How GOOD was Rampage Jackson Actually?

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How GOOD was Rampage Jackson Actually?
When you hear Rampage, do you think of the word which is defined as a period of violent and uncontrollable behaviour or the name of the MMA fighter who became a superstar in the sport with his eccentric personality and highlight reel performances. A fighter who captured UFC gold. But his fighting career after the UFC and his popularity outside of the cage seems to have overshadowed what he did back in the day.
So how good was Rampage Jackson actually?
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[@CommonSenseless1993]

Rampage got a lot of people interested in MMA back in the day. Such an iconic figure in the sport and he had the accolades to back it up.

[@michaelliggett4604]

Yeah he was always my favourite, I've got a signed wolfslair shirt

[@dalecumberbatch6601]

Facts

[@kevinpaul1847]

he and Chuck liddell got me into the sport. they are such characters I couldn't help but get into it

[@mrquake7789]

Don't forget the howl oh his fights with Evans and Jones was awesome.

[@SunRiseNightFall]

Yup

[@thememeguy2195]

My favorite Rampage Jackson fight was when he absolutely destroyed the door.

[@TheBlackKakashi]

Best season of TUF

[@mihakovac4604]

He dominated that fight!!

[@vicchavez6570]

That was a prop door , I tried it on a real door and got stitches everywhere

[@farwana]

@S K I'd say winning the lhw title and defending it against hendo is just a little more notable but what do I know

[@Hakuguei]

jajaja, not even a fight for the belt but the fight was damn popular and exciting

[@sub4nothingnovideoz768]

"If you're going to let pressure stop you from fulfilling your dreams, you're robbing yourself." - Quinton Jackson -

[@dylanjohnston6825]

Yessir 💪🏼🦍

[@bestneverdie]

Rampage messing with Ariel is honestly some of my favorite mma moments

[@thaddcorbett2148]

I wish everyone messed with Ariel .

[@PheseantNetsuke]

Imagine if switched Rockhold and Rampage' mind and bodies

[@liquidsword601]

Matthew Anthony Nope.

[@henryasselin123]

Not hurt enough to whoop your ass

[@henryasselin123]

@@PheseantNetsuke if you swapped their mind and bodies you'd just have regular Luke and regular Rampage

[@jashardwallington]

Jon jones legit said he was scared of rampage before he fought him

[@Keaweahe]

Well thats a good reason to kick him in the knees like that, now i understand it.

[@no_nameyouknow]

Anyone would be, the man is a beast.

[@leonastone1015]

Rashad Evans said the same thing.

[@devingray1761]

Beyond scared, he said he had nightmares up until the night before the fight. I can't argue with that.

[@mikehunt4797]

@boggleroggler Wanderlie was like a wolverine he was just coming forward No Fear.

[@animejoe4041]

OH MY GOD, young Rampage had submission wins! PRIDE Rampage was who got me into MMA. Wasn't as enthusiastic with UFC and post UFC Rampage who became a head hunter with his boxing and abandoned his slams and the more diversified skillset he showcased in PRIDE.

[@protojager]

I think he abandoned the slams later on because they take so much energy, you have to put a lot of power into a single move and as you get older you lose some of that power, so it's less effective. I think he just didn't want to risk gassing himself out with a slam, only to be reversed and submitted or ground and pounded.

[@theboothy91]

Yea rampage regressed in the ufc

[@DevDreCW]

@@theboothy91 Nah, he was fighting better opponents. Slams are super draining and would gas him out against people who could punish.

[@skateman7151]

And kicks

[@danielhicks4826]

I remember when he said Lyota beat my ass lol, surprisingly humble guy in victory and especially more importantly defeat. great resume to.

[@jimmynich4791]

He was shaking his head after the Ninja fight, I think he fought he lost that. He was always really funny but honest and humble as well. I'm surprised he's not a regular commentator on fights now.

[@jimmynich4791]

@Sad Life I think he has done it in pride before.

[@ninji5226]

That slam, so iconic. Like others have said, mma owes a lot to him for getting people interested so his legacy isnt just his record.

[@pkz420]

Rampages pride fights with Wanderlei, are a couple of the best fights ever, in my opinion.

