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By Jesse Holland

UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson is used to surprising people. Not only is he one of the few PRIDE fighters to find success in the UFC, he’s done it against two of the sport’s biggest icons in Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell and Dan “Hollywood” Henderson.

Now 3-0 in the UFC, Rampage looks to broaden his horizons with the creation of the “Rampage Empire” and by working behind the scenes with UFC President Dana White on an unknown endeavor.

I managed to track down the 205lb superstar for a few minutes of Q&A. As we’ve come to expect from the boisterous Jackson, the results speak for themselves.

Jesse Holland (MMAmania): What’s up Rampage, how’s the hand? When are we going to see you back in the Octagon?

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson: It feels good, I should be ready to start punchin’ in a few weeks. I’m gettin’ back to training and all that. As far as my return I don’t know what the hell’s goin’ on. You guys will probably find out before I do.

Jesse Holland (MMAmania): Dana White mentioned that he’s got “big plans” for you in the near future. What’s he alluding to?

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson: I love Mexicans. I love tacos, burritos…I don’t know man, I don’t know what the hell Dana’s talkin’ about.

Jesse Holland (MMAmania): So you’re not prepared to announce your role as coach on the next season of The Ultimate Fighter?

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson: I can’t announce none of that. I can’t announce the new Rampage energy drink that’s coming out, I can’t announce my new deal with Affliction, I can’t announce the Rampage rims for your ride. I can’t announce nothin’.

Jesse Holland (MMAmania): How would you do in that type of role as a guy who notoriously loathes training?

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson: I hate training. I’m not sayin’ I don’t train - I’m the hardest training guy in this sport but I don’t like it. I hate it. That’s why I have to whoop so much ass. That fool standing across from me in the Octagon made me train for so long just to fight them. Now they have to pay. It’s punishment dammit.

Jesse Holland (MMAmania): What’s your prediction for the Chuck Liddell vs. Wanderlei Silva fight at UFC 79?

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson: I think it’s gonna be a good fight. (Yawns) Damn I need a Rampage energy drink right about now. I wish they would have done it a few years ago back in the day. They both lost two fights but they were against good people - well, Chuck lost to Jardine let me check that - it don’t matter. Two fights don’t end a career.

Jesse Holland (MMAmania): What’s your contract status with the UFC? How long will you be around?

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson: Damn you askin’ some nosy-ass questions. I ain’t tellin’ you none of that. Damn you nosy.

Jesse Holland (MMAmania): Do you think the UFC could have done a better job of marketing you?

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson: The UFC is very smart with their marketing. They just want to make sure I have the belt for a while. Marketing is expensive. Why they gonna spend all that money and then have me get knocked out by Dan Henderson like he did to Wanderlei. Then they gotta market Dan and then he gets knocked out. The UFC been around awhile that’s why they’re on top. I’m not trippin’ on them for marketing ’cause I can market my damn self.

Jesse Holland (MMAmania): Were you disappointed that Fedor signed with M-1 instead of the UFC?

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson: Who the hell is M-1? I love Fedor so whatever he does is good for him. I wish he was in the UFC but I guess I’ll have to watch him in M-1 - whatever the hell that is.

Jesse Holland (MMAmania): Is there anyone in the light heavyweight division you want to fight? What about Sokoudjou? He’s talking about making some noise.

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson: Whoever they give me. I ain’t worried about these guys talkin’ crap. They just trying to blow themselves up. That’s the oldest trick in the book. They crazy if they think I’m fallin’ for that crap. I do my talkin’ inside the Octagon. I don’t talk crap about nobody until after I whoop their ass except in some cases if they have bad breath or they ugly as hell.

Jesse Holland (MMAmania): How do you feel about fighting a friend? What if they offered you Tito?

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson: I might not want to do it, but I guess I would fight a friend if they wanted the belt or if they needed the money that comes with fighting the champ. What kind of friend would I be if I didn’t? I’ll do anything for my friends. Well, almost anything. I ain’t dyin’ for them. I ain’t Jesus Christ man, I got kids.

Hurry up with those questions homeboy I gotta take a mean crap. You wanna come into the bathroom and finish this?

Jesse Holland (MMAmania): Uh, no thanks!

December 1st, 2007    

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107 Comments »

Comment by Nos
2007-12-01 13:56:21

Ahhhhhhh…..Damn it Holland, you made me laugh and my ribs are still hurting from training the other night.

