Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson now wants to settle his fourteen-year-old beef with Darrill Schoonover. Back in 2009, Rampage served as the leading coach in the tenth season of The Ultimate Fighter. His rival coach for the season was Rashad Evans. Though that particular season is highly famous for several reasons, including Kimbo Slice’s participation, another intriguing factor was Jackson’s ongoing tension with competitor Schoonover.
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A beef developed between him and Rampage when Evans chose Schoonover as the sixth of ten contenders. The issues between the two escalated when Jackson teased Schoonover about his body shape and kept calling him ‘Ti**ies.’ This provoked Schoonover, and he declared he’d win the competition and then challenge the former UFC light heavyweight champion in the promotion. These words from Schoonover didn’t sit well with Jackson. After fourteen long years since the challenge, is it finally time for Jackson and Schoonover to lock horns?
Quinton Jackson versus Darrill Schoonover?
Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson was talking on the podcast Jaxxon Podacast. During the chat, he made it clear that he would soon fight against Schoonover. Jackson said, “The promotor [of UFL] wanted me to fight. I was like, ‘OK, I’ll come back and fight grudge matches only.’ So, I’m going to fight ‘Ti**ies’ from The Ultimate Fighter.” When the two were a part of The Ultimate Fighter, ‘Rampage’ never missed a chance to mock Schoonover, nor did he ever lose his interest in grudge matches.
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During their TUF days, things even got out of hand when Jackson could not control his animosity and ended up grabbing Schoonover’s chest. ‘Rampage’ is now ready to come back after four long years to settle the years-long beef. When the MMA fans learned about the grudge match, they indeed had some mixed reactions.
Fans react to the ‘Rampage’ squaring off with Shoonover
‘Rampage’ hasn’t stepped into the ring since his defeat by Fedor Emelianenko at Bellator 237. On the other hand, Schoonover hasn’t been in active competition since facing a disqualification loss in 2015.
Hence, some fans felt that it was already high time for both Rampage and Schoonover to quit fighting. They even felt that ‘Rampage’ did not have the old fire inside him.
- “This fight nobody asked for or cares about”
- “I’m so embarrassed for him and the sport for allowing him to continue.”
- “Quinton isn’t that guy anymore.”
Some of the fans were totally against the idea of a fight between Jackson and Schoonover. They didn’t consider this a serious fight worth watching.
- “Rampage the goat for this sh*t”
- “I won’t even illegal stream this sh*t”
There were some fans who appreciated the matchup. They were even excited to learn about ‘Rampage’ coming back to the fighting.
- “Legendary rivalry will finally get its fight”
- “Hope he come out with that chain and howl”
- “Hahaha awesome he’s my hero lol.”
The fans had mixed reactions to the fight between Jackson and Schoonover. Most of the fans felt that they should continue to stay away from fighting. Some fans wanted to see their hero, Jackson, gracing the ring with his wild presence. What are your thoughts about the bout between Jackson and Schoonover? Do let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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