"Rampage" Jackson Vs. Rashad Evans Set For UFC 114
After multiple back-and-forth verbal exchanges on the 10th season of The Ultimate Fighter, the UFC officially announced today that former UFC light heavyweight champions Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and "Suga" Rashad Evans will headline UFC 114: Jackson vs. Evans from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 29.
"It's no secret that Rampage Jackson and Rashad Evans don't like each other, and this rivalry has gotten more and more intense in the last few months," said UFC President Dana White. "I can guarantee you that neither one of these guys wants to lose to each other, this fight is going to be insane."
"I really want to knock this guy out," Jackson said. "I've never, ever wanted to knock someone as cold as I want to knock Rashad Evans out. He's disrespected me so much, for so long. I am so motivated to train my ass off. I've moved my coaches into my house already - Rashad should be prepared to see a brand new Rampage in May. I saw him in Sydney a few weeks back and we picked up right where we left off. I can't stand him. He's a disrespectful person and I didn't even want to beat Wanderlei as much as I want to beat this guy."
"I don't like all the pre-fight talking, so I can't wait until
I finally get my chance to shut him up," said Evans. "There were a lot of times on the show when I wanted to hit him right there. When Keith [Jardine] was training for his fight with Rampage, I had to mimic Rampage's style. I can probably beat Rampage as Rampage now. Plus,
he's gotten fat. He needs to get in shape just to get in shape. I may come to the Octagon with
Mr. T just to get in his head."
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Bellator Reveals 155-Pound Tournament Matchups
April 8th (Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Hollywood, Fla.)
Roger Huerta (20-3-1) vs. Chad Hinton (6-0)
and
Janne Tulirinta (12-3) vs. Carey Vanier (7-2)
April 15th (Chicago Theatre – Chicago, Ill.)
Pat Curran (9-3) vs. Mike Ricci (5-0)
April 22nd (Mohegan Sun Resort – Uncasville, Conn.)
Toby Imada (20-13) vs. Ferrid Kheder (16-5)
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According to a report on MMAJunkie.com, Strikeforce officials have told the website that they plan to book
Bobby Lashley on the April 17th Strikeforce: Nashville card.
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