 
Comment by Chris
2007-12-01 13:58:46

OMG, i laughed so hard, Rampage is way toooo funnyyyy, im glad theres a fighter like him to add some humor in this sport, i hope he stays in this game for a while, when he starts to speak “bang” tensions gone…its that simple, hahahahha, gotta luv Rampage

 
Comment by Joey
2007-12-01 14:09:48

haha, Rampage is the man. I thought that he said about Jardine was pretty damn funny.

 
Comment by Ray
2007-12-01 14:12:35

Great bantering between the two. Rampage has a hell of a sense of humor, the guy is extremely marketable and I think he will be Champ for a good, long time!

 
Comment by ramp
2007-12-01 14:21:21

funny stuff rampage is awesome

 
Comment by Jo
2007-12-01 14:23:07

LMAO
Come on Jesse, why not carry on with the interview and get some more hilarious Rampage answers?

You should have done it for the fans ;)

 
Comment by Sour Diesel
2007-12-01 14:31:41

Great Interview I Only Wish It Was A Video .. It Would Of Been So Much More Funnier.

 
Comment by Sula
2007-12-01 14:47:47

I had to read that twice. God that man is funny!

 
Comment by WADZ
2007-12-01 15:12:10

I can’t wait to watch the rampage get his ass ko’d

 
Comment by JonnyBoy
2007-12-01 15:17:44

Rampage the funniest sportsman ever!

Thanks Jesse for this hilarious, top class interview!

 
Comment by Omaha4life
2007-12-01 15:26:46

the only mother fucker that can beat quintin jackson is Houston Alexander hes the only one.future UFC champ……

 
Comment by ILJO
2007-12-01 15:35:57

whats with the mexican business?

 
Comment by PhilQNY
2007-12-01 15:38:30

Page is the F’n Man.. Who better than can ambassador our sport..I thought his burrito comment was funny..so he’ll be fighting in Mexico..(Personally I’ll like to see it in Brasil again.)..him dissing Jardine..him marketing himself..wanting to do take a crap during the interview..Page is Classic.

 
Comment by ajadoniz
2007-12-01 15:55:00

it is well known that rampage loves his mexican peoples. rampage can very well market himself.

 
Comment by john
2007-12-01 15:55:39

Sounds like Rampage will be defending his title in Mexico and will be a coach on next seasons TUF. I would love to see Rampage on the show only if Dana doesnt use it to market a fight by building it up during the show, keeping Page out of action for a while. If they let him coach the show, they should have him coach against someone that he wont fight at the end of the show so he can just keep fighting without the show dictating when he will fight.

 
Comment by you.know
2007-12-01 15:59:51

why he gotta be talkin about food when im starving.. mexican sounds good right about now.. jardine, lol.. jackson better keep winning, hate to have a stiff like liddell as champ again, griffin is suitable.. the ufc needs to market jackson more.. he needs to be on tv, movies.. more spotlight.. they got GOLD!

 
Comment by Holdin_Ropes
2007-12-01 16:30:11

If only Shogun had torn a whole through Forrest we would of had another amazing title match waiting to happen.

Who is the most WORTHY CHALLENGER to Rampages title?

Perosnally if Wanderlei beats Lidell (convincingly, i.e. not by decision), I would like to see him then face Forrest and the winner gets the champ.

But that scenario means a long time to wait, with a lot of ifs. I guess we will just have to wait and see.

 
Comment by c-war
2007-12-01 16:31:41

[quote comment=”223323″]the only mother fucker that can beat quintin jackson is Houston Alexander hes the only one.future UFC champ……[/quote]
and then Thiago Silva can take it from him?

 
Comment by c-war
2007-12-01 16:32:53

Funny interview except for the burrito, taco thing. I didnt get that part, just sounded stupid.

 
Comment by "Mr. NC-17"
2007-12-01 16:42:33

Rampage is incredible, too bad Jesse you did not follow him into the bathroom, he said on the *UFC 71 dvd that he takes 10 pounds craps.

That would of been more crazy than 2 girls 1 cup.

