Rampage Jackson vs Rashad Evans LIVE Play-by-Play Commentary
Posted on May 28, 2010, 04:34 AM by Anton Gurevich
Two former UFC Light Heavyweight Champions "Suga" Rashad Evans and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson will square off at the main event of UFC 114, for the shot at Mauricio Shogun Rua's newly-won title. The fight will also put an end (or not) to the deep hatred between the two knockout artists, started at the UFC 96 post-main event confrontation, which reached new levels of hatred at The Ultimate Fighter 10 show.
Quinton Jackson lost his UFC Light Heavyweight title two years ago at UFC 86, in a controversial decision to Forrest Griffin. Rampage went 2-0 since that defeat, knocking out the arch nemesis Wanderlei Silva and winning a decision against Rashad Evans' Tri-Star Gym partner Keith Jardine. As for Rashad Evans, "Suga" was unbeaten in his career before being brutally knocked out by Lyoto Machida at UFC 98. Evans bounced back with a victory over the top contender Thiago Silva, in what some fans considered as a lackluster performance.
Rampage and Evans will surely come to this fight with a carefully worked gameplan, but in light of the deep hatred between the two former Champions, technique could be easily thrown out of the window in the early minutes of the bout. Rampage Jackson is a slight favorite in this fight, according to the LowPick: MMA Prediction Game. The Memphis-native currently leads with 56% of the votes, while 95% of the fans predict a TKO victory and 68% say that it will happen in the Second Round.
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Rashad Evans def. Rampage Jackson
via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27) |
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| Round 1: Here we go. Rampage Jackson is the more aggressive fighter here, but Rashad Evans caught Rampage with an impressive right hand. Rampage manages to survive, as the two fighters clinch near the fence. Rashad is in control here, kneeing Rampage who responds with knees of his own. Rampage Jackson has his underhooks on, but Rashad is more aggressive with his dirty boxing. Rashad Evans is looking for the takedown here, but Rampage defends his attempts. Herb Dean decides to stop the clinch due to the lack of action. Stand up again, and now Rashad is successful with his takedown. A very powerful takedown by Rashad Evans. He is controlling Rampage right now, but is failing to deliver any damage from ground and pound. Clinch at the fence again... Rampage is so powerful. Rashad Evans struggles to play his game at the fence. Herb Dean separates the fighters again, Rampage unleashes a powerful combo, but none of his punches connect. First Round ends. Good round for Evans, 10-9. |
| Round 2: Second round begins, as the crowd is chanting Rampage's name. Rashad Evans is looking to utilize his wrestling skills in this fight, constantly looking for the takedown after a short exchange. Both fighters are centering the Octagon, looking for the striking opening. Rashad Evans goes for the takedown again... Quinton Jackson sprawls as the fighters find themselves at the fence again. Herb Dean is there to stop the snoozer for the third time, as they return to striking again. Rampage Jackson goes headhunting, but he is too slow for Rashad Evans' fantastic footwork and movement. Nothing happens, as Rashad Evans continues his gameplan pattern by pushing Rampage Jackson to the fence. Evans has Rampage's back now, but fails to find an opening. Another 10-9 round for Suga Rashad Evans. |
Round 3: Final Third round. Rampage Jackson has to pull off something special here if he is about to win this fight. Rashad goes for takedown, but Rampage Jackson unleashes a powerful ground and pound. Rashad Evans was very close to being knocked out here, but Evans manages to survive the onslaught. Rampage Jackson is still in control, looking for the takedown against Rashad Evans. Rampage releases the hold and returns the fight to the stand-up. He was so close for the victory there. Two minutes to go, and Rampage has nothing to lose here, he needs to go to an all-out war! Now Rashad Evans goes for a takedown, and puts Rampage on his back. Powerful ground and pound from Rashad Evans... Rampage Jackson is in trouble here. Rampage is struggling to weather the storm here, as he gives up his back to Rashad Evans. Rampage gets up, but Rashad Evans takes him down again. Rashad Evans is now punishing Rampage Jackson... Rampage gets up, and the fight ends. Rashad Evans will get a victory here. Yes! Rashad Evans wins a Unanimous Decision against Rampage Jackson! Wonderful victory for Rashad! Rashad Evans vs Shogun Rua for the UFC Light Heavyweight TItle.
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Comments
Back when Rashad was undefeated and knocked out Forrest Griffin and became the champ, i remember my room mate and i just looked at eachother and went like "Rampage doesn't stand a chance against him... he's definitely way to slow"
Now things have changed, Rashad is the underdog just because he got knocked out against Lyoto, then Lyoto was considered unbeatable, then now look what happened, until someone knocks out Shogun etc ....
My opinion is that Rashad's gonna win this fight because he's more scrappy and faster. I love Rampage too though... but i'm going with Rashad.
HE HUMPED THIAGO AND NOW HES GONNA HUMP RAMPAGE.
I am such a big fan of Rampage, but i am affraid that rashad is to fast for him. Never was that nervous before a fight...
im thinking rashad decision,but i would like to see rampage vs shogun 2
this is gonna be a war, hoping for a 2nd round KO by Rampage
I can't wait to see how the loser of that fight is going to act...I'm more interested to see who's going to lose than the winner. There is a lot of trash talking between those two.
Rampage PLZ... KO Gayshad
lol, I like that. From now on I'm calling him Gayshad. I really don't like him.
Yeah same... he just seems to two-faced to me and he takes things too far
I will watch ufc celebrating my b-day with my friends =)
and this fight gonna be very close, like machida vs. shogun. I pick rashad, by tko in rd 2.
I like to see Rampage to win and rematch wih Shogun,but seem likely
Rashad win by decision
Rampage last real loss is to Shogun in 2005.Rampage in in good shape will kill Rashad
rashad is good but rampage is stronger so rashad is going to use his wrestling.
rampage just got handleld rashad was way to quick for him alot of haters are going to complain about rashad gameplan but it worked
it was a good gameplan, i was mad surprised rampage didnt do more GnP when he rocked rashad, guess he was tired, he never really went after him. Bet there will be a rematch once rashad loses to shogun, and rampage fights the winner of chuck/franklin.
i jst knew rashad was gunna wrestle thru out the match n not trade wit him wat was the point of rashad sayin he gunna knock him out shud have jst said am gunna wrestle u thru out the fight... well done to him tho i guess u got to do wateva to win... rashad gt lucky tho in round 3 wen he was down sum big punches jst missed him
That Sucks Ass !!!!! Still cant stand evans, have to give him props thou, he won..
What a BORING ass FIGHT! I was more entertained by the trash talking!!!!!!!!!!!
RUA WILL DESTROY RASHAD!
I didnt see this as a boring fight, at times ya the clinch got boring but other than that it was descent. Just wasnt the slugfest everyone was expecting.