Rampage’s Court Date Set
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson will be entering the court room on August 15th for his trial. For those of you that never seen my post yesterday about Rampage getting arrested click the link << Good news is that Toyo Tires won’t be dropping their sponsorship deal with Rampage.. phew!
Rampage is now out of the jail cell in California as his $25,000 bail was posted for him. Hopefully theres no more wreckless driving to come or some poor guy will lose that money…
Rampage Went On A Rampage
The latest news surrounding former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson is the fact that he was arrested earlier in the day. It is turning out to be a bad few weeks for the former champion. First he gets his ass kicked and has been told he might not be able to fight till 2009 (UFC 86: Medical Suspensions). Second… well, he has been arrested.
At around 1:30 (Pacific) in Newport Beach, California Jackson was arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run and reckless driving. Law enforcement said that Jackson was involved in a crash and fled the scene. Upon fleeing they started chasing, he was said to have gone through multiple red lights weaving in and out of traffic in his custom Quinton Jackson truck. When the police caught up to him his front tire had been blown out more than likely from the weaving.
Anyway the point you have been waiting for… Quinton Jackson was charged with felony hit and run and felony evading arrest. There could even be more charges against Rampage. It has been reported that Dana White has flown to Orange County California to post the $25,000 bail for Rampage.
For some images of this cool situation… check out TMZ.com (Cops Say Jackson Went On Rampage)
UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin Medical Suspensions
Ten out of the eighteen fighters at the past weekends UFC 86 have been put on medical suspension by the “Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC).” Amongst the list of fighters deemed unfit to train are all those that were cut including Chris Lytle with his insane cut just above the eye and new UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Forrest Griffin who suffered from a right eyelid laceration.
Obviously the injury that everyone will remember seeing is the leg of Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. Rampage has to go through his minimum suspension up to August 5th.
The rest of the suspensions are here:
Forrest Griffin –- Right upper eyelid laceration must be cleared by a doctor or there is no contest until September 4.
Quinton Jackson – Knee, tibia, fibia and thumb must be cleared by an orthopedic doctor or there will be no contest until January 2, 2009. Rampage will have a minimum suspension until at least August 5 and there is no contact allowed until July 27.
Josh Koscheck -– Minimum suspension until August 5 for reasons that were not disclosed.
Chris Lytle — Must have right eye lacerations cleared by a doctor or there is no contest until September 4.
Marcus Aurelio –- Left thumb ligament injury should be cleared by orthopedic doctor or there will be no competition until January 2, 2009. His minimum suspension will last until August 5 and contact is prohibited until July 27.
Justin McCully –- Left shoulder must be cleared by an orthopedic doctor or there will be no contest until January 2, 2009.
Cole Miller -– He must have facial lacerations cleared by a doctor or there will be no contest allowed until September 4.
Jorge Gurgel –- He must have his right tibia, fibia and elbow x-rayed and cleared by an orthopedic doctor or there will be no contest allowed until January 2, 2009.
Dennis Siver -– He is suspended until at least August 20 with no contest allowed until August 5.
Justin Buchholz -– He must have a scalp laceration cleared by a doctor or there will be no contest allowed until September 4.
UFC 86: Jackson Vs. Griffin Live Results
UFC 86 Live tonight. We will have all the live results starting pretty soon with the under card! Make sure you keep checking the site for round by round coverage of the event. Full UFC 86 analysis will be up on Sunday morning.
UFC 86: Jackson Vs. Griffin Quick Results
Forrest Griffin defeats Quinton “Rampage” Jackson via unanimous decision
Patrick Cote defeats Ricardo Almeida by split decision.
Joe Stevenson defeats Gleison Tibau via Submission (guillotine) Round 2
Josh Koscheck defeats Chris Lytle via unanimous decision.
Tyson Griffin defeats Marcus Aurelio via unanimous decision (30-27)
Gabriel Gonzaga defeats Justin McCully via Submission Round 1
Cole Miller defeats Jorge Gurgel via submission in round three
Melvin Guillard defeats Dennis Siver via TKO Round 1
Justin Buchholz defeats Corey Hill via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) Round 2
UFC 86: Jackson Vs. Griffin Live Commentary
UFC Light Heavyweight Quinton “Rampage” Jackson vs. Forrest Griffin (205-pound limit)
Round one: Rampage comes out looking more insane than ever. Griffin comes out with a few good combos. Forrest is throwing some good leg kicks but Rampage throws a massive combo. Rampage throws a huge punch and knocks Forrest down. Forrest gets back to his feet and the round is over.
Round two: Forrest gave another leg kick and Rampage’s leg was done. Forrest went to work on the leg and Rampage took him down but Griffin ended up on top. Forrest passed the guard of Rampage and got side mount. Forrest then attempted an americana. Forrest got mount with two minutes remaining. The round probably went 2 points in the favor of Forrest.
Round three: Rampage comes out clearly in pain on his leg. With around 3 minutes left Rampage threw a huge uppercut. The round would be a tough one to call on points.
Round four: The forth round Rampage was throwing some huge punches. Forrest attempts a triangle but Rampage picks him up and slams him down releasing the triangle.
Round five: The round was a close one. With loads of uppercuts coming from Rampage and good control coming from Forrest.
Final result: Forrest Griffin defeats Rampage Jackson to become the new Light-Heavyweight Champion of the world via unanimous decision.