[@jawelNeezeker]

indeed those 2 wars where legendary

[@sosarodriguez909]

He got demolished? They were 1 sided beat downs

[@budthechud9795]

Silva was a fucking monster back then

[@ChrisJ-mf7cj]

Stinky breath! LOL!

[@jawelNeezeker]

@@sosarodriguez909 they werent one sided beatdowns Silva was rocket but fought back

[@chadsummerchild1120]

every once in awhile you should briefly mention either year or age or age of the fighter. Thanks for the videos

[@waxdoe115]

I scrolled up then had to come down to find your comment again to tell you. That's a really good idea.

[@ThaLedg]

Forever one of my favorites He wasn't always the smartest fighter, sometimes gassing himself out a bit early which led to some losses, he made up for that with heavy hands and great wrestling. I really think prime Rampage might be the strongest man pound for pound to step into an octagon. His slams were so vicious and the amount of power you have to have to lift someone up in the ways he did, is amzing

[@rodrigoodonsalcedocisneros9266]

Yeah he was strong af indeed

[@markcooper7280]

I think you could have said he might not have been the best conditioned fighter instead of questioning the man's intelligence..

[@ThaLedg]

@@markcooper7280 it's a fact. His fighting IQ was never his strong suit I'm not questioning his general IQ, just his fighting IQ. It's not even that conditioning was his weak point. It was the decisions he made during his fights that caused him to Gass out early. Hence, why fighting IQ was his weakness

[@markcooper7280]

I guess it would be fair to say that he won way more fights with the Decisions that he made during those fights and that Strategy may not have been one his Stronger Suits..How bout that..Lol

[@markmason2260]

@@markcooper7280 damn rude as hell

[@grapefruitsimmons]

HOW GOOD WAS BUTTERBEAN!? I wont go away until you tell us!

[@MrWiLDAPEMAN]

Screw Butter, what about Tank? Butter wasn’t in the game for long.

[@bigwitt187]

@@MrWiLDAPEMAN Granted Tank's career was much longer, but they have the same number of MMA fights, 25.

[@MrWiLDAPEMAN]

Justin Whittington Yeah but Tanks much more iconic as an MMA Fighter while Butterbean is primarily a boxer and a damn good one.

[@bigwitt187]

@@MrWiLDAPEMAN I'm not sure if I'd call him an icon, but yeah, the fact that Tank was around early in the sport's history makes him much more prominent than Butterbean.

[@MrWiLDAPEMAN]

Justin Whittington If you knew anything about Tank you would call him an icon.

[@itemtest1]

I miss Pride FC era. So much nostalgia :)😭😭😭

[@kennykendo6410]

Damn he literally fought everybody

[@ernestomejia8837]

He was a beast, and was my first favorite MMA fighter when I was back when I was in middle school haha. Part of why I liked him so much was because dude is pure comedy.

[@dominickschrute3084]

Funniest guy in the game back in the day, and the most intimidating.

[@zo615]

same here

[@arianflores2473]

How good was benson henderson,how good was rashad Evans

[@Beastking800]

I miss those 2009 heavyweights, Lesnar, velesquez, shogun, rampage, Randy Couture, take me back to then ;-;

[@jacobmcdermott55]

Great suggestions both so massively overlooked for what they've achieved

[@thaiboypsp3000]

W Baldwin neither is Rampage

[@unkownboi67is_unavailable62]

@Andre McGoo if you don't give a fuck why you even on this channel?

[@mosesmoses9017]

@Andre McGoo lol that's funny but Ben Henderson was legit.

[@billybazzi6434]

His fight vs Liddell has so much history behind it. The UFC sent Liddell to compete in that grand prix so he could eventually fight wanderlei to determine who is the best lhw in the world. Rampage wasn’t having none of that 💪💪💪

[@whiteworld90]

This mans mma intelligence is really underrated. He runs through all the history good or bad. He taught me alot

[@uraniumfever9770]

How GOOD was Josh Koscheck actually? This is my seventh time asking. I know you probably prefer his rival GSP but I’m curious about what you wanna say about Koscheck. Also if you hate Kos watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXjaZoase96Ng68 . It will show you how much he has grown as a person.

