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{{Short description|American actor, professional wrestler, and mixed martial artist (born 1978)}}
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'''Quinton Ramone "Rampage" Jackson''' (born ] ]) is an ] professional ] fighter who rose to prominence with his fights in ]'s ]. He is the current reigning ] ], and he was the first to unify the UFC and PRIDE championships of the same weight class, winning both 205 lb/93 kg titles. He has a professional record of 28 wins with 6 losses. MMAWeekly.com ranks Jackson as the number two Light Heavyweight in the world behind ]. Outside the ring, he is known for his humor and colorful personality.<ref>{{cite video
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'''Quinton Ramone Jackson''' (born June 20, 1978), known by his ] of '''Rampage Jackson''', is an American ], ], ], and ].<ref>{{cite tweet|user=IMPACTWRESTLING|author=IMPACT|number=341955352037818369|date=June 4, 2013|title=BIG NEWS from TNA President @TNADixie with the announcement of @Rampage4real to the @IMPACTWRESTLING Superstar roster! welcome to the fam!}}</ref> During the course of his ] (MMA) career, Jackson won the ], the ], and unified the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship with the ] belt. Due to his eccentric personality and aggressive fighting style, Jackson became a star in Japan during his tenure with ] and following his move to the ], he helped pioneer MMA's growth into a worldwide sport.
He has wins over: ], ], ], ], ], ] and ].


==Background==
==Mixed martial arts career==
Jackson is from ] and had a difficult childhood. He began selling drugs from a young age and was involved in many street fights. His drug-addicted father disappeared when Jackson was only 10 years old, before returning to his life in 2003. Jackson had his first experience with ] as a ] for ], enrolling at the school as a 17-year-old freshman, where his career included All-State honors in his senior year after finishing fifth in the state tournament at {{convert|189|lb}}.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2009-03-06 |title=Heading into UFC 96, the bite is back in Quinton Jackson's bark |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2009/03/heading-into-ufc-96-the-bite-is-back-in-quinton-jacksons-bark |access-date=2024-11-21 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref> In high school, Jackson also befriended fellow ] ] ], a ] practitioner who taught Jackson striking techniques, in exchange for wrestling techniques. Originally, Jackson intended to pursue a career in professional wrestling after graduating high school, but ultimately extended his amateur wrestling career at ] in ], before being expelled after a fight with a teammate. After discovering mixed martial arts, Jackson trained in Las Vegas with ] fighter Lewis Rumble.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Quinton-Jackson-Changed-In-and-Out-of-the-Ring-2448|title = Quinton Jackson: Changed in and Out of the Ring}}</ref>
===POOP Fighting Championships===
It was in Japan's ] (PRIDE) that Jackson rose to fame in the world of mixed martial arts. Entering PRIDE in 2001 as a previously unknown fighter, Jackson was matched at ] against fellow wrestler ], who was at that time PRIDE's most prominent domestic fighter.{{Fact|date=September 2007}} He lost due to a ] from Sakuraba, but his performance opened the eyes of PRIDE's fan base and its executive office.


==Martial arts career==
After besting pro-wrestler ] in a fight for the Battlarts promotion, Jackson was invited back for ] where he scored a ] victory over Otsuka’s training partner, ]. In his next fight, Jackson was disqualified for an accidental low blow against ]. Jackson then went on to defeat ], ], ] and Mikhail Illoukhine in successive PRIDE bouts. He also made forays into kickboxing with a pair of victories over kickboxer ], under ] rules.


===Early career===
Around this time, Jackson began stating his intentions to capture the PRIDE Middleweight Title from ]. In the opening round of the ], Jackson won a split decision over Murilo Bustamante. Three months later, Jackson defeated ] fighter ] in the semi-finals of ] by corner stoppage, putting him in place to battle Silva in the tournament finals that night. Jackson fought for the championship against Silva in what was called fight of the year by various MMA media.{{Who|date=September 2007}} After taking Silva down and bloodying him, a stand-up was called by the referee and Jackson was TKO'd with a series of knees to the head.
Impressed by the success of other wrestlers in MMA, Jackson decided to try his own hand at the sport. Jackson built up a record of 10 wins and 1 loss fighting for a variety of smaller scale American promotions, including ], Gladiator Challenge and Dangerzone. Jackson gained a reputation for lifting his opponents and slamming them to the mat.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/46/quinton-jackson|title=Quinton Jackson Fight News – MMA Fighting|website=www.mmafighting.com|access-date=September 3, 2018}}</ref> Jackson's successful first MMA Title shot against Rocko Hammerhands Henderson proved to be the beginning of many upsets.


===Pride Fighting Championships===
] for the KO in ].]]
In 2001, Japan's Pride organization marketed Jackson as a homeless person.<ref>{{cite web|last=Wetzel |first=Dan |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/mma/news?slug=dw-rampage070208&type=lgns&prov=yhoo |title=Punch, punch lines make Rampage a star – UFC – Yahoo! Sports |date=July 3, 2008 |publisher=Sports.yahoo.com |access-date=April 25, 2010}}</ref> Jackson, still a relatively unknown fighter, first was matched at '']'' against fellow wrestler and Japanese superstar ], who was at that time Pride's most prominent domestic fighter.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://quintonjackson.proelite.com/ |title=Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson MMA Fighter Profile |work=Proelite.com |access-date=December 28, 2008|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090116234839/http://quintonjackson.proelite.com/ |archive-date = January 16, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> Jackson lost due to a ] from Sakuraba. Jackson captivated the Japanese fans with his exciting performance and also gained their respect and admiration for his valiant effort against the much more experienced Sakuraba.


After beating pro-wrestler ] in a fight for the Battlarts promotion, Jackson was invited back for '']'' where he scored a knockout victory over Otsuka's training partner, Yuki Ishikawa. In his next fight, Jackson was disqualified for a low blow against ].
Jackson continued his PRIDE career with victories over ] and ], the latter bout being notable for the devastating, fight-ending slam by which Jackson rendered Arona unconscious. The bout also served as an eliminator to determine the top contender for Wanderlei Silva's title.


Jackson went on to defeat ], ], ] and ] in successive Pride bouts. He also made forays into ] with a pair of victories over kickboxer ], under ] rules.<ref name="k-1sport.de">{{cite web|url=http://k-1sport.de/en/database/show_fighter.php?id=854|title=Fighter's profile – Quinton Jackson &#124; K-1sport.de}}</ref> The first kickboxing bout between Abidi and Jackson was on July 14, 2002. Many expected Jackson's wild style of striking would not translate into the K-1 ring, thinking he would be outclassed by such a schooled and disciplined striker as Abidi.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.k-1.co.jp/k-1gp/d001_31.htm |title=K-1 Official website |work=K-1.co.jp |access-date=December 28, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090116122656/http://www.k-1.co.jp/k-1gp/d001_31.htm |archive-date=January 16, 2009 }}</ref> Instead, Jackson overwhelmed Abidi from the opening bell, and knocked him down less than a minute into the bout. Jackson then scored a hard underhand right to the chin of Abidi, knocking him out at 1:55 in the first round.
Prior to his rematch with Silva, the notoriously brash Jackson made some headlines with the public announcement of his conversion to ]. In the fight itself, Jackson floored Wanderlei in the opening round and later scored a takedown which led to a series of knees and elbows at the end of the round. Jackson scored another takedown in the second round, but Wanderlei escaped to his feet and proceeded to knock out Jackson with knee strikes to the head for the second time.


Later in the year, Abidi wanted to prove that his loss to Jackson was a fluke, and faced him on the New Year's Eve ''Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye'' card, again under K-1 rules.<ref name="k-1sport.de"/> Jackson laid a lot of criticism to rest by once again defeating Abidi, this time via decision.{{Citation needed |date=September 2007}} It would be Jackson's last kickboxing bout, as he returned to full-time MMA competition afterwards.
Jackson's next two bouts would be against Silva's ] training camp partners. He won a split decision over ], but fell to Rua's younger brother ] via TKO in the elimination series of the 2005 Pride Middleweight Grand Prix, where Rua broke one of Jackson's ribs early and proceeded to win by soccer kicks to Jackson's head.


====Rivalry with Wanderlei Silva====
Jackson was berated by his trainers following the loss to Shogun. Soon after, Jackson was contacted by veteran boxing and MMA trainer Juanito Ibarra, who saw potential in Jackson's natural abilities but viewed his profane reputation as a downfall. After a short conversation, Jackson entrusted Ibarra, a fellow born again Christian, with the managerial and training direction of his career.<ref name="OCWeekly">{{cite news
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Around this time, Jackson began stating his intentions to capture the Pride Middleweight (205&nbsp;lb/93&nbsp;kg) title from ]. In the opening round of Pride's 2003 Middleweight Grand Prix, Jackson won a split decision over Murilo Bustamante. Three months later, Jackson defeated UFC fighter ] in the tournament's semi-finals at '']'' by corner stoppage, putting him in place to battle Silva in the tournament finals that night. After taking Wanderlei Silva down and bloodying him, a stand-up was called by the referee and Jackson was stopped with a series of heavy knees to the head, leading to a referee stoppage.
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Jackson continued his Pride career with a TKO victory over ] at ]. He then faced Ricardo Arona at ] with the winner to face Wanderlei Silva. Late in the first round Arona caught Jackson in a ], Jackson picked up Arona and ]ed him into the canvas, earning the KO win.
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Prior to his rematch with Silva, Jackson made headlines with the public announcement of his conversion to Christianity. In the fight itself, Jackson floored Silva in the opening round and later scored a takedown which led to a series of knees and elbows at the end of the round. Jackson scored another takedown in the second round, but Silva escaped to his feet and proceeded to knock out Jackson with multiple knee strikes to the head.

====Final bouts with Pride====
Jackson's next two bouts were against Silva's ] training camp partners. He won a split decision over ], but fell to Rua's younger brother, ], via TKO soccer kicks to the head <ref>{{cite web |first=David A. |last=Avila |url=http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/23938475/ |title=Rampage, Forrest get back to work |work=Nbcsports.msnbc.com |date=April 3, 2008 |access-date=December 28, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081030020407/http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/23938475/ |archive-date=October 30, 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cagepotato.com/2008/08/11/rampageshogun-rematch-in-the-works/ |title=Rampage/Shogun Rematch in the Works? |date=October 5, 2008 |publisher=Cagepotato.com |access-date=December 28, 2008 |archive-date=November 22, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081122012950/http://www.cagepotato.com/2008/08/11/rampageshogun-rematch-in-the-works/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Soon after his loss to Shogun, Jackson was contacted by veteran boxing and MMA trainer ], who saw potential in Jackson's natural abilities but viewed his reputation as a hindrance. After a short conversation, Jackson entrusted Ibarra, a fellow born again Christian, with the managerial and training direction of his career.

Jackson then defeated ] via TKO at ]. In his final fight for Pride he won a unanimous decision over ] at ]

===After Pride===
On May 16, 2006, the ] announced it had signed Jackson to a multi-fight deal. He defeated ] by split decision at ''WFA: King of the Streets'' on July 22, 2006. "He is a good fighter", Jackson said. "I trained hard. He is an ] silver medalist. So much respect to him. I knew I had to bring it."{{Citation needed |date=September 2007}} He was caught in ] holds twice. Jackson managed to get out both times, and slammed Lindland a few times before cutting the bridge of his nose with ground and pound on his way to the win.

===Ultimate Fighting Championship===
On December 11, 2006, ], the parent company of the UFC, announced it had acquired select assets from the World Fighting Alliance, which ceased operations as part of their sales agreement. Jackson's WFA contract was one of the assets acquired.<ref>{{cite web|first=Loretta |last=Hunt |publisher=] |url=http://www.thefightnetwork.com/news_detail.php?nid=2832 |title=UFC On A "Rampage," Acquires WFA Contracts, Trademark Assets |date=December 11, 2006 |access-date=December 11, 2006 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070926234804/http://www.thefightnetwork.com/news_detail.php?nid=2832 |archive-date=September 26, 2007 }}</ref>

In an interview on the UFC program Inside the UFC, Jackson said it was finally time for him to enter the organization, and that he had not before because of his friendship with UFC fighter ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://extremeprosports.com/MMA/quinton_jackson_vs_tito_ortiz.html |title=Quinton Jackson vs. Tito Ortiz – Just Like a Monster Movie |publisher=Extremeprosports.com |access-date=December 28, 2008}}</ref> Jackson said that because Ortiz was one of the biggest stars in the UFC, and that both were fighters in the same weight class, he did not want to interfere.

Jackson made his UFC debut at '']'', where he knocked out ],<ref>?{lightred}WARNING?{default} http://www.completemartialarts.com/whoswho/ufc/ufc67results.htm: {{dead link|date=July 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Blacklisted title (Complete Martial Arts.com – UFC 67 Results)</ref> avenging an early career loss.<ref>{{cite web |last=Stupp |first=Dann |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/1636/ufc-67-rampage-gets-rematch-with-eastman.mma |title=UFC 67: "Rampage" Gets Rematch with Eastman |work=MMAjunkie.com |access-date=December 28, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120712090225/http://mmajunkie.com/news/1636/ufc-67-rampage-gets-rematch-with-eastman.mma |archive-date=July 12, 2012 }}</ref>

==== Winning the Light Heavyweight Championship ====
At '']'' on May 26, 2007, Jackson faced ] Chuck Liddell in a title rematch of their 2003 Pride bout. Approximately 90&nbsp;seconds into the first round, Jackson caught Liddell with a right hook to the jaw that sent him down to the mat,<ref>{{cite news |last=McNeil |first=Franklin |url=https://www.espn.com/extra/mma/news/story?id=3377344 |title=The best knockouts of the past year |work=] |date=May 2, 2008 |access-date=January 1, 2009}}</ref> where Jackson landed a few more clean shots on the ground before a referee stoppage at 1:53&nbsp;seconds to capture the UFC ] title.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mma-zone.com/2007/quinton-rampage-jackson-stops-chuck-liddell-in-1st-round-at-ufc-71/ |title=Quinton "Rampage" Jackson stops Chuck Liddell in 1st round at UFC 71 |work=Mma-zone.com |date=May 27, 2007 |access-date=January 1, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090112220651/http://www.mma-zone.com/2007/quinton-rampage-jackson-stops-chuck-liddell-in-1st-round-at-ufc-71/ |archive-date=January 12, 2009 }}</ref>

Jackson then defeated Pride Middleweight Champion ] at '']'',<ref>{{cite web
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====''The Ultimate Fighter 7''====
Jackson then earned wins over ] and ] before leaving the PRIDE organization.
On December 9, 2007, it was announced by ] at ]'s Video Game Awards show that Jackson will be one of the two coaches of '']''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.411mania.com/MMA/news/64852/%5C%5CRampage%5C%5C-Jackson-and-Forrest-Griffin-to-Coach-Next-Season-on-the-Ultimate-Fighter.htm |title="Rampage" Jackson and Forrest Griffin to Coach Next Season on the Ultimate Fighter |work=411mania.com |access-date=December 28, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080316191318/http://www.411mania.com/MMA/news/64852///Rampage//-Jackson-and-Forrest-Griffin-to-Coach-Next-Season-on-the-Ultimate-Fighter.htm |archive-date=March 16, 2008 }}</ref> At the conclusion of the season, Jackson fought the other coach and number one contender Forrest Griffin at UFC 86.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=6025&zoneid=13 |title=Jackson to defend against Griffin at UFC 86 |work=MMAweekly.com |date=April 4, 2008 |access-date=December 28, 2008 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080731021456/http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=6025&zoneid=13 |archive-date = July 31, 2008}}</ref> During the show, Jackson showed his temper after his fighters repeatedly lost to Team Forrest. Going into the semifinals, only two of Jackson's original fighters made the cut while Griffin had 6 of his fighters advance. In the finale, Team Forrest's pick, ] beat Team Rampage's top fighter ] via armbar in the first round.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=6547&zoneid=13 |title=Grove tops Tanner; Sadollah is the Ultimate Fighter |work=MMAweekly.com |date=June 22, 2008 |access-date=December 28, 2008 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080803084504/http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=6547&zoneid=13 |archive-date = August 3, 2008}}</ref>


