‘Rampage’ Will Document Weight Loss Journey, Wants MMA Fans To Join Him

Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson tipped the scale at a career high 265lbs when he fought Fedor Emelianenko last month. The pair headlined on Bellator Japan, in a fight ‘Rampage’ called “a special moment” for MMA. It was anything but. The former UFC champion looked out of shape, slow and ultimately paid the price. Emelianenko knocked out […]

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Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson tipped the scale at a career high 265lbs when he fought Fedor Emelianenko last month. The pair headlined on Bellator Japan, in a fight ‘Rampage’ called “a special moment” for MMA. It was anything but. The former UFC champion looked out of shape, slow and ultimately paid the price. Emelianenko knocked out his opponent in emphatic fashion in the first round of the fight. In an Instagram post ‘Rampage’ vowed to lose weight for his next fight and encouraged fans to join him and document their weight loss journey.

“Much love to my team and family and sponsors, Defeat is a hard pill to swallow… but it’s part of the job. Hate letting my people and fans down, Maybe this won’t be my last loss but it will be the last time i defeat myself. I’m gonna Document my weight loss Journey, if you feel uncomfortable with your weight do it with me. Tag me in your posts of you working out and eating clean. Love you all.”

After suffering his first knockout loss in 14 years ‘Rampage’ admitted
to feeling like a “hippopotamus”. He also acknowledged the need to trim down.

“Sorry guys, we didn’t get the outcome that we wanted. But you know what, I knew one of was going to get knocked out, but I didn’t know it was going to be f*cking me. But you know what, I ain’t mad though, you win some, you lose some. But you get paid for all, y’all remember that. It’s all good, it’s all good. I’m not in a bad mood, I just know what I gotta do, I gotta get my damn weight down. I felt like a hippopotamus out there, but that’s my fault. No excuses.” (Transcribed by BJPenn.com)

Like many ‘Rampage’ is vowing to lose in weight the new year. He’ll look to shift 60lbs to make light-heavyweight again the division where he enjoyed his peak years. And it appears he wants to bring MMA fans along on the ride. All credit to him.

Can Quinton ‘Rampage’
Jackson get back down to light-heavyweight?

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Quinton Jackson Begins Weight-Loss Journey, Invites Fans to Join

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson received a wake-up call after being knocked out by Fedor Emelianenko at Bellator 237, and he is now ready to document his completion of one of the more common New Year’s resolutions.   The biggest criticism directe…

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson received a wake-up call after being knocked out by Fedor Emelianenko at Bellator 237, and he is now ready to document his completion of one of the more common New Year’s resolutions.   The biggest criticism directed towards Quinton Jackson following Bellator 237 was not the mere fact that he got finished […]

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Rampage Jackson Responds To Those Who Suggest Fedor Emelianenko Fight Was Fixed

There was a lot of talk coming out of Bellator 237 in Japan this past weekend suggesting that the fight between Fedor Emelianenko and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson was fixed. Many watching didn’t believe that the punch Emelianenko landed on Jackson, that subsequently ended the fight, landed cleanly, and therefore, believed Jackson simply took a dive. […]

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There was a lot of talk coming out of Bellator 237 in Japan this past weekend suggesting that the fight between Fedor Emelianenko and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson was fixed.

Many watching didn’t believe that the punch Emelianenko landed on Jackson, that subsequently ended the fight, landed cleanly, and therefore, believed Jackson simply took a dive. Of course, there are also those who argue that the finish was a legitimate one, and even the slightest of touches, especially at heavyweight, can be deadly.

Jackson has now offered his take on the situation. Taking to his Instagram page, Jackson responded to those who believe he took a dive against the Russian legend, saying he’d never take part in a fixed fight.

“When that bag secured and the ladies waiting back in the room ??????? @MKingRingo
@EntangledEntertainment (I’ll never do a fixed fight Fador won fair,i have to get my weight down,that loss was on me.. non fighters need to ?) much love to my real fans,you win some lose some”

Shortly after the fight, Jackson attributed his poor performance to his weight, claiming he felt sluggish at heavyweight and plans to cut back down to light heavyweight for his next fight. It will be interesting to see how much Jackson’s performance improves if he returns to the division in which he once reigned as champion in the UFC.

What did you think of the finish between Jackson and Emelianenko?