[@vassilispapageorgiou7601]

Do Rogerio Nogueira as he announced retirement after the Rua fight

[@MaxBeaudoin1]

Becoming a fan of MMA without any friends with the same interest has been so much easier with these concise videos that cover so much history of the sport. Thanks for all your work and keep it up!

[@elmephisto1847]

I feel the same I had been a huge fan of boxing for a long time now. And became a huge MMA fan down the road. Its hard when all your friends don't know much about it. It's cringy They just know the famous people like Pacquiao, Mayweather or Connor and act like they know everything and call themselves a fan.

[@metropcs-1106]

I just want to say i really like your vids and u should maybe Do Faber or belfort next

[@jaymose1146]

Faber!!!

[@Kurucnik]

Yea Belfort is needed

[@reidstubbs5868]

Faber!

[@timothywaldroff7121]

Faber

[@the20kurgan77]

Viacheslav datsik, his whole career and life is insane

[@leonaparker9406]

Goon

[@leonaparker9406]

Who cares about that bum

[@depressedessendonfan5702]

Haha

[@bcb5696]

@@leonaparker9406 apparently you

[@tods46]

Very fair analogy of one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time. I love his slams and the way he would knock fighters out from inside strikes. He is funny as hell too

[@frewtlewps1152]

Rampage Jackson is both the funniest and most intimidating fighter in MMA history

[@KingsV1]

The man who got me into mma

[@whalebone1206]

Rampage kicking the shit out of that door will forever be one of my favorite TUF moments

[@KingLamink]

rampage is probably my favourite fighter, he was so entertaining to watch, especially his slams

[@redbarron59_1vs7]

Rampage was a legend, he’s the reason I fell in live with MMA in high school

[@towb5495]

Please do one on igor vovchanchyn. He's underrated

[@michaelwilson977]

Defiantly

[@CT-yr8ph]

Crazy how he just posted it to

[@towb5495]

@@CT-yr8ph (: going to watch it now

[@spidey1z]

I still think, he’s one of the reasons UFC isn’t bigger. I remember, the Liddell Vs Jackson was being build as the last of Liddell’s revenge tour. Jackson was the last guy to hold a win over Liddell, that wasn’t avenged. Then he knocked the Iceman out in Rd. 1. The UFC keeps banking everything thing on one fighter, then scramble after they’re beaten. Liddell was their first fighter to have this done to them. The UFC needs to market the sport better than their stars, if they want to go full on mainstream.

[@mrmanjumac3454]

The first 80% of his career is that of my favorite fighter ever! I think his record was 30-6 at one point. Dude was exciting as well as successful all at a high level. I love me some OG Rampage!

[@123mycrazygirls]

Rampage lived up to his name. He was the best slammer! He was actually pretty humble. The fact that he beat Hendo says it all. What about those dang soccer kicks in PRIDE? Those suck! Another awsome video, bro. Loved it!

[@donniegnar5571]

Man, why did he abandoned his early style. I had no idea he was so versatile. I knew he had solid wrestling, but even his kicks and clinchwork looked really good.

[@hesaidchest]

He just hated training

[@jaywill4ever]

He also went for submissions, something we rarely saw from him later on in his career. I think he was at his best when he trained under Colin Oyama. After he left Oyama he became one dimensional. He relied too much on his boxing and his takedown defense.

[@jaymorales5049]

Rampage would of been Amazing if he would of had real training at the start also even he has said that he hated to train can you imagine if this guy would of have a great team as well as great self motivation. He would of been MMA’s GOAT

[@vincealince_SRT]

Yup I’ve said it for years, being Lazy and distraction after distraction is why Rampage is not mentioned as one of the greatest ever. A Natural Raw fighter, he should have won much more. Still what a show he would put on...

[@tokivikerness8863]

Man I really wish rampage would have done an intro for you

[@tokivikerness8863]

He seems like the type of guy who would

[@vernonhampton5863]

Very good video, thank you for posting. People hyper focus on Jackson's personality, antics and dry humping but not on the fact that he was dynamite in his prime. Also, look at who he lost fights to: a prime Marvin Eastman, Shogun Rua, monster Wanderlei Silva, Jon Jones, I mean that's 14 losses against high tier competition. Respect is due.