On July 5, 2008, he fought Griffin for the light heavyweight championship at UFC 86 and lost a judges' decision. In the first round of the fight Jackson delivered two solid power punches, and soon after knocked Griffin down. Jackson tagged him throughout the fight.<ref name="sherdogpbp">{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news.asp?n_id=13559 |title=UFC 86 'Jackson vs. Griffin' Play-by-Play |work=Sherdog.com |date=July 5, 2008 |access-date=December 28, 2008}}</ref> In contrast, Griffin pushed the pace of the fight from start to finish and stayed much more aggressive than Jackson for most of the fight with multiple leg kicks and by ] Quinton and landing elbows and punches to his head. In later rounds Jackson managed to take Griffin down twice and work his own ground game, almost executing his signature power bomb. Many took note as Jackson was showing obvious discomfort from the effects of the leg kicks. The next three rounds were described by Sherdog as "somewhat uneventful" with Jackson searching for the knockout punch while Griffin threw whatever he could with long jabs, leg and body kicks.<ref name="sherdogpbp" /><ref name="Sloan" /> Griffin was awarded a unanimous decision.<ref name="sherdogfallout">{{cite web |first=Joe |last=Hall |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles.asp?n_id=13575 |title=UFC 86 Fallout: Possible Protest, Rematch |work=Sherdog.com |date=July 7, 2008 |access-date=December 28, 2008}}</ref>
===After PRIDE===
On ] ], the ] announced it had signed Jackson to a multi-fight deal. He defeated ] in a controversial split decision at ''WFA: King of the Streets'' on ], ]. "He is a good fighter," Rampage said. "I trained hard. He is an Olympic silver medalist. So much respect to him. I knew I had to bring it." The match turned out to be a tough one for the Memphis, Tenn., native who got caught in a choke hold twice. Rampage managed to get out both times and slammed Lindland a few times before cutting the bridge of his nose with ground and pound on his way to the win.


After the fight both Griffin and his coach ] expressed that they thought the fight was close,<ref name="Sloan">Sloan, Mike: Retrieved on July 6, 2008</ref> and Jackson's coach, Juanito Ibarra, had planned to protest the unanimous decision with the Nevada State Athletic Commission.<ref name="sherdogfallout" /> However, after speaking with the commission about his complaint, he decided not to file because he was informed that even if the judges scores were changed to his satisfaction, the fight would still result in a victory for Griffin by a majority decision.<ref>{{cite web |first=Kris |last=Karkoski |url=http://www.mmafrenzy.com/2008/07/11/juanito-ibarra-holding-off-on-protest/ |title=Juanito Ibarra Holding Off On Protest |work=MMAfrenzy.com |date=July 11, 2008 |access-date=December 28, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmamania.com/2008/07/09/juanito-ibarra-hasnt-filed-a-formal-protest-on-ufc-86-judging-yet/ |first=Mike |last=Trask |title=Juanito Ibarra hasn't filed a formal protest on UFC 86 judging ... yet |work=MMAmania.com |date=July 9, 2008 |access-date=December 28, 2008}}</ref> Soon after the fight, Jackson fired his longtime trainer/manager Ibarra.<ref name="sportsillustrated">{{cite web |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/josh_gross/07/29/quinton.jackson/index.html?eref=T1 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080805033044/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/josh_gross/07/29/quinton.jackson/index.html?eref=T1 |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 5, 2008 |first=Josh |last=Gross |title=Inside the mind of Rampage |work=Sportsillustrated.cnn.com |date=July 29, 2008 |access-date=December 28, 2008}}</ref> There were talks of an immediate rematch after the fight.
===UFC career===
] in ], winning the Light-Heavyweight title.]]
On ] ], Zuffa, the parent company of the ], announced it had acquired select assets from the World Fighting Alliance, which ceased operations as part of their sales agreement. Jackson's WFA contract was one of the assets acquired.<ref>{{cite web
|first=Loretta
|last=Hunt
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|url=http://www.thefightnetwork.com/news_detail.php?nid=2832
|title=UFC On A "Rampage," Acquires WFA Contracts, Trademark Assets
|date=], ]
|accessdate=2006-12-11
}}</ref>


Following the loss of his belt, Quinton was involved in a ] incident and a high speed police pursuit in ], charges followed to which he would plead guilty.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/jackson-pleads-guilty-to-felony-misdemeanor-15717 |title=Jackson Pleads Guilty to Felony, Misdemeanor |last=Hunt |first=Loretta |date=January 8, 2009 |access-date=March 8, 2009}}</ref>
In an interview on the UFC program '''''Inside the UFC''''', Jackson said it was finally time for him to enter the organization, and that he had not before because of his friendship with UFC fighter ]. Jackson said that because Ortiz was one of the biggest stars in the UFC, and that both were fighters in the same weight class, he didn't want to interfere.


====Back to title contention====
Jackson made his UFC debut at ], when he knocked out ], avenging an early career loss.
Jackson began training for his next fight at ], which would be against Wanderlei Silva, the only man to defeat Jackson twice.<ref>{{cite web |first=Neil |last=Davidson |publisher=The Canadian Press |url=http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/081227/sports/mma |title=Rampage Jackson knocks out Wanderlei Silva with left hook at UFC 92 |work=Ca.news.yahoo.com |date=December 27, 2008 |access-date=January 1, 2009}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> Jackson avenged his previous defeats by knocking Silva out with a vicious left hook in the first round.<ref>{{cite web |first=Michael David |last=Smith |url=http://mma.fanhouse.com/2008/12/27/ufc-92-rampage-jackson-kos-wanderlei-silva/ |title=UFC 92: Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson Knocks Out Wanderlei Silva |work=Mma.fanhouse.com |date=December 27, 2008 |access-date=January 1, 2009 |archive-date=July 16, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090716185915/http://mma.fanhouse.com/2008/12/27/ufc-92-rampage-jackson-kos-wanderlei-silva |url-status=dead }}</ref> The fight was notable for some controversy surrounding the conclusion of the match, as Jackson followed Silva to the ground with another three punches before referee Yves Lavigne called the fight. Yves was unsuccessful at protecting Silva from the second and third punches.<ref>{{cite web |author=Sun Media |url=http://www.ottawasun.com/Sports/OtherSports/2008/12/29/7870561-sun.html |title=Changing of the guard at UFC |publisher=Ottawasun.com |date=December 29, 2008 |access-date=March 21, 2009}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>


Jackson's next fight was against ] at '']'' on March 7, 2009. It was announced before the fight that if Jackson won he would fight ] for the Light Heavyweight Championship and if he lost ] would fight for the title instead. Jackson then won the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmaweekly.com/rampage-wants-belt-back-but-sights-on-forrest-2 |title=Rampage wants belt back, but sights on Forrest |work=MMAWeekly.com |date=December 30, 2008 |access-date=January 1, 2009}}</ref> Jackson was on track to get his title shot but lingering injuries kept him from fighting. Lyoto Machida received the title shot and Evans was expected to defend his belt as the main event instead; Jackson had stated he would like to fight Rashad, however, he suffered torn ligaments in his jaw that will require surgery and five weeks of no contact.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmaweekly.com/jackson-injured-evans-vs-machida-at-ufc-98-2 |title=Jackson Injured |date=March 11, 2009 |publisher=MMAWeekly.com |access-date=March 25, 2009}}</ref> Therefore, ] replaced Jackson, and Jackson was expected to fight the winner of the Machida vs. Evans bout, though that fight never came to fruition.<ref>{{cite web|last=Nelson |first=Chris |url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2009/5/28/891704/rumor-mauricio-shogun-rua-in-talks |title=Rumor: Mauricio "Shogun" Rua in Talks Regarding "Really Big Fight", Potentially Lyoto Machida |publisher=Bloody Elbow |date=May 28, 2009 |access-date=April 25, 2010}}</ref>
At ], on May 26, 2007, Jackson faced UFC Light Heavyweight Champion ] in a title rematch of their 2003 PRIDE bout. Approximately 90 seconds into the first round, Jackson caught Liddell with a right hook to the jaw that sent him down to the mat, whereupon Jackson pummeled him for a referee stoppage at 1:53 seconds to capture the ] Light Heavyweight Championship.


====''The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights''====
Jackson then defeated PRIDE Middleweight Champion ] at ], on September 7, 2007 in ], via unanimous decision to unify the two organizations' titles.
Production of the tenth series of '']'' reality series began in June 2009 with Jackson coaching opposite former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Rashad Evans. The season, featuring 16 heavyweight competitors including internet street fighter ], the former IFL Heavyweight Champion ] and former NFL players, made its premiere on Spike TV on September 16 with the finale scheduled for December 5.


====Retirement and return====
==Kickboxing career==
On September 22, 2009, Jackson wrote in a blog on his website that he was "done fighting", due to maltreatment by the UFC.
In 2002, when ] and ] were exchanging talent, Jackson was sent to fight kickboxer ] under K-1 rules. The first kickboxing bout between Abidi and Jackson was on July 14, 2002. Many expected Jackson's wild style of striking would not translate into the K-1 ring, thinking he would be outclassed by such a schooled and disciplined striker as Abidi. Instead, Jackson overwhelmed Abidi from the opening bell, and knocked him down less than a minute into the bout. Jackson then scored a hard underhand right to the chin of Abidi, knocking him out only 1:55 into the very first round.
On December 4, 2009, Jackson informed the community via his web blog that he would return to the UFC to finish his contract and wanted to fight Rashad Evans.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rampage-jackson.com/profiles/blogs/im-done-fighting |title=Rampage Jackson |publisher=Rampage Jackson |access-date=August 9, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Cofield |first=Steve |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/Jackson-White-squabble-gets-ugly-Rampage-says-h?urn=mma,191345 |title=Jackson versus White: Rampage says he's done with the UFC – Cage writer – UFC Blog – Yahoo! Sports |publisher=Sports.yahoo.com |date=September 22, 2009 |access-date=April 25, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rampage-jackson.com/profiles/blogs/hate-on-dis |title=Rampage Jackson |publisher=Rampage Jackson |access-date=August 9, 2010}}</ref>
At the ] press conference, Dana White stated that if ] could defeat ] at ], then a fight between Evans and Jackson would finally come to fruition.<ref>{{cite web |last=Morgan |first=John |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/17156/white-confirms-jacksons-return-says-evans-fights-rampage-with-ufc-108-win.mma |title=White confirms Jackson's return, says Evans fights "Rampage" with UFC 108 win |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=December 10, 2009 |access-date=April 25, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100410142737/http://mmajunkie.com/news/17156/white-confirms-jacksons-return-says-evans-fights-rampage-with-ufc-108-win.mma |archive-date=April 10, 2010 }}</ref>


Jackson was expected to finally face ] at ],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://mmafrenzy.com/12649/rashad-evans-vs-quinton-rampage-jackson-likely-for-ufc-113-in-may/ |title=Rashad Evans vs. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson Likely for UFC 113 in May |publisher=mmafrenzy.com |access-date=January 3, 2010}}</ref> but the bout was scheduled for May 29, 2010, at ].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/18356/ufc-114-official-for-may-29-rashad-evans-vs-quinton-jackson-headlines.mma |title=UFC 114 official for May 29, Rashad Evans vs. Quinton Jackson headlines |publisher=mmajunkie.com |access-date=March 18, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100322190650/http://mmajunkie.com/news/18356/ufc-114-official-for-may-29-rashad-evans-vs-quinton-jackson-headlines.mma |archive-date=March 22, 2010 }}</ref> UFC President Dana White had officially confirmed that the fight against ] would determine who would challenge ] in his first UFC Light Heavyweight Championship defense.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lowkick.com/UFC/Quick-Quote-Dana-White-confirms-the-winner-of-Rampage-Evans-will-challenge-Shogun-Rua-7627 |title=Dana White confirms the winner of Rampage-Evans will challenge Shogun Rua for the title |access-date=May 11, 2010 |publisher=LowKick.com |date=May 10, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100513010403/http://www.lowkick.com/UFC/Quick-Quote-Dana-White-confirms-the-winner-of-Rampage-Evans-will-challenge-Shogun-Rua-7627 |archive-date=May 13, 2010 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref> Jackson ended up losing to ] via unanimous decision. Jackson was tagged in the opening moments and spent the next two rounds being taken down before hurting Evans in the third, but was unable to finish him.
Later in the year, Abidi wanted to prove his loss to the undisciplined Jackson was nothing more than a fluke, and faced him on the New Year's Eve Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye card, again in a K-1 rules bout. Jackson laid a lot of criticism to rest by once again defeating Abidi, this time not by early knockout, but via a clear decision. It would be Jackson's last foray with kickboxing, as he returned to full-time MMA competition after his second win over Abidi.


====Return to title contention====
== BRYAN STIEGMAN \==
On March 24, 2010, Dana White announced that Jackson signed a new six fight contract with the UFC.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://riddum.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=410:riddum-exclusif-dana-white-qon-vient-de-renouveler-le-contrat-de-rampageq-&catid=50:ufc-news&Itemid=122 |title=Dana White: "We just renewed Rampage's contract" (translated English) |access-date=May 2, 2010 |publisher=RIDDUM.com |date=May 4, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100419120258/http://riddum.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=410:riddum-exclusif-dana-white-qon-vient-de-renouveler-le-contrat-de-rampageq-&catid=50:ufc-news&Itemid=122 |archive-date=April 19, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Jackson's next fight was against former UFC light heavyweight champion ] at ] on November 20, 2010. At UFC 123, Jackson met Machida in the main event. Jackson went on to win by a controversial split decision. UFC president Dana White put all doubts to rest and supported the judges' decision, saying that Jackson won the first two rounds and no rematch would be needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/nov/21/dana-whtie-says-no-rematch-needed-rampage-jackson-|title=Dana White says no rematch needed, Rampage Jackson won|date=November 21, 2010}}</ref>
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Jackson was expected to face ] on May 28, 2011, at ].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/22018/quinton-rampage-jackson-vs-thiago-silva-targeted-for-ufc-130.mma |title=Quinton "Rampage" Jackson vs. Thiago Silva targeted for UFC 130 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |access-date=January 7, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110110182458/http://mmajunkie.com/news/22018/quinton-rampage-jackson-vs-thiago-silva-targeted-for-ufc-130.mma |archive-date=January 10, 2011 }}</ref> However, Silva tested positive for banned substances in his ] post fight drug test and was replaced by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/22435/matt-hamill-replaces-thiago-silva-faces-rampage-jackson-at-ufc-130.mma|title=Matt Hamill replaces Thiago Silva, faces Rampage Jackson at UFC 130|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=February 11, 2011|access-date=August 4, 2012|archive-date=May 25, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120525152647/http://mmajunkie.com/news/22435/matt-hamill-replaces-thiago-silva-faces-rampage-jackson-at-ufc-130.mma|url-status=dead}}</ref> Jackson put on a dominant display, easily defending the decorated wrestler's takedowns and winning the striking exchanges. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

==== Second title shot ====
Jackson faced ] for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship on September 24, 2011, at ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/24004/as-expected-champ-jones-and-challenger-rampage-headline-ufc-135.mma|title=As expected, champ Jon Jones and challenger "Rampage" Jackson headline UFC 135|publisher=mmajunkie|date=June 15, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110618205937/http://mmajunkie.com/news/24004/as-expected-champ-jones-and-challenger-rampage-headline-ufc-135.mma|archive-date=June 18, 2011}}</ref> Jackson lost by submission in the fourth round after Jones applied a rear-naked choke. The loss marks the first time Jackson had been finished during his run in the UFC.

