Rampage Jackson Will Fight “Shogun” Rua In Farewell Bout
Just as we announced earlier this afternoon, the UFC has announced their future plans for Quinton “Rampage” Jackson.
It’s not an immediate release like he has been campaigning for, but the UFC has agreed to release “Rampage” Jackson after his last contracted bout.
To send off the former champion will be none other than fellow former champ, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua.
The two have reportedly agreed to square off at a yet to be determined event as announced just moments ago on “UFC Tonight” on FUEL TV.
Rampage and Shogun have a history. They already fought once back in 2005 at Pride Total Elimination 2005. In the first bout it was Shogun who won via TKO in the first frame of action.
Both former champions are coming off of losses. Rampage to Bader and Shogun to Dan Henderson.
As soon as a date and venue are announced we will update this story.
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Shogun’s gonna kill Rampage.
Got handle by Bader. So imagine. Shogun will just move up again thats good. If he beats Rampage he should fight Hendo again or the loser of Rashad and Jones
That was gunna be my exact comment. word for word. lol
ATTN BJPENN.COM
There is a typo in the headline
it should read:
Rampage Jackson Will “Fight” Shogun Rua in Farewell Bout
it’s all good, everybody makes mistakes
ATTENTION IDIOT
He put parentheses around “Shogun” because it is his nickname and not his real name. You fail at trying to correct someone else.
IDIOT
Technically, if they put “Shogun” in quotes, then they should also put “Rampage” in quotes, since his real name is Quinton.
Erm. I think what he was getting at was by putting “Fight” (Quote, unquote) in parenthesis, was aiming it as a jibe at Jackson because of his recent inability to actually “fight” people.
IE: “Get his arse kicked by” Shogun Rua.
SHOGUN IS NOT HIS REAL NAME??!!!
Holy Hieroglyphics Batman!
this is about as slack as feeding wanderlie to belfort. rampage is going to get destroyed. i wish this fight is pride rules so shogun can stomp jacksons head in…..again
+ a million for Pride Rules
Yes. Soccer kicks please.
Fan of both fighters! Regardless who wins, this is guaranteed fireworks.
Couldn’t agree with you more, Shogun never fights a boring fight and Rampage is always at his best standing now days. Rampage can’t make the excuse that Shogun is going to dry hump him.
Shogun all the way!
lol, the UFC is doing this because they wanna see rampage get knocked THE **** OUT
I think they want to give Rampage a fight with someone who won’t try to wrestle him so he’ll stop complaining about it. Shogun and Rampage both wanted this fight before they retired.
Atleast we’ll get to finally see the rematch before he makes his exit, I’m not gonna be presumptuous about rampages desire or motivation, I’m just gonna be happy to see them finally go at it again
+1 such a good match-up
If Forrest can make Rampage’s legs wobble, Shogun’s gonna chop his legs OFF
Rampage has been asking for this fight for a long time after shogun soccer kicked hishead off, if he can’t be motivated for the onecfight he’s been asking for then he just needs to retire period.
rampage is gonna win the way hendo handled shogun shows shogun is afraid of power punchers now tko (ko) or und for page
shogun aint afraid of shit he has never been ko’d
how is shogun afraid of power punches?
he took hendersons biggest shots and STILL was not knocked out.
he’s not scared at all,
he stood toe to toe with hendo and landed some big punches himself.
shogun is smart enough to not stand right in front of rampage and box.
this is how i see the fight playing out:
- shogun keeping his distance while landing leg kicks and rushing in with big punches.
- rampage trying to punch shogun from where he’s standing (which will not land).
- rampage gassing after the second round, of which shogun won the first two rounds by securing a few takedowns and agression.
- shogun will take a gassed rampage down in the third round and either finish him with ground and pound or try to submit him; and if he isn’t successful, shogun will still win a 30-27 decision.
Id like to place a bet that rampage doesn’t leave after he loses.
rampage is gonna smash shogun and i wouldnt be surprised if the ufc and all the haters start kissing his ass again..
when was the last time rampage ”smashed’ someone?
That women’s baby back when he went on a *puts sunglasses on* …Rampage
Rampage is going to get murdered.. fight hendo again if he wins?? What makes you guys think Hendo would want to fight someone he beat already at this age of his??
Its retarded if Hendo fights anyone thats not for a title. He only has 1 or 2 fights in him.. Sorry Shogun but you had your chance, maybe if Hendo was younger.
