Rampage Jackson Alleges PRIDE Forced Extreme 30-Pound Weight Cut in 3 Hours Before Kazushi Sakuraba Bout

MMA icon Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson has recently made a startling claim, recounting a grueling ordeal during his tenure with the legendary Japanese promotion, PRIDE Fighting Championships. Jackson alleged that prior to his highly anticipated showdown with Kazushi Sakuraba, the organization compelled him to undergo an incredibly dangerous and rapid weight reduction, shedding nearly 30 pounds in a mere three hours. The former UFC light heavyweight champion described the severe methods employed during this cut as so detrimental that he felt “poisoned,” highlighting extreme practices that raise significant concerns about fighter welfare and safety standards from that era.