- Posted by Razor on July 16, 2008
According to
Yahoo Sports, former UFC Light Heavyweight Champ Quinton Jackson was arrested late Tuesday afternoon following an incident in Costa Mesa, California.
The Costa Mesa police department claims that Jackson was seen driving with a flat tire whilst talking on his cell phone (which recently became illigal while driving in California). The police attempted to pull him over, but Rampage ignored the officers and continued driving. It is believed that Rampage had struck other vehicles before and during the pursuit. During the chase Rampage weaved in and out of traffic, and at one point was driving on the wrong side of the road, and even on a sidewalk.
A tire on the car eventually blew out and came off the rim, forcing Rampage to pull over, where he was arrested at gunpoint (picture courtesy of TMZ.com). He is currently being held on $25,000 bail after being charged with hit-and-run driving, felony evading and reckless driving.
- Posted by Razor on July 7, 2008
After a 5 round bout Forrest Griffin came out on top with a unanimous decision over Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. According to Sherdog however, Jackson's Coach, Juanito Ibarra, has stated that he feels Rampage was unfairly robbed of a victory, and has hinted at an appeal to the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Randy Couture however, coach and training partner of Forrest Griffin, believes that the fight was close but the decision was still correct. Couture based his logic on the fact that Griffin controlled the centre of the Octagon and appeared to be the aggressor for the majority of the fight. Forrest openly requested a rematch immediately after the fight, and although Rampage was gracious in defeat, he had no reservations in stating that he thinks he won the fight later at the post fight press conference.