Ryan Bader jumped at the opportunity to fight MMA legend Quinton “Rampage” Jackson in the co-main event of UFC 144 in Japan. Rader (13-2) began his career with twelve consecutive victories which included becoming the Ultimate Fighter 7 winner. In 2011 Bader would suffer the first two losses of his career when he was submitted by Jon Jones and Tito Ortiz. However, he would get back on the winning track with a first round knockout of Jason Brilz at UFC 139. Bader believes that he has evolved as a fighter since those losses and he will be ready to utilize all of his skills against Jackson.
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Another day, another fight breakdown for this weekend’s UFC 144 card airing live on PPV from the Land of the Rising Sun. This...
“I’d say [it is a death sentence]. That’s a very tough fight for Ryan Bader. Don’t get me wrong, Bader’s a tough guy and I’ve got a lot of respect for him, he came back from two tough losses impressively. But Rampage is going to be excited to fight in Japan, he’ll be excited to [...]
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Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson and the UFC make their return to Japan this weekend at UFC 144 (check out the Japanese Promo Video here). Jackson will face Ryan Bader with an opportunity to get back in the win column following his submission loss to UFC Light Heavyweight Champ, Jon Jones, at UFC 135. Bader, who was also submitted by Jon Jones (that guy’s pretty good...
By: Joshua Carey Quinton “Rampage” Jackson has returned to Japan for the first time since PRIDE 31 in 2006. Jackson, who spent five-years fighting in the country during his tenure under the aforementioned PRIDE banner meets Ryan Bader in the co-headliner at UFC 144’s pay-per-view inside Saitama Super Arena. With a professional career that spans [...]
Whether you just have a short downtime during work, or don't want a lengthy breakdown, these “Quick Breaks” are for you. "Quick Breaks" = short breakdowns of upcoming fights. In a summed up focus of strengths, weaknesses and variables; this will analyze what could happen in the fight, and end with this writer’s prediction.
UFC 144 (Japan) is coming to us on Saturday...
When Quinton Jackson (Pictured) battles Ryan Bader this Saturday at UFC 144, it will mark exactly six years since the last time “Rampage” fought in Japan. While the veteran has appeared in countless classics in The Land of the Rising Sun, there will be a special cheering section in his corner for this weekend’s scrap.
“Fighting in Japan is very important to me, personally...
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Japan for a UFC 144 card that is highlighted by a lightweight title bout between champion Frankie Edgar and challenger Ben Henderson. The co-main event features a light heavyweight clash between Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and Ryan Bader. Get an up close and personal look inside the private lives of the fighters with their families...
Awesome, Japanese Anime style promo video for UFC 144 in Japan this coming weekend. The event will feature 7 bouts on the Pay Per View Portion of the card, including Japanese Fan Fvorite Rampage Jackson, in a co main event vs Ryan Bader. Main card Lightweight Championship bout: Frankie Edgar (c) vs. Ben Henderson[1] Light Heavyweight bout: Quinton Jackson vs. Ryan [...]
Enjoy the full episode of Countdown to UFC 144 from the official youtube page of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. This up close and personal video takes a look inside the camps of UFC 144 Japan fighters Benson Henderson, Frankie Edgar, Rampage Jackson, Ryan Bader and more. The UFC will return to Japan this weekend for [...]
Las Vegas, Nevada - Former unified UFC & PRIDE light heavyweight champion ‘Rampage’ Jackson is pumped to finally be fighting again in Japan – where he made his legend – after an absence of exactly six years.
Jackson last fought in the Land of the Rising Sun in February 2006, defeating elite judo competitor Yoon Dong-Sik at the PRIDE® 31 event. Since then, Jackson has...
This past Tuesday on FUEL TV the debut of “Countdown to UFC 144″ aired. The show is the lead up to this Saturday’s giant UFC 144 event, which features Frankie Edgar vs. Ben Henderson in the main event, followed by Quinton “Rampage” Jackson vs. Ryan Bader in the co-main event. The countdown show also featured welterweights Jake Shields and local boy Yoshihiro Akiyama, as...
Featuring a main event for the UFC's Lightweight Championship between challenger Benson Henderson and champion Frankie Edgar, the UFC is offering a very solid card this weekend. Related posts:
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The UFC returns to Japan for the first time since Dec 16, 2000. Frankie Edgar defends his title against Ben Henderson, Rampage takes on The Ultimage Fighter winner Ryan Bader, Jake Shields faces off against Akiyama, and Anthony Pettis and Joe Lauzon kick off the main card.
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