Law wrote:Zoid whats your thoughts on Rampage v. Chuck?
I would put my money on Chuck as he's not only been continuously getting better the past 3 years but he is the smarter fighter and has fully trained in most disciplines including wrestling. Most people see Chuck standing during his fights and that's because he's an excellent wrestler and has the best take down defence in the UFC. He's the most serious fighter I've seen next to Couture.
Jackson is strong and again has a punchers chance like the GSP-Serra fight. He's not schooled in any particular fighting style but is more of a pure brawler. Problem is Chuck is a cool ring veteran and will most likely not let himself get clocked with a Jackson haymaker (unlike GSP with Serra).
Both prefer stand-up so I suspect it will be a slugfest. Jackson is known for slamming opponents as well but I'd be surprised if he gets a chance to do that on Chuck. Chuck will do his usual cautious circling landing and countering with those awkwardly thrown haymakers and as soon as Jackson' winces in pain or attempts to cover up it will be like a machine gun flury for the finish; as we've seen in his Tito fights.
Also I just wonder if Jackson's chin can withstand Chuck's punching power. If he has a chin this thing will go 5 rounds but I suspect Chuck will finish him by the 3rd round ... or possibly a 1st round knockout if Jackson is not prepared.
It will be fun to watch on May 26