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“They Really F Me Over” – ‘Rampage’ Jackson Opens Up About PRIDE Pay Issues

"They Really F Me Over" - 'Rampage' Jackson Opens Up About PRIDE Pay Issues Octagon icon Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson recently opened up about the paltry pay he received while competing in the defunct…

Octagon icon Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson recently opened up about the paltry pay he received while competing in the defunct Japanese promotion PRIDE FC.

Before capturing the UFC light heavyweight championship, ‘Rampage’ made a name for himself in PRIDE, competing against a slew of fellow MMA legends like Kevin Randleman, Chuck ‘The Iceman’ Liddell, Wanderlei Silva, and Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua.

However, it wasn’t all sunshine and roses while working for the Tokyo-based promotion. During a recent episode of his JAXXON podcast with guest Jake Shields, ‘Rampage’ told the former Strikeforce titleholder that he only walked away with $10,000 for his scrap with UFC Hall of Famer Kazushi Sakuraba at PRIDE 15 in July 2021.

“That’s an easy answer for me. I like PRIDE better, but I like the pay in the UFC better,” Jackson said. “Yeah, because I guess the pay already—and you’re kind of at the edge when it’s starting to get paid pretty good. PRIDE’s financial issues? PRIDE f*cked me over, bro. PRIDE f*cked me over. They—man—they really, really f*cked me over.

“No, bro. They got me. They got me. Remember I [said] earlier, when I got the Sakuraba call, it was double what I was going to make for Ken [Shamrock]? So PRIDE paid me $10,000. I was going to fight Ken for $5,000, but $10,000 was a lot of money for me back then.”

After an impressive run with pRIDE, ‘Rampage’ took his talents to the UFC and Bellator

After six years in PRIDE, ‘Rampage’ made the move to the UFC in 2007 and added to his legacy with big wins over Dan Henderson, and Lyoto Machida. Along the way, he defeated Liddell via a first-round KO to claim the 205-pound title. He defended it against Henderson at UFC 75 before surrendering it 10 months later against Forrest Griffin.

Rampage’ spent the last six years of his MMA career in Bellator, going 6-3 in the process. Overall, he went 38-14 with 20 of his wins coming by way of KO/TKO.

Rampage Jackson breaks down fantasy fight with UFC star Alex Pereira: ‘I probably wouldn’t take him down’

Former undisputed light heavyweight champion, Rampage Jackson claims he likely would not have implemented much wrestling or grappling tactics…

Former undisputed light heavyweight champion, Rampage Jackson claims he likely would not have implemented much wrestling or grappling tactics in a fantasy fight with current division champion, Alex Pereira if they shared the Octagon during their primes.

Jackson, a former undisputed light heavyweight champion under the banner of the UFC, is revered as one the most formidable knockout artists in Octagon antiquity, as well as one of the most recognizable fighters in modern mixed martial arts.

As for Pereira, the Brazilian phenom has enjoyed a roughshod run through both the middleweight and light heavyweight ranks since his move to the UFC less than three years ago, adding to his stature with a stunning knockout win at UFC 303 last month.

Headlining the International Fight Week card on short notice against former champion, Jiri Prochazka, Pereira felled the Czech Republic native with a spectacular second round high-kick knockout win in their Las Vegas rematch.

Rampage Jackson breaks down fantasy fight with Alex Pereira

And discussing the rise and dominant run of Sao Paulo finisher, Pereira, former UFC star, Jackson broke down a fantasy fight between himself and the Brazilian, claiming he likely would have stood and traded with the vicious striker.

“I probably wouldn’t have tried to take Alex (Pereira) down,” Rampage Jackson said during an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience. “I probably would have tried [to strike with him] until he started f*cking me up, then be like, ‘Oh, sh*t, it’s like to take him down.’”

During his title run with the UFC, Jackson turned in a stunning knockout win over Chuck Liddell back in 2007, before successfully defending the crown in a unanimous decision win over fellow former PRIDE FC star, Dan Henderson.

Who would have won in a fantasy UFC showdown: Rampage Jackson or Alex Pereira?

