Originally posted by: KZUFCchamp2013 Date: June 04, 2013 at 02:22 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rampage-jackson-signs-with-bellator.55304/
Originally posted by: KZUFCchamp2013 Date: June 04, 2013 at 02:26 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rampage-jackson-signs-with-bellator.55304/
Originally posted by: C-Me-No-More Date: June 04, 2013 at 02:30 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rampage-jackson-signs-with-bellator.55304/
Shawnd1901 said:
i thought bellator wasnt signing ufc rejects the didnt want to pay fitch money to come over im sure rampage cost them 2x what fitch would have
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Thats cause its really bad for business a UFC wash out coming in and taking your promotions belt,
Fitch is a dangerous dangerous fighter for anyone.
As for Rampage he's doing this to collect a pay check he has to be, because if he really wanted to think about his career he would of stayed in the UFC
Originally posted by: GOODNIGHTIRENE Date: June 04, 2013 at 02:31 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rampage-jackson-signs-with-bellator.55304/
U guys don't understand business. Rampage is obviously going to be mixed into TNA. I'm just unsure how they will work this angle with king mo. Probably build up hype by making them enemies in TNA, ultimately leading to a YUGE ratings fight in Bellator MMA.
Shawnd1901 said:
i thought bellator wasnt signing ufc rejects the didnt want to pay fitch money to come over im sure rampage cost them 2x what fitch would have
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He's worth the money from a ratings standpoint. Fitch isn't bringing eyeballs to Bellator. Rampage will.
GOODNIGHTIRENE said:
U guys don't understand business. Rampage is obviously going to be mixed into TNA. I'm just unsure how they will work this angle with king mo. Probably build up hype by making them enemies in TNA, ultimately leading to a YUGE ratings fight in Bellator MMA.
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Is "YUGE" yiddish for "low" ?
Originally posted by: KZUFCchamp2013 Date: June 04, 2013 at 02:44 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rampage-jackson-signs-with-bellator.55304/
GOODNIGHTIRENE said:
U guys don't understand business. Rampage is obviously going to be mixed into TNA. I'm just unsure how they will work this angle with king mo. Probably build up hype by making them enemies in TNA, ultimately leading to a YUGE ratings fight in Bellator MMA.
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The fact that they have to sign a not top 15 fighter on a 3 fight skid in order to get huge ratings is pretty sad
Rampage could do well. I'm sure part of the deal is he will be fighting in areas without testing so he can juice his face off. I think that's what he needed. Some steroids and easier fights. Maybe they can find a few guys that are willing to stand and trade for the right price.
Originally posted by: mmablaster Date: June 04, 2013 at 02:51 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rampage-jackson-signs-with-bellator.55304/
Magson13 said:
Will he even be able to do the tournaments? He cuts down from 250, can't see that going well once a month....
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At heavyweight he'd be fine. I'm not surprised about the TNA wrestling aspect of the contract.
Ian2D said:
He's worth the money from a ratings standpoint. Fitch isn't bringing eyeballs to Bellator. Rampage will.
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Exactly bro, People can say what they want about Page but fact the matter is he has a fan base and is exciting to watch, whether it'll be fighting or in the interview room. No disrespect to Fitch(cuz I like him), but Jon doesent have many fans and is not a exciting fighter to watch.
Rampage puts bums on seats. Fact!!
mmablaster said:
At heavyweight he'd be fine. I'm not surprised about the TNA wrestling aspect of the contract.
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I hope this sets Rampage up for the rest of his life if he's not already. As frustrating as he can be, I really don't want to see some sad news story about how poor Rampage is in 20 years or see him trying to get fights in his mid-40s
