UFC 135 Picks: Jon “Bones” Jones vs. Quinton Rampage Jackson

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Last Updated on Sunday, 25 September 2011 12:38
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Denver, the birthplace of UFC, with the Light Heavyweight Championship belt on the line. It’s New School vs. Old School – Jon “Jones” Bones vs. the veritable Quinton Rampage Jackson. Rampage Jackson, a replacement for an injured Rashad Jackson, is a good 1st title defence for the champion Jon Jones.

 

 

Rampage Jackson is probably, from a strength perspective, the strongest opponent that Jones has ever faced.

 

“Rampage has power in his left and in his right and you have to be careful,” said Jones.

 

Rampage has taken this second chance at the title very seriously living at the Muscle Pharm gym facility in Denver.

 

“My focus is on one thing, to get the belt back,” said Rampage, who despises training.

 

For Rampage, Jones presents a fighter he has never seen in his illustrious career. Jones’ unpredictability is his best weapon. Leg kicks, spinning back fists, flying elbows and unstoppable takedowns.

 

In addition to being serious on training, Rampage has brought the trash talking and hype for the promotion of this fight.

 

Rampage has accused of Jon Jones having a spy in Rampage’s camp, calling Jones a punk, disrespectful and the future of the MMA.

 

“He just needs a lesson,” barked Rampage

 

UFC 135 Odds & Picks:

 

Jon Jones -550 vs. Rampage Jackson +400

For all the hype, Rampage Jackson’s method of victory is known, the way to stop Jackson is known, the latter will happen. Look to Jones’ unpredictability to finish Jackson in the third or fourth round.

Pick: Jones -550

 

Matt Hughes +345 vs. Josh Koscheck -470

Koscheck wanted Matt Hughes for years and now he has him. Koscheck is guaranteeing victory and wouldn’t you, if you were bigger, younger and faster?

Pick: Koscheck

 

Travis Browne -390 vs. Rob Broughton +290

Broughton will be another statistic in Browne’s win column.

Pick: Browne

 

Nate Diaz -230 vs. Takanori Gomi +185

Diaz is a fan favorite on the UFC TV cards has too much skill for Gomi who’s best days are numbered.

Pick: Diaz

 

Ben Rothwell -350 vs. Mark Hunt +260

Veteran MMA fighter Mark Hunt might a good dog bet here against Rothwell who has not been in the cage for 15 months.

Pick: Hunt