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joedls
04-24-2015, 04:40 PM
My buddy, Rampage Jackson, is fighting tomorrow night in UFC 186. He had a hard road getting there. The promoter he was fighting for sued him and got an injunction to prevent him from fighting in this fight. He won an emergency appeal on Tuesday and flew to Canada on Wednesday (that's where UFC 186 is). It should be an exciting fight! His opponent likes to brawl so that should make it exciting.

I know I haven't said anything to you guys but my dad passed away last week. Before he passed, I flew to TX a couple of times when my dad was in the hospital. The last time, Rampage sent my dad a video wishing him well. It really lifted my dad's spirits (he was a fan).

Anyway, as soon as Rampage found out he was going to fight, he texted me and let me know. He told me he'd be kicking ass for my dad.

So if anyone watches this fight, just know, that it has a special meaning to me.
94cobra69ss396
04-24-2015, 06:27 PM
Sorry to hear about your loss but congrats to Rampage.
Vettezuki
04-24-2015, 06:32 PM
Sorry for your loss. But that is great story.
joedls
04-24-2015, 06:59 PM
Thanks guys. This is the video Rampage sent my dad.

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o151/joedls/th_27598E82-BB99-44B0-8DB4-011F02A54A8A_zpsjmsgbw1w.jpg (http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o151/joedls/27598E82-BB99-44B0-8DB4-011F02A54A8A_zpsjmsgbw1w.mp4)



And here's a video of my dad that I sent to Rampage when we all thought he was gonna pull through.

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o151/joedls/th_1E956D98-5095-4E13-A9BD-EB8D5D81ADD0_zps9zhil8ex.jpg (http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o151/joedls/1E956D98-5095-4E13-A9BD-EB8D5D81ADD0_zps9zhil8ex.mp4)
Leedom
04-24-2015, 09:02 PM
Sorry on your loss.
Shaolin Crane
04-26-2015, 08:13 PM
Bummer man, sorry for your loss.

Rampage seems like a cool dude, I have a few people who know him, I'm jelly, I'd love to spar with him.
joedls
04-26-2015, 08:30 PM
This is what mmamania.com had to say about the fight:

After nearly losing out on his chance at fighting at UFC 189 due to a court injunction that was eventually overturned, "Rampage" put on one of his best and most well-rounded performances in his illustrious mixed martial arts (MMA) career.

Jackson's punches were crisp, and when Maldonado asked for more punishment, "Rampage" was happy to oblige. Heck, the former champ even threw a few head kicks!



And this is a text exchange we had this morning.
Shaolin Crane
04-26-2015, 11:08 PM
😧...
joedls
04-26-2015, 11:48 PM
Rampage is a very cool guy. He's also into cars. He got a Hellcat as part of his signing bonus for signing with the UFC. I tease him that I have the Hellcat killer. I made a T-shirt for him.
Shaolin Crane
04-27-2015, 01:08 AM
Yeah, he also has a lambo and a bunch of bikes.
joedls
04-27-2015, 08:38 AM
Yeah, he also has a lambo and a bunch of bikes.

And a Maserati
And an Audi R8
And a Lexus
And a Challenger with a widebody kit
And....
joedls
04-27-2015, 11:21 AM
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o151/joedls/B689E433-102E-4080-A2AE-4B3852FBFD7D_zps5harkb8p.jpg (http://s119.photobucket.com/user/joedls/media/B689E433-102E-4080-A2AE-4B3852FBFD7D_zps5harkb8p.jpg.html)
BRUTAL64
05-14-2015, 11:47 AM
Sorry to hear about your Dad. I know it is tough to go thru.

I'm about to go thru the same thing. My Dad was told last week that his Cancer is terminal and there is nothing more they can do. They gave him 6 months to a year.
Not ready for this at all.

Hey, call me when you get a chance.
Vettezuki
05-14-2015, 10:05 PM
I'm sorry to hear that Glenn.
joedls
05-14-2015, 10:28 PM
Sorry to hear about your Dad. I know it is tough to go thru.

I'm about to go thru the same thing. My Dad was told last week that his Cancer is terminal and there is nothing more they can do. They gave him 6 months to a year.
Not ready for this at all.

Hey, call me when you get a chance.


Good talking to you, Glenn. Spend as much quality time as you can with your dad while he's here!