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Rashad Evans / GSP Nipple Twist Secret Revealed!

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MMAJunkie gets the answers to the questions we've all been asking - namely, why the hell Greg Jackson's guys have been pinching their nipples before fights and why Rashad Evans was sporting a t-shirt with nothing but Bill Gates' mugshot during his entrance at UFC 88.

"Georges St. Pierre was the first do it, and it's just sort of an inside joke," Evans said.

Evans said St. Pierre had heard it was supposed to bring good luck -- according to some ancient fighting myths, anyway. And if there's anything the New Mexico-based Team Jackson group knows, it's unity. Led by famed fight strategist and head trainer Greg Jackson, the team has created a sense of brotherhood among team members Evans, St. Pierre, Keith Jardine, Nate Marquardt, Joey Villasenor and others.

"Georges said it was supposed to good luck or something, so I said, 'Cool, alright,'" Evans said, laughing.

As for the T-shirt, Evans said it was also an inside joke with the team.

"That shirt, it's [Gates'] mugshot," Evans said. "He was arrested in Albuquerque, N.M. He started off Microsoft in the basement of the Bank One Building. That's right next to the (Team Jackson) gym.

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I’m gonna try it next time I fight. I’ll let you guys know the outcome. We could have an ancient combat secret here. Some nipple tuning dials you right into the zone.

by Tommy7 on Sep 9, 2008 3:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I remember seeing GSP do that for the Fitch fight and I just thought that was bizarre. Now I know. And knowing is half the battle.

by pud333 on Sep 9, 2008 5:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Now I know. And knowing is half the battle.

GI JOE!!

by Tonley on Sep 9, 2008 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

PORK CHOP SANDWICHES!!

by AJB on Sep 9, 2008 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who wants a body massage?

by B Money on Sep 9, 2008 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m glad someone picked up on that.

by pud333 on Sep 9, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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