Rampage Jackson Claims PRIDE Forced Extreme 30-Pound Weight Cut Before Sakuraba Showdown
Quinton "Rampage" Jackson has made a shocking revelation about his time in the now-defunct PRIDE Fighting Championships, asserting that the promotion compelled him to shed nearly 30 pounds in a mere three hours. This drastic and dangerous weight cut allegedly occurred right before his highly anticipated bout against Japanese legend Kazushi Sakuraba.
Jackson vividly described the experience, stating that the extreme methods used to make weight left him feeling utterly "poisoned." His exact words were: "They poisoned me."
This claim sheds light on the intense and often dangerous pressures fighters faced in the early era of mixed martial arts, particularly concerning weight management protocols that could jeopardize an athlete's health and performance.
The revelation from the former PRIDE and UFC champion underscores ongoing concerns within combat sports about safe weight cutting practices and the responsibility of promotions to protect their fighters.
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