Yardbarker: Rampage Jackson

Rampage Arrested Again

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:59:58 -0500

Arrested again just a day later. This time he's claiming to be God.

Affliction salaries right on compared to UFC

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:29:01 -0500

Here's the link to an image which shows the table of salaries for fighters in last week's Affliction card:

Rampaging Jackson

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:58:11 -0500

Wow… apparently Rampage Jackson was arrested after driving like a complete maniac. With a flat tire, and sometimes upon the sidewalk, police had to pursue the UFC former champ.

Rampage Jackson or a Navy Seal???

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:11:16 -0500

Who would win in the octagon? My friends and I have been debating this topic for a while. One side believes that the average Navy SEAL would defeat Rampage Jackson in the octagon claiming that Navy SEALS are the best of the best and would know how to knock him out with four fingers because of their superior intelligence. The other side believes Navy SEALS are not triained to fight one on one in a cage match without weapons against one of the best MMA fighters in the world and would not stand a chance. We cannot resolve this debate with any inside logic, I am hoping you guys can help us out with some outside opinions...

WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED TO QUINTON "RAMPAGE" JACKSON?

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:12:29 -0500

by E. Spencer Kyte, Bugs and Cranks

At the start of the month, he was the undisputed UFC Light Heavyweight Champion of the World.

Two weeks later, he's slamming into cars, going on high speed chases, getting arrested and now is undergoing a mental health evaluation.

The MMA-haters out there are going to somehow make this about Rampage having taken one too many shots to the head for sure, but there is no way that is possible. Forrest Griffin barely hit him in the head during the last fight - he did some damage to his leg, but not his head.

It's reported that Dana White flew out to Cali and bailed Jackson out following his arrest and it's very understandable why.

Jackson is easily one of the most recognizable and charismatic stars of UFC and his name was very much in the news following his high-profile fight with Griffin. Also, all eyes are on both UFC and Affliction right now as Saturday's dueling cards draw closer and while UFC's free show on Spike offers the best pound for pound fighter in the business, the Affliction card offers the one man UFC couldn't secure (Fedor Emilianenko) and a loaded card from top to bottom.

As an avid MMA fan and a huge Rampage follower, here's hoping that he's back to doing stuff like this in the near future and we don't have to endure any more of this.

WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED TO QUINTON "RAMPAGE" JACKSON?

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:12:29 -0500

Breaking Update : Rampage Jackson is in the mental hospital

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:32:17 -0500

This just in from AP : After getting re-arrested by police, Rampage has been put in a mental ward, where he awaits evaluation : ( Former mixed martial arts light heavyweight champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson has been hospitalized for a mental health evaluation. Irvine police went to Jackson's home Wednesday after his friends told authorities they were "concerned about his behavior and some remarks he was making," Lt. Rick Handfield said Thursday. "Officers spoke to him to evaluate whether he was a danger to himself or others," Handfield said. "He was detained and was taken to an area hospital for mental evaluation." Handfield declined to elaborate, citing privacy restrictions. ) A fall this drastic couldn't have suddenly just happened. But after seeing Rampage so confident in his victory, who could have imagined his transition from self-imposed lockup in training camp to authority-imposed lockup in the mental hospital?

The Rampage saga continues

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:45:03 -0500

Only one day after being arrested and released on bail for felony evasion, hit-and-run and reckless driving, Rampage Jackson was again in the custody of authorities. Jackson wasn't arrested this time but was taken to a mental health facility for observation based on being a possible threat to himself and others.

Wild Beatdowns! : Top 5 Bad Boys of MMA

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:04:49 -0500

With Rampage's arrest and re-arrest in a span of less than 24 hours, it is time to re-evaluate the state of troublemaking in MMA with a list of the Top 5 Bad Boys of MMA : 5. Chris Leben : Leben spent 35 days in prison for probation violation on a DUI charge. His scheduled fight against Michael Bisping at UFC 85 was cancelled due to this, but he will get another chance to fight Bisping at UFC 89. 4. Rampage Jackson : Rampage's sage of getting arrested for reckless driving and getting re-arrested after friends turn him in out of concern for his safety is the ongoing sage of Rampage's sudden and bizarre meltdown. 3. Jesse Taylor : He got drunk, he pissed his pants. He got drunk, he kicked the window out of a limousine, and he terrorized some female bar patrons at the hotel and boasted that he was a UFC fighter, singlehandedly almost putting UFC on the watchlist of Interpol. Needless to say, Taylor got kicked out of The Ultmate Fighter, but he will get a chance to redeem himself against CB Dollaway at UFC Fight Night 14 on July 19. 2. Devin Cole : Cole is accused of felony rape. More specifically, he has been charged with two counts of first-degree sexual penetration and two counts of first-degree sodomy. Sounds pretty Mike Tyson to me. 1. Renato "Babalu" Sobral (pictured) : In UFC 74, Sobral defeated David Heath via anaconda choke - and didn't let go. Referee Steve Mazzagatti, begged Sobral to let go, and even tried to break it up himself, but to no avail. David Heath went unconscious, the fans booed, and Sobral was cut from the UFC. Sobral's excuse? David Heath called him a "motherfucker," so Sobral felt that Heath deserved the unconscious choking. Babalu even dismissed the boos from the fans, saying that they "at least they had a reaction." excuse. What made Sobral's offense worse was that he was arrested for battery and trespassing at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tampa. You can experience Babalu's defiant attitude here. In no way do I condone the actions of these "Bad Boys," but let us reminds ourselves that MMA fighters are humans. They will do good, and they will do evil. Also, they didn't take up MMA to become sages or monks; they most likely started in MMA to knock people out or submit them in the cage. Just because they are "martial artists" doesn't mean they are a cut above boxers, football players or any other athletes in staying out of trouble or living the clean life. Let us lower our expectations of MMA fighters as beacons of light, and let us save ourselves from the inevitable - and preventable - disappointment.

