UFC 114: Rashad vs Rampage fight
Las Vegas, May 30, 2010 – Rashad Evans stormed onlookers from just after the starting bell, bringing down his first collide with, a mighty overhand right that sent Rampage Jackson spinning sideways and against the cage. Rashad Evans capitalized when Rampage Jackson was against the fence, clinching him and risking that the act upon would pay off afterward due to his stipulating.
Despite blending in from 251 lbs to 205 lbs in 8 weeks, Jackson never blew over, but Rampage timing was off on his strikes, and he later acknowledged it was probably due to being rusty after the 14-month layoff.
Rampage did bring in one late charge in the 3rd though, cutting down Rashad with an uppercut against the fence. Rampage tried desperately to finish his lost opponent, but Rashad recovered and ruled out the round strong with 2 takedowns and strong groundwork of his own.
“I’m very surprised he recovered from that,” Jackson said afterward. “I put all my eggs in that basket and it didn’t work. I guess ring rust is a factor.”
Rampage also called for for a rematch, though the Rashad was promised a title shot, meaning h will go on to face Mauricio “Shogun” Rua later this year. In the post-fight news conference, Rashad Evans said he came forward of the fight injury-free, entailing the UFC will likely go to work to put the match conjointly shortly order and he can move past this all-encompassing feud.
Rashad Evans def. Quinton Jackson via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Watch Rashad vs Rampage fight highlight
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