Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson has opened up on a ruleset that he believes, if implemented, could lead on to him emerging victorious in a fantasy rematch against Jon Jones.
The pair of combat sports legends first went head-to-head at UFC 135 on September 24, 2011, with ‘Bones’ emerging victorious via rear-naked choke.
Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson reveals the ruleset he believes he’d must beat Jon Jones
In his astonishing profession, Jon Jones has cemented his place as probably the greatest athletes in UFC history.
With a remarkable fighting IQ and formidable athleticism, the American has used his array of fearsome strikes to dismantle a plethora of top-level fighters.
He’s also made waves along with his fair proportion of rivalries, with Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson being one among his best foes.
Now, ‘Bones’ is ready to defend his heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 on November 16 inside Madison Square Garden, Recent York, USA.
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After checking out the fight was official, Rampage made amusing out of the situation by suggesting he’d help the challenger along with his preparations.
In an interview with the Schmo, he said: “I would like to assist Stipe go train,” to which the interviewer, asked: “For real?” This prompted Rampage to admit: “I’m joking. Me and Jones we’ve got respect for one another. I got mad love for him.”
The previous UFC champion then suggested that if a special ruleset was to be put in place, he’d have the talents to assert revenge over Jones.
He added: “I dapped him up, we cool. We took pictures. I posted it. But Jon Jones looks older than me. I feel I could take Jon Jones now. I’m joking. I don’t know.”
“He looks like a heavyweight. I feel I could take Jon Jones now. What do you all think? I’m not retired. I could come out of hiatus and fight Jon Jones. If I can have them put in a rule: no oblique kicks and no eye pokes, I feel I could take him.”
Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson says Shannon Briggs would never fight him in MMA
While a return to the cage against Jones is unlikely, a showdown with Shannon Briggs inside the realm of MMA has even less probability of coming to fruition.
The pair of legends have been going back-and-forth for years, with a boxing showdown scheduled for Qatar, throwing in the towel.
Sadly, in accordance with Rampage, there’s no hope of rescheduling the bout for contained in the cage.
In an exclusive interview with Bloody Elbow, he claimed that even $10 million couldn’t persuade Briggs to return into his sport.
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