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MMA Quoteathon: Rampage Poops on Rogan, Bigfoot Disses Overeem

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson recently sat down with Gary Alexander of Fighter’s Only Magazine for an exclusive interview, and per usual, provided several insights into the enigma wrapped mystery that is the former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion’s mind. On the heels of an unsuccessful title bid against Jon Jones, Jackson has opted for a training camp that won’t cost him six figures for his upcoming UFC 144 bout against Ryan Bader. According to Jackson, he had originally planned on returning to MusclePharm for the bout with Bader, but upon coming to the realization that it would in fact be cold in that part of the country, decided to stay at his own newly formed gym in Southern California.

For the most part, the interview was standard Rampage fare, chocked full of paranoid delusions, incoherent rambling, and a complete disregard for the interviewer beside him. You know, the stuff we love about ‘Page. But things took an interesting turn when Jackson was asked how he saw the Bader fight going down in a perfect world:

In a perfect world, I step in the cage, and I yawn just like just I did on you and he fuckin’ faints. And then I get my check and walk out there like, ‘Thanks!’ and I don’t even gotta do the interview with Joe Rogan’s fake ass…after you fight, if you win, you gotta go and Joe Rogan’s gotta do an interview with you and most likely he’s been talking crap about you the whole time.

Join us after the jump for more from this interview, as well as an interesting tidbit compliments of Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva.

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson recently sat down with Gary Alexander of Fighter’s Only Magazine for an exclusive interview, and per usual, provided several insights into the enigma wrapped mystery that is the former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion’s mind. On the heels of an unsuccessful title bid against Jon Jones, Jackson has opted for a training camp that won’t cost him six figures for his upcoming UFC 144 bout against Ryan Bader. According to Jackson, he had originally planned on returning to MusclePharm for the bout with Bader, but upon coming to the realization that it would in fact be cold in that part of the country, decided to stay at his own newly formed gym in Southern California.

For the most part, the interview was standard Rampage fare, chocked full of paranoid delusions, incoherent rambling, and a complete disregard for the interviewer beside him. You know, the stuff we love about ‘Page. But things took an interesting turn when Jackson was asked how he saw the Bader fight going down in a perfect world:

In a perfect world, I step in the cage, and I yawn just like just I did on you and he fuckin’ faints. And then I get my check and walk out there like, ‘Thanks!’ and I don’t even gotta do the interview with Joe Rogan’s fake ass…after you fight, if you win, you gotta go and Joe Rogan’s gotta do an interview with you and most likely he’s been talking crap about you the whole time.

Damn, it seems that Rampage has joined Mario Yamasaki, Carlos Mencia (or whatever his real name is), and hecklers worldwide in the list of people who do not enjoy all that is The Joe Rogan Experience. Apparently Jackson’s dislike of Rogan comes from Joe’s somewhat biased perspective when commentating, especially when it comes to the Jiu-Jitsu game:

You know he’s got good jiu-jitsu because he’s so biased against jiu-jitsu guys. You can hear it in his voice. Whenever a guy is a jiu-jitsu fighter he’s playing rusty trombone. I don’t think you should talk down, you should be neutral. When I used to fight in PRIDE, watch Bas Rutten and Stephen Quadros on commentary. Those guys were my good friends and you couldn’t even tell when they were doing commentary. We hung out outside of work sometimes, we were good friends but when I fought they weren’t biased towards me. They did their job. They weren’t biased towards skills or anything like that. That’s the way it should be. Sometimes you can hear him because Joe Rogan has one of those girly high-ass voices. I just wanna tell him to shut the fuck up sometimes.

Although Rogan is far and away the most informative and well versed commentator out there, it is hard to deny the man’s bias when it comes to certain techniques and/or fights — Machida/Shogun 1 comes to mind. But Rogan’s commentary is merely a reflection of who he is as a human being; he pulls no punches and shoots from the hip. As a color commentator, it’s what he’s paid to do and is why most of us tend to enjoy his unique take on the sport. That said, does anyone agree with Rampage here?

While we’re on the subject of pulling no punches, Antonio Silva was recently interviewed by Brazil’s Portal do Vale Tudo, and when asked about the UFC 146 scheduled heavyweight title bout between Alistair Overeem and Junior Dos Santos, let his feelings be known about the former Strikeforce and Dream heavyweight champ:

*translation compliments of BloodyElbow*

 A fight is a fight and anything can happen. They’re two very strong fighters, they’re at the top of their division but I don’t see how Overeem can beat Junior dos Santos. Overeem is (beating a lot of people), he’s a lion, but when (he gets hit) he becomes a kitty. When Junior first connects, Overeem’s spirit of a fighter will go to the dress room. I think it will be Junior with another knockout in his career.

