Rampage to Rogan: 'Shut the f--- up'

In a recent interview with Fighter's Only magazine Quinton "Rampage"Jackson, no stranger to frankly speaking his mind, turned his ire on an unlikely target - UFC commentator Joe Rogan. The remarks were apparently sparked by Rogan's commentary during the Jon Jones fight, when Rogan lamented Rampage's lack of kicks in his unssucessful title challenge.

"If you win then Joe Rogan's got to do an interview with you," said Jackson. "And most likely he has been talking some crap about you and how you don't throw leg kicks. 'I don't know why he don't throw leg kicks' - because Joe, I am fighting a wrestler who wants to take me down really bad, that's why I'm not throwing leg kicks.

" 'He's so one-dimensional, he's so one-dimensional' - he's going on about jiu-jitsu the whole time. That's why I'm like, 'Oh here comes Joe Rogan' and he's all fake in his face like he's not just picked apart your whole game like he's the best fighter in the world and he knows every decision you're gonna make while he is just sitting there watching you."

In reply to a question in jest about how a hypothetical fight with Rogan would go, Rampage replied at length.

I would beat the s--- out of Joe Rogan - as long as he don't get me to the ground, because his jiu-jitsu is really good. I know he's got good jiu-jitsu because he's so biased towards jiu-jitsu guys. Every time a guy is a jiu-jitsu fighter Rogan might as well be playing the rusty trombone.

"Joe Rogan has one of those girly high-ass voices that you can hear. I just want to tell him to shut the f--- up. Let's see you do it. Let's see you come in here and kick this mother-f----- who wants to take you down. Shut the f--- up.

"People can call me one-dimensional all they want. I don't care - at the end of the day it's my fight. I trained for this fight. People forget, I did Muay Thai fights, K-1, jiu-jitsu tournaments and I wrestled. One dimensional? Okay. Kiss my ass. I like to put on exciting fights."

Rogan offered a brief reply on the UG:

From: Joe Rogan
Member Since: 1/1/01
Posts: 5432

I think he'd beat the shit out of me too. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hd2QJ...layer_embedded

It's Joe's job to commentate and talk about fighters' styles. That's what's good about him. He understands the ground game, the stand up game, and the clinch game. He's an asset to the UFC promotion.

Quintin is gonna have something to say to anyone that says something good or bad about him. It's his job to reply or say nothing. I like Quinton because he always says something. He's witty as f**k! He is an asset to the UFC!

Wins all around!!!

Rampage is low class and should be in jail for killing unborn children in high speed pursuits. He sexually assaults females on camera, so I can't imagine what he does when the cameras off. Overall, if it werent for fighting, he'd be playing dominos on cell block d.

Haha, I love the drama.

Naw. Not two of my faves jousting! Rampage seems a lil sensitive, and Joe seems as cool as ever.

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Originally Posted by DustinF

Naw. Not two of my faves jousting! Rampage seems a lil sensitive, and Joe seems as cool as ever.

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Full metal jousting!

I wonder if this confirms the rumor, awhile back, that Joe tapped out Rampage during some open mat session?

all i can say is wow. I think Rampage is a little sensitive and took what rogan said personally when rogan is trying his best to give his perspective/opinions as objective as possible. the real truth here is you can't appease everyone.

You know how come rampage didnt take down Forest when he was throwing leg kicks when supposedly rampage is a wrestler...sounds like sore loser talk

I remember his fight, and Joe said that he thought rampage should throw more leg kicks because he was doing well with them.
How is that talking down?

He said he did well with leg kicks...the UFC has Joe say what two fighters are better at over each other, so it's already set up to where Joe will say one fighter is better at certain things than the other.


The Joe Rogan bias thing amazes me.
He's been a fan and commentator before 99% of current MMA fans even knew MMA existed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50PYQurRtU4&feature=player_embedded#!

