Rampage to Fight Henderson in London

[Shogun Locc]

Newly crowned UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson (Pictures) informed CBS news in Los Angeles that his fight versus PRIDE champion Dan Henderson (Pictures) will take place in London, England on Sept. 8.

"He has the belt that I was trying to go for that I never got," Jackson told CBS 2's Jim Hill on Thursday.

Rampage failed in his bid to win the PRIDE title in Oct. 2004, when then champion Wanderlei Silva (Pictures) won by knockout.

UFC 75, still unconfirmed by the promoter, will feature Henderson in the Octagon for the first time since he defeated Allan Goes (Pictures) and Carlos Newton to capture the UFC 17 tournament on May 15, 1998.

From October 1999 through February 2007, Henderson competed under the RINGS and PRIDE banners. The former U.S. Olympic wrestler had not fought stateside for eight years years before competing on back-to-back PRIDE cards in Las Vegas, including the final Dream Stage Entertainment-promoted event, when he knocked out Jackson's nemesis Silva to take the 205-pound title.

 

[The Anti-Vidual]

September seems so far away, I want that strap off Rampage as soon as possible.

 

[midwest314]

wouldnt count quinton out in this one by any means.. i think this fight will go 3+ rounds.. hopefully its a war dont really care who wins so im all good

 

[midwest314]

so is hendo's first fight rampage? ufc 75 aint until fucking septemeber?

 

[The Anti-Vidual]

I think he'll lose.

 

[WayCide-Ridah]

hendo i think is gonna win...dude has knocc out power wit those fists...but so does rampage..should be good...don't wanna wait til sept for this fight tho

 

[kieu]

rampage pretty bad ass, but i think hendo will win. Don't matter to me who will win just as long as Liddell never gets his shit back LOL.

 

[The Anti-Vidual]

Right. I love watching Rampage fight, but really dislike the guy.

 

[BROWN GUERRERO]

Got my money on Rampage once again. With Juanito in his corner I don't see him losing until Shogun hits the Octagon. I also think Hendo gets too much credit at 205. Don't get me wrong hes raw, but imo hes way better at 185 and got lucky beating Wandy.

 

[Snubnoze]

Right. I love watching Rampage fight, but really dislike the guy.

Congratulations you're the only person I have ever come across that dislikes rampage. Why may I ask?

Its a tough fight to call. Dan has shown improved striking skill to add to his power, but Quinton definitely has better boxing technique and hits just as hard as Dan. Quinton also has good knees from the clinch. Both are very good wrestlers, Dan being more technical and Quinton being about strength and power. I think Dan can reverse or defend Quinton's take down attempts. Both have good ground and pound but I'd give Quinton the edge in that department and especially now that he is able to use elbows on the head. Neither really use submissions but Dan has a few in his arsenal. Its going to be a close war but I think Quinton has a slight edge

 

[KOOL_AID]

jackson gonna win it henderson is getting old

 

[GHP]

rampage just koed the baddest man on the planet, if he can beat chuck hes gonna mow over a couple of dudes before he fights the iceman again. It ain't no fluke to beat a guy like chuck especially the streak he was on. I see rampage leaving a trail of victims

 

[WayCide-Ridah]

i think liddell is over rated...he's good, but not the baddest man on the planet...i think liddell would get killed by henderson n' he gonna get murked by silva too

 

[Shogun Locc]

I expect silva liddell to be a war. Think silva is more well rounded than chuck though.

 

[KOOL_AID]

rampage just koed the baddest man on the planet, if he can beat chuck hes gonna mow over a couple of dudes before he fights the iceman again.

again? shit i dont think chuck will want to again if he has any dignity

 

[m1c510]

its going to be a long wait but i am not complaining, i cant wait for this to go down.

 

[m1c510]

btw is this fight confirmed or is it a rumor?

 

[Shogun Locc]

btw is this fight confirmed or is it a rumor?

It has been confirmed.

 

[The Anti-Vidual]

Congratulations you're the only person I have ever come across that dislikes rampage. Why may I ask?

Its a tough fight to call. Dan has shown improved striking skill to add to his power, but Quinton definitely has better boxing technique and hits just as hard as Dan. Quinton also has good knees from the clinch. Both are very good wrestlers, Dan being more technical and Quinton being about strength and power. I think Dan can reverse or defend Quinton's take down attempts. Both have good ground and pound but I'd give Quinton the edge in that department and especially now that he is able to use elbows on the head. Neither really use submissions but Dan has a few in his arsenal. Its going to be a close war but I think Quinton has a slight edge

Good post. I don't like Jackson because he's an obnoxious, loud bastard. I mean, that's why I really didn't like Tito. He can however back up the shit he talks, and is an excellent mixed martial artist. I've always liked Chuck, but believe he is highly over rated, I see Silva demolishing him. I just like the guys that don't run their mouths, they stomp your ass, mumble a few words and leave. It's why I'm a big Couture fan.