UFC 144 weigh-in: ‘Rampage’ Jackson misses weight badly, Ryan Bader fight still on

Seems like a trend of late. I can respect that cutting weight is part of the sport, but if you're a fighter and you're leaving yourself in excess of 25 lbs to cut to make weight you're either in the wrong weight class or simply aren't in shape prior.

With Rampage its likely the latter. He looks nothing like he did 5 years back, not that he owes anyone anything, but the talent pool is nothing but deeper in the UFC and mma in general. Is it really the best time in your life and career to be casually preparing for fights?

Rampage needs to finish it in the first round, otherwise his bad conditioning will take toll, his reflexes will deteriorate and make him vulnerable to being knock out badly.

It's been the case forever with, Jackson. He needs to get a training camp and team that is top notch, that has always been one of his biggest drawbacks.

Money isn't a big enough threat to these guys if they keep missing weight like this.Maybe start taking a point away from them before the fight even starts and they'll start taking it more seriously.I know cutting weight sucks but if you're gonna make a career in this sport then you need to get in shape and stay in shape.Most of these guys go home after the fight and binge for a couple months and then cry about having to cut 20-30 pounds in a few weeks time.Rampage and Johnson are both southern guys who love their fried foods and that all needs to stop if they wanna fight in smaller divisions.

Not surprised at Rampage missing...but I am surprised that Kongo only weighs 229.

I think Rampage has been spending too much time blogging for yahoo. How can you be expected to make weight when you're busy Columbus typing?

Was Anthony Johnson working with him to make sure he made weight. Just like when Roy Nelson said he had been taking wrestling lessons from Dan Hardy.

Is it too late to change my pick? I know he's injured but Page doesn't look like he's taking this one seriously.

When he fired his coachs to join th wolfs lair it all went down hill for him after that.

He arrived in Japan @ 232 and cut to 211. 232 = no training camp at all. I won't buy this fight.

Too many jelly doughnuts..................Easy B.A. Baracus.

Unless Quinton catches him early... I see this being a lonnng night for ol' Page. But don't discount Jackson's takedown defense.. That could be key. The thing is if he slows down and still stuffs the takedowns he will likely eat shots on the end of exchanges which could spell Rampage's end.

To add to the events...it's not looking good for Black History Month

First off the limit is 206lbs so Rampage was 5lbs over. And did none of you hear about the injury? Lets see some of you try to get into shape with a knee injury. And it was serious enough that his doctor told him not to fight. And he cut over 20 lbs trying to make weight, thats a #$%$ good effort. So before some of you say he wasnt taking this fight seriously or he needs to start acting professionaly need to go get your facts straight before running your mouths.

He did not throw a punch until ten seconds left in the 1st round....omg hes awake!! Bodyslam

I'd fire his #$%$

Thats what he does for a living and he screws up like that. He needs to give up videogames. For some people, including him, theyre like a drug.

Why will Rampage win?????????????? Just answer the question.

Rampage wins by KO in the second
Henderson wins by TKO in the third. I have a lot of respect for Edgar, which is why i think it goes three rounds, but Henderson is a different kind of beast and will control Edgar where other fighters have failed.

I liked Rampage but he's lost total respect from me. He's a proffesional he need to act like it.