Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson, a respected figure in the world of mixed martial arts. Herecently shared a peculiar incident that turned him away from Brazilian jiu-jitsu forever.
In a candid conversation on the JAXXON PODCAST with guest Kade Ruotolo, Jackson recounted the day when his enthusiasm for jiu-jitsu took an unexpected turn.
During a training session with Tito Ortiz, Jackson was taken aback when he noticed an unusual wardrobe malfunction. Ortiz, notorious for his unconventional style choices, apparently skipped wearing underwear that day, which led to a rather uncomfortable situation for Jackson. As Jackson vividly described, one of Ortiz’s crown jewels made an unwelcomed appearance during their jiu-jitsu practice, leading him to tap out in disbelief.
Reflecting on the bizarre encounter, Jackson humorously shared, “I tapped due to scrotum. Who does that?… I’m not letting Tito teabag me.” This incident left a lasting impression on Jackson, prompting him to steer clear of jiu-jitsu training moving forward.
While the exact timeline of the incident remains uncertain, it is apparent that Jackson’s perception of jiu-jitsu was forever altered by this eyebrow-raising episode. Despite his initial success with submissions in MMA, Jackson
Interestingly IBJJF demands all competitors wear specific underwear and has even disqualified Bill The Grill Cooper at Brown belt world championships when it was revealed he was opting to go without. Of course, Cooper later explained that this was less of a choice and more of a necessity after he was drenched in sweat during previous match.