 
Comment by GrapplingDummy
2007-12-01 16:55:25

It would be nice to hear Rampage just give honest answers to something instead of always trying to impress people with his tired sense of humor. Sadly, I don’t think that will ever happen because he knows how the idiots out there are so easily impressed

 
Comment by jsoph
2007-12-01 17:11:21

[quote comment=”223373″][quote comment=”223323″]the only mother fucker that can beat quintin jackson is Houston Alexander hes the only one.future UFC champ……[/quote]
and then Thiago Silva can take it from him?[/quote]

that houston alexander thing is a joke right? I would like to see Thiago fight some top guys though

 
Comment by Rob Barclay
2007-12-01 17:19:09

[quote comment=”223397″]It would be nice to hear Rampage just give honest answers to something instead of always trying to impress people with his tired sense of humor. Sadly, I don’t think that will ever happen because he knows how the idiots out there are so easily impressed[/quote]

rampage rocks! first class interviews everytime..

 
Comment by bullfighter 3
2007-12-01 17:23:10

I’d love to see Wanderlei Silva’s knees get rid of this coky champion’s humour for a third time.Wandy the new LHV champion.

 
Comment by PhilQNY
2007-12-01 17:34:23

If wandi beats Chuck Im pretty sure..he`ll be set up to fight page cuz of their last 2fights..plus they did that with page when he came to the ufc.

 
Comment by john
2007-12-01 18:01:30

[quote comment=”223444″]If wandi beats Chuck Im pretty sure..he`ll be set up to fight page cuz of their last 2fights..plus they did that with page when he came to the ufc.[/quote]

I think if wandy beats chuck he will definitly face Rampage, especially since the rematch between Forrest griffin and Jardine is rumored to go down at UFC 81 Superbowl weekend

 
Comment by Dominic
2007-12-01 18:09:03

It’s funny, because Liddell was talking shit about how crappy of a fighter Jardine was too, before he got his ass kicked.

 
Comment by justagirl
2007-12-01 19:25:10

He is hysterical. I love it! “I love tacos, burritos…..” WTF??? That’s hilarious!

 
Comment by JRV
2007-12-01 19:29:17

[quote post=”4076″]Rampage is incredible, too bad Jesse you did not follow him into the bathroom, he said on the *UFC 71 dvd that he takes 10 pounds craps.
That would of been more crazy than 2 girls 1 cup. [/quote]
No

 
Comment by jack
2007-12-01 19:33:57

[quote comment=”223432″]I’d love to see Wanderlei Silva’s knees get rid of this coky champion’s humour for a third time.Wandy the new LHV champion.[/quote]

hate to agree with you, but i do. Wandy owns Rampage.

 
Comment by theCloser
2007-12-01 19:36:35

There is a crap=Jesse joke in there somewhere, but I’m too pissed about the Jardine comment to flesh it out. Dean of Mean would knock that idiot out.

 
Comment by PhilQNY
2007-12-01 19:50:06

[quote comment=”223465″][quote comment=”223444″]If wandi beats Chuck Im pretty sure..he`ll be set up to fight page cuz of their last 2fights..plus they did that with page when he came to the ufc.[/quote]

I think if wandy beats chuck he will definitly face Rampage, especially since the rematch between Forrest griffin and Jardine is rumored to go down at UFC 81 Superbowl weekend[/quote]

really.

 
Comment by Chadx23
2007-12-01 20:15:39

[quote comment=”223477″]It’s funny, because Liddell was talking shit about how crappy of a fighter Jardine was too, before he got his ass kicked.[/quote]

if you were a member of mmajacked you would see that Liddell does not believe that he lost that fight lol….But just so everyone knows, I personally think he did.

 
Comment by Sureal
2007-12-01 20:52:27

[quote comment=”223312″]I can’t wait to watch the rampage get his ass ko’d[/quote]

It’s probably only two fights away

Wandy KO’s Chuck, then it’s knee to the face time again

Though Rampage’s game has progressed since then - we’ll have to wait and see.

 
Comment by RobH86
2007-12-01 21:30:27

Holy crap. Did anyone see the Ross Pointon Marios Zaromskis fight. What a fight!!!

Mania you have to check it out to see how much better Ross has gotten. He lost to a cut but it was a really great fight. If you guys can find it, take a look, much better than any recent UFC bouts. Ninja did well too tonight. Cage Rage actually dished out some decent action tonight.

 
Comment by RobH86
2007-12-01 21:36:29

Loads of people are talking about TUF7. Rampage and Griffin. I suppose it kind of makes sense. It would sell a tonne of PPVs but they don’t want the division going stale while they wait to duke it out.

