UFC 114 Media Conference Call Notes

1:24: Dana talks about the A-Team movie. Says it’s going to be a huge summer hit and that Rampage did a great job.

1:25: Rampage says Rashad is acting like he wants to fight, but all he’s going to do is run away and do his little takedowns. Rashad says Rampage will back down again like he did the first time, so Rampage asks Dana to relay what happened. Dana called Rampage and asked him to fight Rashad, and Rampage said yes. Dana then called Rashad and he turned it down. And then the shouting begins again. Rampage turned down a fight with Rashad after the Jardine fight because it was too soon, so Rashad says they are even. And now more shouting.

1:28: Yes, they just finished shouting.

1:29: Rashad says Rampage fakes being stupid and he’s actually smart. Why perpetuate the stereotype that you’re stupid? Rashad says he’s plenty smart. And yes, more shouting. I know you’re shocked.

1:30: And now Rashad says something about balls in the mouth and this conference call goes downhill quickly.

1:33: The winner of this bout will receive a title shot.

1:34: Rashad talks about bringing in King Mo (for his camp) because he can simulate Rampage pretty well, but also because he has the best takedowns in the game.

1:35: Rashad says he wants to go out and start throwing punches and see where they land. Rampage just starts laughing.

1:36: Dana says he’s not concerned about pro wrestling-style theatrics.  Sometime’s its the fight game and sometimes guys actually don’t like each other. The WWE stuff comes from the guys who are faking it in order to sell a fight, and these two guys genuinely do not like each other. Dana says they’ll deny it, but he’s positive Rampage and Rashad respect each other — they just don’t like each other.

1:38: Rampage and Rashad seem to have calmed down a bit. Someone probably shot em’ with a tranquilizer gun.

1:39: Rampage still feels like he’s champion in his mind, so for this to be for a title shot, it feels sweet. He’s ready to get back on track and become one of the best fighters in the world.

1:40: Somebody asks if a Michael Bisping win is needed for Britain to maintain its high profile in the MMA world. Dana says not at all. He says Daley didn’t look bad at all and Hardy came off great.

1:41: Rashad makes fun of Rampage for using tiny guys in training camp. Rampage says he used small guys because they’re fast like Rashad. Rashad says that’s fine, but Rampage acts like he’s done something big when he knocks him down. Shockingly, they start shouting at each other again and arguing about who has the worse glass jaw. Rampage makes fun of Rashad’s gumby legs in the Silva fight. More YELLING. This is fantastic and I cannot wait for this fight.