Video – Rampage Jackson reveals huge gift he received for his son from rich Yakuza gang member

Rampage Jackson was a legendary figure in Japan as he competed in Pride from 2001 until 2006 as he…

Rampage Jackson was a legendary figure in Japan as he competed in Pride from 2001 until 2006 as he had 19 straight fights in Japan.

With Jackson being a beloved figure in Japan, he met a member of the Yazuka Gang, who was running Japan at that time. The gang was involved in gambling, drug trafficking, and extortion and they allegedly had ties to Pride.

After some time, Rampage Jackson finally met a gang member who found out he had a Japanese kid, and the gang member gave him a unique gift.

“I had a friend out there. His name was 36 and the guy took a liking to me. He was super cool all [tattooed] up. I think he was super rich. When he found out that I had Japanese kids he said, ‘Your son needs this’. It was like a gold samurai helmet,” Jackson said on The Joe Rogan Experience.

Jackson says his ex-wife told him the gift was worth around $30,000 to $40,000.

Rampage Jackson did return to Japan for his last MMA fight back in 2019 as he suffered a first-round knockout loss to Fedor Emelinaneko.

Rampage Jackson teases boxing return

Rampage Jackson was linked to a boxing match with Shannon Briggs last month in Qatar but the fight was scratched due to some concerns the promotion was scamming them.

Although Jackson is hopeful he still can box Briggs, he doubts it will happen and instead is turning his attention to a boxing match against Rashad Evans.

“He and I are talking about doing a boxing match against each other in November,” Jackson said. “We’re trying to get that going.”

Evans has also expressed interest in the boxing match with Jackson and it does seem likely it will happen soon.

Jackson is 38-14 as a pro-MMA fighter but hasn’t fought since 2019. He is the former UFC light heavyweight champion.

Report – Rampage Jackson – Shannon Briggs boxing fight off amid concerns over fraud from promoter QSM

Rampage Jackson and Shannon Briggs will no longer be boxing on June 8 in Qatar. Jackson and Briggs have…

Rampage Jackson and Shannon Briggs will no longer be boxing on June 8 in Qatar.

Jackson and Briggs have been in talks to fight for quite some time as the two had been taking shots in the media. The two were supposed to headline the Rumble of Titans: Duel In the Desert event in Qatar.

However, according to MMAMania, the boxing match is off due to fraud concerns from the fighters regarding the event’s promoter, Quantum Sports & Media (QSM) World.

There was no media in the lead-up to the boxing match, as a press conference in Qatar was scheduled for March 28, 2024. The press conference didn’t happen and Hossama Khan, who was promoting the event, gave a lackluster reason for why the press conference didn’t happen.

I've been told that the Rampage Jackson vs. Shannon Briggs boxing match in Qatar is off.

It's unknown whether or not QSM will continue to try and hold an event on June 8. However, all signs and indications point to it having never been legitimate in the first place. pic.twitter.com/GrclxI7LMl

— Drake Riggs (@DrakeRiggs_) May 13, 2024

“Regarding the press conference, it’s rescheduled as in Ramadan we can’t have musical performance in Ramadan,” Khan told MMA Mania.

Whether or not Jackson and Briggs will look to make their boxing match happen with a different promoter is to be seen.

Rampage Jackson vowed to shut up Shannon Briggs

Even before the boxing match was finalized, Rampage Jackson and Shannon Briggs had taken shots at one another.

After the contract was officially signed, Ramgae Jackson was eager to shut up Briggs in boxing.

“I finally got the contract. It’s been over two years in the making of me hearing Mr. Shannon Briggs’ mouth,” Rampage Jackson wrote on social media. “I get to shut him up once and for all in Qatar, on June 1. I got to sign this contract. Shannon, you’re going to regret even calling me out all those years ago and you’ve been posting just ungodly videos of me, tagging me in ungodly videos and I just endured it. I got the contract. Thank God. I’m going to shut your mouth once and for all.”

Jackson hasn’t competed in MMA since December of 2019 when he suffered a TKO loss to Fedor Emelianenko. The former UFC champ did have a special 2-on-1 fight in Fight Circus in 2023 which he won by TKO. He has never had a boxing fight.

