About “Rampage” Jackson
Jackson competed in wrestling at Raleigh-Egypt High School and, as a senior, was named to the All-State Team after placing fifth at the 189-pound weight class in the Tennessee State Tournament. Jackson contemplated entering the professional wrestling industry after graduating from high school, but he chose to compete in junior college amateur wrestling instead.
Jackson responded that he did attend college and “got a da kick out degree” when the UFC questioned him about his educational background.
Date of Birth: The biography of Quinton “Rampage” Jackson starts on June 20, 1978 in Memphis, Tennessee
Organization and Training Camp:
Jackson fights for the UFC and trains out of Wolfslair Academy in England.
Prior to starting to fight, he also worked in construction.
The First Years of MMA
On November 13, 1999, Jackson faced Mike Pyle in an MMA match at an ISCF event in Memphis. The battle was Pyle’s debut as well, despite the fact that he would ultimately establish a reputation as a competent MMA fighter.
Jackson triumphed after a decision. While competing in King of the Cage, Gladiator Challenge, and other lesser competitions, he was able to compile a record of 10-1, including that fight. Marvin Eastman was the victim of his lone defeat in a decision match.
The PRIDE Fighting Championships then came knocking, calling big time.
Violence in PRIDE
On July 29, 2001, Jackson faced MMA icon Kazushi Sakuraba in his PRIDE Fighting Championships debut, which is no longer in existence. Jackson did well enough to win over the PRIDE brass despite losing by rear naked choke. From that point on, he had a 12-5 record with the team.
Rampage lost twice to their longtime middleweight champion, Wanderlei Silva, despite having defeated some of the best names in the sport when competing with PRIDE. As a result, during his time with the team, he was never able to reach the championship status he so desperately wanted.
Quinton Jackson’s UFC career
Prior to joining the UFC, Jackson defeated Matt Lindland in a WFA match after PRIDE lost by decision. The promotion handed their longtime light heavyweight champion, Chuck Liddell, a chance to avenge his earlier loss to Jackson after he defeated Marvin Eastman in a previous match.
Jackson, however, surprised everyone by knocking out his opponent in the first round to win the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. He then managed to defeat Dan Henderson before falling to Forrest Griffin for the championship. Rampage is still a contender for the organization’s light heavyweight title.
Wanderlei Silva vs. Quinton Jackson: The Rivalry
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Jackson was defeated by Silva twice in Japan, at PRIDE 28: High Octane and PRIDE Final Conflict 2003 (TKO) (KO via knees). Rampage’s second knockout was so devastating, in fact, that it took him two more fights before he started to resemble the fighter he once was.
But on December 27, 2008, Jackson had another opportunity to face him in a different company at UFC 92, and he took advantage by winning with a stunning first-round knockout.
Combative Style
One of the physically toughest 205-pound boxers in the world is Jackson. He also has amazing wrestling prowess and possesses great foot power for boxing.
Rampage is well renowned for both his thunderous slams and for screaming in a dog chain before matches. He is not regarded as an attacking submission fighter, while having outstanding submission defense.
Personal Life
Jackson is a father of four. Raja and D’Angelo had prior relationships. He and his wife Yuki had two children together: Elijah and Naname Nakia Jackson. After a blood test revealed that he was Raja’s father, Yuki and him reconnected despite the fact that they had split up in 2006.
Jackson is a passionate Christian who recently found God when he and his son D’Angelo had different but related dreams that caused them to wake up.
Some of Quinton “Rampage” Jackson’s Most Significant Victories:
Ricardo Arona is defeated by Rampage at PRIDE- Critical Countdown 2004 via KO (Slam): Arona, a master of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, attempted a triangle choke. He was knocked out cold by Rampage after being hoisted up and smashed onto the canvas. One of the most incredible knockouts in MMA history was this one.
Chuck Liddell loses to Rampage at UFC 71: Liddell vs. Jackson: Although Jackson had previously defeated Liddell in his career, most believed that The Iceman, who was at the moment as hot as any fighter, would deliver a revenge victory. Instead, Jackson won the opening round with a right hook that put an end to the fight.
Wanderlei Silva is knocked out by Rampage at UFC 92: Rampage had earlier in their careers been controlled by Silva. This time, a strong Jackson left hook altered the course of this rivalry’s history.