Well, if Ubereem is a kitty, than that must mean Bigfoot is a narcoleptic goat.

-J. Jones

Bigfoot: ‘Overeem’s a Lion, but He’ll Turn into a Kitten When JDS Hits Him’

Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva and Alistair Overeem both train with the Blackzilian camp, but that doesn’t mean they see eye to eye.The former Strikeforce heavyweights understand their paths could cross one day in the UFC, and according to Rashad Evans, they …

Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva and Alistair Overeem both train with the Blackzilian camp, but that doesn’t mean they see eye to eye.

The former Strikeforce heavyweights understand their paths could cross one day in the UFC, and according to Rashad Evans, they refuse to train together.

Overeem is slated to face Junior dos Santos for the UFC heavyweight title in May.

While he puts work in with the Blackzilian camp in Florida, Silva’s original home still lies with Team Nogueira, which features the Nogueira brothers, Anderson Silva and Dos Santos.

Portal do Vale Tudo recently caught up with the heavyweight star to get his thoughts on the upcoming championship bout between Dos Santos and Overeem.

“In a fight, anything can happen. They are two very strong fighters, top of the category. I don’t see how Overeem can beat [Dos Santos]. Overeem is a lion, but when [Dos Santos] hits him, he’ll turn into a kitten. Overeem’s fighting spirit will return to the locker room when [Dos Santos] lands a punch.”

Overeem has struggled when faced with adversity in the past. His losses in Pride to Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira are the first that come to mind.

After a strong start in both bouts, Overeem immediately began to wilt when his opponents survived his early onslaught and began to land shots of their own.

As a heavyweight, “The Reem” has found new life. His new-found physique and dedication to the sport has helped him capture the Strikeforce heavyweight title, Dream interim heavyweight title and K-1 World Grand Prix title.

Will a UFC title be next?

“In a fight, anything can happen.” Silva couldn’t have said it any better. This is especially true when you have two heavyweight strikers boasting one-punch knockout power.

As for MMA fans, the clichéd saying, “don’t blink”, should do just fine.

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Hump Day Headlines with Stephanie Ann Cook

Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine made not a lot of money: $68,805. There were more comps than tickets sold and still about 727 seats didn’t get filled. No Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Tournament Finals date in.

Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine made not a lot of money: $68,805. There were more comps than tickets sold and still about 727 seats didn’t get filled.

No Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Tournament Finals date in site as Daniel Cormier‘s hand has yet to heal.

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson speaks out on Muhammad “King Mo” Lawal‘s positive steroid test, calling it “karma”.

Lorenz Larkin says he lost his fight to “King Mo” Lawal whether, Lawal used steroids or not leading up to their fight at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine.

UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes prelim fights on FX drew 880,000. In comparison, (in case you care to compare) Spike TV‘s lowest prelim audience was just over a million viewers.

Antonio Silva expected to make UFC debut in April but not against Cain Velasquez.

Michael Bisping says the worst Chael Sonnen can do to him is “outpoint” him at UFC on Fox 2.

Chael Sonnen says Michael Bisping “appears to be cocky and arrogant, which is two qualities that I like in a person.”

Strikeforce Heavyweights Will Have a Huge Impact on the UFC

By now, it is well known that the UFC is adopting all of Strikeforce’s heavyweight talent.And even more importantly, it’s well known that the UFC really needs these fighters to fill out its roster.What’s strange, though, is the perception that many peo…

By now, it is well known that the UFC is adopting all of Strikeforce’s heavyweight talent.

And even more importantly, it’s well known that the UFC really needs these fighters to fill out its roster.

What’s strange, though, is the perception that many people have. Looking around online, it’s easy to see that people are writing off Strikeforce’s heavyweights as cans that will be crushed to bolster the careers of “proper” UFC heavyweights.

This is absolute nonsense.

While it is true that Strikeforce is a much smaller promotion than the UFC, that doesn’t mean that it’s inferior.

Strikeforce has put on some great fights in the heavyweight division and has showcased some great fighters really giving it their all. Not to mention that these fighters are all entering a division that was pretty well split between the two promotions.

With the success of Alistair Overeem in the UFC, expect many of other Strikeforce fighters to begin to make waves in the heavyweight division. Names like Werdum, Cromier and Silva will soon become staples in the UFC and will rise to prominence in the division.

Still not convinced? Think back to last year when everyone was writing off the WEC lightweights. People claimed that, coming from the small show, they wouldn’t stand a chance in the UFC.