[@SuperSohSo]

Rampage really got his hands up throughout his career

[@سيفالشكرة-ذ5ط]

Rampage introduced me to the mma back in the day. He is a legend.

[@tldogmeat]

He was one of the guys who first got me into mma. Although I'd seen UFC, in the late 90s, seeing Rampage in Pride was a true spectacle. First saw him in Pride 25 vs Randleman. I had him picked to win the MW 2003 GP. Silva was unstoppable then, tho.

[@devingray1761]

He's the reason that triangle reversal into a powerbomb has been in every MMA game in the past 10+ years. I always thought it was fake until I saw this man's highlights.

[@Zamurai_Panda]

He actually headbutt him on the way down which is why is was a k.o.

[@AnthonyGonzalezHuaraqui]

5:45 Rampage: “aye don’t do that”

[@WhoamI-rl8ep]

That Rampage and Jon Jones staredown is such a precious moment

[@mr.monsooned4516]

Huge fan of your work Kiiyon. Would love to see Igor Vovchanchyn, Kid Yamamoto or Takanori Gomi. Cheers from San Diego.

[@Beastking800]

One of my favourite ufc fighters ever

[@spearpig1034]

Just seeing Rampages raw power of lifting up dudes when they try to pull guard n slamming them into the mat is just crazy. He had to of pulled something! Lol. He just seems like a bad ass dude to hang with.

[@ronaldbuck9153]

This was needed! Thank you!

[@vicchavez6570]

His defense is so underrated

[@fattieworkman4601]

Do Roy Nelson please

[@mikeronald3812]

I knw I'm late to the party but I love the highlights you out together and your final summary of Rampage is on Point! Well done.

[@rogerdelcampo6146]

I never knew Rampage was this good Im impressed I wish I would’ve watched his fights cause im a fan after watching this

[@bennydajet8]

Rampage vs Jones was the first fight I ever watched

[@jacquessegismond4164]

Same

[@3264-m3b]

Not only was Rampage a savage in both a ring and an octagon, the man is a natural comedian. Him and Chael are probably two of the funniest men to ever do it in MMA.

[@TheRacter]

​@Ocasio-Cortez4prez2022 Literally larger than life when it comes to Sapp

[@Boner_Jamz]

Damn this dude had quite a few incredibly tough matches in his career.

[@Infinite1010Noob]

How GOOD was Sakuraba actually (Btw I love your videos keep up the good work)

[@lxmedianetwork2782]

Your videos are awesome. Thanks!👊

[@comradet0m]

That powerbomb against Arona was beautiful

[@johnnyutahhh4563]

Arona was a contender then too..never the same after that..no one would be though

[@srtrvd]

How good was Ryan Bader, also thanks for the constant content man, can’t wait to see your videos when I see them pop up.

[@prajwalgoniyal2064]

How good was Jason Mayhem Miller?

[@duvall6334]

Not very good. Shit takedowns terrible stand up good jujitsu

[@vaden706]

Rampage rocking the American flag shorts in Japan is iconic

[@vacinden]

Hmm that last part about not being happy with a win through decision was very interesting to learn.

[@rajmoradiya5087]

Wow...Shogun avenging Ninja's loss to Rampage is just like Achilles avenging his lil brother's death to Hector.

[@rainingharpy6508]

How good was Matt Hughes?

[@NivekProAnimations]

I been asking for this for a long time. I don't see why it has not been done yet. Especially since people like Herb Dean and CM Punk were done. Makes no sense. He was such a dominant and well rounded fighter

[@beentray8403]

@Danijel Pavlović lmao can't believe i missed that

[@BlazeBeatsMusic]

Please do a "How Good Was Shogun Rua"

[@rapnewsworldwide]

How good was Keith Jardine

[@johndesv]

Kiiyon should’ve been had 100k subscribers already, consistently amazing content.

