Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson, a former UFC champion who has remained absent from the fighting arena for years, is rumoured to be mulling a reunion with UFC President Dana White. Even though Jackson had his last run in the UFC in 2013, and his overall fighting activity dwindled by 2019, his retirement from the sport is not officially on record. Rather, he has been routinely hinting at a possible comeback, albeit focusing much of his energy on content production.
Contrary to his current activities, brave Jackson hasn’t entirely left the martial arts scene. In 2015, he made an unexpected one-off appearance in the UFC, giving fans a glimmer of nostalgia. However, despite an apparent shift in focus towards content production, the prospect of his resurgence continues to resurface. His absence raises more questions about whether he will don his fighting gloves again, keeping fans in eager anticipation.
The fighting world was abuzz with fresh speculation when Jackson recently turned host for an episode of the Jaxxon podcast. The central figure stoking these rumors was none other than UFC women’s strawweight Mackenzie Dern, who, as the special guest on the episode, sent a curveball to their audience.
Dern, a noteworthy competitor in her own right, introduced a surprising topic into the conversation – Power Slap. Primarily associated with Dana White, this concept of ‘combat sports’ is a curiosity for many, tying back to the UFC president’s interests. Dern switched gears to pose a provocative question: would Jackson ever consider entering the Power Slap ring?
At first, Jackson seemed opposed to the very idea of it. However, the former light heavyweight champion didn’t completely dismiss participating in Power Slap. His response lined with squally humor, ‘If they paying millions of dollars, I’ll slap the hell out of anyone,’ hinted at a mere possibility.
Yet, the reality may prove different. Dana White’s discernible reluctance to offer UFC fighters a million-dollar paycheck is widely known. Thus, it seems less than probable that Power Slap would issue this magnitude of a payment to Jackson for participating.
On top of that, Jackson may contend with another stumbling block. Contrary to White’s original forecast, the sport of Power Slap has yet to achieve the popularity he anticipated, failing to meet the hype surrounding its potential.
Despite White’s sporadic assertions claiming Power Slap’s imminent success – often predicting a level of success that overshadows even UFC – critics and fans alike have yet to see its appeal. The opinions of many combat sports aficionados don’t align with the UFC President’s projected vision.
Still, even as White’s grandiose predictions about Power Slap becoming more prominent than the UFC have been met with criticism and skepticism from fans, the faith in this new endeavour doesn’t seem entirely misplaced.
Could Power Slap be the platform that brings Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson back to the forefront of combat sports? Only time will tell. Whether or not he actually enters the ring again, Jackson remains a fascinating figure in the world of combat sports.
Whatever is next for ‘Rampage’ Jackson, whether ramping up his content production, reentering the octagon, or possibly introducing his powerful slaps in a new arena, his fans eagerly await his next move.
While the likelihood of Jackson shifting towards Power Slap may seem far-fetched, the realm of combat sports has often proved unpredictable. This element of surprise keeps fans intrigued, anticipating the ex-champion’s next move. Will he return to the UFC or step into a different ring? Only time will provide the definitive answer.
Meanwhile, as ‘Rampage’ continues his running commentary on a potential return, UFC fans worldwide hold their breath. There’s great anticipation surrounding Jackson’s unpredictable comeback, as sports aficionados keep a close watch on his next move.
In the end, it all boils down to Jackson’s decision. Whether he will return to his former fighting glory, delve further into content creation, or take a swing at Dana White’s Power Slap – everyone is kept guessing. One thing is certain, though – no matter what path he chooses, ‘Rampage’ Jackson will continue to command the attention of millions.