Isn’t it a bit surprising how well they’re doing now?

It’s only a matter of time until we see the Strikeforce heavyweights gain traction and many of them rise to the top of the division.

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Poorly Translated Rumor of the Day: Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva to Face Cain Velasquez in April

This sculpture, made entirely of toothpicks and modelling clay, took first place at the Granger Elementary Art Fair. Congratulations to 3rd Grader Sarah M.

(Props to @robnashville for the tip on this story)

Brazilian MMA website Portal Do Vale Tudo is reporting that Antonio Silva already has a dance partner lined up for his UFC debut. “Bigfoot” will allegedly face former UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez in an April clash. A poorly translated version of their report credits Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with breaking the story in his weekly newspaper column [ed. note: please let it be the Portuguese version of “Dear Don”].

Silva has been recovering from a shoulder surgery that took place following his knock out loss to Daniel Cormier in the Strikeforce HWGP last September. It looks like the promotion’s heavyweight castoffs won’t be handled with kid gloves upon their arrival in the Octogon. This will be Cain’s first fight since his 64-second drubbing at the hands of Junior Dos Santos.

The match has not yet been announced or confirmed by the UFC. Silva’s manager, Alex Davis, initially denied the report, but somewhat changed his tune when he learned that “Minotauro” was the source of the rumor. According to Google Translate, he threatened Nogueira thusly: “Gee, I have to stick your ass it!”. Though we’re not exactly certain what that means, it sounds much more painful than any punishment John Dodson received for revealing Team Mayhem’s match-ups.

This sculpture, made entirely of toothpicks and modelling clay, took first place at the Granger Elementary Art Fair.  Congratulations to 3rd Grader Sarah M.

(Props to @robnashville for the tip on this story)

Brazilian MMA website Portal Do Vale Tudo is reporting that Antonio Silva already has a dance partner lined up for his UFC debut. “Bigfoot” will allegedly face former UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez in an April clash. A poorly translated version of their report credits Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with breaking the story in his weekly newspaper column [ed. note: please let it be the Portuguese version of “Dear Don”].

Silva has been recovering from a shoulder surgery that took place following his knock out loss to Daniel Cormier in the Strikeforce HWGP last September. It looks like the promotion’s heavyweight castoffs won’t be handled with kid gloves upon their arrival in the Octogon. This will be Cain’s first fight since his 64-second drubbing at the hands of Junior Dos Santos.

The match has not yet been announced or confirmed by the UFC. Silva’s manager, Alex Davis, initially denied the report, but somewhat changed his tune when he learned that “Minotauro” was the source of the rumor. According to Google Translate, he threatened Nogueira thusly: “Gee, I have to stick your ass it!”. Though we’re not exactly certain what that means, it sounds much more painful than any punishment John Dodson received for revealing Team Mayhem’s match-ups.

Former UFC Champion Cain Velasquez to Face Antonio Silva in April

This past November, Cain Velasquez was finally back in the limelight. Then serving as the UFC’s heavyweight champion, the AKA star was looking to keep his undefeated record intact in arguably the biggest fight in the promotion’s history, as Velasq…

This past November, Cain Velasquez was finally back in the limelight. 

Then serving as the UFC’s heavyweight champion, the AKA star was looking to keep his undefeated record intact in arguably the biggest fight in the promotion’s history, as Velasquez took on top contender Junior dos Santos, serving as the main event for the organization’s first endeavor on FOX. 

After mending from a shoulder injury which kept him sidelined for well over a year, Velasquez was swiftly finished by the heavy-hitting bruiser in Dos Santos, who knocked out the California native in just 64 seconds, claiming the belt in the process.

Now looking to regain his footing in the division, Velasquez will reportedly return this April as he takes on Strikeforce transplant Antonio Silva at an as-of-yet-announced event. 

Portal Do Vale Tudo reported the matchup which was initially confirmed by former UFC champ Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, training partner and close friend to the behemoth Silva.

The Brazilian was last seen in action when he took on Daniel Cormier in the semifinals of the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix last September. The Olympian served as a late replacement for Alistair Overeem, who bowed out of the tournament due to injury.

Cormier, another product of AKA, made quick work of Silva, finishing off the juggernaut in less than four minutes of action, leaving Silva the victim of Cormier’s most impressive knockout victory to date.

The loss snapped a three-fight win streak for the Team Nogueira fighter, who defeated Mike Kyle, Andrei Arlovski and former heavyweight kingpin Fedor Emelianenko, respectively. 

The winner between Velasquez and Silva will be on the short list of would-be contenders to the UFC title, which Dos Santos is set to defend against the aforementioned Overeem later this year.

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