"One of the worst KOs in the history of the sport"- Joe Rogan shares honest shares assessment of Rampage Jackson’s iconic slam knockout
Joe Rogan, with guest Bert Sorin, went down memory lane to discuss Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson's iconic slam knockout victory against Ricardo Arona.
At Pride FC - Critical Countdown 2004, Jackson delivered an iconic knockout when Arona attempted to lock 'Rampage' in a tight triangle choke from the bottom. Jackson lifted Arona and slammed him to the canvas, securing a brutal knockout victory, and leaving many MMA enthusiasts in shock.
In episode #2242 of The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast, Sorin was sharing an incident when one of his buddies slammed him. Upon learning this, UFC commentator recalled Jackson’s slam knockout, labeling it one of the worst KOs in history. Rogan said:
“Rampage versus Arona—have you ever seen that in Pride? It's the worst-case scenario of holding on to a triangle while a guy picks you up. Rampage in his prime was a machine. He was so powerful. He takes this dude, who's 200-plus pounds, hoists him over his head, and slams him down like a pillow.... That was one of the worst KOs in the history of the sport. I mean, that dude could have definitely died. He probably got the worst brain trauma."
Check out Joe Rogan’s comments below (1:47:52):
When Joe Rogan apologized to Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson
There was a time when Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson was angry about Joe Rogan's criticism. The UFC commentator and analyst shared his opinion on what fighters could do to improve their game. When Jackson was in action, Rogan often pointed out that the former light heavyweight fighter didn’t check leg kicks and threw them.
In one of his interviews, 'Rampage' shared that the American podcaster's comments about his lack of kicks during fights led to him getting trolled by fans didn't sit well with him. This became a talking point during Jackson's appearance on (JRE), where the host apologized and explained his rationale. Rogan said:
"I apologize to you, too. I'm, like, it's not personal. I—just when I'm looking at you, I'm not thinking of you as a human being when you're fighting... I know you're a human being, but I'm looking at, I'm analyzing movements and what I think a guy can do to be more successful. I don't mean, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings."
Check out Joe Rogan’s comments below (1:16:04):