Quinton Jackson facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Quinton Jackson
Jackson in 2019
Born	Quinton raja Jackson (1978-06-20) June 20, 1978 (age 47) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Other names	Rampage
Residence	Irvine, California, US
Weight	265 lb (120 kg; 18 st 13 lb)
Division	Middleweight (2003) Light Heavyweight (2000–2002, 2004–2014) Heavyweight (1999–2000, 2015–present)
Reach	90 in (229 cm)
Fighting out of	Irvine, California, U.S.
Team	Team Oyama Team Punishment Wolfslair MMA Academy Rampage Fitness Academy Team
Wrestling	NJCAA wrestling
Years active	1999–present
Kickboxing record
Total	3
Wins	3
By knockout	1
Mixed martial arts record
Total	52
Wins	38
By knockout	20
By submission	4
By decision	14
Losses	14
By knockout	4
By submission	2
By decision	7
By disqualification	1
Other information
Notable school(s)	Raleigh-Egypt High School

Quinton Ramone Jackson (born June 20, 1978), better known as Rampage Jackson, is an American mixed martial artist, actor, and professional wrestler. He is a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. He also won the Bellator Season 10 Light Heavyweight Tournament.

Jackson became a huge star in Japan while fighting for the Pride FC. His exciting personality and powerful fighting style made him a fan favorite. When he joined the UFC, he helped mixed martial arts (MMA) become popular all over the world.

Early Life and Wrestling

Jackson grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, and faced many challenges as a child. His father left when he was 10 years old. Jackson started wrestling at Raleigh-Egypt High School when he was 17. He was very good and earned All-State honors in his senior year.

In high school, Jackson became friends with Jacob Noe, who practiced karate. They traded skills, with Noe teaching Jackson how to strike and Jackson teaching Noe how to wrestle. After high school, Jackson wrestled at Lassen Community College in California. He later discovered mixed martial arts and began training in Las Vegas.

Mixed Martial Arts Career

Starting Out

Inspired by other wrestlers who found success in MMA, Jackson decided to try the sport. He quickly built a record of 10 wins and only 1 loss in smaller American promotions. He became known for his signature move: lifting his opponents and slamming them onto the mat.

Pride Fighting Championships

In 2001, Jackson joined Japan's famous Pride organization. In his first match, he fought Japanese superstar Kazushi Sakuraba. Even though he lost, his exciting and brave performance won over the Japanese fans.

Jackson went on to win many fights in Pride against tough opponents like Igor Vovchanchyn and Kevin Randleman. He was famous for his "powerbomb" slam, where he would lift his opponent and slam them down to get a knockout.

Rivalry with Wanderlei Silva

Jackson wanted to win the Pride Middleweight title from Wanderlei Silva. They fought for the first time in 2003. After a tough battle, Jackson was stopped by a series of powerful knee strikes from Silva.

They had a rematch a year later. Jackson started strong and knocked Silva down in the first round. But in the second round, Silva again won by knockout with his knee strikes. This rivalry became one of the most famous in MMA history.

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)

In 2006, Jackson signed with the UFC. He made his debut at UFC 67 and won by knocking out Marvin Eastman.

Winning the Championship

At UFC 71 in 2007, Jackson challenged Chuck Liddell for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Jackson knocked Liddell out in the first round to become the new champion.

Later that year, he fought Pride champion Dan Henderson at UFC 75. Jackson won by unanimous decision, which means all the judges agreed he won. This victory united the UFC and Pride championship belts.

Coaching on The Ultimate Fighter

Jackson was a coach on the TV show The Ultimate Fighter 7 opposite Forrest Griffin. At the end of the season, the two coaches fought for the championship at UFC 86. Griffin won a close fight by unanimous decision.

Return to the Top

Jackson was determined to get back to the top. At UFC 92, he faced his old rival, Wanderlei Silva, for a third time. This time, Jackson won by knocking Silva out with a powerful left hook in the first round.

After another big win against Keith Jardine, Jackson coached on The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights against Rashad Evans. The two finally fought at UFC 114, where Evans won by decision.

Fighting for the Title Again

Jackson continued to fight top opponents. He earned another shot at the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship against Jon Jones at UFC 135. Jones won the fight in the fourth round by submission. This was the first time Jackson had been finished in a UFC fight.

Bellator MMA

In 2013, Jackson signed a deal with Bellator MMA. He made his debut at Bellator 108 and won by knockout in the first round. He then entered the Season 10 Light Heavyweight Tournament.

Jackson won the tournament by defeating Muhammed Lawal in the final. This earned him a shot at the Bellator title.

Return to the UFC and Bellator

Jackson briefly returned to the UFC for one fight in 2015, winning against Fábio Maldonado. He then went back to Bellator.

He had several more big fights in Bellator. He fought Muhammed Lawal again and had a fourth fight with his rival Wanderlei Silva, which he won by TKO. His last fight for Bellator was against the legendary Fedor Emelianenko in Japan in 2019.

Other Ventures

Professional Wrestling

Jackson has also stepped into the world of professional wrestling. In 2010, he was a guest host on an episode of WWE Raw.

In 2013, he joined Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). He was part of a group called the Main Event Mafia with other famous wrestlers like Kurt Angle and Sting.

Acting Career

Jackson has appeared in many movies and TV shows. He is most famous for playing the role of B. A. Baracus in the 2010 movie The A-Team.

He has also been in films like Confessions of a Pit Fighter, Never Surrender, and Vigilante Diaries. He even had a guest role on the TV show The King of Queens.

Personal Life

Jackson has five children. He is also a big fan of video games and sometimes streams on the website Twitch.

Championships and Awards

• Bellator MMA
  • Bellator Season 10 Light Heavyweight Tournament Championship
• Pride Fighting Championships
  • 2003 Pride Middleweight Grand Prix (Runner-up)
• Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • UFC Light Heavyweight Championship (One time)
  • Fight of the Night (Three times)
  • Knockout of the Night (Two times)
• Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards
  • 2004 Fight of the Year vs. Wanderlei Silva
  • 2008 Fight of the Year vs. Forrest Griffin
  • 2007 Most Outstanding Fighter
• Sherdog
  • 2007 Fighter of the Year
  • Mixed Martial Arts Hall of Fame

See also

In Spanish: Quinton Jackson para niños

• List of male mixed martial artists