Randy vs Rampage who and why? please discuss

[Barry_BondsMVP]

We saw what Rampage did to Liddell and Randleman.

Rampage easy

[onepunchJD]

@crabScissors_CTT

He’s just not as good as Rampage

I think Randy is technically better..
But there are physical realities there.

Rampage at his peak was very very good, tough, powerful, and durable as hell.

He happened to run into the LHW GOAT of the time in Wandy (and his knees)-- otherwise he likely would have had a Pride belt.

[onepunchJD]

@crabScissors_CTT

@onepunchJD

I think Randy is technically better…

I don’t know. I think striking, Rampage is better. His boxing was slick.

Wrestling definitely favors Randy though, grappling in general as well

I just don’t think it’s enough to put Rampage on his back over and over again like he’d have to

Tend to agree.

And the striking isn’t only about technique.
Obviously it’s all tied together.
But Rampage was just solid and a physically durable striker who could move forward and impose his will.

I remember Tito seemed to try and pick up on some of Rampage’s blocking technique vs Chuck, and it just wasn’t there for him at all.

The best situation for Couture would be 3 rounds in a cage.
I think 5 rounds is a long time to avoid a serious exchange with peak Rampage.

Now I’m repeating myself lol..

[Barry_BondsMVP]

@crabScissors_CTT

Rampage used a good pressure defense style. I like it a lot. You usually only see that with longer guard styles like Strickland

Rampage did it with that high elbows guard he liked

He had a tight high guard and had some of the best countering with power and explosiveness.

His underhook game was solid too. He was able to land solid knees to his opponents midsection from that position. Look at his fights with Igor and Randleman.

[onepunchJD]

Rampage was a beast in the clinch.
Strong as hell.