5 Fights For Rampage Jackson To Take In His UFC Return

The UFC seems to have taken a page out of Bellator MMA's playbook with these "big announcements" during live events. They did it with CM Punk, and now, the big news of UFC Fight Night 58 is the return of MMA superstar and former Pride and UFC champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. Jackson was a Pride legend who won UFC gold and unified the UFC and Pride belts when he beat Dan Henderson (who held Pride gold) back in 2007. However, he lost his belt to Forrest Griffin, and though he would work his way back to a title shot against Jon Jones in 2011, like so many others he would lose, triggering a three fight losing streak, the worst stretch of his career. Upset with the UFC's treatment of him and his pay, and unhappy with facing wrestlers unwilling to exchange with him on the feet, Jackson eventually left the UFC for the then greener pastures of Bellator. In Bellator, he was initially extremely happy, stating that Bellator chief Bjorn Rebney had "fixed his knees" and going on a three fight win streak. However, with the firing of Rebney this past summer by parent company Viacom, Jackson suddenly found himself the odd man out. He was a loyal Rebney guy who was very unhappy with the leadership change, and didn't seem to warm to new Bellator show runner Scott Coker, unlike Tito Ortiz. On social media, Jackson suddenly appeared open to working with the UFC. Dana White also softened his stance on Rampage, saying he'd work with the fighter again. A few days ago, Jackson would post a tweet talking about being ready to get back to the cage and being excited to fighter again. That fired up the rumour mill. Then during UFC Fight Night 58, the promotion aired a video package featuring Jackson with the former champion stating "I'm back!" and stating that he'd appear live after the event on Fox Sports 1. So, who should Rampage meet upon his return? Lets take a look!