====Post-title shot====
Jackson faced ] on February 26, 2012, at ]. Jackson missed the light heavyweight weight allowance of 206&nbsp;lbs by 5&nbsp;lbs; weighing in at 211&nbsp;lbs for UFC 144.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/2/24/2823050/ufc-144-rampage-jackson-misses-weight-ryan-bader|title=UFC 144: Rampage Jackson Misses Weight By Five Pounds, Loses 20% Of Purse While Fight Goes On|publisher=bloodyelbow.com |date=February 24, 2012}}</ref> He cited a training injury that prevented him from doing road work. Bader accepted the fight at ] and received 20% of Jackson's purse. Jackson lost the fight via unanimous decision; it was the first time he had suffered two consecutive losses. Following the match Jackson tweeted that he was leaving the UFC after his loss to Bader.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bloodyelbow.com/2012/03/06/quinton-rampage-jackson-leaving-ufc-mma-news/ |title=Rampage Jackson Unhappy With UFC, Says He's Leaving After Next Fight |publisher=bloodyelbow.com|date=March 6, 2012}}</ref> He was planning to face former ] rival, ] as his last UFC fight, but opted to have double knee surgery.

Jackson was expected to face ] on October 13, 2012, at ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/29595/ufc-153-adds-quinton-rapage-jackson-vs-glover-teixeira.mma |title=UFC 153 adds Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson vs. Glover Teixeira |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=July 9, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120711220243/http://mmajunkie.com/news/29595/ufc-153-adds-quinton-rapage-jackson-vs-glover-teixeira.mma |archive-date=July 11, 2012 }}</ref> However, Jackson pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/9/12/3324436/ufc-153-fabio-maldonado-replaces-quinton-jackson-fights-glover-teixeira|title=Fabio Maldonado Fills In For Quinton Jackson, Set To Fight Glover Teixeira In Co-Main Event Of UFC 153 |work=mmamania.com|date=September 12, 2012 |last=Halvatzis Jr. |first=George}}</ref>

Jackson fought Teixeira and lost by unanimous decision on January 26, 2013, at ].

=== Bellator MMA ===
On June 4, 2013, it was announced Jackson had signed multi-year deal with the partnership of ], ] and ].<ref name="TNA & Bellator">{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/78033/major-ufc-star-coming-to-tna.html?p=1 |title=Major Ufc Star Coming To Tna |publisher=PWInsider.com |date=2013-06-04 |accessdate=2022-05-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/quinton-rampage-jackson-announces-hes-facing-glover-teixeira-at-ufc-on-fox-6?vbox=1|title=Quinton "Rampage" Jackson Announces He's Facing Glover Teixeira at UFC on Fox 6 |work=MMAWeekly.com|date=November 6, 2012 |last=Martin |first=Damon}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/6/4/4394906/quinton-rampage-jackson-signs-with-bellator-mma|title=Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson signs with Bellator MMA|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=June 4, 2013}}</ref> During a press conference he stated that he might move up to the heavyweight division.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/06/bellators-quinton-rampage-jackson-hints-at-a-possible-move-to-heavyweight/|title=Bellator's Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson hints a possible move to heavyweight|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=June 5, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2013/6/20/4400226/ufc-rampage-jackson-contemplates-move-bellator-heavyweight-division-mma|title=A 'prime' Rampage Jackson considers fighting in Bellator MMA's heavyweight division|publisher=mmamania.com|date=June 20, 2013}}</ref>

Jackson was expected to face former training partner and fellow former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion ] on November 2 at ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/07/tito-ortiz-signs-with-bellator-meets-rampage-jackson-on-pay-per-view-nov-2|title=Tito Ortiz signs with Bellator, meets 'Rampage' Jackson on pay-per-view Nov. 2 |work=MMAJunkie.com|date=July 31, 2013}}</ref> However, on October 25, Bellator announced Ortiz suffered a neck injury and had to pull out of his fight with Jackson.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://topmmanews.com/2013/10/25/tito-ortiz-fractures-neck-bellator-ppv-now-free-on-spike-tv/|title=Tito Ortiz Fractures Neck; Bellator PPV Now Free on Spike TV |work=TopMMANews.com|date=October 25, 2013}}</ref>

Jackson made his Bellator debut on November 15, 2013, at ] where he faced ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/10/rampage-jackson-vs-joey-beltran-headlines-bellator-108-on-nov-15|title='Rampage' Jackson vs. Joey Beltran headlines Bellator 108 on Nov. 15 |work=MMAJunkie.com|date=October 30, 2013}}</ref> He won via knockout in round 1 after dropping Beltran with a left-right hook combination and following up with another right hand on the ground, stopping the action with 1 second left in the round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/11/15/5109828/bellator-108-results-rampage-jackson-flattens-joey-beltran-in-the|title=Bellator 108 results: 'Rampage' Jackson flattens Joey Beltran in the first round|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=November 15, 2013}}</ref>

Jackson next faced former Bellator Champion ] on February 28, 2014, in the ] at ] in the semifinals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/01/bellator-110-features-rampage-vs-mpumbu-king-mo-vs-zayats-in-205-tourney-on-feb-28/|title=Bellator 110 features 'Rampage' vs M'Pumbu, 'King Mo' vs Zayats in 205 tourney on Feb. 28|publisher=mmajunkie|date=January 20, 2014}}</ref> He won via knockout in the first round.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/10535070/bellator-110-quinton-rampage-jackson-stops-christian-mpumbu-round-1|title=Bellator 110: 'Rampage' Jackson stops M'Pumbu in round 1|publisher=]|date=February 28, 2014}}</ref>

Jackson faced ] in the tournament final for a title shot on May 17, 2014, at ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nashvillesportsmix.com/2014/03/bellator-may-17th-pay-per-view-headed-to-landers-center-in-rampage-jacksons-backyard/|title=葫芦岛敢媒工艺品有限责任公司}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/05/bellator-120-results-photos-quinton-jackson-earns-puzzling-decision-over-outraged-muhammed-lawal|title=Bellator 120 results: Jackson earns puzzling decision over outraged Lawal|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=May 18, 2014}}</ref> After the fight Mississippi Athletic Commission fined Jackson $10,000 due to his shove at Lawal during the pre-fight weigh-in staredown.<ref name="Adam Guillen Jr">{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2014/5/19/5732332/bellator-120-rampage-jackson-fined-10000-shoving-king-mo-at-weigh-ins-mma|title=Rampage Jackson fined $10,000 for shoving King Mo at Bellator 120 weigh-ins, nearly scratched from PPV for backstage blowup|date=May 19, 2014|author=Adam Guillen Jr.}}</ref> According to head of MAC Jon Lewis, he was about to pull Jackson out of the fight for insulting him due to the issued fine.<ref name="Adam Guillen Jr"/>

===Return to the UFC===
On December 20, 2014, during the main card broadcast of ], it was announced that Jackson had signed a new deal to return to the UFC.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/12/20/7429221/rampage|title=Rampage Jackson re-signs with the UFC|author=Marc Raimondi|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=December 20, 2014}}</ref> ], Bellator's president, alleged that Jackson was still under contract with Bellator and they would pursue legal process to ensure that. Jackson claimed that Bellator did not honor his contract and that's the reason he signed with the UFC.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/12/22/7438745/scott-coker-rampage-jackson-situation-has-been-turned-over-to|title=Scott Coker: 'Rampage' Jackson situation has been turned over to Bellator lawyers|author=Marc Raimondi|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=December 22, 2014}}</ref>

Jackson was scheduled to face ] on April 25, 2015, at ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/1/17/7644715/rampage-jacksons-ufc-return-will-come-against-fabio-maldonado-at-ufc|title='Rampage' Jackson's UFC return will come against Fabio Maldonado at UFC 186 |publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Marc Raimondi|access-date=January 17, 2015|date=January 17, 2015}}</ref> However, on April 7, Jackson was removed from the card after his most recent employer ] was granted an injunction by a ] judge preventing him from competing for the UFC after it was alleged that he breached a deal signed in June 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/04/bellator-granted-injunction-rampage-jackson-ruled-out-of-ufc-186-co-headliner|title=Bellator granted injunction; 'Rampage' Jackson ruled out of UFC 186 co-headliner|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco and Dann Stepp|date=April 7, 2015|access-date=April 7, 2015}}</ref> On April 21, a judge in the ] overturned the injunction against Jackson, allowing him to compete for the UFC. The bout took place at a catchweight of 215 lbs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/4/21/8464375/is-quinton-jackson-back-on-ufc-186|title=Is Quinton Jackson back on UFC 186?|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Ariel Helwani|date=April 21, 2015|access-date=April 21, 2015}}</ref> Jackson won the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/12765285/quinton-jackson-earns-win-fabio-maldonado-ufc-return|title=Quinton Jackson earns win over Fabio Maldonado in UFC return|publisher=]|author=Brett Okamoto|date=April 26, 2015|access-date=April 26, 2015}}</ref>

===Return to Bellator MMA===
Following his lone fight for Zuffa, it was announced on February 16, 2016, that Jackson had settled the contractual disputes with Bellator MMA and would be returning to the promotion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/2/16/11021128/rampage-jackson-agrees-to-settlement-new-contract-with-bellator|title='Rampage' Jackson agrees to settlement, new contract with Bellator|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=February 16, 2016}}</ref> During this time at Bellator, Jackson brought on the expertise of celebrity sports nutritionist Edwina Cheer to advise him on all aspects of nutrition on fight preparation and leading up to, and including, the weight cut.<ref>{{cite news|title=The MMA Corner – Post Fight Press Conference King Mo vs Rampage|url=http://themmacorner.com/2014/05/17/bellator-120-rampage-vs-king-mo-post-fight-press-conference/}}</ref> Known for his particular eating habits, Jackson thanked Cheer, stating "I know I'm hard to deal with".<ref>{{cite web|title=Bellator 120 Post Fight Press Conference King Mo Vs Rampage|website = ]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4m8cnWtKbM| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170209100033/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4m8cnWtKbM| archive-date=2017-02-09 | url-status=dead}}</ref>

Jackson fought ] on June 24, 2016, at ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/04/bellator-157-dynamite-2-heads-to-st-louis-in-june-with-rampage-vs-satoshi-ishii|title=Bellator 157: Dynamite 2 heads to St. Louis in June with 'Rampage' vs. Satoshi Ishii|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=April 5, 2016|access-date=April 5, 2016}}</ref> He won via split decision.

Jackson faced ] at ] on March 31, 2017. The fight was a rematch from their first fight at Bellator's inaugural pay-per-view, ], which Jackson won via decision. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/03/bellator-175-results-king-mo-lawal-evens-score-with-decision-over-rampage-jackson|title=Bellator 175 results: 'King Mo' Lawal evens score with decision over 'Rampage' Jackson|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Matt Erickson|date=March 31, 2017}}</ref>

On November 9, 2017, Jackson re-signed a multi-fight contract with Bellator.<ref>{{cite web|title='Rampage' Jackson signs multi-fight Bellator contract|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/11/rampage-jackson-signs-multi-fight-bellator-contract|website=MMAjunkie.com|access-date=November 9, 2017|date=November 9, 2017}}</ref>

Jackson faced ] in the quarterfinals of the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament on January 20, 2018, at ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/01/rampage-jackson-chael-sonnen-bellator-192-main-event-douglas-lima-rory-macdonald-title-fight-mma|title='Rampage' Jackson-Chael Sonnen is Bellator 192 headliner over Douglas Lima vs. Rory MacDonald title fight|date=January 12, 2018|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=January 23, 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> He lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/22166029/chael-american-gangster-sonnen-defeats-quinton-rampage-jackson-bellator-mma-world-grand-prix|title=Sonnen unanimous over 'Rampage' at Bellator 192|work=ESPN.com|access-date=January 23, 2018}}</ref>

On June 25, 2018, it was announced that Jackson would fight ] in a rematch on September 29 at ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/wanderlei-silva-run-for-office-rampage-jackson-final-fight-bellator-ufc-mma|title=Wanderlei Silva's Run for Office is Official; Rampage Jackson Might Be Final Fight {{!}} MMAWeekly.com|website=www.mmaweekly.com|date=August 19, 2018 |language=en-US|access-date=August 20, 2018}}</ref> He won the fight via technical knockout in round two.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2018/9/30/17918478/bellator-206-results-rampage-jackson-tko-wanderlei-silva-in-round-2-mma-news|title=Bellator 206 results: Rampage Jackson TKO's Wanderlei Silva in round 2|work=Bloody Elbow|access-date=September 30, 2018}}</ref>

On October 9, 2019, Bellator MMA announced that Jackson would face ] on December 29, 2019, at a Bellator and Rizin co-produced event in Japan.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/10/fedor-emelianenko-vs-rampage-jackson-to-headline-bellator-japan-on-dec-29|work=mmajunkie.com|title=Fedor Emelianenko vs. Rampage Jackson to headline Bellator Japan on Dec. 29|date=October 9, 2019}}</ref> Jackson lost the bout via first round knockout.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/platform/amp/2019/12/28/20907127/bellator-237-results-live-streaming-play-by-play-updates-rampage-fedor-rizin-japan-mma|title=Bellator 237 results: Live streaming play-by-play updates: 'Fedor vs Rampage'|work=MMA Mania|date=December 29, 2019|access-date=December 29, 2019}}</ref> The bout marked the last fight of his contract with Bellator, who opted not to re-sign Jackson, making him a free agent.<ref name="coker2020">{{cite web |author=Mike Bohn |date=April 26, 2020 |title=Scott Coker would only bring 'Rampage' Jackson back to Bellator 'if he's really serious' |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/04/quinton-rampage-jackson-contract-free-agent-scott-coker-serious |publisher=mmajunkie.com}}</ref>

=== Fight Circus ===
On April 2, 2023, Jackson competed in the main event of '']'' of the Thailand-based promotion Fight Circus in a two-on-two boxing match, teaming up with ] against the promotion's CEO, Jon Nutt and a man named Woody.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/1379059/ufc-legend-quinton-rampage-jackson-recreates-famous-rocky-scene-with-bob-sapp-ahead-of-bizarre-two-on-two-conjoined-boxing-bout/|title=UFC legend Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson recreates famous 'Rocky' scene with Bob Sapp ahead of bizarre two-on-two conjoined boxing bout|website=]|date=March 30, 2023}}</ref> Jackson and Sapp won by third-round TKO.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/4/2/23666675/fight-circus-6-highlights-bob-sapp-rampage-jackson-win-boxing-match-fighter-wins-2-vs-1-power-bombs|title=Fight Circus 6 highlights: Bob Sapp, Rampage Jackson win wild siamese boxing match; fighter wins 2 vs. 1 bout with powerbombs|website=]|date=April 3, 2023}}</ref>

===Boxing Shannon Briggs===
On January 31, 2024, Jackson announced that he had signed a contract to box former ] ] champion ]. The boxing match against Briggs was planned to occur on June 1 in Qatar;<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2024/1/31/24057406/rampage-jackson-announces-boxing-debut-against-former-heavyweight-champion-shannon-briggs-mma|title=Rampage Jackson announces boxing debut against former heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs|date=January 31, 2024|accessdate=January 31, 2024|work=MMA Mania|author=Riggs, Drake}}</ref> the bout ultimately did not materialize.