 
Comment by Maruader
2007-12-01 22:13:10

[quote comment=”223323″]the only mother fucker that can beat quintin jackson is Houston Alexander hes the only one.future UFC champ……[/quote]

I hope you’re joking. If so, sarcasm doesn’t carry well through text. If not, wake up dude! Houston just got his ass handed to him on and he’s the only guy to beat him? Wanderlei Silva has his number. Sokoudjou is scary as hell! Shogun has yet to show his potential in the cage. Three guys right there than can beat him.

 
Comment by BLOodyMEss
2007-12-01 22:19:28

[quote comment=”223429″][quote comment=”223397″]It would be nice to hear Rampage just give honest answers to something instead of always trying to impress people with his tired sense of humor. Sadly, I don’t think that will ever happen because he knows how the idiots out there are so easily impressed[/quote]

rampage rocks! first class interviews everytime..[/quote]

lol

 
Comment by gr_guitar
2007-12-01 22:46:52

[quote comment=”223477″]It’s funny, because Liddell was talking shit about how crappy of a fighter Jardine was too, before he got his ass kicked.[/quote]

That is totally incorrect. He didn’t get his ass kicked. He lost a fairly close decision, mainly becuase Jardine landed so many kicks to his body (hence the rather large red area) and the fact that chuck looked a little timid compared to his usual self. There was no ass kicking.

 
Comment by whoop yo ass
2007-12-01 22:50:14

[quote comment=”223312″]I can’t wait to watch the rampage get his ass ko’d[/quote]
Rampage has the drive now.. hes lookin really good right now.

 
Comment by Davey D
2007-12-01 23:28:51

Rampage knows how to give interesting interview’s. That guy is funny as hell. I miss seeing him and Bas Rutten in Pride. Those were the days. They were always doing great interview’s and the comentaring was hilarious all the time.

I’ve been looking for his new Osiris shoes everywhere and they’re no where to be found. When they get the ball rolling on Rampage. It will be huge. He has the skills to make him and the UFC millions & millions of fans, money, sponsorship deals…whatever.

I’d like to see Wanerlei vs. Rampage in the UFC. It would be effin’ sweet. If they held it in Mexico, holy shit. FIREWORKS BABY. It’s going down.

Cheers!!! :)

 
Comment by Jake
2007-12-01 23:30:37

Rampage’s act is getting old. Your a professional, start acting like one.

 
Comment by Spider Style
2007-12-01 23:53:34

[quote comment=”223687″]Rampage’s act is getting old. Your a professional, start acting like one.[/quote]

One of the reasons that Ali was a great champion was his sense of humor and when he opened his mouth to talk trash. The great thing is that they both have the skills to back it up. Go Rampage!!

 
Comment by SUPER CAL
2007-12-02 00:04:35

[quote comment=”223323″]the only mother fucker that can beat quintin jackson is Houston Alexander hes the only one.future UFC champ……[/quote]
Dude you have to wake the heck up! I enjoyed watching houston fight as much as anybody else, but there are no tricks left in his sleave. Granted he earned alot of fans in his two super quick wins and the ufc notices that. But thats it he will beat a couple of level b fighters and NEVER NEVER again beat an A fighter. He is yesterdays news.

 
Comment by sal
2007-12-02 00:11:13

How can YOU NOT love that guy? Rampage is the man!

 
Comment by Spawn
2007-12-02 00:15:20

[quote comment=”223687″]Rampage’s act is getting old. Your a professional, start acting like one.[/quote]
Jake,

Are you telling him not to be himself?

That’s flat-out ridiculous. You wanna tell him what time’s and days he can take a crap too?

 
Comment by THORAZINE
2007-12-02 00:16:48

[quote comment=”223323″]the only mother fucker that can beat quintin jackson is Houston Alexander hes the only one.future UFC champ……[/quote]

unhhh’ last I remembered Rampage can wrestle and works on JuJu…. so what are you trying to say?

 
Comment by THORAZINE
2007-12-02 00:20:10

[quote comment=”223429″][quote comment=”223397″]It would be nice to hear Rampage just give honest answers to something instead of always trying to impress people with his tired sense of humor. Sadly, I don’t think that will ever happen because he knows how the idiots out there are so easily impressed[/quote]

rampage rocks! first class interviews everytime..[/quote]

If there were more fighters like Rampage we’d get tired of him quick… but since there’s only 1…it’s great!!