Shannon Briggs, meanwhile, is 60-6-1 and one NC in boxing but hasn’t competed since 2016 when he scored a first-round knockout win over Emilio Zarate. Briggs is also the former WBO heavyweight champion.

Stipe Miocic backed to land knockout win in fight with Jon Jones: ‘I just feel like he might not have a chin’

Former undisputed heavyweight champion, Stipe Miocic has been backed to become not just the first fighter to legitimately beat…

Former undisputed heavyweight champion, Stipe Miocic has been backed to become not just the first fighter to legitimately beat incumbent gold holder, Jon Jones later this year, but also stop the Rochester native with strikes.

Jones, the incumbent heavyweight champion and a former two-time light heavyweight titleholder, is expected to make his return later this year in a long-awaited clash with former champion, Miocic.

Jon Jones weighs up Alex Pereira and Tom Aspinall fights after UFC return decisions decisions — Mandatory Credit: Zuffa LLC

Himself sidelined since 2021, Miocic has yet to return to action since he dropped a stunning second round knockout loss to Francis Ngannou in the pair’s championship rematch.

Jon Jones hits out at loser YouTuber who questioned UFC star's sexuality in bizarre video — Mandatory Credit: Patrick T. Fallon – AFP

And maintaining he would fight Jones and nobody else in his comeback, Ohio veteran, Miocic revealed a showdown was briefly floated for July, however, now expects to face off with the defending champion at UFC 309 in November at Madison Square Garden.

Jon Jones’ chin called into question by Rampage Jackson

Sharing his thoughts on Miocic’s fight with Jones, former light heavyweight champion, Quinton Jackson – a prior foe of the current gold holder, questioned if Jones had a “chin” at the heavyweight limit, picking him to lose in his return.

Stipe Miocic confirms UFC contract prevented him from making boxing move I've tried — Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari – Zuffa LLC

“I think you will be the first one to beat him (Jon Jones),” Quinton Jackson told Stipe Miocic on his podcast, JAXXON. “I just feel like he might not have a chin, based off the way he fights. He makes it so hard for people to get close enough to punch him. His whole style was putting his fingers in your eyes and kicking your knee back – keeping you away from him.”

“He keeps you at his length where he wants you,” Jackson explained. “You’re a taller guy and you’ve got longer arms than most people he fights. I don’t think he can do all that to you.”

Who wins in a future title fight: Jon Jones or Stipe Miocic?

Ian Garry blasts Rampage Jackson amid jab at wife ahead of UFC 298: ‘You’re believing lies from other people’

Ian Garry cannot catch a break and disputes his approach clearly not working for him in terms of winning…

Ian Garry cannot catch a break and disputes his approach clearly not working for him in terms of winning over the public, still chooses to bite back and put odd frankly odd social media content to give the response. For someone who has not orchestrated a ‘bad guy’ persona and clearly wants, and puts effort into, being liked he continues to have a growing group of detractors.

Garry also seems to come up second best in many of the online battles he engages in, either with fans or fellow fighters.

Ian Garry responds to Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson

Jackson would poke fun at Garry during his recent appearance on The MMA Hour — ahead of the Dubliner’s fight at UFC 298 next weekend. The former UFC light-heavyweight champion called Garry a ‘cuck’, something which has now become rather popular to do after online rumours circulated about the Irishman’s wife.

Garry posted to his Instagram Stories and didn’t hold back on Jackson.

“Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson went on [The MMA Hour] last night and talked about how I turned down his podcast because I was afraid of being made fun of,” Ian Garry said. “I’ve got the c—t on Monday of fight week. I’ve got him in like four days I’m on his podcast, and he goes on, calls me a cuck. ‘Ian the cuck,’ he didn’t even know my name and he’s like asking Ariel [Helwani], ‘Does his wife really have a boyfriend?’ No, you thick c—t. No.”

“You’re believing absolute bollocks and lies from other people,” he continued. “Imagine running a podcast and not knowing who your next guest was. Imagine being that f—king stupid. Then going on [The MMA Hour] and speaking about it. Well, I can tell you one thing, you’re definitely not having me on now because you’re a f—king idiot chatting mad s—t. Good luck. Take care. I wish you nothing but f—king f—k all.”

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