In a recent podcast interview, UFC light heavyweight Khalil Rountree Jr. made a surprising revelation about Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. Rountree Jr. disclosed that Jackson had, unbeknownst to him, direct-messaged Rountree’s wife, Mia Kang, on Instagram.
Mia Kang, a Hong Kong-born Swiss model, is renowned for her advocacy of size diversity in the fashion industry and her journey from struggling with being underweight to becoming a professional Muay Thai fighter. Raised by academic parents, Kang began modeling at 13 but faced immense pressure to conform to industry size standards, leading her to adopt unhealthy weight loss practices. A turning point came in 2016 when she discovered Muay Thai during a trip to Thailand, which helped her regain control over her body image and self-esteem. By 2017, Kang had competed in her first professional fight, and she credits martial arts with saving her from further descent into mental disarray.
The conversation took an amusing turn when Rountree brought up the incident, catching Jackson off guard. However, the former UFC champion quickly defended himself, explaining that it was actually his friend who had sent the message, not him.
Jackson revealed that his friend had created an Instagram page for his dog, and when Jackson’s original account was banned from the platform for making fun of other fighters, he took over the dog’s account as a backup. It was from this account that the message to Rountree’s wife was sent.
While the situation provided some lighthearted banter between the two fighters, it also highlighted the importance of being mindful of one’s online interactions, especially when it involves the significant others of fellow athletes.
In a separate part of the interview, Jackson also discussed his experience of being on the receiving end of a beating from actor Billy Blanks in a recent movie project. The former UFC champion explained that he had signed on to the film without reading the script, only to find out that he would be getting beaten by the 68-year-old Blanks.
Despite the unexpected outcome, Jackson did not seem too upset about the experience, acknowledging that the pay for the two-day shoot was decent. He also revealed that the movie was similar to the 1988 hit “Bloodsport,” but with a female lead, though he couldn’t recall the exact title of the film.
Jackson’s acting career has seen him appear in various movies, including “The A-Team,” “The Midnight Meat Train,” and “Cops And Robbers,” showcasing his versatility beyond the confines of the octagon.