 
Comment by MMAmania
2007-12-02 01:17:00

Great job Jesse under some real difficult circumstances. I’ll make a positive note in your personal file.

 
Comment by Brandon Jackson
2007-12-02 02:02:05

dats my big bro tellin em like it is shawty

 
Comment by Big Ox
2007-12-02 02:48:54

[quote comment=”223323″]the only mother fucker that can beat quintin jackson is Houston Alexander hes the only one.future UFC champ……[/quote]
or the ax murdurer, or shogun. Again!!

 
Comment by Chris W
2007-12-02 02:57:23

great interview but you should’ve followed him into the bathroom!

 
Comment by Landowner
2007-12-02 03:03:20

After reading all that I need some Rampage drank. Yummm. You can really taste the Rampage.

 
Comment by fightfan
2007-12-02 06:08:14

If Wanderlai faces Rampage, AGAIN……It will a repeat performance of fights 1 and 2. teh onyl thing that might be diffference is how bad of a beating Silva puts on Jackson.

The look in Rampages’ eyes when Wanderlai gets in his face says it all. It is reminisent of……A deer caught in the headlights or a Rich Franklin looking at Silva’s knees from a thai clinch

 
Comment by Da Monkey
2007-12-02 08:19:57

[quote comment=”223330″]whats with the mexican business?[/quote]

I think The Mexican business, was like saying well what does that have to do with the price of tea in China…

 
Comment by zheka
2007-12-02 08:25:18

hey Jesse, homeboy… M-1 stole your story :)

http://www.mixfight.ru/info/interviews/2007/12/2/rampageinterview/

 
Comment by john
2007-12-02 08:25:54

[quote comment=”223876″]If Wanderlai faces Rampage, AGAIN……It will a repeat performance of fights 1 and 2. teh onyl thing that might be diffference is how bad of a beating Silva puts on Jackson.

The look in Rampages’ eyes when Wanderlai gets in his face says it all. It is reminisent of……A deer caught in the headlights or a Rich Franklin looking at Silva’s knees from a thai clinch[/quote]

What the hell are you talkinbout? U wasnt intimidated in either of the staedowns, I have never seen Rampage intimidated. By the way Rampage, and most fighters consider Fedor the best fighter in the world, keep that in mind, next time u fickle fans are ready to drop him from the rankings

 
Comment by Jake
2007-12-02 08:50:53

[quote comment=”223715″][quote comment=”223687″]Rampage’s act is getting old. Your a professional, start acting like one.[/quote]
Jake,

Are you telling him not to be himself?

That’s flat-out ridiculous. You wanna tell him what time’s and days he can take a crap too?[/quote]

No, I am not telling him to be someone else. He can be whoever he wants, but he is representing the sport and he acts like an idiot and can’t give straight answers to any questions he is asked. I am just saying his act is getting old. One can have a personality while still maintaining some sense of professionalism. see Randy, Chuck, Hughes, GSP, Anderson Silva, Franklin, I could keep on going.

 
Comment by Spawn
2007-12-02 11:23:39

[quote comment=”223965″]
No, I am not telling him to be someone else. He can be whoever he wants[/quote]
Sure…anyone but The Guy answering the interview above but more like “Randy, Chuck, Hughes, GSP, Anderson Silva, Franklin” right?

SUUURRREE. talk about a contradiction.

If Dana doesn’t seem to have a problem with his ‘professionalism’ then how on earth should you?
[quote comment=”223965″]
One can have a personality while still maintaining some sense of professionalism. see Randy, Chuck, Hughes, GSP, Anderson Silva, Franklin, I could keep on going.[/quote]
Those guys aren’t even anywhere NEAR as FUNNY as Rampage. great fighters and everything… but honestly? their interviews don’t carry half as much wit as Rampage’s.
[quote comment=”223965″]I am just saying his act is getting old.[/quote]
Then change the channel.

 
Comment by Spawn
2007-12-02 11:25:05

Rampage Jackson CRACKS ME UP!

PERIOD.

 
Comment by SLAM
2007-12-02 12:14:45

[quote post=”4076″]Then change the channel.[/quote]

Haha.. Good line!