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Originally Posted by brent_littell

Rampage is low class and should be in jail for killing unborn children in high speed pursuits. He sexually assaults females on camera, so I can't imagine what he does when the cameras off. Overall, if it werent for fighting, he'd be playing dominos on cell block d.

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damn BURN!

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Originally Posted by Angel"EL DIABLO"Diaz

You know how come rampage didnt take down Forest when he was throwing leg kicks when supposedly rampage is a wrestler...sounds like sore loser talk

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lol BURN

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Originally Posted by Mitchell C

I remember his fight, and Joe said that he thought rampage should throw more leg kicks because he was doing well with them.
How is that talking down?

He said he did well with leg kicks...the UFC has Joe say what two fighters are better at over each other, so it's already set up to where Joe will say one fighter is better at certain things than the other.


The Joe Rogan bias thing amazes me.
He's been a fan and commentator before 99% of current MMA fans even knew MMA existed.

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It's because, like in all sports, fans usually think with their emotions instead of their heads. I have had moments where I didn't exactly agree with Joe, but I don't recall him ever being biased. I think guys just get upset when Joe praises the fighter that's beating up on their favorite fighters.

Joe doesn't just praise BJJ. He praises good wrestling. Good striking. And he points out what he believes are under utilized tools. But I wouldn't expect Rampage to think rationally.

Nuthuggers

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Originally Posted by Eric Perez

Nuthuggers

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self proclaimed

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Originally Posted by David Rosado

It's because, like in all sports, fans usually think with their emotions instead of their heads. I have had moments where I didn't exactly agree with Joe, but I don't recall him ever being biased. I think guys just get upset when Joe praises the fighter that's beating up on their favorite fighters.

Joe doesn't just praise BJJ. He praises good wrestling. Good striking. And he points out what he believes are under utilized tools. But I wouldn't expect Rampage to think rationally.

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I just find it funny how he says Joe is a biased towards jujitsu, and then complains how Joe said he should use leg kicks.

To me, it's interesting when Joe talks about how a fighter should adjust to win.
He preemptively calls out submissions, and half the time fighters with a good corner make similar adjustments to the ones he says would work.

If I were a UFC fighter, I would wear an ear piece with Joe's commentating on it.

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Full metal jousting!

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fucking love that show :)

Video of Rampage talking about Joe.

http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/news...-UFC-in-Japan/

Cant belive i was duped into watching Rampage have a pocket wank.

RAMPAGE is a funny guy period

Increasingly, Rampage is showing himself to be a rude, and inconsiderate person. His treatment of that young fighter on The Ultimate Fighter Show ("titties") - that was bullying behavior, funny to some, not funny to a lot of others. The above mentioned vehicular behavior. Playing with himself on an interview and yawning openly while on camera. When someone yawns that openly in your face, and they're not famous enough for you to put up with it, how does it make you feel? What are they saying to you? Calling out Rogan for giving good advice. He did take getting broke by Jones surprisingly well. If you were listening, you also got an impression as to the quality of his training for his fight with Bader. He was comfortable, not hungry, comfortable. He will be a gate keeper, now, for as long as his remarkable genetics and terrifying hooks let him continue.

I think Joe would kick his legs out and then sub him while he's trying to get up. If I had to objectively assess the match-up ;)

I will always love Rampage for putting an end to Chuck Liddell's reign

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Originally Posted by Compella

I think Joe would kick his legs out and then sub him while he's trying to get up. If I had to objectively assess the match-up ;)

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YES!!! I thought exactly the same thing!

Y'know, I was thinking about that video of Joe teaching GSP his turning side kick and the Tae Kwon Joe segments (which need to come back by the way! EISNER! BRAVO!!! Make this happen! Please?). Joe seems like a genuinely nice guy who's just super chill. He very clearly likes Rampage and has nothing but respect for the guy. But I have a feeling that if Joe was trapped in a cage with him those leg kicks would come out pretty quick. I 100% could see it going: Leg kicks 'till he's hopping like he was against Forrest, fall down or knock down with another devastating kick, choke him like the MySpace challenger.