Rampage Retires

chordtype · 23-09-2009 8:24am #1

That's the news anyways.
If it's true it sucks to be the UFC (and Rashad) missing out on the money from that fight.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/news;_ylt=Aiqsg599EU5sdgk3jHjc8Iw9Eo14?slug=ki-rampage092209&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

chopperbyrne · 23-09-2009 9:26am

That sucks. He's one of the most entertaining fighters there is. Will make the current season of TUF a little less interesting too as all the smack talk will come to nothing.

wandy · 23-09-2009 9:27am

Devastated!!!

23-09-2009 9:33am

If this is true (and not a publicity stunt, like I suspect it could be) then Dana may get checked on being more diplomatic in his public comments about his fighters.

rovert · 23-09-2009 9:43am

Such an annoying situation on both sides.

kelator · 23-09-2009 4:39pm

I’ve been getting negative reviews from the dumb ass fans that don’t pay my bills or put my kids though college. So I’m hanging it up.”

Were does he think his ufc money comes from.

Fozzy · 23-09-2009 5:05pm

He probably will come around given some time, but I wouldn't begrudge him retiring. He doesn't owe anything to anyone

wandy · 23-09-2009 5:08pm

kelator wrote: »

Were does he think his ufc money comes from.

Think he just means that the fans who been hassling him bout the movies dont understand how he has to support his family. Fair enough if he feels he needs to get into acting to better this put I'd say his pay check would have been at least $80,000-$100,000 plus win bonus, plus then for a shot at machida that paycheck would be a lot more especially if he won the belt.

Suppose he has his reasons tho

Professey Chin · 23-09-2009 5:09pm

Rampage and more then likely Mirko in 1 week.God dammit

Fozzy · 23-09-2009 5:17pm

wandy wrote: »

I'd say his pay check would have been at least $80,000-$100,000 plus win bonus

Maybe multiply that by ten?

wandy · 23-09-2009 5:54pm

Fozzy wrote: »

Maybe multiply that by ten?

I was thinking that but wasnt sure cos i got the figures from UFN last week still rumbling bout my head

GSPfan · 23-09-2009 7:26pm

This is the same guy who went on a mad one last year and ended up in jail because of energy drinks! He's just pissed off. He'll go do his film, calm down, and come back. I'm sure of it. I like the way Dana speaks his mind but sometimes he doesn't know when to let it lie. hopefully they both keep their opinions to themselves and sort it out in the new year.

Devastator · 23-09-2009 7:58pm

GSPfan wrote: »

He's just pissed off. He'll go do his film, calm down, and come back. I'm sure of it. I like the way Dana speaks his mind

Have you read Rampage's announcement from his blog?

1 - it seems a bit more than "He's just pissed off"

2 - I think it pretty disgusting to be making fun of the fella for doing A-Team after hearing his reasons

GSPfan · 23-09-2009 8:55pm

I absolutely love the way people quote you and cut your sentence in half so that it sounds like you said something else.

"I like the way Dana speaks his mind but sometimes he doesn't know when to let it lie. hopefully they both keep their opinions to themselves and sort it out in the new year."

Thats the sentence in full. Some people should be banned from using the quote button. Its the favourite tool of MORONS.

Devastator · 23-09-2009 9:03pm

GSPfan wrote: »

I absolutely love the way people quote you and cut your sentence in half so that it sounds like you said something else.

"I like the way Dana speaks his mind but sometimes he doesn't know when to let it lie. hopefully they both keep their opinions to themselves and sort it out in the new year."

Thats the sentence in full. Some people should be banned from using the quote button. Its the favourite tool of MORONS.

wind yer neck in and wise up to yourself!

The reason I EDITED your sentence because the rest of it was not relevant to the question and point I was making.

now now, don't start crying chucking your dummy out the pram again, I've left your precious quote there and not touched it :rolleyes:

ginoginelli · 23-09-2009 9:18pm

From a fans pov, this really sucks. I wana see rampage fight, not act in, some ****ty remake..

Theres a good chance they will get it sorted anyway, expect to see rampage back sometime next year.

GSPfan · 23-09-2009 9:42pm

Devastator wrote: »

The reason I EDITED your sentence because the rest of it was not relevant to the question and point I was making.

You quoted me on half a sentence cause you wanted to change the meaning of it to suite your point. Can you see where I'm coming from? You can't quote me incorrectly and then criticise me for the way you presented it. Honestly that quote button is the reason these threads turn into gay little arguements like the one we are having now.

Can we be friends now!

