UFC 114: Rampage vs. Evans | Event Profile, Full Results & Legacy
- Tito Wordsmith
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Introduction
UFC 114: Rampage vs. Evans. May 29, 2010. MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas. Rashad Evans defeated Quinton Jackson by unanimous decision — 30-27, 30-27, 29-28 — in a light heavyweight main event charged with genuine personal animosity. Jackson dropped Evans in round two but failed to finish; Evans survived and went on to take the fight.
Mike Russow stopped Todd Duffee by TKO in round three — one of the most shocking heavyweight upsets in UFC history. Duffee had been 9-0 and a hyped prospect; Russow was a 40-year-old Chicago police officer.
Contents
1. Introduction
2. Quick Stats
3. The Build-Up
4. Main Event
5. Co-Main Event
6. Full Results
7. Bonuses & Awards
8. Records & Milestones
9. Legacy & Impact
10. FAQ
11. References
Quick Stats
Date: May 29, 2010
Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Attendance: 14,996
Main Event: Quinton Jackson vs. Rashad Evans — LHW non-title bout (intense personal rivalry)
Result: Rashad Evans def. Jackson — UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) — Rampage dropped Evans R2 but wasted time; Evans survived and won
Notable: Mike Russow TKO of Todd Duffee R3 (huge upset); Hathaway def. Sanchez UD
The Build-Up
Rashad Evans and Quinton Jackson had trained in overlapping circles. Evans had filmed TUF 7 with Jackson and had developed a reputation for clowning and mockery. Jackson genuinely hated Evans. The promotion leaned into it. The UFC Primetime series covered the beef extensively. At press conferences, both men were barely civil.
Main Event
Quinton Jackson vs. Rashad Evans — Light Heavyweight
Rashad Evans controlled the first round with takedowns and ground work. In round two, Jackson landed a massive right hand that dropped Evans. Jackson moved in for the finish but slowed, threw wide punches, and spent over 20 seconds failing to close it. Evans recovered, secured a double-leg takedown, and took Jackson’s back. The bell saved the round. Round three went to Evans on the mat again. All three judges scored the fight for Evans.
Jackson’s failure to finish Evans when he was clearly hurt in round two became one of the defining what-ifs in the fight’s legacy.
Co-Main Event
Michael Bisping vs. Dan Miller — Middleweight
Bisping controlled Miller over three rounds with his boxing and movement, winning by unanimous decision. A straightforward performance from Bisping that maintained his position in the MW top 10.
Full Results
Preliminary Card
Ryan Jensen def. Jesse Forbes — Submission (Guillotine) — R1, 1:06
Aaron Riley def. Joe Brammer — Decision (Unanimous) — R3, 5:00 — LW
Cyrille Diabate def. Luiz Cané — TKO — R1, 2:13 — LHW
Melvin Guillard def. Waylon Lowe — KO (Knee) — R1, 3:28 — LW
Main Card
Efrain Escudero def. Dan Lauzon — Decision (Unanimous) — R3, 5:00 — LW
Dong Hyun Kim def. Amir Sadollah — Decision (Unanimous) — R3, 5:00 — WW
John Hathaway def. Diego Sanchez — UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27) — R3, 5:00 — WW; Hathaway dominant
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira def. Jason Brilz — Decision (Split) — R3, 5:00 — LHW
Mike Russow def. Todd Duffee — TKO — R3, 2:35 — HW; MASSIVE UPSET; Duffee had been 9-0
Michael Bisping def. Dan Miller — Decision (Unanimous) — R3, 5:00 — MW; Co-Main
Main Event — Light Heavyweight
Rashad Evans def. Quinton Jackson — UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) — R3, 5:00; Rampage dropped Evans R2 but wasted the finish
Bonuses & Awards
Performance bonuses were awarded at UFC 114. Todd Duffee and Mike Russow received Fight Night bonuses for their dramatic heavyweight clash.
Records & Milestones
Mike Russow TKO of Todd Duffee — Duffee had been 9-0 with elite-level KO power; Russow was 40 years old and a full-time Chicago police officer. One of the most stunning HW upsets in UFC history.
John Hathaway def. Diego Sanchez UD — Sanchez was dominated across three rounds by the young English WW; Hathaway was undefeated.
Legacy & Impact
Rashad Evans's UFC 114 performance is remembered as much for what Rampage Jackson failed to do as for what Evans achieved. The moment in round two — Evans on the canvas, hurt, Rampage swinging wide — is as discussed as any sequence in either man’s career. Jackson never got another LHW title shot.
Mike Russow vs. Todd Duffee is one of the reminders that heavyweight MMA is the most volatile division in combat sports. Duffee had stopped Kongo in 7 seconds at UFC 102 and was being positioned as a future contender. Russow, on a modest contract, knocked him out in round three. The upset recalibrated how the UFC valued developmental HW prospects.
FAQ
Why was the Rampage vs Evans rivalry so intense?
The two had overlapping training connections and Evans had a reputation for clowning and mocking teammates. Jackson felt Evans had disrespected him personally. The animosity was genuine and both men acknowledged it.
Did Rampage Jackson drop Rashad Evans at UFC 114?
Yes. Jackson landed a right hand in round two that dropped Evans clearly. He moved in for the finish but swung wide and failed to close it over approximately 20 seconds. Evans recovered, took Jackson down, and won the round.
What was significant about the Mike Russow vs Todd Duffee fight?
Duffee had been 9-0 and was seen as one of the most exciting heavyweight prospects in the UFC. Russow was 40 years old and a working Chicago police officer. Russow stopped Duffee by TKO in round three, one of the most surprising upsets in UFC heavyweight history.
What was Rashad Evans ranked after his UFC 114 win?
Evans’ win over Jackson positioned him as the number one LHW contender. He received a UFC LHW Championship fight against champion Mauricio Rua.
Who did John Hathaway fight at UFC 114?
Hathaway defeated Diego Sanchez by unanimous decision 30-26, 30-27, 30-27 in a welterweight bout. Hathaway, undefeated at the time, dominated Sanchez across three rounds.
References
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