Former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson recently discovered something surprising about his past. He found that he had been taking PEDs without knowing it for nearly two decades.
During an eye-opening conversation with fitness personality Bradley Martyn, Jackson appeared genuinely surprised when Martyn explained that the testosterone supplements he had been taking were actually classified as PEDs.
“I never done r*ids,” Jackson insisted during the exchange, drawing a clear distinction in his mind between testosterone and s**roids.
When Martyn attempted to clarify that “testosterone is a ste**id hormone,” Jackson pushed back, saying, “No, it’s not. That’s why I was told.”
The revelation seemed to genuinely surprise the MMA icon, who has long maintained his status as a natural athlete. “Even though I was on testosterone, I was still a natty,” Jackson stated, reflecting his previous understanding.
“They lied,” Martyn responded simply.
This moment has gone viral across social media platforms, with fans reacting to Jackson’s genuine surprise at learning the true nature of things he apparently used during his MMA career.
Jackson’s revelation comes at a time when many former competitors have become more open about PED practices that were once common in the sport’s earlier days.
While the discovery may alter how some view Jackson’s legacy, many fans on social media have responded with humor rather than criticism. They appreciated his apparent honesty and the genuine surprise in learning about something he had misunderstood for so long.
Some of the humorous comments are as follows:
Jackson is known for his powerful slams and aggressive combat style. He was one of the UFC’s biggest stars in the late 2000s after transitioning from Japan’s PRIDE Fighting Championships. Additionally, he captured the UFC light heavyweight title by defeating Chuck Liddell in 2007.