Maynard · 23-09-2009 10:22pm

Ultimate Chin wrote: »

Rampage and more then likely Mirko in 1 week.God dammit

My sentiments exactly. God f***ing damn it:mad:

calex71 · 24-09-2009 12:46am

No need for the hysteria folks, Rampage will fight again!

Personally I think this will get worked out and the almighty $ or common sense will reign supreme in the end ...... at least I hope so

Mellor · 24-09-2009 1:41am

GSPfan wrote: »

I absolutely love the way people quote you and cut your sentence in half so that it sounds like you said something else.

GSPfan wrote: »

You quoted me on half a sentence cause you wanted to change the meaning of it to suite your point.

I love the way people get all offended by mis-quotes, when half the time the text is still relevant.

I'm pretty sure the part Devastator was refering to was:

He's just pissed off

I can't see how he changed the meaning.
Over-reacting FTW

Coolhand · 24-09-2009 7:57am

I will miss Rampage but I think its a good move for him once he can get more then one film. At the end of the day if you can make money other then fighting it makes sense at his stage. I also dont get all the abuse the flim is getting from Dana. Its the A team for god sake how could anyone not want to see that who grew up in the 80's. Rampage is a great entertainer and id love to see him do well whatever he does.

Lord Muck · 24-09-2009 8:15am

Rampage will be back. I can understand him doing a movie like the A TEAM, but its not as if he's going to be the next Pacino or De Nero. I'd wish him all the best in his acting career but i can't see him being a lead man in too many blockbusters. When the roles run out, so will the money.Dana White talks **** about everyone that doesn't agree with what he wants , but if Tito can come back and make up with White than ANYONE can

24-09-2009 9:09am

GSPfan wrote: »

I absolutely love the way people quote you and cut your sentence in half so that it sounds like you said something else.

"I like the way Dana speaks his mind but sometimes he doesn't know when to let it lie. hopefully they both keep their opinions to themselves and sort it out in the new year."

Thats the sentence in full. Some people should be banned from using the quote button. Its the favourite tool of MORONS.

Devastator wrote: »

wind yer neck in and wise up to yourself!

The reason I EDITED your sentence because the rest of it was not relevant to the question and point I was making.

now now, don't start crying chucking your dummy out the pram again, I've left your precious quote there and not touched it :rolleyes:

GSPfan wrote: »

You quoted me on half a sentence cause you wanted to change the meaning of it to suite your point. Can you see where I'm coming from? You can't quote me incorrectly and then criticise me for the way you presented it. Honestly that quote button is the reason these threads turn into gay little arguements like the one we are having now.

Can we be friends now!

Mellor wrote: »

I love the way people get all offended by mis-quotes, when half the time the text is still relevant.

I'm pretty sure the part Devastator was refering to was:

I can't see how he changed the meaning.
Over-reacting FTW

Now now folks. No more of this bull or I'll go crazy on energy drinks and start handing out cards.

You betta recognise!

24-09-2009 9:12am

Actually I think first of all that the A-Team movie will do really well. Retro themes are popular at the moment and the cast has enough drawing power to be a success. Add in that Rampage is the perfect candidate to play Baracus and I believe he will find a niche for himself in movies similar to how Vinny Jones did when he was in Lock Stock and wound up bagging roles in the likes of Gone in 60 Seconds. He won't become a leading man but he may well find himself a new niche in movies.

JoeyJJ · 24-09-2009 9:44am

Liam Neeson might teach him a few acting moves I believe he is going to be in it too.

Could you see Rampage fighting for another organisation? Not sure what his ufc contract is like.

24-09-2009 2:10pm

JoeyJJ wrote: »

Liam Neeson might teach him a few acting moves I believe he is going to be in it too.

He is. As well as Bradley Cooper and Jessica Biel. So it's not exactly a small role.

JoeyJJ wrote: »

Could you see Rampage fighting for another organisation? Not sure what his ufc contract is like.

I'd bet my house he doesn't unless he goes back to the UFC and fulfills his contract first. He'll fight for UFC or nobody. Couture situation is a prime example of where the "I'll retire to get out of my contract" route gets you.

Devastator · 24-09-2009 5:07pm

Mellor/Neil - I've decided to refrain from responding to the earlier comments. No point getting dragged into some childish bickering

GSPfan · 24-09-2009 6:06pm

I want Jim Carrey as Murdoch! Its rumored to be Shartlo Copley????

edit...... Shartlo Copley is the guy in District 9. He's great in that film.

I hope Rampage doesn't just immitate Mr T. He's incredibly likeable on screen when he's being himself.

wandy · 24-09-2009 6:18pm

Deleted User wrote: »

He is. As well as Bradley Cooper and Jessica Biel. So it's not exactly a small role.

