Quinton (Rampage) Jackson wins decision over Dean of Mean at UFC 96.
Former light-heavyweight champion Quinton (Rampage) Jackson pounded out a decision over Keith (The Dean of Mean) Jardine at UFC 96 Saturday night.
Jardine was game but Jackson, moving forward like a shark, scored more and with heavier blows throughout the fight. The decision was 29-28, 29-28, 30-27 for Jackson.
The mixed martial arts win earns Jackson a shot at 205-pound champion Rashad Evans next. Had Jardine won, unbeaten Brazilian Lyoto Machida would have met Evans.
"I want my belt back," Jackson (30-7) screamed after the fight.
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Rashad Evans,
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st)
Born September 25, 1979 (1979-09-25) (age 29)
Fighting style Wrestling, Kickboxing
Wins 13
By knockout 5
By submission 2
Losses 0
Draws 1
No contests 0
Quinton Jackson
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st)
Reach 73 in (190 cm)
Born June 20, 1978 (1978-06-20) (age 30)
Fighting style Boxing, Wrestling
Wins 30
By knockout 14
By submission 7
Losses 7
By knockout 3
By submission 1
Looks like Jackson has the advantage over Evans.