Dana White's First Interview Since Rampage Incident(Audio)

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:37:46 -0500

From KLOS in LA.

About 5 minutes in the interview, someone calls in and asked him about the incident.

(Props WERLV)

Possible Cures for Rampage Jackson

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:18:17 -0500

Quinton Jackson's re-arrest clearly shows that his brain has been infected by devils. I have prescribed possible cures for his diabolic neural infection.

Rampage Jackson meets the cops again

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:38:06 -0500

Quinton "Rampage" Jackson had another run in with the cops, although this incident had nothing to do with him breaking the law.

Rampage Jackson's Next Step: Bankruptcy?

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:39:50 -0500

1. Overview : In less than two weeks, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson has gone from the top of the world to inside a jail cell and out. As such, Rampage has : A. Lost his UFC light heavyweight title. B. Lost his freedom and possibly his driver's license. However, compared to what may happen next, A and B are nothing. Because if he doesn't watch out, Rampage has a good chance at : C. Losing his money. 2. The Brain Infection : Rampage is clearly letting the fame and bling get to his head. Two years ago, he was fighting in the World Fighting Alliance, which has since been bought out by the UFC. Then, in UFC 71, Rampage knocked out Chuck Liddell to become UFC light heavyweight champion, and proved his mettle once again by successfully defending his title against Dan Henderson in UFC 75. His consecutive wins against two of the world's greatest fighters sent him to the top of the world. Rampage's colorful personality and exciting fighting style always gave him a marketability. Now he had the big wins in the Octagon to prove it. As part of the fastest growing competitive sports organization in the league, Rampage's growth potential was nearly unlimited. However, it is only when you stay grounded and focused that you continue your success. 3. Don't be fooled : Losing his title against Forrest Griffin in UFC 86 didn't start Rampage's fall from grace. In fact, it was just a byproduct of something that was evident long before. When he was not underestimating his upcoming opponent, he was flaunting his "wealth" : ( On the surface, Jackson might come off as a spoiled star. Consider the $20,000 he spent on his Adronicus Mastiff puppy. Or the $110,000 Audi R8, complete with signature "Rampage rims," parked in the driveway of his rented log cabin. ) Rampage claimed he was "still the same guy," except three things : ( "I just dress differently, got more money and drive different cars." ) When he wasn't spending lavishly, he conjured illusions of grandeur, comparing his status to Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. : ( "I'm hoping for '$30-million-Oscar-De-La-Hoya cheese,'" he said. "I think if MMA was at the same level as boxing, why not be one of those $30-million fighters? If I was boxing right now, and I was a champion the way I fight, I'd be making that money. I think I'd be one of the De La Hoyas or [Floyd] Mayweathers." ) 4. The Remedy : What Rampage Jackson needs right now is a class in money management and a wise advisor in professionalism. Players in the NBA and MLB, guys who make money that make Rampage look like a homeless man, go broke due to their poor financial skills. Even NFL players, the lowest paid amongst major leaguers, make more money than Rampage. As the saying goes, infantrymen win battles; logistics win wars. If Rampage loses his title, then he can get it back by adjusting his training regimen. If Rampage loses his driver's license and has to spend some time in prison, he can get his freedom back with good behavior. However, once he throws all his money away on stuff that don't matter, he will wither away his entire support base (food, trainers, equipment, access) that made his stardom possible. You don't have to have the most money to be champion; but you do have to allocate the dough to the right places. You will definitely not become champion if you are starving. You will not be physically ready nor will you have the psychological and emotional morale necessary to become an elite fighter. 5. Our Best Wishes : Here's to hoping that Rampage heeds the lesson. We don't want him to become like the Raging Bull Jake LaMotta, all fat and slobby, doing his standup comedy routine in some seedy club somewhere.

Rampage Jackson's Arrest - The Video Report

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:24:07 -0500

It comes down to one piece of advice for the everyday man and one for Rampage Jackson. 1. For you and me : "Stay off the road when Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson is driving." 2. For Rampage Jackson : "You must explain why a full-scale chase had to break out when you were apparently going to the home of a training partner." Enjoy!

Top 3 Celebrity Meltdowns

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:24:55 -0500

My top 3 Celebrity Meltdowns.