It's the least surprising surprise ever! After a series of unconfirmed, unofficial statements from both fighters, their managers, and well placed but somehow shadowy figures in the MMA world, the match we all knew was going to happen since Rashad Evans beat Rampage Jackson is set for November 20th. Only the location and the undercard remain mysteries.
The outcome is not. Rampage Jackson, for all his strength, aggressiveness, and takedown abilities, cannot beat Lyoto Machida if The Dragon shows up in form - by which I mean, in strategic form.
Machida is a karate based counter fighter, and though he has KO power in both hands and some serious damage potential with his feet, his greatest advantage is his mind. Rampage is no thinker. He is a mouth, a sense of humor, and a lot of muscle.
If Machida can keep himself under control and not look for a KO, he can easily create a situation for his opponent to get himself into trouble.
My prediction: Machida, unanimous decision.
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