==Professional wrestling career==
===World Wrestling Entertainment (2010)===
Jackson appeared on an episode of '']'' on June 7, 2010. He was a special guest host alongside co-stars ] and ] to promote ].

===Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2013–2014)===
Jackson made his TNA debut on the June 6, 2013, episode of '']'', getting into a verbal confrontation with ].<ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 6/6: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Impact – PPV fall-out, Bully vs. Hardy ladder match, Rampage Jackson debuts, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_71116.shtml}}</ref> The following week, Jackson saved Angle from an attack from the villainous ] stable.<ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 6/13: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of BFG Series qualifiers, Sting bringing back old stable, Rampage Jackson Week 2, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_71253.shtml}}</ref> Jackson returned on the July 11 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', being revealed as the fifth member of ] along with Angle, ], ], and ].<ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 7/11: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Impact from Las Vegas – Rampage Jackson joins Mafia, Dest. X hype, BFG Series gauntlet|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_71884.shtml}}</ref> On July 18, during the ] episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', the Main Event Mafia achieved their goal of getting the ] off of ] and out of Aces & Eights' hands after stopping them from interfering in Ray's match with ].<ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 7/18: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of "Destination X" Impact – TNA Title main event, BFG Series, three X Division qualifying matches, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_72076.shtml}}</ref> After Angle took a leave of absence in August, Jackson attempted to recruit his Bellator 106 opponent Tito Ortiz to sub for him. Ortiz later attacked Jackson by hitting him in the head with a hammer, which helped Bully Ray regain the World Heavyweight Championship and go on to join Aces & Eights.<ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 8/15: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of "Hardcore Justice" Impact – TNA Title cage match, BFG Series matches, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_72716.shtml}}</ref> Jackson made his in-ring debut in a five-on-five tag team match on the August 22 episode of ''Impact Wrestling''; The Main Event Mafia (Jackson, Magnus, Joe, and Sting) and ] defeated Aces & Eights after Styles pinned ] for the win, forcing him out of TNA in the process.<ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 8/22: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of "Hardcore Justice Night 2" – Mafia vs. A&E loser leaves town, Old Styles, BFG Series, "Brooke" reintroduced|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_72883.shtml}}</ref> On September 12 at ], it was announced that Bellator MMA had pulled Jackson from TNA programming due to his upcoming PPV fight with Ortiz, thus removing him from the Main Event Mafia.<ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 9/12: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of "No Surrender" Impact – Bully defends TNA Title, BFG Series Finals, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_73317.shtml}}</ref>

On July 31, 2014, in an interview with The Fight Nerd, Jackson stated that he was done with TNA after he saw their operations and how "they ran things". TNA has since moved his profile to the alumni section on their website, confirming his departure from the company.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TNA_News_1/article_79930.shtml |title=TNA NEWS: X Division wrestler re-signs, MMA fighter says he's "never going back" to TNA (w/Video) |publisher=PWTorch.com |date=2014-07-31 |accessdate=2022-05-13}}</ref>

===Japan (2024)===
On June 22, 2024, Jackson wrestled on the ] event organized by ] in ]. At the event, Jackson defeated Hideki Sekine by knockout.<ref>{{cite web|title=Results: Josh Barnett's Bloodsport Bushido at Sumo Hall, Tokyo|url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2024/06/22/results-josh-barnetts-bloodsport-bushido-at-sumo-hall-tokyo/|date=June 22, 2024|accessdate=July 6, 2024|author=Flanagan, Neal|work=POST Wrestling}}</ref>

==Championships and accomplishments==
*''']'''
**]
*''']'''
**] (Runner-up)
*''']'''
**] (One time)
***One successful title defense
*** Unified the UFC Light Heavyweight and ]
**] (Three times) <small>vs. ], ], ]</small>
**] (Two times) <small>vs. ], ]</small>
**Tied (], ], ] & ]) for most consecutive fights with a knockdown landed in UFC history (7)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-on-espn-59-post-event-facts-jean-silva-history-two-wins-in-14-days|title=DUFC on ESPN 59 post-event facts: Jean Silva joins short list with two wins in 14 days|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=2024-07-14|access-date=2024-07-14}}</ref>
**'''UFC.com Awards'''
***2007: Fighter of the Year,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-fighters-2013|title=Ten Best - The Fighters of 2013 (and before)|author=Thomas Gerbasi|date=January 7, 2014|work=]}}</ref> Ranked #2 Knockout of the Year {{small|vs. ]}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080125205304/http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=9395|title=Ten Best – The Top Knockouts of 2007|date=January 1, 2008|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=]}}</ref> & Ranked #6 Upset of the Year {{small|vs. ]}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080125205304/http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=9374|title=Ten Best – The Biggest Upsets of 2007|date=December 30, 2007|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=]}}</ref>
***2008: Fight of the Year <small>vs. ]</small><ref name=2008foty>{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-2012-fights-year|title=TEN BEST - 2012 FIGHTS OF THE YEAR and previous years|date=January 7, 2013|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=]}}</ref> & Ranked #5 Knockout of the Year {{small|vs. ]}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/highly-unofficial-2008-ufc-awards-knockouts|title=The Highly Unofficial 2008 UFC Awards - The Knockouts|author=Thomas Gerbasi|date=December 28, 2008|work=]}}</ref>
*''']'''
**] (One time)
*''']'''
**] <small>vs. ] on October 31</small><ref name=WON2010>{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=January 26, 2011|title=Biggest issue of the year: The 2011 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards Issue|periodical=]|location=Campbell, CA|pages=1–40|issn=1083-9593}}</ref>
**] <small>vs. ] on ]</small><ref name=WON2010/>
**]<ref name=WON2010/>
*''']'''
**]<ref>{{cite web|author=Sherdog.com |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Sherdogcom-Fighter-of-the-Year-Rampage-10680 |title=Fighter of the Year: Rampage |publisher=Sherdog.com |access-date=April 25, 2010}}</ref>
**Mixed Martial Arts Hall of Fame<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/8/Imagining-an-MMA-Hall-of-Fame-Best-of-the-Rest-71501|title = Imagining an MMA Hall of Fame: Best of the Rest – Quinton Jackson}}</ref>

==Mixed martial arts record==
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| nc=
| ko-wins = 20
| ko-losses = 4
| sub-wins = 4
| sub-losses = 2
| dec-wins = 14
| dec-losses = 7
| dq-wins=
| dq-losses = 1
| other-wins=
| other-losses=
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|-
|{{No2}}Loss
|align=center|38–14
|]
|TKO (punches)
|]
|{{dts|2019|December|29}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:44
|], Japan
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|38–13
|]
|TKO (punches)
|]
|{{dts|2018|September|29|format=mdy}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|4:32
|], United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|37–13
|]
|Decision (unanimous)
|]
|{{dts|2018|January|20|format=mdy}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|], United States
|{{small|Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|37–12
|]
|Decision (unanimous)
|]
|{{dts|2017|March|31|format=mdy}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|37–11
|]
|Decision (split)
|]
|{{dts|2016|June|24|format=mdy}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|], United States
|{{small|Return to Heavyweight.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|36–11
|]
|Decision (unanimous)
|]
|{{dts|2015|April|25|format=mdy}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|], ], Canada
|{{small|Catchweight (215 lbs) bout.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 35–11
| ]
| Decision (unanimous)
| ]
| {{dts|2014|May|17|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| ], United States
| {{small|Won the Bellator Season 10 Light Heavyweight Tournament.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 34–11
| ]
| KO (punches)
| ]
| {{dts|2014|February|28|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:34
| ], United States
| {{small|Bellator Season 10 Light Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 33–11
| ]
| TKO (punches)
| ]
| {{dts|2013|November|15|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:59
| ], United States
| {{small|Catchweight (210 lbs) bout.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 32–11
| ]
| Decision (unanimous)
| ]
| {{dts|2013|January|26|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| ], United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 32–10
| ]
| Decision (unanimous)
| ]
| {{dts|2012|February|26|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| ], ]
|{{small|Catchweight (211 lbs) bout; Jackson missed weight.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 32–9
| ]
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| ]
| {{dts|2011|September|24|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 4
| align=center| 1:14
| ], United States
| {{small|For the ]. Fight of the Night.}}
|-
| {{Yes2}}Win
| align=center| 32–8
| ]
| Decision (unanimous)
| ]
| {{dts|2011|May|28|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| ], United States
|
|-
| {{Yes2}}Win
| align=center| 31–8
| ]
| Decision (split)
| ]
| {{dts|2010|November|20|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| ], United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 30–8
| ]
| Decision (unanimous)
| ]
| {{dts|2010|May|29|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| ], United States
|
|-
| {{Yes2}}Win
| align=center| 30–7
| ]
| Decision (unanimous)
| ]
| {{dts|2009|March|7|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| ], United States
| {{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
| {{Yes2}}Win
| align=center| 29–7
| ]
| KO (punch)
| ]
| {{dts|2008|December|27|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:21
| ], United States
| {{small|Knockout of the Night.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 28–7
| ]
| Decision (unanimous)
| ]
| {{dts|2008|July|5|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 5
| align=center| 5:00
| ], United States
| {{small|Lost the ]. Fight of the Night. Fight of the Year (2008).}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 28–6
| ]
| Decision (unanimous)
| ]
| {{dts|2007|September|8|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 5
| align=center| 5:00
| ]
| {{small|Defended the ]; Unified with the ].}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 27–6
| ]
| KO (punches)
| ]
| {{dts|2007|May|26|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:53
| ], United States
| {{small|Won the ]. Knockout of the Night.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 26–6
| ]
| KO (punches)
| ]
| {{dts|2007|February|3|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 3:49
| ], United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 25–6
| ]
| Decision (split)
| ]
| {{dts|2006|July|22|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| ], United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 24–6
| ]
| Decision (unanimous)
| ]
| {{dts|2006|February|26|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| ]
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 23–6
| ]
| TKO (punches and stomps)
| ]
| {{dts|2005|October|23|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:05
| ]
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 22–6
| ]
| TKO (soccer kicks)
| ]
| {{dts|2005|April|23|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:47
| ], ]
| {{small|2005 Pride Middleweight Grand Prix Opening Round.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 22–5
| ]
| Decision (split)
| ]
| {{dts|2005|February|20|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| ]
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 21–5
| ]
| KO (knees)
| ]
| {{dts|2004|October|31|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 3:26
| ]
| {{small|For the ].}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 21–4
| ]
| KO (slam)
| ]
| {{dts|2004|June|20|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 7:32
| ]
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 20–4
| ]
| TKO (punches)
| ]
| {{dts|2003|December|31|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 1:05
| ]
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 19–4
| ]
| TKO (knees)
| rowspan=2| ]
| rowspan=2| {{dts|2003|November|9|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 6:28
| rowspan=2| ]
| {{small|2003 Pride Middleweight Grand Prix Final.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 19–3
| ]
| TKO (corner stoppage)
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 3:10
| {{small|2003 Pride Middleweight Grand Prix Semifinal.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 18–3
| ]
| Decision (split)
| ]
| {{dts|2003|August|10|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| ]
| {{small|2003 Pride Middleweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 17–3
| ]
| TKO (submission to knee to the body)
| ]
| {{dts|2003|June|8|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 6:26
| ], ]
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 16–3
| ]
| KO (knee and punches)
| ]
| {{dts|2003|March|16|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 6:58
| ]
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 15–3
| ]
| TKO (injury)
| ]
| {{dts|2002|September|29|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 7:17
| ], ]
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 14–3
| Sean Gray
| TKO (punches)
| ]
| {{dts|2002|May|17|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 0:37
| ], United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 13–3
| ]
| TKO (slam)
| ]
| {{dts|2002|April|28|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 7:07
| ]
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 12–3
| ]
| DQ (knee to groin)
| ]
| {{dts|2001|December|23|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:14
| ], ]
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 12–2
| ]
| KO (punches)
| ]
| {{dts|2001|November|3|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:52
| ]
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 11–2
| ]
| TKO (doctor stoppage)
| BattlArts: BattlArts vs. the World
| {{dts|2001|October|14|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 5:00
| ]
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 10–2
| ]
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| ]
| {{dts|2001|July|29|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 5:41
| ]
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 10–1
| Kenneth Williams
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Gladiator Challenge 4
| {{dts|2001|June|17|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:40
| ], United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 9–1
| Bryson Haubrick
| TKO (submission to punches)
| ]
| {{dts|2001|April|29|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:48
| ], United States
| {{small|Defended the ]}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 8–1
| Dennis Henderson
| Submission (kimura)
| Gladiator Challenge 3
| {{dts|2001|April|7|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 1:15
| ], United States
| {{small|Won the ]}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 7–1
| Dave Taylor
| TKO (corner stoppage)
| Gladiator Challenge 2
| {{dts|2001|February|18|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 5:00
| ], United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 6–1
| Charlie West
| Decision (unanimous)
| Gladiator Challenge 1
| {{dts|2000|December|9|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| ], United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 5–1
| Rob Smith
| Decision (unanimous)
| ]
| {{dts|2000|November|29|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 5:00
| ], United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 4–1
| Warren Owsley
| Submission (armbar)
| Dangerzone: Night of the Beast
| {{dts|2000|October|28|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 6:04
| ], United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 3–1
| Ron Rumpf
| TKO (punches)
| Continental Freefighting Alliance 2
| {{dts|2000|July|19|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:18
| ], United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 2–1
| ]
| Decision (unanimous)
| ]
| {{dts|2000|June|24|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 5:00
| ], United States
| {{small|For the ].}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 2–0
| Marco Bermudaz
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Huntington Beach Underground Pancrase
| {{dts|2000|May|13|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 7:17
| ], United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–0
| ]
| Decision (unanimous)
| ISCF: Memphis
| {{dts|1999|November|13|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| ], United States
| {{small|Jackson's MMA debut.}}
{{end}}
<ref>{{cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=Quinton |url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Quinton-Jackson-348 |access-date=2022-04-04 |website=Sherdog |language=en}}</ref>

