit of campaigning on his part, Jackson will return to the Land of the Rising Sun in February, where he says he'll be looking to put on an exciting show when he meets Ryan Bader. So what's the word LowKick'ers? Will the Japanese fanbase be enough to bring out Jackson's "Samurai Spirit," and if so, should American fans be envious?
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Comments
I don't care what he says or does. Rampage will always be a cool guy. Too bad that they didn't make Shogun - Rampage 2 happen for this card.
Ya I was looking forward to that rematch....Im excited still tho to see Rampage in Japan, against Jones he looked in pretty good condition so I'm guessing hes going to be even better in Japan because hes so motivated, I dont see Bader taking Rampage down, I think Rampage either catches Bader in the first round or its a grind out slow decision like Rampage vs Hamil
War rampage! I hope he wins that fight but at the same time I don't want to see Bader losing another fight :S
would love for Rampage to wear PRIDE gloves in the fight.
UFC probably wont allow him though
Watching my nephew Rampage fight makes me jiggle with joy like jello.
1. Rampage gets his ass handed to him by Bader, who is going to own him on the ground in Japan.
2. Rampage finally retires and we can stop listening to him rant like an ass about how great he is.
3. Rampage starts doing more crappy action movies and we are again annoyed by him.
Because there are people like you he says these stuff
A-Team wasnt that bad
Page,
screw all these nuthuggers and fake azz punks. Just do you allday long and the rest will take care of itself. Page By 2nd round KO. Bet it because I surely will.
RAMPAGE ALL DAY.
RAMPAGE IS OLD NEW I'M ROOTING FOR BADER....HE NEEDS THIS VICTORY TO STAY IN THE GAME...ORTIZ WAS A MISTAKE AND LOSING TO JONES WELL REALLY ISN'T A LOSS ITS JUST THE BRASS FACTS I'D HATE TO SEE BADER CUT FROM THE UFC BUT RAMPAGE OBVIOUSLY DOESN'T CARE ABOUT AMERICAN FANS AND UFC APPRENTLY SO HOPE HE LOSES AND STAYS IN JAPAN WITH HIS PUSSY FAN BASE THAT PALES IN COMPARISON TO AMERICAN SUPPORT. WAY TO SHOOT YOURSELF IN THE FOOT DB
CAPS LOCK ALL DAY
*NEWS"
Rampage is immature.imo
I was never a Rampage fan to begin with so his comments aren't directed towards me. But I hope he gives the Japanese fans what they want. UFC needs to expand to the Asian audiences and if he can help that to happen then more power to him.
He does make a good point though, when you lose western audiences are a lot harsher and start thinking you suck.