Can Quinton Jackson Reclaim the “Rampage” of His Past?
Pads are popping. The smell of sweat and adrenaline are in the air, when in walks a familiar face. The setting is the old Bomb Squad Gym in Hollywood, California. The familiar face is none other than Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. The animated fighter always enters the gym with two things, a signature style, along with a smile. The warehouse like gym becomes as quiet as a church when the then-Pride star walks in to start his sparring session. “Rampage” tunes up all of his sparring partners with heavy hands and impressive Muay Thai skills that most MMA fans have not seen from him. On his way out he was always personable, joking and laughing and wishing his best to everyone else in the gym. He was a rising star in the Pride organization at that time and fans loved his style. Hard wild punches, knees, and some of the most dynamic slams that have ever been displayed in MMA were Jackson’s bread and butter. While in Pride, Jackson got W’s against the likes of Ikuhisa Minowa, Igor Vovchanchyn, Ke
