Rampage Jackson vs. Rashad Evans Prediction – UFC 114

QUINTON JACKSON vs. RASHAD EVANS

Fight Overview:  Two of the top fighters in the 205 division will go at it, with a likely title shot and a whole lot of personal pride on the line.  These two men are at the top of their games and they hate each other intensely, so this has all the makings of a classic.

Evans’ Strengths:  Evans is in great shape, has very powerful punching, good wrestling and top control, and always comes in to fights with a solid game plan.

Evans’ Weaknesses:  His standup technique, especially his footwork, is still a work in progress, and he tends to telegraph his takedown attempts.

Rampage’s Strengths:  Rampage has great boxing, both in terms of technique and power, intense physical strength, and great wrestling.

Rampage’s Weaknesses:  A long layoff could prove hurtful to his performance, he has had cardio issues at times in the past, and his mental state has gotten in the way of his success before.

The Verdict:  Rampage is a stylistic nightmare for Rashad.  He has as much punching power as Evans does and vastly superior boxing technique.  He is also a top notch wrestler which means that Rashad isn’t going to be able to bully him around like he does many of his opponents.  I think that, even with the long layoff, Rampage will exploit the difference in the standup and come away with a T/KO.

Fight PredictionQuinton “Rampage” Jackson by first round T/KO.

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