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http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/6/2...oid-condition-unsure-about-move-back-to-light
"Rampage" told Ariel Helwani on Monday's edition of The MMA Hour that he has diagnosed with an underactive thyroid, which makes him gain weight more rapidly than normal. Jackson said because of that he might never fight at 205 pounds again.
"I've been dealing with this for like a year," Jackson said. "I've been keeping it kind of to myself. It kind of bummed me out. If I don't stay on top of it, I gain weight really fast. That's what's been going on. I've been noticing after my fights I've just been gaining more weight fast, I didn't know what was going on."
An underactive thyroid, or hypothyroidism, can cause obesity, joint pain, infertility and heart disease if it goes untreated, according to the Mayo Clinic. Jackson said he was diagnosed about a year ago, but has probably had the issue for a number of years. "Rampage" said he'll likely be on medication for the condition the rest of his life.
Jackson, 38, is a former UFC light heavyweight champion and has fought almost exclusively at that weight for a decade. Last Friday night, he defeated Satoshi Ishii by unanimous decision in the main event of Bellator MMA: Dynamite 2 at a catchweight of 225 pounds.
"I think I've gotta change my lifestyle, change the way I eat and stuff like that," Jackson said. "Then maybe I can make 205."............................................click for longer article with more quotes.
"Rampage" told Ariel Helwani on Monday's edition of The MMA Hour that he has diagnosed with an underactive thyroid, which makes him gain weight more rapidly than normal. Jackson said because of that he might never fight at 205 pounds again.
"I've been dealing with this for like a year," Jackson said. "I've been keeping it kind of to myself. It kind of bummed me out. If I don't stay on top of it, I gain weight really fast. That's what's been going on. I've been noticing after my fights I've just been gaining more weight fast, I didn't know what was going on."
An underactive thyroid, or hypothyroidism, can cause obesity, joint pain, infertility and heart disease if it goes untreated, according to the Mayo Clinic. Jackson said he was diagnosed about a year ago, but has probably had the issue for a number of years. "Rampage" said he'll likely be on medication for the condition the rest of his life.
Jackson, 38, is a former UFC light heavyweight champion and has fought almost exclusively at that weight for a decade. Last Friday night, he defeated Satoshi Ishii by unanimous decision in the main event of Bellator MMA: Dynamite 2 at a catchweight of 225 pounds.
"I think I've gotta change my lifestyle, change the way I eat and stuff like that," Jackson said. "Then maybe I can make 205."............................................click for longer article with more quotes.
