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Former UFC star Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson must be feeling like a proud father now. The ex-UFC light heavyweight champion’s son Raja Jackson is going pro after adding another win to his undefeated amateur MMA record. The father-son duo was present at UFL this past weekend where they made the announcement.

‘Rampage’ Jackson was one of the most iconic stars in the UFC and in all of MMA. He was a champion in the UFC and in Pride. ‘Rampage’ was also popular among the fans for his oddball persona and weird shenanigans. He boasts a 12-5 record in Pride and an 8-5 record in the UFC.

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Therefore, young Raja Jackson had big shoes to fill as he embarked on his fighting career. Fortune has favored the 23-year-old so far in his career. He has amassed a 4-0 amateur record. Only one of those fights went to a decision. Raja Jackson finished the other three, two of them in the very first round.

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Following his recent fight at United Fight League 2, ‘Rampage’ announced that his son was going pro sooner than expected.

Fans react to former UFC star Quinton Jackson’s son going pro in fighting career

Former UFC champion ‘Rampage’ Jackson’s son Raja Jackson picked up a first-round TKO win over Hastings McMillan at UFL 2 this past weekend. Following the win, Jackson announced the plan for ‘da Clone’ to go professional.

 

Rampage Jackson’s Son Raja Going Pro After Finifhing Final Amateur Fight
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News of the same appeared on Reddit and fans had quite a few reactions:

  • Imagine if he fights Wanderlei’s son one day…
  • It’s good that rampage is making sure his son is ready … his name alone will get him bigger fights early because he’s rampage’s kid
  • 6 years from now that kid is gonna power bomb someone unconscious
  • Rampage casual backhand while showing how proud he was of his son, to demonstrate his son missing weight is unprofessional, was wholesome af. Looking forward to the kid’s career.
  • I hope they let him take the slow route and don’t rush him
  • Hopefully he can defend a takedown
  • This is cool as sh*t, been watching old pride events on YouTube recently
  • Odds on him dry humping a reporter, or maybe some TikTok celeb?

What are your thoughts about Raja Jackson going pro? Is it the right time to make the move? Do you think he will be as successful as his father?

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