==Kickboxing record==
{| style="width:100%; clear:both; margin:1.5em auto; text-align:center; font-size:88%;" class="wikitable sortable"
| colspan=10 | '''2 wins (1 KO), 0 losses'''
|-
!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Result''' !style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Result'''
!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Record'''
!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Opponent''' !style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Opponent'''
!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Method''' !style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Method'''
Line 93: Line 837:
!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Round''' !style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Round'''
!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Time''' !style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Time'''
!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Location'''
!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Notes''' !style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Notes'''
|- |-
|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|2–0
| ]|| Decision (Unanimous) || ] ||9/8/2007 || 5|| 5.00 || Became unified light heavyweight champion
|]
|Decision (unanimous)
|]
|{{dts|2002|December|31|format=mdy}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|3:00
|]
|
|- |-
|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|1–0
| ]|| TKO<ref>http://boxing.nv.gov/2007%20Results/05-26-07%20MMA.pdf</ref> (Strikes) || ] ||5/26/2007 || 1|| 1:53 || Won ]
|]
|Knockout
|]
|{{dts|2002|July|14|format=mdy}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:55
|]
|align=left|{{small|Jackson's kickboxing debut.}}
|- |-
| colspan=10 | {{flatlist}}
|{{yes2}}Win
;Legend
| ]|| TKO (Punches) || ] ||2/3/2007 || 2|| 3:49 || UFC debut
: {{legend2|#CCFFCC|Win |border=1px solid #CCFFCC}}
: {{legend2|#FFBBBB|Loss |border=1px solid #FFBBBB}}
: {{legend2|#c5d2ea|Draw/No contest |border=1px solid #c5d2ea}}
{{endflatlist}}
|}

==Fight Circus record==
{| style="width:100%; clear:both; margin:1.5em auto; text-align:center; font-size:88%;" class="wikitable sortable"
| colspan=10 | '''1 win (1 TKO), 0 losses'''
|- |-
!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Result'''
|{{yes2}}Win
!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Record'''
| ]|| Decision (Split) || ]: King of the Streets ||7/22/2006 || 3|| 5:00 ||
!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Opponent'''
!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Method'''
!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Event'''
!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Date'''
!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Round'''
!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Time'''
!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Location'''
!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Notes'''
|- |-
|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|1–0
| ]|| Decision (Unanimous)|| ] ||2/26/2006|| 3|| 5:00 ||
|Jon Nutt and Woody
|Technical knockout
|]
|{{dts|2023|April|2|format=mdy}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|0:37
|], ]
|align=left|{{small|Two-on-two Siamese boxing match.<br>Jackson was teamed with ].}}
|- |-
| colspan=10 | {{flatlist}}
|{{yes2}}Win
;Legend
| ]|| TKO (Punches and Stomps)|| ] ||10/23/2005|| 1|| 4:05 ||
: {{legend2|#CCFFCC|Win |border=1px solid #CCFFCC}}
: {{legend2|#FFBBBB|Loss |border=1px solid #FFBBBB}}
: {{legend2|#c5d2ea|Draw/No contest |border=1px solid #c5d2ea}}
{{endflatlist}}
|}

== Pay-per-view bouts ==
{| class="wikitable"
|- |-
! Date !! Fight !! Event !! PPV Buys
|{{no2}}Loss
| ]|| TKO (Strikes) || ] ||4/23/2005|| 1|| 4:47 ||
|- |-
|align=center|May 26, 2007
|{{yes2}}Win
|'''Liddell''' vs. '''Jackson'''
| ]|| Decision (Split)|| ] ||2/20/2005|| 3|| 5:00 ||
|]
|675,000
|- |-
|align=center|July 5, 2008
|{{no2}}Loss
|'''Jackson''' vs. '''Griffin'''
| ]|| KO (Knee)|| ] ||10/31/2004|| 2|| 3:26 || Lost middleweight title match
|]
|540,000
|- |-
|align=center|March 7, 2009
|{{yes2}}Win
|'''Jackson''' vs. '''Jardine'''
| ]|| KO (Slam) || ] ||6/20/2004|| 1|| 7:32 ||
|]
|350,000
|- |-
|align=center|May 29, 2010
|{{yes2}}Win
|'''Rampage''' vs. '''Evans'''
| ]|| TKO (Punches) || ] ||12/31/2003|| 2|| 1:05 ||
|]
|1,050,000
|- |-
|align=center|November 20, 2010
|{{no2}}Loss
|'''Rampage''' vs. '''Machida'''
| ]|| TKO (Strikes) || ] ||11/9/2003 ||1 || 6:28 || Middleweight Grand Prix finals
|]
|500,000
|- |-
|align=center|May 28, 2011
|{{yes2}}Win
|'''Rampage''' vs. '''Hamill'''
| ]|| TKO (Corner Stoppage)|| ] ||11/9/2003|| 2|| 3:10 ||Middleweight Grand Prix semi-finals
|]
|325,000
|- |-
|align=center|September 24, 2011
|{{yes2}}Win
|'''Jones''' vs. '''Rampage'''
| ]|| Decision (Split) || ] ||8/10/2003|| 3|| 5:00 || Middleweight Grand Prix quarter-finals
|]
|520,000
|- |-
|align=center|February 26, 2012
|{{yes2}}Win
|'''Rampage''' vs. '''Bader''' (co)
| ]|| Submission (Strikes)|| ] ||6/8/2003|| 1|| 6:26 ||
|]
|375,000
|- |-
|align=center|May 17, 2014
|{{yes2}}Win
|'''Jackson''' vs. '''Lawal'''
| ]|| TKO (Punches)|| ] ||3/16/2003|| 1|| 6:58 ||
|]
|100,000
|- |-
! colspan="3" |Total sales
|{{yes2}}Win
!4,435,000
| ]|| Submission (Injury) || ] ||9/29/2002|| 1|| 7:17 ||
|}

== Acting career ==
Jackson has appeared in '']'', '']'', ''Bad Guys,'' '']'', and '']'', as well as episodes of '']'' and '']''. He starred in the films '']'',<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1961693/ |title=Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson |work=IMDB.com |access-date=December 28, 2008}}</ref> '']'', ''Duel of Legends'', and ''Death Warrior''. Jackson also appeared in the ] commercial, "Human Chain".

=== Filmography ===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:80%;"
|- |-
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes
|{{yes2}}Win
| ]|| TKO || ] 13: Revolution ||5/17/2002|| 3|| 0:37 ||
|- |-
| 2001 || '']'' || Himself || TV (Series 3 Episode 2)
|{{yes2}}Win
| ]|| TKO (Injury) || ] ||4/28/2002|| 1|| 7:07 ||
|- |-
| 2005 || '']'' || Matador (a cruel street fighter from Brazil) || Film
|{{no2}}Loss
| ]|| DQ (Kick to Groin) || ] ||12/23/2001|| 1 || 0:14 ||
|- |-
| 2006 || '']'' || Priority Plus Driver || TV series (Episode: ])(])
|{{yes2}}Win
| ]|| KO (Strikes)|| ] ||11/3/2001|| 1|| 1:52 ||
|- |-
| 2008 || ''Bad Guys'' || Leroy Johnson || Film
|{{yes2}}Win
| ]|| TKO (Doctor Stoppage) || BattlArts ||10/14/2001|| 2|| 5:00 ||
|- |-
| 2008 || '']'' || Himself (Coach) || TV series
|{{no2}}Loss
| ]|| Submission (])|| ] ||7/29/2001|| 1|| 4:51 ||
|- |-
| 2008 || '']'' || Guardian Angel || Film
|{{yes2}}Win
| ]|| Submission (])|| Gladiator Challenge 4 ||6/17/2001|| 1|| 4:40 ||
|- |-
| 2009 || '']'' || Himself || Film
|{{yes2}}Win
| ]|| Submission (Strikes) || KOTC 8 ||4/29/2001|| 1|| 1:48 ||
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| ]|| Submission (]) || Gladiator Challenge 3 ||4/7/2001|| 2 || 1:15 ||
|- |-
| 2009 || '']'' || Rampage || Film
|{{yes2}}Win
| Dave Taylor|| TKO || Gladiator Challenge 2 ||2/18/2001|| 1|| 5:00 ||
|- |-
| 2009 || '' Hell's Chain'' || Jackson || Film
|{{yes2}}Win
| ] ||Decision || Gladiator Challenge 1 || 12/9/2000||3 ||5:00 ||
|- |-
| 2009 || ''Death Warrior'' || Wolf || Film
|{{yes2}}Win
| ]|| Decision || KOTC 6 ||11/29/2000|| 3|| 5:00 ||
|- |-
| 2009 || '']'' || Himself (Coach) || TV series
|{{yes2}}Win
| ]|| Submission (]) || Dangerzone || 10/28/2000|| 1|| 6:04 ||
|- |-
| 2010 || ''Super Dave's Spike Tacular'' || Himself || TV series
|{{yes2}}Win
| ]|| TKO (Punches) || Continental Freefighting Alliance 2 ||7/19/2000|| 1|| 1:18 ||
|- |-
| 2010 || ''Guy's Choice'' || Himself || TV movie
|{{no2}}Loss
| ]|| Decision (Unanimous)|| KOTC 4 ||6/24/2000|| 2|| 5:00 ||
|- |-
| 2010 || '']'' || Himself (guest host) || TV series (Episode: dated June 7, 2010)
|{{yes2}}Win
| ]|| Submission (])|| Huntington Beach Underground Pancrase ||5/13/2000|| 2|| N/A ||
|- |-
| 2010 || ''Cubed'' || Rampage || TV series (Episode: #1.39)
|{{yes2}}Win
|-
| ]|| Decision|| ISCF ||11/13/1999|| 3||N/A ||
| 2010 || '']'' || ] || Film
|-
| 2010 || '']'' || Kunta Kinte 9000 || TV series (Episode: "How Cleveland Got His Groove Back") (Voice)
|-
| 2011 || ''The World's Worst Bodyguard'' || N/A || Film (short)
|-
| 2011 || ''Duel of Legends'' || Jackson || Film
|-
| 2012 || '']'' || Wallace || Film (straight-to-DVD)
|-
| 2012 || '']'' || Himself (Guest host) || TV series (Episode: #2.04)
|-
| 2013 || ''TNA iMPACT! Wrestling'' || Rampage Jackson || TV series (Episode: "iMPACT Wrestling #476")
|-
| 2013 || '']'' || Himself || TV series
|-
| 2014 || '']'' || Bulk || TV series (Episode: "See Dad Get in the Ring")
|-
| 2015 || '']'' || Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson || Film
|-
| 2016 || '']''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nextimpulsesports.com/2016/06/02/vigilante-diaries-trailer-explodes-in-your-face-with-violence-girls-rampage-jackson/|title='Vigilante Diaries' Trailer Explodes In Your Face With Violence, Girls, & Rampage Jackson|last=Domenech|first=Andres|website=Next Impulse Sports|date=June 2, 2016|access-date=August 31, 2016}}</ref> || Wolfman || Film
|-
| 2016 || '']'' || Rampage || Film (straight-to-DVD)
|-
| 2016 || ''Rampage Returns'' || Rampage || TV movie
|-
| 2017 || ''Boone: The Bounty Hunter'' || Jackson || Film
|-
| 2017 || ''Cops and Robbers'' || Jesse || Film
|-
| 2019 || ''Acceleration'' || Eli || Film
|-
| 2021 || '']'' || German Twin || Film
|-
|2024
|'']''
|Reverend Conde
|Film
|-
|2024
|''Snow White and the Seven Samurai''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Treese |first=Tyler |date=2024-02-29 |title=Exclusive Snow White and the Seven Samurai Trailer Starring Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson |url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/trailers/1574049-the-asylum-snow-white-and-the-seven-samurai-trailer |access-date=2024-11-19 |website=ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More |language=en-US}}</ref>
|
|Film
|} |}


==NICK GARRY== == Personal life ==
Jackson resides in ] and has five children. Three of his children have the middle name of Rampage. Jackson and his wife, with whom he has two children, separated in 2006 after a ] proved that he had fathered a child with another woman in 1999. They initially reconciled but have since divorced. On October 2, 2023 Jackson welcomed a fifth child and second daughter.<ref>{{cite news
Outside of the ring, Jackson enjoys playing ]s and listening to ]; Jackson recorded some ] songs before his conversion to Christianity (see below), but he has since expressed interest in redoing the tracks before releasing them, as the original recordings have ] that Jackson no longer wishes to be associated with.
| last = Pugmire
| first = Lance
| title = A UFC debut for 'Rampage' Jackson
| work = ]
| date = February 2, 2007
}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200812/rampage |title=Rampage
| access-date = December 4, 2008 |publisher=theAtlantic.com |date=December 2008}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |last=Alexander |first=Gary |url=http://www.fightersonlymag.com/content/news/15721-rampage-reveals-he-used-testosterone-therapy-for-bader-fight |title=Rampage reveals he used testosterone therapy for Bader fight |work=Fightersonlymag.com |date=February 29, 2012 |access-date=May 21, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130529151036/http://www.fightersonlymag.com/content/news/15721-rampage |archive-date=May 29, 2013 }}</ref> In 2010, Jackson lived in ] in England and supports ].<ref>{{cite web |last=Alexander |first=Gary |url=http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/boxing/team-star-rampage-jackson-trains-3423886 |title=A Team star Rampage Jackson trains in Widnes's Wolfslair Gym |work=Liverpool Echo |date=May 22, 2010 |access-date=June 4, 2013}}</ref>
He is an avid ], and streams in his free time on the streaming site ].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.twitch.tv/rampageishuman |title=RampageIsHuman |publisher=Twitch}}</ref>


== Controversies ==
] (2007). Jackson stated this training period was more disciplined than his previous training periods, and that it is important to his training to have his kids close by.]]
In 2009, Jackson repeatedly ]ed cage reporter Heather Nichols on camera during an interview.<ref>{{Citation|title=UFC Rampage Jackson humps the sexy reporter (Heather Nichols)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8J62YPkqPs| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211113/O8J62YPkqPs| archive-date=2021-11-13 | url-status=live|language=en|access-date=2019-10-30}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Nichols later described the experience as "awkward", not knowing what to do to stop him.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/more-sports/2009/07/10/heather-nicholes-not-happy-rampage-jackson|title=Jimmy Traina: Heather Nichols discusses awkward Rampage Jackson interview|website=SI.com|date=July 10, 2009 |language=en|access-date=2019-10-30}}</ref> Also in 2009, in an interview with an unidentified Japanese reporter, Jackson gets on all fours and proceeds to bark, sniff, grab, ] and hump the reporter from behind,<ref>{{Citation|title=Quinton Jackson Humps A Japanese Reporter| date=July 7, 2008 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKVeBOCPpGU| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211113/ZKVeBOCPpGU| archive-date=2021-11-13 | url-status=live|language=en|access-date=2019-11-09}}{{cbignore}}</ref> with the terrified woman eventually squirming away.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2017/05/31/maxime-hamou-joe-namath-inappropriate-athlete-interviews|title=A history of athletes being innapropriate with female reporters|last1=Gray|first1=Andy|date=2017-05-31|website=Sports Illustrated via Extra Mustard|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/mma/2013/01/25/quinton-rampage-jackson-leave-ufc|title=Jeff Wagenheim: The UFC needs to rid itself of Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson|website=SI.com|date=January 25, 2013 |language=en|access-date=2019-11-09}}</ref>
Also well known is Quinton's change to ]. This apparently occurred sometime after his successful fight with ] (September, ]). An article written by ]'s Josh Gross describes Jackson's experience: "In the middle of a late-summer night Jackson and his kindergarten-age son D’Angelo woke up to separate, though eerily similar dreams. Both were shaken, so much so that at 4 a.m. they had to get out of their apartment. To Jackson, it was a sign. 'You know how girls cry when they’re happy?' he said. 'That’s how I was. I think I felt Jesus' love. I don’t know. I automatically knew everything after I was born again.'"<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles.asp?n_id=2448
|title=Quinton Jackson: Changed In and Out of the Ring
|last=Gross
|first=Josh
|publisher=]
|date=], ]
|accessdate=2007-06-30
}}</ref>