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Bellator 237 Medical Suspensions: Rampage Jackson Sits 60 Days

The Bellator 237 medical suspensions are in following this past weekend’s event from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. In the main event of the night, Fedor Emelianenko downed Quinton “Rampage” Jackson via knockout. Now, Jackson has received a 60-day medical suspension, while Emelianenko received no suspension. Other fighters such as Shinsho Anzai and […]

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The Bellator 237 medical suspensions are in following this past weekend’s event from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.

In the main event of the night, Fedor Emelianenko downed Quinton “Rampage” Jackson via knockout. Now, Jackson has received a 60-day medical suspension, while Emelianenko received no suspension. Other fighters such as Shinsho Anzai and Sidney Outlaw, who also suffered knockout losses, also received 60-day suspensions.

Check out the full medical suspensions here below.

Bellator 237 Medical Suspensions

  • Daron Cruickshank: no suspension
  • Goiti Yamauchi: suspended indefinitely until kidney check cleared by a nephrologist (Yamauchi missed weight)
  • Kana Watanabe: no suspension
  • Ilara Joanne: suspended 30 days for TKO loss
  • Keita Nakamura: no suspension
  • Lorenz Larkin: suspended indefinitely until kidney check cleared by a nephrologist (Larkin missed weight)
  • Shinsho Anzai: suspended indefinitely until MRI is cleared by doctor; also suspended 60 days for knockout loss
  • Michael Page: no suspension
  • Sidney Outlaw: suspended 60 days for knockout loss
  • Michael Chandler: no suspension
  • Quinton Jackson: suspended 60 days due to knockout loss
  • Fedor Emelianenko: no suspension

What do you think about the Bellator 237 medical suspensions?

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Fedor Emelianenko Eliminates Rampage Jackson, Retires – Bellator 237 Highlights

Fedor Emelianenko’s mixed martial arts (MMA) career has seemingly come to an end. In tonight’s (Sat. December 28, 2019) Bellator 237 main event from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, Emelianenko picked up a big first-round knockout win over fellow MMA heavyweight legend Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. After exchanging strikes for the first few opening […]

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Fedor Emelianenko’s mixed martial arts (MMA) career has seemingly come to an end.

In tonight’s (Sat. December 28, 2019) Bellator 237 main event from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, Emelianenko picked up a big first-round knockout win over fellow MMA heavyweight legend Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. After exchanging strikes for the first few opening minutes, Emelianenko landed a huge blow that face-planted Jackson to the canvas.

“The Last Emperor” got in one more shot before the referee stepped in to wave the action off. After the win, Emelianenko announced that he is likely ending his MMA career in the country in which he built his amazing legacy.

Check out Emelianenko’s big knockout win over Jackson below.

What did you think of Emelianenko’s knockout win over Jackson?

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Bellator 237 Full Fight Card, Start Time & How To Watch

Bellator 237 goes down tonight (Sat. December 28, 2019) from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. In the main event of the night, Fedor Emelianenko and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson meet at heavyweight. Also, at a 160-pound catchweight, Michael Chandler and Sidney Outlaw will go head-to-head. Michael “Venom” Page will return to action for his fifth […]

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Bellator 237 goes down tonight (Sat. December 28, 2019) from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.

In the main event of the night, Fedor Emelianenko and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson meet at heavyweight. Also, at a 160-pound catchweight, Michael Chandler and Sidney Outlaw will go head-to-head. Michael “Venom” Page will return to action for his fifth fight of the year at a 173-pound catchweight against Shinsho Anzai. At welterweight, former UFC star Lorenzo Larkin returns to face off against Keita Nakamura.

You can check out the Bellator 237 full fight card, start time, and information on how to watch the show below.

Bellator 237 full fight card

Main Card (Paramount Network & DAZN, 10 p.m. ET)

  • Heavyweight: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Quinton Jackson
  • Catchweight (160 pounds): Michael Chandler vs. Sidney Outlaw
  • Catchweight (173 pounds): Shinsho Anzai vs. Michael Page
  • Welterweight: Lorenz Larkin vs. Keita Nakamura
  • Women’s flyweight: Ilara Joanne vs. Kana Watanabe
  • Lightweight: Daron Cruickshank vs. Goiti Yamauchi

What do you think about the Bellator 237 fight card? Will you be watching?

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