[@michaelbreton6906]

Well done Kiiyon appreciate your analysis.

[@eroldogan8626]

last time.....please do Jason Mayhem Miller bro !!!!

[@torgeirmacqueen8226]

I'll have to ask once again, please do How Good was Benson "Smooth" Henderson Actually. His bellator fights are super dope

[@dominickschrute3084]

His fight with Pettis was sick. Perfect last fight for the WEC

[@howey935]

Another good video Kiiyon keep up the good work.

[@Smith89123]

In shape, motivated Rampage was a different beast. He literally fought every killer, from silva to machida to fedor to chuck to shogun.

[@arianflores2473]

How good was vitor belfort

[@meridian_james5]

TRT Vitor is goat

[@kumarw]

Thank u I've been asking this for the longest

[@bud1971]

Please do how good was Igor Vovchanchyn! He was a giant killer and his early fights were entertaining. I think elbow injuries are what forced him to retire.

[@kylesantos8190]

I love Rampage! True MMA Legend!

[@nomaxxin]

Rampage and GSP got me interested in mma back in the day

[@JiraiyaPilled]

I would love to see a how good was Jason “Mayhem” Miller actually video

[@AiVirtualBot]

he was my second favorite at the time after Cro Cop ..his slams and cro cop high kicks epic

[@illwiteboy]

Another awesome video, thank you!

[@jamessunderland7435]

How good was Josh Barnett actually?

[@andrewcook1531]

Slams are definitely my favorite thing to see in a fight which Is why rampage was so entertaining to me

[@ethancrockett8140]

Thanks for these videos they are fantastic

[@cnearwheel7176]

His Fedor fight was terrible....he was huge, and looked like he took a dive

[@rodrigoodonsalcedocisneros9266]

Not really, Fedor does have heavy hands. Beong bigger doesn't mean necesarily you have a stronger chin

[@Kaledrone]

@@rodrigoodonsalcedocisneros9266 Fedor has heavy hands yes, and even if Jackson didn't take a dive he would still lose. But the fact is, he did take a dive, it's easy to assess that Fedor didn't put much behind that punch, Rampage was out of shape and gassed and didn't want to fight anymore.

[@kentuckyfriedegg3409]

I absolutely love these videos, it’d be nice to see the same format with boxers too

[@abdulnawaz668]

How good was Matt Hughes actually🔥🔥❤️

[@tymon3y]

I never seen someone get so creative throwing another human up in the air 🌪

[@darekkabaja2]

Hello,please make a video about Igor Vovchanchyn. Pioneer, 30 win streak,and all round proper monster. He got forgotten and the mainstream public do not recognize him much at all.

[@tommyrin5969]

I love they scoring system given at the end. I can see Jon Jones score a perfect 10.

[@Mexican_Food_Truck_1]

You got yourself a new sub, awesome work 👍

[@beansidhe12]

How good was Gray Maynard actually?

[@babstv9284]

i love this site very impormative yet short and precise.. kiyon is a legend from philippines..

[@wwe682]

Great vid man how about how good was Matt Hughes actually

[@krishna1surujdeo187]

Still waiting for that "How good was Kiiyon Kimura actually?"

[@kennethflaglerjr3843]

He seem like a guy who slaps peoples nuts

[@krishna1surujdeo187]

@@kennethflaglerjr3843 what?

[@kkff1388]

Nice. Well done. Respectful review.

[@sebastiancazares5117]

Okay Kiiyon getting swole 💪🏽

[@justmarc2015]

He turned into Quinton "Pancakes" Jackson later in his career.

[@mankeymode100]

Awesome video, bravo 👏🏼

[@jaylenlenear7850]

I'm a late mma fan and mostly seen the guy win some lose some but he was wayyy better than i thought

[@louisward3654]

Agree completely, rampage in my eyes was the most entertaining fighter to date. His antics inside and outside the ring were something we havent seen again to this date and all while appearing to b a genuinely nice guy. Who else has ever felt bad about winning a fight, thinking the judges got it wrong

[@cerveza7011]

I truly enjoy your videos.

[@desmenfilifili3830]

Rampage, 38-14, pretty impressive💯👍