Patrick Cote (12-4) vs. Ricardo Almeida (185-pound limit)
Round one: Almeida jumps on Cote and gets a guillotine. with 2 minutes remaining Almeida takes Cote down and Cote gets him in half guard. Almeida is controlling Cote and delivering some ground n pound. The first round in my opinion goes to Ricardo Almeida.
Round two: Almeida had to get his glove fixed up prior to the round so Cote got some extra time to regain himself. Cote throws a good punch with 2:30 remaining and Almeida looks hurt. COte would of took this round on points.
Round three: Almeida keeps retreating through the round and Cote keeps on advancing. The crowd is booing about the quality of the fight. Both fighters finish the fight with their hands held high. This one is going to decision.
Final result: Split Decision in the favor of Patrick Cote
Joe Stevenson (28-8) vs. Gleison Tibau (155-pound limit)
Round one: Opening minute and Stevenson knocks Tibau down and tries a guillotine. The guilotine fails and both fighters are back to their feet. Stevenson comes in with a slam to take Tibau down. Tibau has Stevenson in a shoulder lock which Stevenson tries to relax through. I have never quite seen a face like Stevenson’s while he was sat there in the shoulder lock.
Round two: Tibau takes Stevenson down with 3:30 remaining. Tibau gets mount but Stevenson uses his legs to throw him off and get back to standing up. Stevenson gets the guillotine and Tibau is forced to tap out.
Final result: Stevenson wins the fight by submission (Guillotine)
Josh Koscheck (10-2) vs. Chris Lytle (170-pound limit)
Round one: Lytle opens in the first minute with some huge kicks. Around 3 minutes remaining and Koscheck throws a kick and slips but is instantly back on his feet. Lytle gets Koscheck in a guillotine but Koscheck manages to escape with ease. 2 minutes remaining and Lytle has Koscheck in half guard. A minute remains and Lytle is sitting with Koscheck in his butterfly guard. Koscheck nearly gains Lytle’s back but Lytle manages to get back to guard. Koscheck puts in a huge hammer fist to end the round.
Round two: Opening minute and Koscheck tries to take Lytle down. Lytle gets back up and takes Koscheck down into a guillotine. Koscheck escapes and is into Lytle’s half guard. Koscheck gets Lytle up against the cage while still in his half guard and is throwing some elbows to the head of Lytle. Koscheck starts the ground and pound with 2 minutes remaining. Lytle refuses to let Koscheck pass guard. Chris Lytle by the end of the round has lost a lot of blood. It was that good of a cut that Joe Rogan describes it as a “goats vagina”
Round three: Chris Lytle refuses to give in to Josh Koscheck and continues to fight almost getting Koscheck into a guillotine. Lytle is gassed though and Koscheck manages to get half guard and starts dropping the elbows again. With a minute remaining the referee stands up the fighters. Koscheck continues to back away from Lytle knowing he has won on points. Lytle connects a few times in the last minute making Koscheck stagger.
Final result: Koscheck wins by Unanimous decision
Tyson Griffin (11-1) vs. Marcus Aurelio (155-pound limit)
Round one: Tyson Griffin got Aurelio down to the ground and proceeded to deliver a few quality shots to the head of Aurelio. Aurelio attempted some submissions including an arm-bar and a triangle. Both fighters get to standing position and punch it out till the bell.
Round two: Tyson comes out and in the first two minutes throws some solid leg kicks to the body of Aurelio. With around 3 minutes remaining Tyson pinned Aurelio up against the cage. 2 minutes remaining and Griffin slams Aurelio to the ground. Aurelio capitalizes on the situation and gets to the back of Griffin. Griffin escapes from the back attack and gets himself into Aurelio’s guard. Aurelio once again attempts a triangle and almost gets it locked in. The round ends clearly in favor of Griffin
Round three: Tyson once again comes out and shows Aurelio he knows how to kick box. Aurelio almost lands a knee on Griffin’s head. With 3 minutes remaining Aurelio is showing signs of tiredness but still attempts a take-down on Tyson Griffin. The take-down failed and Griffin landed a combo on Aurelio. With two minutes left in the round Tyson Griffin is dominating the stand up game. 1:30 remains and Griffin is back in the guard of Aurelio who almost gets the arm-bar.
Final result: Tyson Griffin wins the fight by unanimous decision 30-27
UFC 86: Jackson Vs. Griffin Quick Picks
Here are my quick picks for UFC 86: Jackson Vs. Griffin
Quinton Jackson Vs. Forrest Griffin: I believe that Quinton Jackson will win this fight early on. He is a fierce fighter and will be able to stop Griffin dead in his tracks come main event time this Saturday night.
Patrick Cote Vs. Ricardo Almeida: My pick for this fight is Patrick Cote. I don’t see the fight lasting past the first round, in fact maybe not even past the first minute. So for me the fight goes to Patrack Cote via technical knock out.
Joe Stevenson vs. Gleison Tibau: This is the one fight I expect to see a lot from. Both these guys will give it their all to prove they are still worth something to the UFC. I think Stevenson will win the fight by decision but one thing I believe is that there will be blood!
Josh Koscheck vs. Chris Lytle: Koscheck has this one in the bag. It will be a TKO in round two and “Kos” will come out victorious.
Tyson Griffin Vs. Marcus Aurelio: I believe that this fight will come down to a decision but giving the fans some awesome entertainment along the way. Griffin will win the fight via decision when all is said and done!