Recently, former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson took to Twitter to reveal some disappointing news.
Earlier today, the enigmatic fighter shed some light about his fighting future. Originally, many believed to be witnessing the return of “Rampage” come this February, as the UFC ventures back to Japan at the Saitama Super Arena for UFC 144, which will feature a lightweight showdown pitting champion Frankie Edgar against challenger Ben Henderson.
It’s the first time the organization has been seen in the Land of the Rising Sun in more than 11 years. Jackson was a shoe-in for the event, as the former Pride star made his mark in the now-defunct organization with memorable battles against the likes of Ricardo Arona, Kevin Randleman and his then-budding rivalry with Wanderlei Silva—which culminated in a rubber match under the UFC banner, where Jackson exacted revenge with a first-round knockout.
Now one of the UFC’s biggest stars, Jackson made his intentions known following his recent loss to champion Jon Jones that he hopes to return to Japan, though an earlier tweet by the 33-year-old suggested otherwise. According to Jackson,
“It don’t look like I’m fighting n Japan which I’m not happy about at all,I think its a big mistake by the UFC…F*** it.”
However, such may not be the case.
Just a few moments ago, Jackson took to the Internet social medium once again in order to relay some relatively good news, though his next move remains relatively unclear still:
“Guys I have the best managers n the business,this thing will work its way out,I was peed off when I 1st tweed the bad news,let’s c what’s up [sic]”
Post-UFC 135, Jackson had called out rival and fellow Pride vet Mauricio “Shogun” Rua in hopes to avenge an earlier career defeat, though the Brazilian is fresh off a five-round war with the dangerous Dan Henderson this past Saturday. The two engaged in what has been regarded as one of the greatest fights in mixed martial arts history, with both leaving the cage worse for the wear.
This Saturday, Stephan Bonnar was also seen at the San Jose event, which took place at the HP Pavilion for UFC 139, picking up a dominant decision victory over then-budding contender Kyle Kingsbury.
Bonnar recently called out the former world champion in Jackson, who responded in kind, texting UFC head honcho Dana White and informally agreed to the matchup.
Nothing is certain, but regardless, Jackson still has some life on the upcoming Japan card and that is more than enough for now.
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