In 2011, Jackson stuck his face in reporter ]'s cleavage while simulating a sexual act, after making sexually explicit comments to her.<ref>{{Citation|title=UFC 130's Rampage Jackson on Revenge Fights, His Black Fans + Motorboating| date=May 28, 2011 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpoauqfkxlU| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211113/jpoauqfkxlU| archive-date=2021-11-13 | url-status=live|language=en|access-date=2019-10-30}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Some condemnations followed, including an assessment of the incident as bordering on assault.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://larrybrownsports.com/youtubeage/rampage-jackson-motorboats-karyn-bryant-in-interview-video/70949|title=Rampage Jackson Motorboats Karyn Bryant in Interview (Video)|last=Brown|first=Larry|date=2011-05-31|website=Larry Brown Sports|access-date=2019-10-30}}</ref> In that same interview, Jackson went on to make light of his past indecent sexual advances by stating: "You know I've been humping reporters so you might want to get away{{nbsp}}... I've been in a long training camp. Get away. Get away before I hump you in front of everybody."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmainsight.com/news/rampage-hugs-ariel-helwani-and-tries-to-motorboat-karyn-bryant|title=Rampage Hugs Ariel Helwani And Tries To Motorboat Karyn Bryant|last=Cole|first=Ross|date=2011-05-29|website=MMA Insight|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-10}}</ref>
Jackson resides in ] with four children: D'Angelo, Raja, Elijah and Naname Nakia Jackson. All three boys have the middle name "Rampage," while Naname has just "'Page." Jackson's wife Yuki separated from him in 2006 after a blood test proved that he had fathered a child, Raja, with another woman in 2000.<ref>{{cite news
|last=Pugmire
|first=Lance
|title=
|publisher=]
|date=], ]
}}</ref>


In 2012, Jackson starred in a satirical video entitled "How to Pick Up a Gurl – Fast", where he suggests the use of chloroform and zip ties, as well as sneaking up on women in parking lots while already wearing a condom.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2012/4/4/2926211/video-rampage-jackson-rape-joke-unfunny-ufc-mma|title=Rampage rape video|last=Mrosko|first=Geno|date=2012-04-04|website=MMAmania.com|language=en|access-date=2019-10-30}}</ref> As a result, and for repeatedly denigrating women,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130124005929/en/Chicago-Women%E2%80%99s-Groups-UNITE-Demand-UFC-Fox|title=Chicago Women's Groups and UNITE HERE Demand UFC and Fox Drop Main Card Fighter Over "How to" Rape Video|date=2013-01-24|website=www.businesswire.com|language=en|access-date=2019-11-09}}</ref> several women's organizations called for the UFC to pull Jackson from his then upcoming bout against ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2013/01/25/womens-groups-want-ufc-to-pull-rampage-off-card-in-light-of-how-to-rape-video/|title=Women's groups want UFC to pull 'Rampage' off card in light of how-to 'rape' video|last=Raimondi|first=Marc|date=2013-01-26|website=New York Post|language=en|access-date=2019-10-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/ufc-chicago-quinton-rampage-jackson-rape-video-188462661.html|title=Groups Want UFC Star Booted for Racy Videos|website=NBC Chicago|date=January 26, 2013 |language=en|access-date=2019-11-09}}</ref> Sharmili Majmudar, the executive director of Rape Victims Advocates, stated that "when you hear or you see people in prominent roles essentially echoing those messages that sexual violence is a joke or it's no big deal or it's funny, it just compounds that experience for victims."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/annanorth/ultimate-fighter-rampage-jacksons-rape-jokes-pr|title=Women's Groups Outraged By Ultimate Fighter "Rampage" Jackson's Rape Jokes|last=North|first=Anna|website=BuzzFeed|date=January 24, 2013 |language=en|access-date=2019-10-30}}</ref>
Quinton Jackson also occasionally appears in films, including the upcoming '']''.


In 2013, Jackson directed more highly inappropriate comments toward female reporter Karyn Bryant during an interview just days after a petition was published seeking Rampage's removal from the UFC.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://uproxx.com/sports/rampage-jackson-is-acting-like-rampage-jackson-with-the-ladies-again/|title=Rampage Jackson Is Acting Like Rampage Jackson With The Ladies Again|last=Burns|first=Ashley|date=2013-02-01|website=UPROXX|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1509773-rampage-jackson-directs-more-inappropriate-comments-toward-female-reporter|title=Rampage Jackson Directs More Inappropriate Comments Toward Female Reporter|last=Homistek|first=Hunter|date=January 31, 2013|website=Bleacher Report}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/1/31/3935932/rampage-jackson-makes-joke-about-dragons-nuts-and-faces-to-female|title=Rampage Jackson makes joke about dragons, nuts and faces to female interviewer|last=ShinSplints|date=Jan 31, 2013|website=Bloody Elbow}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZnUF-mXv5g&| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211113/1ZnUF-mXv5g| archive-date=2021-11-13 | url-status=live|title=Rampage Jackson on Leaving The UFC, Teixeira Respect, Awkward BJJ Positions + What's Next|last=Bryant|first=Karyn|date=January 30, 2013|website=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
==References==
{{reflist}}
<div class="references-small"><references />
* {{cite web | last = Yu | first = Al | title = "Rampage" Makes His Mark | publisher = MMA Weekly | date = ], ] | url = http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=4026&zoneid=13 | accessdate = 2007-06-29 }}</div>


Jackson has repeatedly persuaded his Asian fans to make homophobic remarks about themselves on camera.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/budweiser-saw-this-guys-nazi-tattoos-and-threatened-to-pull-its-ad-dollars-from-the-ufc-2012-4|title=Budweiser Threatened To Pull Its Ad Dollars From The UFC After Seeing This Guy's Nazi Tattoos|last=Edwards|first=Jim|website=Business Insider|access-date=2019-11-09}}</ref>
==External links==

*
== Legal issues ==
*{{myspace|rampagejackson|Quinton "Rampage" Jackson}}
On July 15, 2008, 10 days after losing his belt to ], Jackson was arrested in ] and booked on suspicion of ] ], and felony hit and run after striking several vehicles. He led pursuing officers on a chase while driving on the wrong side of the street and on city sidewalks in his lifted ] with his picture painted on the side. During the chase, one of the tires blew out on his truck and he continued to flee while driving on his rims. On July 18, 2008, UFC President ] gave an interview to ] in which he said that Jackson had initially been ] for a 72-hour stay, but that had been extended. White was quoted as saying: "I think it's going to be a while before we get him back."<ref name=silence/> White also claimed that before the detainment, Jackson did not sleep for four days, had not been eating, and had only been drinking ]s and became ] from ]. According to White, no drugs were found in Jackson's system.<ref name=silence>{{cite web |last=Cofield |first=Steve |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/mma_experts/post/White-breaks-silence-on-Quinton-Jackson;_ylt=Au96YPyirA4BasW.SJeuB3g9Eo14?urn=mma,94745 |title=White breaks silence on Quinton Jackson Wackson |work=Sports.yahoo.com |date=July 18, 2008 |access-date=December 28, 2008}}</ref>
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Jackson was charged with one ] count of evading police while driving recklessly, one felony count of evading police and driving against traffic, three ] counts of ] with property damage, and one misdemeanor count of reckless driving when he nearly hit several pedestrians. Jackson faced up to 3 years in prison if convicted.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmaweekly.com/quinton-jackson-charged-with-two-felonies-2 |title=Quinton Jackson charge with two felonies |work=MMAweekly.com |date=August 25, 2008 |access-date=December 28, 2008}}</ref> On August 28, 2008, he pleaded not guilty to all of the charges; however, on January 8, 2009, he pleaded guilty to one felony count of evading a police officer and driving against traffic, and one misdemeanor count of driving recklessly as part of a plea agreement. A judge dismissed the charges against Jackson on January 8, 2010, citing that he had successfully completed 200 hours of community service and complied with other terms and conditions.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.syracuse.com/newsflash/index.ssf?/base/national-31/1262995862115470.xml&storylist=new_topstories |title=Judge Dismisses Jackson Charges |publisher=Syracuse.Com |date=January 8, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120930072321/http://www.syracuse.com/newsflash/index.ssf?%2Fbase%2Fnational-31%2F1262995862115470.xml&storylist=new_topstories |archive-date=September 30, 2012 }}</ref>
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One of the victims in the above ], filed a civil suit against Jackson and claimed that the impact of her ] with the steering wheel caused her ] to rupture, ultimately resulting in the ] of her baby. She requested $25,000 in damages for ], ], and ]. Farrah Emami, Spokesperson for the DA's office, said: "We reviewed all the medical records and spoke with the victim's physician, and the evidence showed that the loss of the fetus was not related to or a result of the crash caused by the defendant."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmaweekly.com/rampage-in-civil-suit-stems-from-july-incident-2 |date= June 25, 2009 |title=RAMPAGE IN CIVIL SUIT, STEMS FROM JULY INCIDENT- MMA WEEKLY – Mixed Martial Arts & UFC News, Photos, Rankings & more |publisher=MMAWeekly.com |access-date=April 25, 2010}}</ref>
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In May 2010 the woman dismissed her lawsuit against Jackson. It is unclear if the two sides reached a settlement.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.tmz.com/2010/04/30/rampage-jackson-miscarriage-lawsuit-dismissed/| title = Rampage Jackson Miscarriage Lawsuit Dismissed| date = May 3, 2010}}</ref>

In 2014, Jackson claimed that the reason of his reckless driving was trying to reach a friend's house in order to stop him from committing ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/01/quinton-rampage-jackson-infamous-car-chase-to-save-friends-life-miscarriage-accusation-unfounded|title = Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson: Infamous car chase to save friend's life, miscarriage accusation unfounded|date = January 23, 2014}}</ref>

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American actor, professional wrestler, and mixed martial artist (born 1978)

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Quinton Jackson
Jackson in 2019
BornQuinton Ramone Jackson
(1978-06-20) June 20, 1978 (age 46)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Other namesRampage
ResidenceIrvine, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight265 lb (120 kg; 18 st 13 lb)
DivisionHeavyweight (1999–2000, 2015–present)
Light heavyweight (2000–2002, 2004–2014)
Middleweight (2003)
Reach73 in (185 cm)
Fighting out ofIrvine, California, U.S.
TeamTeam Oyama
Team Punishment
Wolfslair MMA Academy
Rampage Fitness Academy Team
TrainerLance Gibson,
Bobby Rimmer
WrestlingCCCAA wrestling
Years active1999–present
Kickboxing record
Total2
Wins2
By knockout1
Mixed martial arts record
Total52
Wins38
By knockout20
By submission4
By decision14
Losses14
By knockout4
By submission2
By decision7
By disqualification1
Other information
Notable school(s)Raleigh-Egypt High School
Websiterampagejackson.com
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Quinton Ramone Jackson (born June 20, 1978), known by his ring name of Rampage Jackson, is an American mixed martial artist, actor, kickboxer, and professional wrestler. During the course of his mixed martial arts (MMA) career, Jackson won the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship, the Bellator Season 10 Light Heavyweight Tournament Championship, and unified the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship with the Pride FC World Middleweight Championship belt. Due to his eccentric personality and aggressive fighting style, Jackson became a star in Japan during his tenure with Pride FC and following his move to the UFC, he helped pioneer MMA's growth into a worldwide sport.

Background

Jackson is from Memphis, Tennessee and had a difficult childhood. He began selling drugs from a young age and was involved in many street fights. His drug-addicted father disappeared when Jackson was only 10 years old, before returning to his life in 2003. Jackson had his first experience with combat sports as a wrestler for Raleigh-Egypt High School, enrolling at the school as a 17-year-old freshman, where his career included All-State honors in his senior year after finishing fifth in the state tournament at 189 pounds (86 kg). In high school, Jackson also befriended fellow Bellator light heavyweight Jacob Noe, a karate practitioner who taught Jackson striking techniques, in exchange for wrestling techniques. Originally, Jackson intended to pursue a career in professional wrestling after graduating high school, but ultimately extended his amateur wrestling career at Lassen Community College in Susanville, California, before being expelled after a fight with a teammate. After discovering mixed martial arts, Jackson trained in Las Vegas with BAMMA fighter Lewis Rumble.

Martial arts career

Early career

Impressed by the success of other wrestlers in MMA, Jackson decided to try his own hand at the sport. Jackson built up a record of 10 wins and 1 loss fighting for a variety of smaller scale American promotions, including King of the Cage, Gladiator Challenge and Dangerzone. Jackson gained a reputation for lifting his opponents and slamming them to the mat. Jackson's successful first MMA Title shot against Rocko Hammerhands Henderson proved to be the beginning of many upsets.

Pride Fighting Championships

In 2001, Japan's Pride organization marketed Jackson as a homeless person. Jackson, still a relatively unknown fighter, first was matched at Pride 15 against fellow wrestler and Japanese superstar Kazushi Sakuraba, who was at that time Pride's most prominent domestic fighter. Jackson lost due to a rear naked choke from Sakuraba. Jackson captivated the Japanese fans with his exciting performance and also gained their respect and admiration for his valiant effort against the much more experienced Sakuraba.

After beating pro-wrestler Alexander Otsuka in a fight for the Battlarts promotion, Jackson was invited back for Pride 17 where he scored a knockout victory over Otsuka's training partner, Yuki Ishikawa. In his next fight, Jackson was disqualified for a low blow against Daijiro Matsui.

Jackson went on to defeat Masaaki Satake, Igor Vovchanchyn, Kevin Randleman and Mikhail Illoukhine in successive Pride bouts. He also made forays into kickboxing with a pair of victories over kickboxer Cyril Abidi, under K-1 rules. The first kickboxing bout between Abidi and Jackson was on July 14, 2002. Many expected Jackson's wild style of striking would not translate into the K-1 ring, thinking he would be outclassed by such a schooled and disciplined striker as Abidi. Instead, Jackson overwhelmed Abidi from the opening bell, and knocked him down less than a minute into the bout. Jackson then scored a hard underhand right to the chin of Abidi, knocking him out at 1:55 in the first round.

Later in the year, Abidi wanted to prove that his loss to Jackson was a fluke, and faced him on the New Year's Eve Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye card, again under K-1 rules. Jackson laid a lot of criticism to rest by once again defeating Abidi, this time via decision. It would be Jackson's last kickboxing bout, as he returned to full-time MMA competition afterwards.

Rivalry with Wanderlei Silva

See also: Wanderlei Silva vs. Quinton Jackson

Around this time, Jackson began stating his intentions to capture the Pride Middleweight (205 lb/93 kg) title from Wanderlei Silva. In the opening round of Pride's 2003 Middleweight Grand Prix, Jackson won a split decision over Murilo Bustamante. Three months later, Jackson defeated UFC fighter Chuck Liddell in the tournament's semi-finals at Pride Final Conflict 2003 by corner stoppage, putting him in place to battle Silva in the tournament finals that night. After taking Wanderlei Silva down and bloodying him, a stand-up was called by the referee and Jackson was stopped with a series of heavy knees to the head, leading to a referee stoppage.

Jackson continued his Pride career with a TKO victory over Ikuhisa Minowa at Pride Shockwave 2003. He then faced Ricardo Arona at Pride Critical Countdown 2004 with the winner to face Wanderlei Silva. Late in the first round Arona caught Jackson in a triangle choke, Jackson picked up Arona and powerbombed him into the canvas, earning the KO win.