 
Comment by Omaha4life
2007-12-02 13:48:32

Houston Alexander is the fucken best light heavyweight in the ufc he will kill rampage

 
Comment by john
2007-12-02 14:13:14

[quote comment=”223552″][quote comment=”223465″][quote comment=”223444″]If wandi beats Chuck Im pretty sure..he`ll be set up to fight page cuz of their last 2fights..plus they did that with page when he came to the ufc.[/quote]

I think if wandy beats chuck he will definitly face Rampage, especially since the rematch between Forrest griffin and Jardine is rumored to go down at UFC 81 Superbowl weekend[/quote]

really.[/quote]

Sherdog is reporting that Forrest will be fighting Jardine at UFC 81 in what seems to be a number 1 contender match. Sherdog isn’t always accurate but I wont rule it out because they havent fought since September 22. They should get scheduled to fight soon and a fight against each other makes perfect sense. Also UFC 81 is the biggest event of the year so
if they can get Randy to fight Noguerra, Forrest vs. Jardine 2 along with Brock vs. Mir and Marquardt vs. Lietes, this osuld really shape up to be a great fight card. If its true we can expect UFC mania to report on it tomorrow or tuesday at the latest, soo we will find out soon.

 
Comment by john
2007-12-02 14:28:33

Bad NEWS!!! In first hand, the fight between Minotauro and Tim Sylvia was signed hours ago, and it will take place in UFC 81, feb. 2nd, in Las Vegas.

Randy did not reach agreements with UFC and the vague title will be disuputed between Minotauro and Tim”

Also, Shogun is said to be returning to the octagon in april
and UFC 83 will be in Canada.

 
Comment by Mythbuster#17
2007-12-02 14:33:34

[quote comment=”223397″]It would be nice to hear Rampage just give honest answers to something instead of always trying to impress people with his tired sense of humor. Sadly, I don’t think that will ever happen because he knows how the idiots out there are so easily impressed[/quote]

Actually, if you read it right, he DID give honest answers and threw in the comedic statements in-between. And his “tired sense of humor” (as you call it) is the way he is. There are different people on this planet  with different attitudes, just accept it.  CALLING US IDIOTS BECAUSE WE LAUGH AT HIS JOKES MAKES YOU LOOK PRETTY IGNORANT AND VERY SNOBBISH.

 
Comment by QNoTouchRJ
2007-12-02 15:02:43

thanks mmamania for this exclusive with Rampage

Rampage is pure genius-
[quote post=”4076″]Hurry up with those questions homeboy I gotta take a mean crap. You wanna come into the bathroom and finish this?[/quote]
reminds me of Eddy Murphy’ MR T “HEY BOY” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJJPCBrVGLQ

Rampage’s is way out there/ light years ahead.

Jackson vs Liddle TKO 1:53 “Call me No Touch”
Jardine vs Liddle 15:00 “I got hit by a bus”

 
Comment by Big Rush
2007-12-02 16:06:46

[quote comment=”224097″]Houston Alexander is the fucken best light heavyweight in the ufc he will kill rampage[/quote]
Hopefully Houston will win a few more times so we can test your prediction.

 
Comment by Big Rush
2007-12-02 16:09:09

[quote comment=”224112″]Bad NEWS!!! In first hand, the fight between Minotauro and Tim Sylvia was signed hours ago, and it will take place in UFC 81, feb. 2nd, in Las Vegas.

Randy did not reach agreements with UFC and the vague title will be disuputed between Minotauro and Tim”

Also, Shogun is said to be returning to the octagon in april
and UFC 83 will be in Canada.[/quote]

John, can you provide a source to support this, since DW said to stay tuned on what is happening with Randy. I hope its not anothe interim title. That would make 3 of 5 and if Page’s hand doesn’t heal…..yikes!

 
Comment by WADZ
2007-12-02 16:28:10

[quote comment=”224043″][quote comment=”223965″]
No, I am not telling him to be someone else. He can be whoever he wants[/quote]
Sure…anyone but The Guy answering the interview above but more like “Randy, Chuck, Hughes, GSP, Anderson Silva, Franklin” right?

SUUURRREE. talk about a contradiction.

If Dana doesn’t seem to have a problem with his ‘professionalism’ then how on earth should you?
[quote comment=”223965″]
One can have a personality while still maintaining some sense of professionalism. see Randy, Chuck, Hughes, GSP, Anderson Silva, Franklin, I could keep on going.[/quote]
Those guys aren’t even anywhere NEAR as FUNNY as Rampage. great fighters and everything… but honestly? their interviews don’t carry half as much wit as Rampage’s.
[quote comment=”223965″]I am just saying his act is getting old.[/quote]
Then change the channel.[/quote]

Guess what Spawn…people WILL change the channel. Rampage will not last as long as the prior champ.

