Dana White sees wasted potential in “Rampage” Jackson
The resume of light heavyweight fighter Quinton Jackson reads like “who’s who” of MMA. At 32-10, “Rampage” has beaten some of the sport’s all-time greats including Chuck Liddell, Wanderlei Silva, and Dan Henderson, held the UFC championship, and transitioned his popularity into a career earning him millions of dollars. However, according to UFC President Dana White, Jackson could have even... [Read More...]
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson feels like TRT is perfectly fine for fighters
Do not expect Quinton “Rampage” Jackson to issue any sort of apology regarding his use of testosterone. Jackson, who feels like the substance helped allow him to fight Ryan Bader last month after suffering a knee injury, fully stands by his decision to use TRT. Now, facing double-knee surgery, Jackson says he has several years left opposed to previous comments the ex-UFC light heavyweight champion... [Read More...]
Quinton Jackson admits he’s to blame for fallout with UFC
While fan-favorite Quinton “Rampage” Jackson is not backing off statements he’s made in the last few weeks pertaining to problems with the UFC, he did recently provide a level of accountability many might not have felt was in him by confessing he’s at fault for the original issue snowballing into his current state of circumstances. Jackson’s admission came this week while stopping by Sherdog... [Read More...]
Chael Sonnen calls Quinton Jackson a “crybaby” but still likes him
When you give Chael Sonnen an open mic and allow him to speak his mind you better believe he is going to do just that. While a guest on last night’s episode of MMA Uncensored, Sonnen was asked his opinion on a number of subjects. One of them included Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, specifically in terms of how the former UFC champion has been going about trying to get out of his contract. “I... [Read More...]
Quinton Jackson out for undetermined period due to knee surgery
After two weeks of talking trash about the UFC, former light heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson seemingly got his wish in the promise of a contractual release after his next fight with the added bonus of a chance to avenge his past loss to Mauricio Rua. However, two things “Rampage” failed to mention on Twitter during his online assault pertained to his problematic knees and the possibility of... [Read More...]
Mauricio Rua to serve as Quinton Jackson’s final UFC opponent
If Quinton Jackson is indeed exiting the UFC after his next bout inside the Octagon, as he’s vowed to do, the 33-year old former champion will see a familiar face for his final appearance in Mauricio Rua. Jackson and Rua memorably mixed it up in 2005 under the PRIDE banner where “Shogun” scored a TKO stoppage a little less than five minutes into the melee assisted largely by legal kicks to a... [Read More...]
Quinton Jackson: “I think Joe Silva needs to be slapped in the face…”
Disgruntled UFC light heavyweight Quinton Jackson finally addressed his anger at his employers in more detail than 140 characters per post on Twitter allows for, calling Inside MMA’s Bas Rutten to conduct a twenty minute interview where discussion ranged from his use of testosterone to his fight against Ryan Bader in Japan to, of course, his desire to depart the UFC as soon as possible. According... [Read More...]
Quinton Jackson continues his “rampage” against the UFC
If you thought popular light heavyweight Quinton Jackson was done taking the UFC to task on Twitter, you thought wrong. “Rampage” was back at it again this morning where he elaborated more on his displeasure with the world’s foremost MMA promotion and gave some insight into what he had planned next. “Let me clear things up for my fans…I’m upset cause I’ve been fighting hurt for... [Read More...]
Quinton Jackson: “I’m hoping the UFC just lets me go…”
The past few weeks have been one of the more memorable periods for UFC light heavyweight Quinton Jackson, just not for the right reasons. The popular fighter’s strange run began in late February when he came in overweight for a bout against Ryan Bader at UFC 144. Not only did Jackson end up coming up short on the scorecards in the match-up but admittedly afterwards he’d opted to use testosterone... [Read More...]
Quinton Jackson says next fight in the UFC will be his last under the company’s banner
Shortly after losing his bout to Ryan Bader at UFC 144, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson came forward to acknowledge he’d used testosterone to help heal an injured knee and discovered the treatment made him feel so good health-wise he expected to fight for a few more years. While his plan may not have changed since then it looks like his professional home will be. Jackson went on Twitter last night... [Read More...]
