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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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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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TOKYO – Consider former PRIDE superstar Quinton “Rampage” Jackson the tour guide for his fellow American fighters heading to Japan for February’s UFC 144 event.

Jackson, who co-headlines UFC 144, knows the lay of the land, and he could write a travel guide about competing in the fight-crazy country.

But Jackson admits some of his advice doesn’t apply to UFC 144 headliner Frankie Edgar.

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Quinton Jackson will return to the Land of the Rising Sun for at least one more go-around, as “Rampage” will square off with Ryan Bader at UFC 144.

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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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DENVER – For former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, there are no excuses.

He admits that he was as ready as ever for a UFC 135 contest with UFC
champ Jon Jones, but “Bones” simply proved the better man with a
fourth-round submission victory.

So now, it’s time to move on. Well, at least past Jones. For his next
move, Jackson would like to meet an old friend in a familiar setting.

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DENVER – One of the year’s most-anticipated and heated grudge matches didn’t fail to deliver.

UFC light-heavyweight Jon Jones choked out bitter rival Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, and one of the sport’s pound-for-pound kingpins and biggest talents notched his first career title defense.

The championship bout headlined Saturday’s UFC 135 event at Denver’s Pepsi Center, which aired live on pay-per-view after prelims on Facebook and Spike TV.

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Quinton “Rampage” Jackson made no excuses following his loss to Jon Jones on Saturday night, giving the UFC’s 205-pound champion his due after an unsuccessful title bid at UFC 135.

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Among the bettors, there’s a very clear favorite in tonight’s UFC 135 headliner between light-heavyweight Jon Jones and challengers Quinton “Rampage” Jackson.

Oddsmakers have the champ at a substantial four-to-one favorite.

But among MMAjunkie.com readers, is Jackson really being given just a 20 percent chance of winning?

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Sherdog.com will report from the Pepsi Center in Denver at approximately 5:45 p.m. ET with play-by-play and live results of UFC 135 “Jones vs. Rampage,” which features the UFC light heavyweight title bout between Jon Jones and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson.

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