We should all be well aware of what happened to Rampage Jackson the week after he lost his LHW Championship to Forrest Griffin. To put it simply, Rampage has lost his mind and had a total breakdown.
After his first arrest for the hit-and-run of a pregnant woman and five-minute police chase, Rampage was taken into custody yet again.
This time, he was sent in when his neighbors and family flagged down a cop car after he threw a tantrum. He was deemed as a threat to himself and others.
Interview footage of him before any of these incidents shows Rampage not acting like himself at all. New imformation has just been released as well.
"Rampage thinks he’s God…He had a falling out with his trainer a couple of days before the first arrest. Basically he has lost his mind and is talking very religious and is saying that he is God. This is the main thing I wanted to keep hidden, but with the second arrest and Dana talking, it will come out regardless. He needs some serious help. I don’t know if you would call it schizophrenia or bipolar disorder or what have you, but whatever it is, basically it’s become impossible to have a conversation with him. He is delusional."
- Cagepotato.com
There is no way of telling that this is true right now until they actually get a new interview from him, but I honestly don't doubt it at all. It is said that Rampage has always taken his defeats poorly, but nothing to this magnitude.
We can only hope that Rampage gets the help that he desperately needs. I am not alone when I say get well soon Rampage, so you can climb the LHW ladder again.
EDIT: (Update)
"[Dana] White originally said Friday that Jackson was to be held for 72 hours [at a medical facility for a psychiatric evaluation], but that the time period would be extended.
Jackson instead was reportedly spotted at the Affliction card in Anaheim on Saturday night, just after the 72 hours would have expired. White essentially confirmed Jackson’s attendance at the rival card, saying he had asked White’s permission to attend."
Apparently he's well enough to attend MMA events now?
5 comments Last one added 11 months ago — Leave a Comment
Dorothy Willis 11 months ago
It started before his fight with Forrest, and not after; I knew when he walked into the arena and howled--his eyes were flat and so was his expression. After his loss he looked empty, which would be understandable under the circumstances, but the "psychiatric tell" was when he made the cell phone sign and said for friend boo to meet him and help him celebrate "today is my birthday." June 20 was Rampages birthday, not July 5th. So this nurse's psych evaluation began at that point nd not with the car incident, which just confirmed my suspicions. Turning thirty shouldn't be that traumatic, says a woman who flipped out five months after turning 40 and having a breakdown that had nothing to do with age. I know where of I speak--I have been there, so I hope Page gets some help.
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john Danzgy 11 months ago
Get well soon Jackson! You are in my prayers and I hope you get through these tough times. You can't win every match but you are a very tough person and you will get better soon. Your fans and friends are all behind you and we wish you the best. God bless.
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Stoker Mac 11 months ago
..thanks deee...i noticed that also he said "never again am i taking 9 months off"...maybe being in a committment to that reality show drove him over the edge...it would me...lol
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G Ray Welz 11 months ago
I only know that I really liked Rampage on the Ultimate Fighter. I pray for speedy recovery for whatever ails him.
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ross stansbery 11 months ago
rampage please get better ur a fun fighter to watch and you scare me so please be good from now on
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