This guy’s a one trick pony…and again, I can’t wait to see him get his ass ko’d

 
Comment by john
2007-12-02 18:38:15

[quote comment=”224158″][quote comment=”224112″]Bad NEWS!!! In first hand, the fight between Minotauro and Tim Sylvia was signed hours ago, and it will take place in UFC 81, feb. 2nd, in Las Vegas.

Randy did not reach agreements with UFC and the vague title will be disuputed between Minotauro and Tim”

Also, Shogun is said to be returning to the octagon in april
and UFC 83 will be in Canada.[/quote]

John, can you provide a source to support this, since DW said to stay tuned on what is happening with Randy. I hope its not anothe interim title. That would make 3 of 5 and if Page’s hand doesn’t heal…..yikes![/quote]

I told you, Sherdog and also I think mmaweekly.

 
Comment by Jake
2007-12-02 21:10:17

[quote comment=”224043″][quote comment=”223965″]
No, I am not telling him to be someone else. He can be whoever he wants[/quote]
Sure…anyone but The Guy answering the interview above but more like “Randy, Chuck, Hughes, GSP, Anderson Silva, Franklin” right?

SUUURRREE. talk about a contradiction.

If Dana doesn’t seem to have a problem with his ‘professionalism’ then how on earth should you?
[quote comment=”223965″]
One can have a personality while still maintaining some sense of professionalism. see Randy, Chuck, Hughes, GSP, Anderson Silva, Franklin, I could keep on going.[/quote]
Those guys aren’t even anywhere NEAR as FUNNY as Rampage. great fighters and everything… but honestly? their interviews don’t carry half as much wit as Rampage’s.
[quote comment=”223965″]I am just saying his act is getting old.[/quote]
Then change the channel.[/quote]

Spawn, if you consider talking about taking craps and eating burritos and tacos witty and funny, then YOUR take on funny and witty is not the same as mine. If I wanted to listen to a comedian I would tune into Comedy Central. If I want to have a fighter answer questions and talk about MMA I tune to this site and others…and as far as Dana not caring about his professionalism, so why should I? Last time I checked I don’t look for what Dana thinks before I write in this forum. And finally Dana and professionalism shouldn’t even be mentioned in the same sentence.

 
Comment by The Anomaly
2007-12-02 23:16:10

[quote comment=”224344″][quote comment=”224043″][quote comment=”223965″]
No, I am not telling him to be someone else. He can be whoever he wants[/quote]
Sure…anyone but The Guy answering the interview above but more like “Randy, Chuck, Hughes, GSP, Anderson Silva, Franklin” right?

SUUURRREE. talk about a contradiction.

If Dana doesn’t seem to have a problem with his ‘professionalism’ then how on earth should you?
[quote comment=”223965″]
One can have a personality while still maintaining some sense of professionalism. see Randy, Chuck, Hughes, GSP, Anderson Silva, Franklin, I could keep on going.[/quote]
Those guys aren’t even anywhere NEAR as FUNNY as Rampage. great fighters and everything… but honestly? their interviews don’t carry half as much wit as Rampage’s.
[quote comment=”223965″]I am just saying his act is getting old.[/quote]
Then change the channel.[/quote]

Spawn, if you consider talking about taking craps and eating burritos and tacos witty and funny, then YOUR take on funny and witty is not the same as mine. If I wanted to listen to a comedian I would tune into Comedy Central. If I want to have a fighter answer questions and talk about MMA I tune to this site and others…and as far as Dana not caring about his professionalism, so why should I? Last time I checked I don’t look for what Dana thinks before I write in this forum. And finally Dana and professionalism shouldn’t even be mentioned in the same sentence.[/quote]
Rampage is funny, and a good guy, and, he is a great fighter. If you earned yourself the belt, I think you’ve earned the right to push the envelope a bit.

 
Comment by Spawn
2007-12-03 00:05:29

[quote comment=”224172″][quote comment=”224043″][quote comment=”223965″]
No, I am not telling him to be someone else. He can be whoever he wants[/quote]
Sure…anyone but The Guy answering the interview above but more like “Randy, Chuck, Hughes, GSP, Anderson Silva, Franklin” right?

