Rampage Jackson on Fighting, Fame, and Dating - Fight Back Ep. 39

Rampage Jackson stopped by the Vegas podcast studio to talk fighting, his career, gym experiences, women, culture, fame, dating, and much more. #mma #ufc #rampagejackson 00:00 Intro 00:25 Transition from Fighting to Acting 01:49 Early Fight Career and Nickname Origins 02:54 Iconic Fights and Techniques 03:50 Fame and Reality TV Experiences 08:48 Challenges of Cutting Weight 14:36 Health Issues and Alternative Treatments 20:41 Cultural Reflections and Personal Growth 24:27 Systemic Issues and Historical Context 25:52 Segregation and Welfare State Discussion 26:32 Church's Chicken and Neighborhoods 27:05 Memphis and Oakland Comparisons 27:36 Transition to Fighting: Pride vs. UFC 27:57 Pride's Financial Issues 34:51 Japanese Business Culture 36:30 Japanese Population Decline 40:11 Training and Gym Experiences 43:47 Fighting Strategies and Rivalries 50:59 Awkward Fan Encounter 52:30 Respecting Boundaries 53:17 Dating and Fan Interactions 55:02 Understanding Women 01:00:02 Controversial Interviews 01:02:56 COVID and Media Critique 01:10:11 Reality Show and Boxing 01:13:08 Reflections and Wrap Up