Prior to his rematch with Silva, Jackson made headlines with the public announcement of his conversion to Christianity. In the fight itself, Jackson floored Silva in the opening round and later scored a takedown which led to a series of knees and elbows at the end of the round. Jackson scored another takedown in the second round, but Silva escaped to his feet and proceeded to knock out Jackson with multiple knee strikes to the head.

Final bouts with Pride

Jackson's next two bouts were against Silva's Chute Boxe training camp partners. He won a split decision over Murilo "Ninja" Rua, but fell to Rua's younger brother, Shogun Rua, via TKO soccer kicks to the head

Soon after his loss to Shogun, Jackson was contacted by veteran boxing and MMA trainer Juanito Ibarra, who saw potential in Jackson's natural abilities but viewed his reputation as a hindrance. After a short conversation, Jackson entrusted Ibarra, a fellow born again Christian, with the managerial and training direction of his career.

Jackson then defeated Hirotaka Yokoi via TKO at Pride 30. In his final fight for Pride he won a unanimous decision over Yoon Dong-Sik at Pride 31

After Pride

On May 16, 2006, the World Fighting Alliance announced it had signed Jackson to a multi-fight deal. He defeated Matt Lindland by split decision at WFA: King of the Streets on July 22, 2006. "He is a good fighter", Jackson said. "I trained hard. He is an Olympic silver medalist. So much respect to him. I knew I had to bring it." He was caught in guillotine choke holds twice. Jackson managed to get out both times, and slammed Lindland a few times before cutting the bridge of his nose with ground and pound on his way to the win.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

On December 11, 2006, Zuffa, the parent company of the UFC, announced it had acquired select assets from the World Fighting Alliance, which ceased operations as part of their sales agreement. Jackson's WFA contract was one of the assets acquired.

In an interview on the UFC program Inside the UFC, Jackson said it was finally time for him to enter the organization, and that he had not before because of his friendship with UFC fighter Tito Ortiz. Jackson said that because Ortiz was one of the biggest stars in the UFC, and that both were fighters in the same weight class, he did not want to interfere.

Jackson made his UFC debut at UFC 67, where he knocked out Marvin Eastman, avenging an early career loss.

Winning the Light Heavyweight Championship

At UFC 71 on May 26, 2007, Jackson faced UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell in a title rematch of their 2003 Pride bout. Approximately 90 seconds into the first round, Jackson caught Liddell with a right hook to the jaw that sent him down to the mat, where Jackson landed a few more clean shots on the ground before a referee stoppage at 1:53 seconds to capture the UFC Light Heavyweight title.

Jackson then defeated Pride Middleweight Champion Dan Henderson at UFC 75, on September 8, 2007, in London, England via unanimous decision to unify the two organizations' titles.

The Ultimate Fighter 7

On December 9, 2007, it was announced by Dana White at Spike TV's Video Game Awards show that Jackson will be one of the two coaches of The Ultimate Fighter 7. At the conclusion of the season, Jackson fought the other coach and number one contender Forrest Griffin at UFC 86. During the show, Jackson showed his temper after his fighters repeatedly lost to Team Forrest. Going into the semifinals, only two of Jackson's original fighters made the cut while Griffin had 6 of his fighters advance. In the finale, Team Forrest's pick, Amir Sadollah beat Team Rampage's top fighter C.B. Dollaway via armbar in the first round.

On July 5, 2008, he fought Griffin for the light heavyweight championship at UFC 86 and lost a judges' decision. In the first round of the fight Jackson delivered two solid power punches, and soon after knocked Griffin down. Jackson tagged him throughout the fight. In contrast, Griffin pushed the pace of the fight from start to finish and stayed much more aggressive than Jackson for most of the fight with multiple leg kicks and by mounting Quinton and landing elbows and punches to his head. In later rounds Jackson managed to take Griffin down twice and work his own ground game, almost executing his signature power bomb. Many took note as Jackson was showing obvious discomfort from the effects of the leg kicks. The next three rounds were described by Sherdog as "somewhat uneventful" with Jackson searching for the knockout punch while Griffin threw whatever he could with long jabs, leg and body kicks. Griffin was awarded a unanimous decision.

After the fight both Griffin and his coach Randy Couture expressed that they thought the fight was close, and Jackson's coach, Juanito Ibarra, had planned to protest the unanimous decision with the Nevada State Athletic Commission. However, after speaking with the commission about his complaint, he decided not to file because he was informed that even if the judges scores were changed to his satisfaction, the fight would still result in a victory for Griffin by a majority decision. Soon after the fight, Jackson fired his longtime trainer/manager Ibarra. There were talks of an immediate rematch after the fight.

Following the loss of his belt, Quinton was involved in a hit and run incident and a high speed police pursuit in Newport Beach, California, charges followed to which he would plead guilty.

Back to title contention

Jackson began training for his next fight at UFC 92, which would be against Wanderlei Silva, the only man to defeat Jackson twice. Jackson avenged his previous defeats by knocking Silva out with a vicious left hook in the first round. The fight was notable for some controversy surrounding the conclusion of the match, as Jackson followed Silva to the ground with another three punches before referee Yves Lavigne called the fight. Yves was unsuccessful at protecting Silva from the second and third punches.

Jackson's next fight was against Keith Jardine at UFC 96 on March 7, 2009. It was announced before the fight that if Jackson won he would fight Rashad Evans for the Light Heavyweight Championship and if he lost Lyoto Machida would fight for the title instead. Jackson then won the fight by unanimous decision. Jackson was on track to get his title shot but lingering injuries kept him from fighting. Lyoto Machida received the title shot and Evans was expected to defend his belt as the main event instead; Jackson had stated he would like to fight Rashad, however, he suffered torn ligaments in his jaw that will require surgery and five weeks of no contact. Therefore, Lyoto Machida replaced Jackson, and Jackson was expected to fight the winner of the Machida vs. Evans bout, though that fight never came to fruition.

The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights

Production of the tenth series of The Ultimate Fighter reality series began in June 2009 with Jackson coaching opposite former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Rashad Evans. The season, featuring 16 heavyweight competitors including internet street fighter Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson, the former IFL Heavyweight Champion Roy "Big Country" Nelson and former NFL players, made its premiere on Spike TV on September 16 with the finale scheduled for December 5.

Retirement and return

On September 22, 2009, Jackson wrote in a blog on his website that he was "done fighting", due to maltreatment by the UFC. On December 4, 2009, Jackson informed the community via his web blog that he would return to the UFC to finish his contract and wanted to fight Rashad Evans. At the UFC 107 press conference, Dana White stated that if Rashad Evans could defeat Thiago Silva at UFC 108, then a fight between Evans and Jackson would finally come to fruition.

Jackson was expected to finally face Rashad Evans at UFC 113, but the bout was scheduled for May 29, 2010, at UFC 114. UFC President Dana White had officially confirmed that the fight against Rashad Evans would determine who would challenge Maurício Rua in his first UFC Light Heavyweight Championship defense. Jackson ended up losing to Rashad Evans via unanimous decision. Jackson was tagged in the opening moments and spent the next two rounds being taken down before hurting Evans in the third, but was unable to finish him.

Return to title contention

On March 24, 2010, Dana White announced that Jackson signed a new six fight contract with the UFC. Jackson's next fight was against former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida at UFC 123 on November 20, 2010. At UFC 123, Jackson met Machida in the main event. Jackson went on to win by a controversial split decision. UFC president Dana White put all doubts to rest and supported the judges' decision, saying that Jackson won the first two rounds and no rematch would be needed.

Jackson was expected to face Thiago Silva on May 28, 2011, at UFC 130. However, Silva tested positive for banned substances in his UFC 125 post fight drug test and was replaced by Matt Hamill. Jackson put on a dominant display, easily defending the decorated wrestler's takedowns and winning the striking exchanges. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Second title shot

Jackson faced Jon Jones for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship on September 24, 2011, at UFC 135. Jackson lost by submission in the fourth round after Jones applied a rear-naked choke. The loss marks the first time Jackson had been finished during his run in the UFC.

Post-title shot

Jackson faced Ryan Bader on February 26, 2012, at UFC 144. Jackson missed the light heavyweight weight allowance of 206 lbs by 5 lbs; weighing in at 211 lbs for UFC 144. He cited a training injury that prevented him from doing road work. Bader accepted the fight at catchweight and received 20% of Jackson's purse. Jackson lost the fight via unanimous decision; it was the first time he had suffered two consecutive losses. Following the match Jackson tweeted that he was leaving the UFC after his loss to Bader. He was planning to face former Pride rival, Shogun Rua as his last UFC fight, but opted to have double knee surgery.

Jackson was expected to face Glover Teixeira on October 13, 2012, at UFC 153. However, Jackson pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Fábio Maldonado.

Jackson fought Teixeira and lost by unanimous decision on January 26, 2013, at UFC on Fox 6.

Bellator MMA

On June 4, 2013, it was announced Jackson had signed multi-year deal with the partnership of Spike TV, Bellator MMA and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. During a press conference he stated that he might move up to the heavyweight division.

Jackson was expected to face former training partner and fellow former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Tito Ortiz on November 2 at Bellator 106. However, on October 25, Bellator announced Ortiz suffered a neck injury and had to pull out of his fight with Jackson.

Jackson made his Bellator debut on November 15, 2013, at Bellator 108 where he faced Joey Beltran. He won via knockout in round 1 after dropping Beltran with a left-right hook combination and following up with another right hand on the ground, stopping the action with 1 second left in the round.

Jackson next faced former Bellator Champion Christian M'Pumbu on February 28, 2014, in the Season 10 Light Heavyweight Tournament at Bellator 110 in the semifinals. He won via knockout in the first round.

Jackson faced Muhammed Lawal in the tournament final for a title shot on May 17, 2014, at Bellator 120. He won the fight via unanimous decision. After the fight Mississippi Athletic Commission fined Jackson $10,000 due to his shove at Lawal during the pre-fight weigh-in staredown. According to head of MAC Jon Lewis, he was about to pull Jackson out of the fight for insulting him due to the issued fine.

Return to the UFC

On December 20, 2014, during the main card broadcast of UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Dollaway, it was announced that Jackson had signed a new deal to return to the UFC. Scott Coker, Bellator's president, alleged that Jackson was still under contract with Bellator and they would pursue legal process to ensure that. Jackson claimed that Bellator did not honor his contract and that's the reason he signed with the UFC.

Jackson was scheduled to face Fábio Maldonado on April 25, 2015, at UFC 186. However, on April 7, Jackson was removed from the card after his most recent employer Bellator MMA was granted an injunction by a New Jersey Superior Court judge preventing him from competing for the UFC after it was alleged that he breached a deal signed in June 2013. On April 21, a judge in the Superior Court of New Jersey's Appellate Division overturned the injunction against Jackson, allowing him to compete for the UFC. The bout took place at a catchweight of 215 lbs. Jackson won the fight by unanimous decision.

Return to Bellator MMA

Following his lone fight for Zuffa, it was announced on February 16, 2016, that Jackson had settled the contractual disputes with Bellator MMA and would be returning to the promotion. During this time at Bellator, Jackson brought on the expertise of celebrity sports nutritionist Edwina Cheer to advise him on all aspects of nutrition on fight preparation and leading up to, and including, the weight cut. Known for his particular eating habits, Jackson thanked Cheer, stating "I know I'm hard to deal with".

Jackson fought Satoshi Ishii on June 24, 2016, at Bellator 157. He won via split decision.

Jackson faced Muhammed Lawal at Bellator 175 on March 31, 2017. The fight was a rematch from their first fight at Bellator's inaugural pay-per-view, Bellator 120, which Jackson won via decision. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

On November 9, 2017, Jackson re-signed a multi-fight contract with Bellator.

Jackson faced Chael Sonnen in the quarterfinals of the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament on January 20, 2018, at Bellator 192. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

On June 25, 2018, it was announced that Jackson would fight Wanderlei Silva in a rematch on September 29 at Bellator 206. He won the fight via technical knockout in round two.

On October 9, 2019, Bellator MMA announced that Jackson would face Fedor Emelianenko on December 29, 2019, at a Bellator and Rizin co-produced event in Japan. Jackson lost the bout via first round knockout. The bout marked the last fight of his contract with Bellator, who opted not to re-sign Jackson, making him a free agent.

Fight Circus

On April 2, 2023, Jackson competed in the main event of Fight Circus 6: The Rise or Fall of Sloppy Balboa of the Thailand-based promotion Fight Circus in a two-on-two boxing match, teaming up with Bob Sapp against the promotion's CEO, Jon Nutt and a man named Woody. Jackson and Sapp won by third-round TKO.

Boxing Shannon Briggs

On January 31, 2024, Jackson announced that he had signed a contract to box former WBO heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs. The boxing match against Briggs was planned to occur on June 1 in Qatar; the bout ultimately did not materialize.

Professional wrestling career

World Wrestling Entertainment (2010)

Jackson appeared on an episode of WWE Raw on June 7, 2010. He was a special guest host alongside co-stars Bradley Cooper and Sharlto Copley to promote The A-Team.

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2013–2014)

Jackson made his TNA debut on the June 6, 2013, episode of Impact Wrestling, getting into a verbal confrontation with Kurt Angle. The following week, Jackson saved Angle from an attack from the villainous Aces & Eights stable. Jackson returned on the July 11 episode of Impact Wrestling, being revealed as the fifth member of New Main Event Mafia along with Angle, Magnus, Samoa Joe, and Sting. On July 18, during the Destination X episode of Impact Wrestling, the Main Event Mafia achieved their goal of getting the TNA World Heavyweight Championship off of Bully Ray and out of Aces & Eights' hands after stopping them from interfering in Ray's match with Chris Sabin. After Angle took a leave of absence in August, Jackson attempted to recruit his Bellator 106 opponent Tito Ortiz to sub for him. Ortiz later attacked Jackson by hitting him in the head with a hammer, which helped Bully Ray regain the World Heavyweight Championship and go on to join Aces & Eights. Jackson made his in-ring debut in a five-on-five tag team match on the August 22 episode of Impact Wrestling; The Main Event Mafia (Jackson, Magnus, Joe, and Sting) and A.J. Styles defeated Aces & Eights after Styles pinned Devon for the win, forcing him out of TNA in the process. On September 12 at No Surrender, it was announced that Bellator MMA had pulled Jackson from TNA programming due to his upcoming PPV fight with Ortiz, thus removing him from the Main Event Mafia.

On July 31, 2014, in an interview with The Fight Nerd, Jackson stated that he was done with TNA after he saw their operations and how "they ran things". TNA has since moved his profile to the alumni section on their website, confirming his departure from the company.