SUUURRREE. talk about a contradiction.

If Dana doesn’t seem to have a problem with his ‘professionalism’ then how on earth should you?
[quote comment=”223965″]
One can have a personality while still maintaining some sense of professionalism. see Randy, Chuck, Hughes, GSP, Anderson Silva, Franklin, I could keep on going.[/quote]
Those guys aren’t even anywhere NEAR as FUNNY as Rampage. great fighters and everything… but honestly? their interviews don’t carry half as much wit as Rampage’s.
[quote comment=”223965″]I am just saying his act is getting old.[/quote]
Then change the channel.[/quote]

Guess what Spawn…people WILL change the channel. Rampage will not last as long as the prior champ.

This guy’s a one trick pony…and again, I can’t wait to see him get his ass ko’d[/quote]WADZ, Rampage’s performance in the Octagon has nothing to do w/ the way he conducts his interviews. he was funny even before he was champ. whether he gets his ‘ass KO’d’ is irrelevant.

 
Comment by Big House
2007-12-03 00:08:48

Rampage should be the newest member of the “Blue Collar Comedy Tour.”

 
Comment by Spawn
2007-12-03 00:29:59

[quote comment=”224344″][quote comment=”224043″][quote comment=”223965″]
No, I am not telling him to be someone else. He can be whoever he wants[/quote]
Sure…anyone but The Guy answering the interview above but more like “Randy, Chuck, Hughes, GSP, Anderson Silva, Franklin” right?

SUUURRREE. talk about a contradiction.

If Dana doesn’t seem to have a problem with his ‘professionalism’ then how on earth should you?
[quote comment=”223965″]
One can have a personality while still maintaining some sense of professionalism. see Randy, Chuck, Hughes, GSP, Anderson Silva, Franklin, I could keep on going.[/quote]
Those guys aren’t even anywhere NEAR as FUNNY as Rampage. great fighters and everything… but honestly? their interviews don’t carry half as much wit as Rampage’s.
[quote comment=”223965″]I am just saying his act is getting old.[/quote]
Then change the channel.[/quote]
Spawn, if you consider talking about taking craps and eating burritos and tacos witty and funny, then YOUR take on funny and witty is not the same as mine. If I wanted to listen to a comedian I would tune into Comedy Central. If I want to have a fighter answer questions and talk about MMA I tune to this site and others…and as far as Dana not caring about his professionalism, so why should I? Last time I checked I don’t look for what Dana thinks before I write in this forum. And finally Dana and professionalism shouldn’t even be mentioned in the same sentence.[/quote]Jake, are you a journalist or something? actually, nevermind. coz u act as if Rampage owes you straight answers and you make it sound like every interview *must* be all serious and everything. man, lighten up. it sounds to me like he was being dodgy coz Dana didn’t want him to spill the beans on something - so of course he probably couldnt give crystal clear answers. or if his needing to take a crap thing was true, maybe that bothered him too. ya never know, man.

i didnt get what all that taco stuff was about neither. and if he wanted to take a crap well then he must’ve needed to take a crap then, maybe that affected his thinking?

FYI, i laughed at this: “I’ll do anything for my friends. Well, almost anything. I ain’t dyin’ for them. I ain’t Jesus Christ man, I got kids.” haha.

He’s just saying it like it is. and i respect that.

Yes, to a certain extent i agree w/ you that Dana and ‘professionalism’ shouldnt be mentioned in the same sentence. If anyone needs to be more professional, it’s Dana White. But president and fighter is a big big difference. now if Rampage was the president of the UFC, i wouldnt have this disagreement w/ you at all.

anyway, the bottom line is this… some people, including myself find Rampage funny and you apparently don’t. fair enough. so i’m leaving it at that.

 
Comment by 2BAD4U
2007-12-03 00:34:13

What a dork.

 
Comment by bryant
2007-12-03 01:07:12

i heard the rumor also about the jardine vs griffin fight
i want chuck to win but if silva does he might get the title shot, would make sense since silva ko’ed chuck twice with knee strikes, this though i really think rampage would take him down in the cage. the slyvia match probably will be interm title fight against noguierra. really good card in feb, looking forward to it,
i don’t know about the #1 contender match probably winner gets rampage down the line if silva falters,

 
Comment by Oddchild
2007-12-03 03:45:12

Rampage is funny ass hell boy! Especially the stuff about the energy drink. SOLID!