Rampage Jackson says "Bambi legs" Jon Jones has become predictable
Posted on September 16, 2011, 11:12 AM by Joey Santosus"I am ready. But Jon Jones is in the big leagues now, and he’s not ready. He needed this fight in another couple of years’ time. Jon Jones does unpredictable things but, really, we’ve seen it now bro, so it is not unpredictable any more. We’ve seen the spinning elbow four or five times, Jon “Bones” Jones. We’ve all seen it. Maybe Jon Jones is going to get me with some knees – I expect that, it is a fight – but I am gonna get him with my hands, too. You look at those Bambi legs and wonder what happens when I hit him...Five rounds is a long-ass time to fight. It is 25 minutes of getting your ass whupped, and that is no joke." - For more from Quinton Jackson, visit Yahoo! Sports
Jon Jones' unorthodox style and flashy arsenal of strikes quickly made him one of MMA's most entertaining young talents to watch. From the spinning back elbow used to drop Stephan Bonnar to the crucifix position from which he pasteurized Vladimir Matyushenko, "Bones" appeared to be playing by his own rules. However, according to his first title challenger, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, we've now seen it all before.
A veteran of 40 fights, Jackson himself was once touted in a similar fashion as Jones, as he slammed his opponents into unconsciousness and delivered hooks with devastating force. Now, in what will be what "Rampage" has dubbed "the future vs. the present," the former champ will look to dethrone his younger counterpart when the two go head to head at UFC 135 in Denver, Colorado. So what's the word LowKick'ers? Has Jonny "Bones" lost his element of surprise or does the 24-year-old champ have a few more tricks up his sleeve?
Further Reading: Rampage Jackson: Jon Jones has my belt, and I want it back
Photo: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, left, gets interviewed by Joe Rogan during the weigh-ins for UFC 86 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 4, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Francis Specker
Comments
Hope Rampage does what he says and destroys Jones. I like Jones, I like his style but I'm going for Rampage by TKO in round 3. Beat the S HIT out of Jones Rampage! Awwoooooooohhh!
Rampage has more of a shot to win then most jones fans think. Jones doesnt have KO power, he wears you down after he takes you down. Hes a TKO machine. Rampage is tough and has a good chin. Jones' cardio hasnt looked too good so far. I expect it to be better then ever but I think Rampage is going to pull it off with a championship round TKO. I would love to see a face down ass up KO on Jones though
Have you seen any of Rampage's fights lately? Going to decisions in every single fight. The last two guys he knocked out were Vanderlai and ****ing Chuck LIddell and both of those dudes havn't really been "contenders" in a while.
Page should become a comedian after he's done fighting cuz that Bambi legs shit is hilarious.
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Yeah I have seen them, came close to finishing Forrest, but didnt do it. No excuse for that, I like Forrest but his chin has never been great.
Rampage has power, but hes pretty predictable.
Jones likes to go for risky flashy moves, leaving him open a lot. He can get caught, and I think Rampage can catch him, or wear Jones down.
Him going to decision lately means little when hes gonna have 2 extra rounds he didnt have since the Griffin fight. Hes fighting for the title now, and there should be no unmotivated excuses coming from him
He will be at his best (barring any injuries)
When he did beat Chuck my favourite fighter, Chuck was on a steam roll and looked unstoppable with a then currently record setting amount of UFC proof.
I've watched everyone of Rampage and Jones' fights for the last 3 years and I just don't see what everyone else see's in Rampage. This "incredible" knockout power that he hasn't shown us in 3 years and him admitting after fights that he didn't perform like he wanted to. My comment was intended for Faiyaz because of his 3 round TKO prediction that's not going to happen if the Rampage that fought the last 3 fights shows up. I agree that Jones doesn't have KO power but if Jones takes down Rampage like he did Matt Hamill and Shogun then this fight will be over in the first 3 rounds easy.
Hey pot this is the kettle calling
So when was the last time Rampage KO'd anyone? 2008? Yea..ok.
All that means is that his time has come,,,, jones will TKO rampage with his relentless GNP.... remember Matyushenko... I believe it will be more of the same in this fight...
Rampage has to change his entire approach when fighting Jones, it takes a fighter with the speed to get inside Jones guard in order to do damage. What Chael Sonnen did to Anderson Silva is a prime example. If Rampage doesn't have the speed to get inside, he will be limping terribly be the third round, which also means the knockout power will have diminished too...
Rampage is so funny! It is funny to listen to his trash talks, unlike Sonnens and other fighters.
Rampage has a point regarding Jones being ready. He has not been tested that much as Rampage has been. The only fight Jone had was against rusty Shogun. Maybe, Jones has a glass chin and it might take only one solid punch from Rampage to end.
I give Rampage a good chance against Jones.
So Shogun was never tested? Jones made him look pathetic really, and I like Shogun!
He said Shogun was rusty, which is believable.
Man I Do believe that Quitin has resorted to the physcilogical game now... he is pulling out all of the stops I do think that Rampage knows something that we dont think he knows and that is I BELIEVE THAT HE IS SCARED... Jones will without a doubt DOMINATE RAMPAGE.......i WILL BE BACK ON THIS SITE TO SAY..... I TOLD YOU SO!!!!!!!
if you read the whole interview, Rampage says "Jon Jones is more “elusive” (or whatever that damn word is) than Lyoto Machida! Anyone heard or seen Machida? I need my own spy to just make sure he still actually exists."
Anyone remembers the surprised look on Rampage's face when Bruce Buffer announced he was the winner of the fight? Machida deserved at least a rematch.
I like Rampage, I think he"s entertaining in and out of the ring, but it sounds like he"s trying to convince himself. Predictable?
What about the elbow coming out of the clinch? Or the leg lock at the end of the first round? Or the take down that was almost a Rampage -like slam?
Jones only had been fighting since 2008. He brings something new ever fight. The one thing he isn't, is predictable.
I really hope Rampage wins,he seems to have gotten his fire back! bambi legs,LMAO!!!!!, hope Jones gets KTFO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think Jones will win this, but to say Rampage is without a chance is wrong. He is tough as hell,looked mature and dominant against Hamill and although one dimensional has KO power and the strength to cope with Jones wrestling prowess. My only fear is that if he does get tooled by Jones is it could turn into one very sick beating given how tough rampage is.
There is a lot of talk from Rampage. I respect the fact that he is a dangerous and tough fighter who can beat elite fighters like Dan Henderson and Lyoto Machida. The reality check of all the talk between him and Jones however is Matt Hamill. Simply put, look at the way Jones punished Matt Hamill (and realistically finished him) verses what Rampage was able to do. There is no excuse for Rampage that he couldn't do to Hamill what Jones did.
Forget the DQ that Jones received. That DQ and the 12 to 6 elbow rule are nonsense. Even Big John thinks its a foolish holdover from the early rule implementations that over exaggerated its danger in real combat. What really happened is that Jones damaged Hamill not unlike the way he did serious damage to Vera. Hamill basically suggests the same thing when discussing his "Win" over Jones.
Bottom Line... Jones is the more dangerous fighter and is my heavy favorite to win against Rampage. Rampage does have a punchers chance but I doubt it because the way I see things, his power should have put Hamill away like Jones and Franklin were able to.
gonna be a very interresting match. if jones dominates rampage in this one, who the hell gonna match up with Jones in the future.....
Im all for this! Sharp Sharp Sharp!
Yep of all in LHW division i think machida is the best matchup.