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Fighting a guy like Jon Jones, you can’t really hang your hat on any sort of predictions.

A guy like Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson is a little
different story, according to Ryan Bader, who spoke
to MMAjunkie.com Radio about his impending
fight against the former champ in the co-main event of UFC 144.

UFC 144 takes place Feb. 25 at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.
Main-card fights air live on pay-per-view. Broadcast plans for the
preliminary card have yet to be announced.

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The success of Jackson’s Mixed Martial Arts is well documented, as the Albuquerque, N.M.-based gym boasts as impressive a track record as any camp in the sport today.

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When Melvin Guillard became of a member of Jackson’s Mixed Martial Arts prior to facing Ronys Torres at UFC 109, his career took off.

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LAS VEGAS – Former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Muhammed “King
Mo” Lawal has never been one to hold back when it
comes to expressing his opinion, and Saturday night was no different.

Following his win over the previously undefeated Lorenz Larkin at
Saturday’s “Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine” event in Las Vegas, Lawal
railed on fellow light heavyweights Gegard Mousasi and Quinton
“Rampage” Jackson.

Oh, and the gloves really came off when it came to referee Kim Winslow.

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Just as Jon Jones was caught up in the moment following his submission win over Lyoto Machida, so too was trainer Greg Jackson when he told his fighter to “go check on Lyoto – get some fans.”

“I shouldn’t have spoken in that way, but that wasn’t my intention,” Jackson today told MMAjunkie.com. “It sounded bad, but moronic [expletive] comes out of my mouth sometimes.”

The intention, he said, wasn’t to be political but to remind Jones to conduct himself honorably inside the cage.

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Just as Jon Jones was caught up in the moment following his submission win over Lyoto Machida, so too was trainer Greg Jackson when he told his fighter to “go check on Lyoto – get some fans.”

“I shouldn’t have spoken in that way, but that wasn’t my intention,” Jackson today told MMAjunkie.com. “It sounded bad, but moronic [expletive] comes out of my mouth sometimes.”

The intention, he said, wasn’t to be political but to remind Jones to conduct himself honorably inside the cage.

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Greg Jackson was a happy man Saturday after “The Ultimate Fighter 14” Finale in Las Vegas.

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By <a href="mailto:howie@mmanews.com">Chris Howie</a> <Br>
MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer<Br><Br>

Quinton Jackson was vocal about his desire to fight at UFC 144 in Japan and his request was granted by UFC owner Lorenzo Fertita as he will face Ryan Bader when the promotion returns to Japan in February.<Br><Br>

At the UFC 144 press conference yesterday, Jackson discussed why he likes fighting in Japan more than fighting in America:<br><Br>

"Back when I was fighting here, I had so much energy. I just wanted to put on a good show for the fans because all the energy they give. In America, you're under so much pressure to win at all costs because the fans talk shit to you if you lose even if it's a good, exciting fight. In Japan, it's just a different energy. Who knows? Maybe I'll take more chances and not care because it's all about the crowd. I react to the crowd. I don't care about the people watching on TV … In Japan, I used to slam a lot and put on more of a show because the energy from the fans gave me power and I don't feel the same energy in the US. So, I can't honestly say I improved or evolved in a good way since leaving Japan. I'm all about putting on an exciting fight in Japan. One thing I love about Japanese fans and why I love them the most is that they don't care if you win or lose. All they care is if you have samurai spirit, that you put on a good fight. That's why Japanese fans are my favorite. And American fans are jealous that I say that all the time."<br><br>

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Quinton “Rampage” Jackson will get his wish.

UFC co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta today revealed to ESPN.com that the
promotion has granted the former champion his request for a fight in
Japan, and Ryan Bader will now oppose him at UFC 144.

UFC 144 is set for Feb. 26 at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. Broadcast plans for the event have yet to be announced.

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Despite Ben Henderson’s dominant win over Jim Miller in August, Greg Jackson thinks the talented lightweight still hasn’t received the recognition he deserves.

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