Former UFC Champ Reveals Dana White Questioned If He Was On Steroids Before Title Defense

Dana White

Dana White

Steroid use has always been a hot topic in sports, with fighters like Brock Lesnar facing scrutiny. Even those who pass doping tests aren’t free from skepticism, especially if they’re visibly muscular. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, known for his strength, recently shared a story about Dana White questioning him about steroids. Ahead of his fight with Forrest Griffin, Jackson was heavier than usual in the offseason, leading White to suspect him and even order a drug test months before the fight.

Former UFC champion recalls Dana White questioning whether he was on " steroids" ahead of title defense: "He had me tested"

Former UFC champion recalls Dana White questioning whether he was on “steroids” ahead of title defense: “He had me tested”

Ahead of his title defense against Forrest Griffin, Jackson was much heavier in the offseason, which led White to question him. The UFC CEO even had him tested months before the fight, something he had never done before or since. Jackson recalled White saying that only steroid users gain significant weight after fights, prompting the unexpected test during contract discussions in Las Vegas.

He said, “I was heavier and he was like, ‘Man, you blow up after your fights…Are you on steroids?’I was like, ‘Dana, really? You think I’m on steroids?’ He said, ‘Only people on steroids, they blow up after their fights’. He had me tested months before [our] fight. He’s never done that before and never done that since.”

Dana White Shared Thoughts On Islam Makhachev Moving Up In UFC

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Makhachev, having established dominance in the lightweight division. Now he set his sights on a bigger challenge—moving up in weight to compete for the middleweight title. However, White doubts that the jump to 185 pounds is realistic. While he acknowledged the possibility of Makhachev moving to welterweight, he suggested that a move to middleweight would be a significant leap.

Makhachev’s ambitions continue to grow, but the UFC boss remains cautious about such a drastic weight class change. It will be interesting to see how Makhachev’s potential move shakes up the division and shifts the competitive landscape. A jump in weight could bring new challenges, fresh matchups, and a different dynamic to the title picture.