Whos she playing?

GSPfan wrote: »

I want Jim Carrey as Murdoch.

Was thinking last week that hes the only oneable to pull it off properly. Lets hope the casting team review boards.ie for suggestions :cool:

hunter164 · 25-09-2009 10:29am

Evans vs. Thiago Silva?

Evil_Clown · 25-09-2009 10:32am

I pity the fool who thinks Rampage is goin to retire :pac:

chordtype · 25-09-2009 10:57am

Evil_Clown wrote: »

I pity the fool who thinks Rampage is goin to retire :pac:

I was waiting on this.:)

mmafan81 · 25-09-2009 6:24pm

would be a shame if he retires for good but like most others here,i dont think we've seen the end of rampage.

i dont see what the big deal is with him doing the A-team anyway,its not as if he'd be fighting once a month,so can't he do it between fights? surely they could schedule that

Devastator · 25-09-2009 7:16pm

mmafan81 wrote: »

its not as if he'd be fighting once a month,so can't he do it between fights? surely they could schedule that

Thing is he was due to fight Rashad early December, which IF filming for A-team was finished on schedule then it would still leave him short for his training camp. Taking into consideration apparently 99.9% of Hollywood films never finish on time and then have to re-film certain scenes would basically have left no chance for a December fight. From what I understood from reading Rampage's post was that he asked for the fight to be delayed a month(everyone happy ya would think) but says he was disrespected by Dana White.

I don't think there is a snowball's chance in hell that he'll never fight again

wandy · 26-09-2009 10:15am

www.mmabay.co.uk seem to have got the exclusive access to interview rampage about this through their links with the Wolfslair. Couple of "exclusive" interviews up

Fozzy · 26-09-2009 11:52am

Devastator wrote: »

Thing is he was due to fight Rashad early December, which IF filming for A-team was finished on schedule then it would still leave him short for his training camp. Taking into consideration apparently 99.9% of Hollywood films never finish on time and then have to re-film certain scenes would basically have left no chance for a December fight. From what I understood from reading Rampage's post was that he asked for the fight to be delayed a month(everyone happy ya would think) but says he was disrespected by Dana White.

I don't think there is a snowball's chance in hell that he'll never fight again

The movie men have asked Rampage not to fight before they finish filming because they don't want him with a battered face, and they won't be finished filming until March at the earliest

Devastator · 26-09-2009 4:55pm

Fozzy wrote: »

The movie men have asked Rampage not to fight before they finish filming because they don't want him with a battered face, and they won't be finished filming until March at the earliest

Im not an expert but I had read filming was only due to last 6 or 7 weeks. Obviously all the behind the scenes stuff (etc,FX) can take ages....but I wouldn't have thought the actual filming would take 6 months(or so). Could be right....but with the amount of make up and FX used in in films nowadays I would think it would be easy to cover few bruises(other injuries aside)

rovert · 26-09-2009 5:19pm

Devastator wrote: »

Im not an expert but I had read filming was only due to last 6 or 7 weeks. Obviously all the behind the scenes stuff (etc,FX) can take ages....but I wouldn't have thought the actual filming would take 6 months(or so). Could be right....but with the amount of make up and FX used in in films nowadays I would think it would be easy to cover few bruises(other injuries aside)

Scenes often need to be reshot months later

T-K-O · 26-09-2009 5:36pm

Rampage will be back.

Fozzy · 26-09-2009 5:39pm

rovert wrote: »

Scenes often need to be reshot months later

Yeah, the main filming would be finished this year I'd say

wandy · 27-09-2009 2:24pm

Devastator wrote: »

Im not an expert but I had read filming was only due to last 6 or 7 weeks. Obviously all the behind the scenes stuff (etc,FX) can take ages....but I wouldn't have thought the actual filming would take 6 months(or so). Could be right....but with the amount of make up and FX used in in films nowadays I would think it would be easy to cover few bruises(other injuries aside)

yea if they are going to cover up his tattoos with makeup (which i presume they will do) why not be able to cover up bruises with makeup

Fozzy · 29-09-2009 11:52am

wandy wrote: »

yea if they are going to cover up his tattoos with makeup (which i presume they will do) why not be able to cover up bruises with makeup

How exactly do you cover up a swollen eye or lip or broken nose?

wandy · 29-09-2009 6:12pm

Fozzy wrote: »

How exactly do you cover up a swollen eye or lip or broken nose?

yea thats true. if he ends up like quarry after UFN then thatd be hard to do

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