If I had to bet on it, I would pick Rashad for sure. I'm not playing favorites but I just don't think Rampage can beat him. Either way, hopefully it would be a great fight.
Before the Jardine fight, I would have picked Rampage. He had the best boxing in the UFC that would nullify Rashads speed and big looping shots. But Rampage was sooo sloppy in that fight. He left himself open quite a bit and almost seemed like he was throwing punches off balance. It may have been Keith's style throwing him off, but I don't think it would make that drastic change of a high caliber boxer like Rampage. This fight is going to be close, as they are both very similar fighters.
I think Rampage will win. Rashad is known for losing rounds before finishing his opponents lately and they both have great chins. Rampage hits harder punch for punch while Rashad is faster. I'd say Rampage has the better boxing overall, though. Rashad may be the better wrestler but Rampage is the stronger guy easily. This should be an interesting match up.
Jackson is the better boxer, has better cardio, and Rashad wont be able to take him down. I think Rampage either wins a clear cut decision or he KO's a tired Rashad late in fight.
Rampage has very good defense, so I dont see Rashad landing that big bomb like he did with Liddell in a fight which Chuck was winning. I think Rampage will control the pace and force Rashad into exchanges that he wont like.
It just comes down to the better boxer. And the best boxer at 205 is Rampage.
Jackson is the better boxer, has better cardio, and Rashad wont be able to take him down. I think Rampage either wins a clear cut decision or he KO's a tired Rashad late in fight.
Rampage has very good defense, so I dont see Rashad landing that big bomb like he did with Liddell in a fight which Chuck was winning. I think Rampage will control the pace and force Rashad into exchanges that he wont like.
It just comes down to the better boxer. And the best boxer at 205 is Rampage.
I disagree with this part. He is the strongest of the two, but Rampage isn't exactly the fastest light heavyweight. I think if Rashad's boxing is like it was his past few fights, he'll be able to take Rampage standing up. JMO.
There should be a third option for Machida since there is an above average chance it will be Rashad/Machida headlining that card if Rampage isn't 100% in time.
I would pick Rampage in this fight. Rampage's boxing is superior to that of Evans. Rashad is much quicker but Rampage hits alot harder. They both have strong chins so I can't wait to see what happens. But overall I take Rampage via TKO in either the second or third round.
I think Rashad is simply going to win because he has Greg Jackson, and now that he can train with a guy who has already fought a close fight with Jackson I think he is going to come in with a great gameplan to take him out.
I want Rampage to win, but I think Evans will pull it off. I never thought I'd say that, but I did. Evans has looked great in his past few fights. I will probably go back and forth on this fight a lot, but right now I'm leaning towards Evans. Rampage is a more powerful striker, but I think Evans is the more technical and accurate striker and he also has the speed advantage. Rashad is the better fighter on the ground, but I doubt it will even go there.
I picked Rampage, and was tempted just to write "Rampage by berserker" but I think it'll be a war. I picked Rampage b/c I think if he comes in focused, with the right game plan, and unleashes the crazy, he'll win.
I think Rashad wins this by UD. Rashad can take Rampage down and score points probably on a continual basis for 5 rounds, I don't know that Rampage can take Rashad down at will or even catch Rashad standing still long enough to hit him with power shots. Rashad doesn't have to worry about Rampage kicking him as was the case when he fought Forrest so I don't see any reason Rashad doesn't out point Page. Taking all this into account, I don't see why Rashad would take the unnecessary risk of trading with Rampage. Why would he?
Rashad via UD on pure gameplan. Rampage will continue to move forward and continue to get taken down. I don't see any weakness in Rashad's game that Rampage can exploit to get the victory.
This is MMA. You can't just box. Rashad is more well-rounded, while Rampage is becoming a one-dimensional MMA fighter who just boxes. Evans obviously.
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