The former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson talks about his training for his upcoming UFC 123 bout against Lyoto ‘The Dragon’ Machida. He has been emphasizing on technique more than anything else because he feels that is the key to beating a counter-attacker like Machida. Rampage believes Machida will be running around and waiting for the right moment to attack as he normally does, but predicts a victory in the first round if ‘The Dragon’ decides to play the offensive game instead.
From Quinton Jackson:
“I started this camp very early. I stayed in shape from the last fight and the weight hasn’t been an issue this time. Every single minute of this camp will be focused on technique; not getting back in shape or shaking the ring rust after a long time off… If Machida decides to fight me, it will be an exciting fight for one round before he goes to sleep. I am expecting him to run from me, though. He’d wear sneakers into the Octagon if he could! But don’t worry, I will hunt him down and get him anyway.”