Quinton Jackson reveals he used testosterone leading up to Ryan Bader fight
Former UFC light heavyweight champ Quinton “Rampage” Jackson may have found the modern day fountain of youth. Jackson, who lost to Ryan Bader at UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson, recently admitted to having used testosterone injections prior to the fight in hopes of healing his injured knee quicker than normal. Not only did it assist him in that regard but “Rampage” believes that... [Read More...]
Dan Henderson fires off shots at Quinton “Rampage” Jackson
Dan Henderson and Quinton Jackson met inside the Octagon several years ago when the two unified the PRIDE and UFC championships. Jackson claimed victory in the encounter. However, “Hendo” appears to be ahead on the scorecards in a recent war of words. Henderson, who is sitting on the sidelines while waiting for a bout, sounded off on “Rampage” through Twitter regarding Jackson’s... [Read More...]
“Shogun” Rua seeking rematch with “Rampage” Jackson down the road
There has been one rematch in particular fans of PRIDE have wanted to see for quite some time – Mauricio “Shogun” Rua vs. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. Back in 2005 the two met in the opening round of the PRIDE Middleweight Grand Prix with Rua scoring a vicious knockout victory over Jackson. After falling to Jon Jones in a bout for the light heavyweight title last year, Jackson asked to... [Read More...]
“Rampage” Jackson says knee injury stymied performance at UFC 144
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson didn’t seem like his usual self against Ryan Bader in the co-headliner of UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson Saturday night. Following an entrance featuring the PRIDE theme and brought those in attendance at the Saitama Super Arena to their feet, Jackson never got on track, looking fairly sloppy throughout as Bader claimed a decision victory. After missing weight, the former... [Read More...]
“Rampage” Jackson blames weight on injury, says he’ll “slap” Rich Franklin next time he sees him
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson wasn’t in the best of moods following Friday’s weigh-ins for UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson. Jackson, who will meet Ryan Bader in the co-main event, missed weight after tipping the scales at 211 pounds. Bader agreed to the fight at a catchweight, with “Rampage” forking over 20 percent of his purse to “Darth.” During an interview on Fuel TV’s weigh-in special,... [Read More...]
Dana White takes cameras backstage at UFC 144 press conference for recent video blog
UFC President Dana White has posted his second video blog pertaining to this weekend’s UFC 144 lineup, giving viewers a glimpse behind the scenes at what he’s been up to this week in Japan including a press conference promoting the event. In the clip, also White does a little shopping at a MMA-related store in Saitama, though the highlights definitely come from his backstage interactions with UFC... [Read More...]
Quinton Jackson: “I’ve got nothing against Ryan Bader at all (but) I’m still going to try to knock his head off.”
On a recent episode of UFC Tonight the program asked viewers to pick the UFC’s most talented trash-talker. When the results came in light heavyweight Quinton “Rampage” Jackson was at the top of the list by a wide margin. However, during the build towards his bout against Ryan Bader at UFC 144 the typically outspoken Jackson has remained rather quiet in regards to his opponent. The 33-year old... [Read More...]
Win or lose, “Rampage” Jackson only out to entertain at UFC 144
Quinton Jackson’s reaction to originally being left off the lineup for UFC 144 was one of anger and disappointment. However, his behavior was not based on an overwhelming desire to earn a paycheck or to numb the sting of having been beaten in his last bout. Rather, Jackson’s passion was based on his hunger to entertain an audience he has an immense amount of respect for due to the time he spent... [Read More...]
Mo Lawal issues open challenge to Quinton Jackson
Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal has made it known over the past few weeks that he will be calling out his next opponent in the near future. The obvious choice for Lawal to make his target was Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, as the two have had verbal wars in the past and have made it clear they dislike each other on a personal level. Now, not only does it appear Jackson is definitely the... [Read More...]
Quinton Jackson wants to fight in February at UFC Japan
Though Quinton “Rampage” Jackson has a monumental task in front of him in the form of his fight against UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones at UFC 135, the challenge at hand hasn’t prevented the 205-pounder from looking past the September 24 show and towards an event in 2012. In fact, you might even call it a homecoming of sorts. Jackson opened up about his desire to fight on February 26 when... [Read More...]
