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Two former rivals will meet once again as former UFC champions Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and Rashad Evans step inside the boxing ring later this year in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Jackson and Evans share a past that includes a stint as coaches on The Ultimate Fighter and an eventual clash inside the Octagon at UFC 114 back in 2010. Evans won that main event matchup and Jackson has been angling for his revenge ever since.
Luckily for “Rampage,” a platform exists where two retired UFC veterans can duke it out inside the boxing ring. It’s all thanks to Influencer Crossover Series (ICS) as the promotion is set to stage “ICS Mania” at a date yet to be determined.
Although the details are minimal, both Jackson and Evans confirmed their rematch on their social media accounts. Check it out below:
“ IT’S ON! Y’all thought it was over? Nah. Time to settle this once and for all! Rashad “Suga” Evans got me last time, but that was then—this is NOW. Albuquerque, NM | 2025 (TBA)This ain’t just a fight; it’s a reckoning. Let’s see if Suga can handle Rampage 2.0! Stay tuned for the venue and PPV details. Time 4 more Black on Black crime!”
“ IT’S HAPPENING! The rivalry reignites in 2025 as two MMA legends step into the boxing ring! “SUGA” Rashad Evans vs. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson —a rematch over a decade in the making! Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Date: 2025 (exact date TBA)This is more than a fight; it’s HISTORY. Witness the clash of two icons in a battle of skill, power, and legacy. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the action!”
Insomnia
Thoughts on Dana White joining the META ranks?
I love social media. And I’m excited to be a small part of the future of AI and emerging technologies. @Meta pic.twitter.com/Amh5W728og
— danawhite (@danawhite) January 6, 2025
Should UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria be thrown in jail?
Ilia Topuria is an absolute menace pic.twitter.com/QmpS0i7JwB
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) January 5, 2025
Who’s winning Henry Cejudo vs. Song Yadong?
Henry Cejudo vs. Song Yadong targeted for the upcoming #UFCSeattle card in February, per multiple sources.
Story coming soon to @MMAFighting.
First reported by @realkevink
— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) January 6, 2025
What could Arman Tsarukyan have planned?
Arman Tsarukyan says he prepared a special trick for his fight with Islam Makhachev:
“I know it will work. And it will change the whole course of the fight.”
@RedCorner_MMA ?? pic.twitter.com/HpkYA8joLu
— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) January 5, 2025
MMA Twitter is getting way too weird…
That time Joe Rogan and khamzat lost control pic.twitter.com/lDkU3cyrhc
— Dovy (@DovySimuMMA) January 5, 2025
the YouTube thumbnails have come to life pic.twitter.com/y8KvIQOjn9
— (@mmamarcuss) January 5, 2025
Should UFC really pay Jon Jones $30 million to fight Tom Aspinall?
Joe Rogan said the UFC is rumored to be paying Jon Jones $30M to fight Tom Aspinall pic.twitter.com/jUyrUjIgr0
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) January 5, 2025
Here is Andrew Tate sparring fans in Dubai:
Top G sparring pic.twitter.com/Qh5gLbKoyZ
— MMA UNCENSORED (@MMAUNCENSORED1) January 6, 2025
Ric Flair putting the boots back on brings a tear to my eye.
Fits Just Like The Old Days! WOOOOO! pic.twitter.com/k3cuPOI4q8
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) January 6, 2025
Will the Las Vegas Raiders curse play a role at UFC 311?
Can they break the Raiders curse? pic.twitter.com/dMqFACK3Ix
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) January 5, 2025
Former UFC contender Darren Till appears to be in good shape for his boxing match against Anthony Taylor later this month.
Solid day today pic.twitter.com/z4KzLeqzYI
— DT (@darrentill2) January 6, 2025
Check out some of Ariel Helwani’s 2024 MMA awards below:
My 2024 Helwani Nose Award for Fight of the Year…
@MakhachevMMA x @DustinPoirier pic.twitter.com/PXeiIzTroQ
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) January 6, 2025
My 2024 Helwani Nose Award for Round of the Year…
@GringoRibovics x @GoldenboyZell pic.twitter.com/u19ex2tlj0
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) January 6, 2025
My 2024 Helwani Nose Award for KO of the Year…
@BlessedMMA pic.twitter.com/iGiraCUp1L
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) January 6, 2025
My 2024 Helwani Nose Award for Submission of the Year…
@KChimaev pic.twitter.com/uPWfUAyyUQ
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) January 6, 2025
My 2024 Helwani Nose Award for Breakout Fighter of the Year…
@Diegolopesmma pic.twitter.com/toy1nskUol
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) January 6, 2025
Why would PFL CEO, Donn Davis, willingly post this to LinkedIn?
Donn Davis with a post on his LinkedIn on 5 bad things that happened to the PFL in 2024#PFL #PFLMMA #MMA #MMATwitter pic.twitter.com/H2V2rWbURO
— Jason Hagholm (@JHagholm1) January 5, 2025
UFC’s Laura Sanko has had enough of social media.
X has become a place I don’t spend much time anymore. People literally making up stuff about things I never said. I see very little positive. Just every depravity occurring on earth at your fingertips. It’s overwhelming. I think awareness is important. I think this platform is… pic.twitter.com/2JRctdltCz
— Laura Sanko (@laura_sanko) January 6, 2025
Does this matchup check any boxes for fight fans?
Vadim Nemkov will now fight Tim Johnson at #RoadToDubai on January 25th.
(via @BellatorMMA) pic.twitter.com/6G6KJyC2fP
— COMBAT SPORTS TODAY (@CSTodayNews) January 6, 2025
Is Movsar Evloev biting off more than he can chew?
.@@MovsarUFC vows to chase Ilia Topuria to middleweight if that’s what it takes:
“I don’t need to cut the weight to beat this guy. I need his head on my list.”
( @DamonMartin ) pic.twitter.com/yKoYbpVgjH
— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) January 6, 2025
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Here is Jon Jones destroying Parker Porter nearly 17 years ago:
That time Jon Jones fought our boy Parker Porter pic.twitter.com/aTrbTrsVDk
— Dovy (@DovySimuMMA) January 6, 2025
Random Land
WWE’s RAW debuted on Netflix this Monday night and the opening video was pretty wild.
WWE’s epic opening for #RawOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/IKHTmdNdv7
— COMBAT SPORTS TODAY (@CSTodayNews) January 6, 2025
Who’s ready to climb Mount Everest?
Mount Everest covered in waste, including 12,000 kilos of human excrement pic.twitter.com/PrwlT1ADf6
— Nature is Amazing ?? (@AMAZlNGNATURE) January 5, 2025
Sleep well Maniacs! We’ll be back for more tomorrow night.