Japan (2024)

On June 22, 2024, Jackson wrestled on the Bloodsport Bushido event organized by Josh Barnett in Tokyo, Japan. At the event, Jackson defeated Hideki Sekine by knockout.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
52 matches 38 wins 14 losses
By knockout 20 4
By submission 4 2
By decision 14 7
By disqualification 0 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 38–14 Fedor Emelianenko TKO (punches) Bellator 237 December 29, 2019 1 2:44 Saitama, Japan
Win 38–13 Wanderlei Silva TKO (punches) Bellator 206 September 29, 2018 2 4:32 San Jose, California, United States
Loss 37–13 Chael Sonnen Decision (unanimous) Bellator 192 January 20, 2018 3 5:00 Inglewood, California, United States Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
Loss 37–12 Muhammed Lawal Decision (unanimous) Bellator 175 March 31, 2017 3 5:00 Rosemont, Illinois, United States
Win 37–11 Satoshi Ishii Decision (split) Bellator 157: Dynamite 2 June 24, 2016 3 5:00 St. Louis, Missouri, United States Return to Heavyweight.
Win 36–11 Fábio Maldonado Decision (unanimous) UFC 186 April 25, 2015 3 5:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada Catchweight (215 lbs) bout.
Win 35–11 Muhammed Lawal Decision (unanimous) Bellator 120 May 17, 2014 3 5:00 Southaven, Mississippi, United States Won the Bellator Season 10 Light Heavyweight Tournament.
Win 34–11 Christian M'Pumbu KO (punches) Bellator 110 February 28, 2014 1 4:34 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Bellator Season 10 Light Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win 33–11 Joey Beltran TKO (punches) Bellator 108 November 15, 2013 1 4:59 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Catchweight (210 lbs) bout.
Loss 32–11 Glover Teixeira Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson January 26, 2013 3 5:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss 32–10 Ryan Bader Decision (unanimous) UFC 144 February 26, 2012 3 5:00 Saitama, Japan Catchweight (211 lbs) bout; Jackson missed weight.
Loss 32–9 Jon Jones Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 135 September 24, 2011 4 1:14 Denver, Colorado, United States For the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Win 32–8 Matt Hamill Decision (unanimous) UFC 130 May 28, 2011 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 31–8 Lyoto Machida Decision (split) UFC 123 November 20, 2010 3 5:00 Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
Loss 30–8 Rashad Evans Decision (unanimous) UFC 114 May 29, 2010 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 30–7 Keith Jardine Decision (unanimous) UFC 96 March 7, 2009 3 5:00 Columbus, Ohio, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 29–7 Wanderlei Silva KO (punch) UFC 92 December 27, 2008 1 3:21 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Knockout of the Night.
Loss 28–7 Forrest Griffin Decision (unanimous) UFC 86 July 5, 2008 5 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Lost the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Fight of the Night. Fight of the Year (2008).
Win 28–6 Dan Henderson Decision (unanimous) UFC 75 September 8, 2007 5 5:00 London, England Defended the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship; Unified with the Pride Middleweight Championship.
Win 27–6 Chuck Liddell KO (punches) UFC 71 May 26, 2007 1 1:53 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Won the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Knockout of the Night.
Win 26–6 Marvin Eastman KO (punches) UFC 67 February 3, 2007 2 3:49 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 25–6 Matt Lindland Decision (split) WFA: King of the Streets July 22, 2006 3 5:00 Los Angeles, California, United States
Win 24–6 Yoon Dong-sik Decision (unanimous) Pride 31 – Dreamers February 26, 2006 3 5:00 Saitama, Japan
Win 23–6 Hirotaka Yokoi TKO (punches and stomps) Pride 30 October 23, 2005 1 4:05 Saitama, Japan
Loss 22–6 Maurício Rua TKO (soccer kicks) Pride Total Elimination 2005 April 23, 2005 1 4:47 Osaka, Japan 2005 Pride Middleweight Grand Prix Opening Round.
Win 22–5 Murilo Rua Decision (split) Pride 29 February 20, 2005 3 5:00 Saitama, Japan
Loss 21–5 Wanderlei Silva KO (knees) Pride 28 October 31, 2004 2 3:26 Saitama, Japan For the Pride Middleweight Championship.
Win 21–4 Ricardo Arona KO (slam) Pride Critical Countdown 2004 June 20, 2004 1 7:32 Saitama, Japan
Win 20–4 Ikuhisa Minowa TKO (punches) Pride Shockwave 2003 December 31, 2003 2 1:05 Saitama, Japan
Loss 19–4 Wanderlei Silva TKO (knees) Pride Final Conflict 2003 November 9, 2003 1 6:28 Tokyo, Japan 2003 Pride Middleweight Grand Prix Final.
Win 19–3 Chuck Liddell TKO (corner stoppage) 2 3:10 2003 Pride Middleweight Grand Prix Semifinal.
Win 18–3 Murilo Bustamante Decision (split) Pride Total Elimination 2003 August 10, 2003 3 5:00 Saitama, Japan 2003 Pride Middleweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
Win 17–3 Mikhail Ilyukhin TKO (submission to knee to the body) Pride 26 June 8, 2003 1 6:26 Yokohama, Japan
Win 16–3 Kevin Randleman KO (knee and punches) Pride 25 March 16, 2003 1 6:58 Yokohama, Japan
Win 15–3 Igor Vovchanchyn TKO (injury) Pride 22 September 29, 2002 1 7:17 Nagoya, Japan
Win 14–3 Sean Gray TKO (punches) KOTC 13 – Revolution May 17, 2002 3 0:37 Reno, Nevada, United States
Win 13–3 Masaaki Satake TKO (slam) Pride 20 April 28, 2002 1 7:07 Yokohama, Japan
Loss 12–3 Daijiro Matsui DQ (knee to groin) Pride 18 December 23, 2001 1 0:14 Fukuoka, Japan
Win 12–2 Yuki Ishikawa KO (punches) Pride 17 November 3, 2001 1 1:52 Tokyo, Japan
Win 11–2 Alexander Otsuka TKO (doctor stoppage) BattlArts: BattlArts vs. the World October 14, 2001 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 10–2 Kazushi Sakuraba Submission (rear-naked choke) Pride 15 July 29, 2001 1 5:41 Saitama, Japan
Win 10–1 Kenneth Williams Submission (rear-naked choke) Gladiator Challenge 4 June 17, 2001 1 4:40 Colusa, California, United States
Win 9–1 Bryson Haubrick TKO (submission to punches) KOTC 8 – Bombs Away April 29, 2001 1 1:48 Williams, California, United States Defended the King of the Cage Light Heavyweight Superfight Championship
Win 8–1 Dennis Henderson Submission (kimura) Gladiator Challenge 3 April 7, 2001 2 1:15 Friant, California, United States Won the King of the Cage Light Heavyweight Superfight Championship
Win 7–1 Dave Taylor TKO (corner stoppage) Gladiator Challenge 2 February 18, 2001 1 5:00 Colusa, California, United States
Win 6–1 Charlie West Decision (unanimous) Gladiator Challenge 1 December 9, 2000 3 5:00 San Jacinto, California, United States
Win 5–1 Rob Smith Decision (unanimous) KOTC 6 – Road Warriors November 29, 2000 2 5:00 Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, United States
Win 4–1 Warren Owsley Submission (armbar) Dangerzone: Night of the Beast October 28, 2000 1 6:04 Lynchburg, Virginia, United States
Win 3–1 Ron Rumpf TKO (punches) Continental Freefighting Alliance 2 July 19, 2000 1 1:18 Corinth, Mississippi, United States
Loss 2–1 Marvin Eastman Decision (unanimous) KOTC 4 – Gladiators June 24, 2000 2 5:00 San Jacinto, California, United States For the King of the Cage Super Heavyweight Championship.
Win 2–0 Marco Bermudaz Submission (rear-naked choke) Huntington Beach Underground Pancrase May 13, 2000 1 7:17 Huntington Beach, California, United States
Win 1–0 Mike Pyle Decision (unanimous) ISCF: Memphis November 13, 1999 3 5:00 Memphis, Tennessee, United States Jackson's MMA debut.

Kickboxing record

2 wins (1 KO), 0 losses
Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 2–0 Cyril Abidi Decision (unanimous) Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2002 December 31, 2002 3 3:00 Saitama, Japan
Win 1–0 Cyril Abidi Knockout K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 in Fukuoka July 14, 2002 1 1:55 Fukuoka, Japan Jackson's kickboxing debut.
Legend
  Win
  Loss
  Draw/No contest

Fight Circus record

1 win (1 TKO), 0 losses
Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 1–0 Jon Nutt and Woody Technical knockout Fight Circus 6: The Rise or Fall of Sloppy Balboa April 2, 2023 3 0:37 Phuket, Thailand Two-on-two Siamese boxing match.
Jackson was teamed with Bob Sapp.
Legend
  Win
  Loss
  Draw/No contest

Pay-per-view bouts

Date Fight Event PPV Buys
May 26, 2007 Liddell vs. Jackson UFC 71 675,000
July 5, 2008 Jackson vs. Griffin UFC 86 540,000
March 7, 2009 Jackson vs. Jardine UFC 96 350,000
May 29, 2010 Rampage vs. Evans UFC 114 1,050,000
November 20, 2010 Rampage vs. Machida UFC 123 500,000
May 28, 2011 Rampage vs. Hamill UFC 130 325,000
September 24, 2011 Jones vs. Rampage UFC 135 520,000
February 26, 2012 Rampage vs. Bader (co) UFC 144 375,000
May 17, 2014 Jackson vs. Lawal Bellator 120 100,000
Total sales 4,435,000

Acting career

Jackson has appeared in Confessions of a Pit Fighter, Miss March, Bad Guys, The Midnight Meat Train, and Vigilante Diaries, as well as episodes of The King of Queens and Pimp My Ride. He starred in the films The A-Team, Never Surrender, Duel of Legends, and Death Warrior. Jackson also appeared in the Nike commercial, "Human Chain".

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2001 Jackass Himself TV (Series 3 Episode 2)
2005 Confessions of a Pit Fighter Matador (a cruel street fighter from Brazil) Film
2006 The King of Queens Priority Plus Driver TV series (Episode: "Fight Schlub")(uncredited)
2008 Bad Guys Leroy Johnson Film
2008 The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs. Team Forrest Himself (Coach) TV series
2008 The Midnight Meat Train Guardian Angel Film
2009 Miss March Himself Film
2009 Never Surrender Rampage Film
2009 Hell's Chain Jackson Film
2009 Death Warrior Wolf Film
2009 The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Himself (Coach) TV series
2010 Super Dave's Spike Tacular Himself TV series
2010 Guy's Choice Himself TV movie
2010 WWE Raw Himself (guest host) TV series (Episode: dated June 7, 2010)
2010 Cubed Rampage TV series (Episode: #1.39)
2010 The A-Team B. A. Baracus Film
2010 The Cleveland Show Kunta Kinte 9000 TV series (Episode: "How Cleveland Got His Groove Back") (Voice)
2011 The World's Worst Bodyguard N/A Film (short)
2011 Duel of Legends Jackson Film
2012 Fire with Fire Wallace Film (straight-to-DVD)
2012 Ridiculousness Himself (Guest host) TV series (Episode: #2.04)
2013 TNA iMPACT! Wrestling Rampage Jackson TV series (Episode: "iMPACT Wrestling #476")
2013 Polyamory: Married & Dating Himself TV series
2014 See Dad Run Bulk TV series (Episode: "See Dad Get in the Ring")
2015 Bob Thunder: Internet Assassin Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson Film
2016 Vigilante Diaries Wolfman Film
2016 Never Back Down: No Surrender Rampage Film (straight-to-DVD)
2016 Rampage Returns Rampage TV movie
2017 Boone: The Bounty Hunter Jackson Film
2017 Cops and Robbers Jesse Film
2019 Acceleration Eli Film
2021 Boss Level German Twin Film
2024 Operation Blood Hunt Reverend Conde Film
2024 Snow White and the Seven Samurai Film

Personal life

Jackson resides in Ladera Ranch and has five children. Three of his children have the middle name of Rampage. Jackson and his wife, with whom he has two children, separated in 2006 after a paternity test proved that he had fathered a child with another woman in 1999. They initially reconciled but have since divorced. On October 2, 2023 Jackson welcomed a fifth child and second daughter. In 2010, Jackson lived in Merseyside in England and supports Everton F.C.. He is an avid gamer, and streams in his free time on the streaming site Twitch.

Controversies

In 2009, Jackson repeatedly dry-humped cage reporter Heather Nichols on camera during an interview. Nichols later described the experience as "awkward", not knowing what to do to stop him. Also in 2009, in an interview with an unidentified Japanese reporter, Jackson gets on all fours and proceeds to bark, sniff, grab, grope and hump the reporter from behind, with the terrified woman eventually squirming away.

In 2011, Jackson stuck his face in reporter Karyn Bryant's cleavage while simulating a sexual act, after making sexually explicit comments to her. Some condemnations followed, including an assessment of the incident as bordering on assault. In that same interview, Jackson went on to make light of his past indecent sexual advances by stating: "You know I've been humping reporters so you might want to get away ... I've been in a long training camp. Get away. Get away before I hump you in front of everybody."

In 2012, Jackson starred in a satirical video entitled "How to Pick Up a Gurl – Fast", where he suggests the use of chloroform and zip ties, as well as sneaking up on women in parking lots while already wearing a condom. As a result, and for repeatedly denigrating women, several women's organizations called for the UFC to pull Jackson from his then upcoming bout against Glover Teixeira. Sharmili Majmudar, the executive director of Rape Victims Advocates, stated that "when you hear or you see people in prominent roles essentially echoing those messages that sexual violence is a joke or it's no big deal or it's funny, it just compounds that experience for victims."

In 2013, Jackson directed more highly inappropriate comments toward female reporter Karyn Bryant during an interview just days after a petition was published seeking Rampage's removal from the UFC.

Jackson has repeatedly persuaded his Asian fans to make homophobic remarks about themselves on camera.

Legal issues

On July 15, 2008, 10 days after losing his belt to Forrest Griffin, Jackson was arrested in Costa Mesa and booked on suspicion of felony reckless driving, and felony hit and run after striking several vehicles. He led pursuing officers on a chase while driving on the wrong side of the street and on city sidewalks in his lifted Ford F-350 with his picture painted on the side. During the chase, one of the tires blew out on his truck and he continued to flee while driving on his rims. On July 18, 2008, UFC President Dana White gave an interview to Yahoo! Sports in which he said that Jackson had initially been detained for a 72-hour stay, but that had been extended. White was quoted as saying: "I think it's going to be a while before we get him back." White also claimed that before the detainment, Jackson did not sleep for four days, had not been eating, and had only been drinking energy drinks and became mentally ill from dehydration. According to White, no drugs were found in Jackson's system.

Jackson was charged with one felony count of evading police while driving recklessly, one felony count of evading police and driving against traffic, three misdemeanor counts of hit and run with property damage, and one misdemeanor count of reckless driving when he nearly hit several pedestrians. Jackson faced up to 3 years in prison if convicted. On August 28, 2008, he pleaded not guilty to all of the charges; however, on January 8, 2009, he pleaded guilty to one felony count of evading a police officer and driving against traffic, and one misdemeanor count of driving recklessly as part of a plea agreement. A judge dismissed the charges against Jackson on January 8, 2010, citing that he had successfully completed 200 hours of community service and complied with other terms and conditions.

One of the victims in the above police chase, filed a civil suit against Jackson and claimed that the impact of her abdomen with the steering wheel caused her amniotic fluid membranes to rupture, ultimately resulting in the stillbirth of her baby. She requested $25,000 in damages for property damage, personal injury, and emotional distress. Farrah Emami, Spokesperson for the DA's office, said: "We reviewed all the medical records and spoke with the victim's physician, and the evidence showed that the loss of the fetus was not related to or a result of the crash caused by the defendant."

In May 2010 the woman dismissed her lawsuit against Jackson. It is unclear if the two sides reached a settlement.

In 2014, Jackson claimed that the reason of his reckless driving was trying to reach a friend's house in order to stop him from committing suicide.

See also

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Preceded byChuck Liddell 7th UFC Light Heavyweight Champion
May 26, 2007 – July 5, 2008 		Succeeded byForrest Griffin
Preceded byDan Henderson 3rd Pride FC Middleweight Champion
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