Props to all the fighters for putting on a great card. But big up’s to these guys in particular
- Russow for one of the greatest come from behind one punch finishes in recent memory
- Suga Rashad for upsetting the haters yet again. Public Enemy already told you…
- Hathaway and Kim for keeping their perfect records against big name opponents
- Jason Brilz and Lil Nog for going to war. Picked Nog to win but had it 29-28 Brilz. The FOTN bonus should ease the sting though. Following the Jung vs Garcia fight getting the same award after a good fight and controversial decision, should they change the name to the “Sorry the judges screwed you” Award?
- Bisping did what I expected him to do, Miller is tough but Bisping was a bad style match up for him.
- Whats up with Rampage?
As a Rashad fan the outcome of this fight was expected. All the wolf tickets Rampage was trying to sell during the Primetime were very convincing but the facts were against him.
The time off, his weight before starting his training camp, the style match up and speed difference (I usually go with the fighter who is faster/has better footwork anyway) and it just wasn’t coming out good for Rampage. I knew something was off when he was talking about how he was the most dangerous rampage that has ever been when that wasn’t the case. He is wealthy and popular now and in no way the hungry phenom he was back in Pride.
But I think the real question here and has always been does Rampage want to be a champion or even a good mixed martial artist again. Just like Carano, Jackson is a fighter with a very marketable look and a persona perfect for Hollywood. He also has the skill-set and experience to be a good fighter.
I honestly worry if he wants to compete anymore? The fame, money and notoriety he enjoys can be attained easier in Hollywood than by competing in the most dangerous division in the biggest most competitive organization in the most grueling unpredictable combat sport there is.
- Can’t wait for Shogun vs Rashad