It’s gonna be a great fight. Better be 5 rounds DANA!
Rampage Aint got two good rounds left.Why would it need to be 5
Because he only loses to decision he needs a 5 round fight to finish his opponent.
Rampage hasn’t got two good rounds left.Why would it need to be 5
y cant page win i dont understand y people think shogun is unstoppable i love shogun but he hasnt looked amazing as of late he got beat up by hendo beat forrest in brazil big surprise and page looked alot better against jones than shogun it should be a real competetive fight imo
MMA dont work like that smart guy. Its styles that make fights not “he beat A and I beat A so that means I should beat A” type of deal. You just admit you dont know shizz about MMA. hahaha..
Its because of Shoguns all around skill set is too much for a slow old rampage 1 dimensional fighter. Yes I know rampage has wrestling but he prefers not to.
yeah im sure ur a ****ing mma guru all im saying is whats so diff about hendo and rampages styles and what has shogun done to say hes going to destroy page i didnt say i was picking page just saying why r people making it seem he has like 1 in 1000 of winning im telling u this will be a good one
I think Rampage will end up fighting for Dream so he could be back in Japan. Maybe him and Fedor will throw down at HW, that wouldn’t be a bad matchup.
I just read an interview he did where he was saying that he’s pissed that the UFC is paying him less now then he previously made a few years ago. If thats the case I understand his problems with pay, he’s paid his dues to the UFC and he should be fairly compensated to it. He could make a lot of money in Dream too, not UFC money but very good money.
Shogun is not unstoppable. He will beat Rampage down though.
yessss cant wait
war rampage
they are sending rampage off with a serious beating,,they will tell shogun to kik that injured leg that forrest fuct long ago so he will never fifght again…ramopage made this hard on himself…i wonder how rampage will look with trt now ,,,also it will be funny to see if rmpage pisses clean or takes alot extra ..now he dont care about punishment…,,,,,,,,,they should have given rampage last fight with tito…either way lose lose…but ni actually think tito wold have puled the W out
great spelling
A pissed off Rampage is the best Rampage. Give us a show Page, bring it home or go out on your shield.
Think they meant to say rampage will ge ktfo by shogun rua in farewell bout
Hey Rampage, get your excuse for getting KTFO!
- I ate some bad tacos…
- My car broke down on the way and had to run to the arena…
- Couldn’t adjust to the daylight savings time change…
- Pulled a muscle while ‘motorboating’ my sparing partner…
- ETC…
If Shogun loses that would be 3 straight… they could both be done fighting for the UFC.
A rematch that was bound to happen sooner or later. Glad its happening.
i am the smartest man alive!!!!
Shogun is going to destroy him, sad to see Rampage leave on bad terms.
So, you whine (yes Rampage you did!) that the UFC lets you keep fighting injured and when you fail to make weight one time they dont consider it? Yet you book yourself a new match like this? Why not heal up properly because if its a half ass try as some of your previous fights have been you for sure will go out with a bang, and not in the way that you would want to. I like, your personality and what you bring to the sport, but as of lately it is to many excuses and fingerpointing towards others instead of looking at the mirror!
i hope rampage makes a comeback. he’s a legend in pride. he doesnt deserve to go out like that.
PLEEEEEASE let it be in Calgary in july!!!!!!
good send off tbh. everyone wanted this matchup so its gonna be entertaining
Shogun by ko or tko. Rampage is done.
I finally understand Rampage and his whining. You guys are just so stupid to listen to. writing rampage of because he lost to bader. Rampage was hurt but didnt want to pull out because he didnt want to miss a shot at fighting in japan again. I am huge Shogun fan and will be rooting for him, but you guys are just so ungratefull
You know man i finally understand. You are just an idiot.
Yes yes yes! Also dont judge Rampage on his last peformance, you guys are smarter than that.. If Rampage is healthy and in shape and Rua is too, this will be a fight to remember, believe me!
Rampage was an amazing fighter who has done a lot for the sport. Respect must be given there. However why would the UFC pay him more he is doing nothing. He is a low top ten fighter at best.
If he was at his best standing then he would have had some actual knockouts and would have no reason to bitch like he is doing.
Shogun by 1st round hands behind back flying knee monkey face and head kick KO, biaatch!
Damn I see shogun takin this one no problem
Shogun is gonna smash Rampage