Rampage vs. Bones talk

[hels]

I know there are other threads but let's keep this one to the main event Saturday night.

Of course Jon Jones is getting all the love and it seems like the outcome of this fight is already decided. I just can't figure out how Jackson is being so overlooked. He's only lost 5 fights since 2002 and look at the names he's lost against: Wanderlei Silva x2, Mauricio Rua, Forest Griffin, and Rashad Evans. Also of note, 6 out of 7 of Rampages last fights have gone to decision (2 five rounders) and 8 of the last 11 have gone to decision as well.

My thinking is Rampage knows that he can't beat Jones by being the aggressor. I think he will take the step back and look for the KO counter punch. By stepping back, Jones unorthodox style is more easily defended and he won't land as many kicks. My bets are Jones by decision and Rampage KO -- both small plays as I very well know that Jones has KO/TKO/submission ability. What does everyone else think of this fight?

[sirchadwick1]

I think Bones would absolutely destroy all of those guys Rampage has lost to as well. Rashad and Machida will be his toughest tests. Look for Jon to use his reach to pepper up and frustrate Rampage. When Quinton tries to come in, Jon will likely utilize the clinch to work knees or judo to get a takendown.

Rampage is going to get smashed on his back. I have a real hard time seeing this fight going 5 rounds and think it goes 3 at best. It's doubtful that Bones cold KO's Rampage.... but I think he'll punish him enough to get a stoppage. All the smack talk between these two guys seems fake to me though - just another way to hype a slightly one-sided fight.

[hels]

I think Bones would absolutely destroy all of those guys Rampage has lost to as well. Rashad and Machida will be his toughest tests. Look for Jon to use his reach to pepper up and frustrate Rampage. When Quinton tries to come in, Jon will likely utilize the clinch to work knees or judo to get a takendown. Rampage is going to get smashed on his back. I have a real hard time seeing this fight going 5 rounds and think it goes 3 at best. It's doubtful that Bones cold KO's Rampage.... but I think he'll punish him enough to get a stoppage. All the smack talk between these two guys seems fake to me though - just another way to hype a slightly one-sided fight.

I definitely agree that Bones has to use his reach advantage and of course Rampage will have a gameplan for this which is why I think he will be moving back a lot. I think for Bones to get this to the ground he will have to throw a wayward punch hoping Rampage will try to counter, then subsequently shoot for the knees. This will destroy Jackson I suppose, I'm just hoping it doesn't go to the ground for my plays, but I know you're on Jones inside the distance.

[hels]

Rashad Evans uncovers secret video of Rampage training

http://dwizzlesworld.blogspot.com/2011/09/videorashad-evans-uncovers-rampage.html