You're not "keeping it real" at all. All you're doing is spitting out your opinion like it's the truth. Pretty sure a majority of veteran MMA fans and Sherdoggers would agree that Rumble and Rampage (mind you, I'm a huge Rampage fan) are completely different animals. Rumble doesn't telegraph and wind up his punches. They're shorter, crisper, more accurate, and honestly probably hit harder. AJ has great movement and does an awesome job cutting off the octagon without chasing. There was nothing "lucky" about it. You could tell from the beginning that Rumble had control via him walking Gus down and controlling the center of the octagon. Gus didn't land one substantial strike...
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You're not "keeping it real" at all. All you're doing is spitting out your opinion like it's the truth. Pretty sure a majority of veteran MMA fans and Sherdoggers would agree that Rumble and Rampage (mind you, I'm a huge Rampage fan) are completely different animals. Rumble doesn't telegraph and wind up his punches. They're shorter, crisper, more accurate, and honestly probably hit harder. AJ has great movement and does an awesome job cutting off the octagon without chasing. There was nothing "lucky" about it. You could tell from the beginning that Rumble had control via him walking Gus down and controlling the center of the octagon. Gus didn't land one substantial strike...
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Rampage has not been very dangerous with his stand up against anyone worth mentioning in quite a while
There may have been a day where Rampage could have knocked Rumble out, but i seriously doubt that is the case anymore, Rumble is on too much of a roll and Rampage is going the opposite way
There may have been a day where Rampage could have knocked Rumble out, but i seriously doubt that is the case anymore, Rumble is on too much of a roll and Rampage is going the opposite way
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Keeping it real fake. You are obviously a mauler fan. Nothing about last night indicated that he would have done better if the fight went on.
Lmao. You cannot be serious.
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It's like you guys havent watched Rampage since he knocked out Wanderlei. He hasn't looked impressive since several years before he fought Jones. Current day Rumble is a beast.
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Based on what? Rumble has never been rocked, Rampage was dropped by short Glover hooks in his second last ufc fight.
Rumble all day if that ever goes down
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People still underestimating Rumble..
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This reminds me of the "What does Johnson have to offer Gus that Manuwa didn't?" that a bunch of folks made fools out of themselves in... but I guess I'll bite...
They are two completely different fighters, Johnson uses kicks Page doesn't, AJ is much less plodding and by the time Rampage fought Jones he was past his prime and the only way I could describe his fights around that time is: uninspired, Johnson seems like he's got a fire and a chip on his shoulder...
Don't sleep on AJ, he's got a tough row to hoe in facing Jones but the dude is proving everyone wrong each step he takes toward the title shot... I think it's a great story, from middling WW to HW to top 205# contender... It's pretty great to see a guy rebuild his career like this... Reminds me of Lawler's recent run, good stuff
They are two completely different fighters, Johnson uses kicks Page doesn't, AJ is much less plodding and by the time Rampage fought Jones he was past his prime and the only way I could describe his fights around that time is: uninspired, Johnson seems like he's got a fire and a chip on his shoulder...
Don't sleep on AJ, he's got a tough row to hoe in facing Jones but the dude is proving everyone wrong each step he takes toward the title shot... I think it's a great story, from middling WW to HW to top 205# contender... It's pretty great to see a guy rebuild his career like this... Reminds me of Lawler's recent run, good stuff
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Rampage is one of my all-time favorites. With that said, the Rampage that fought Jones wasn't as good as current Rumble. He wasn't hungry, was too easily frustrated, and was obviously slowing down with age. He'd rather complain about getting kicked in a potentially dangerous yet legal area than fight his ass off.
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Rumble is a power puncher. Rampage is a hard puncher. I wouldn't want to be hit by either. But really think if Rumble is swinging like he was last night. I will be looking for Bones head somewhere in the stands. War Rumble. Good to see him bak not tryin to cut weight like used to
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I'ts like Page and Glover all over again, people still dreaming a 1 punch KO would beat Jones. Wake up fools!
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Wait so if they're doing another rampage vs jones 2 wouldn't there have to be an actual rampage vs jones 2 before they do another one?
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Rumble is a much better striker, he knows how to close the distance, he has more power, and he actually throws jabs and kicks.
He is better then Rampage.
He is better then Rampage.
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Lol just because they are both muscular, black and fighting at 205 doesn't make them the same smarty pants.
Rumble moves a lot quicker, he cuts off the octagon a lot better, and he is on an absolute wrecking path right now...
When is the last time you seen Rampage go upstairs with a kick? k thanks.
Also there careers are at completely different points (when they fought/will fight Jones)
Rumble moves a lot quicker, he cuts off the octagon a lot better, and he is on an absolute wrecking path right now...
When is the last time you seen Rampage go upstairs with a kick? k thanks.
Also there careers are at completely different points (when they fought/will fight Jones)
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Rumble has better footwork to cut off the cage and get inside, he has better speed, he has better kicks, and he also has better TDD than the Rampage that fought jones. I'd wager that he punches harder too.
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This - hate to play the MMA math card, but think about Rampage v Gus
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Before the Jones fight I thought Rampage had lost his touch in the stand up after he lost to Rashad he was more tentative and didn't really involve. Even though Rampage got the title shot he didn't do anything really impressive before hand. Johnson is improving fight after fight. He may be able to match Jones' pure strength and grip. Johnson vs. Jones will be competitive If Jones wins please move up to heavyweight
