• Quinton Jackson is a mixed martial artist who currently fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship organization. Jackson was featured on the March 26, 2008, episode of Mahalo Daily at Hot Import Nights Los Angeles.

  On March 7, 2009, Quinton Jackson defeated Keith Jardine at UFC 96 with a unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27), in a tune up fight before his future mandatory Light Heavyweight championship match. Jackson went into the bout with a record of 29-7-0. Jardine entered with a record of 14-5-1.

• 1. Born: June 20, 1978
  2. Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee
  3. Height: 6'1"
  4. Weight: 205 lbs
  5. Record: 28-6 (2008)
  6. Nickname: Rampage
  7. Current UFC MMA Light Heavyweight Champion

• Jackson Arrest

  On July 15, 2008, Quinton Jackson was taken into custody after allegedly crashing his car near Newport Beach, California, and attempting to leave the scene. According to reports, Jackson was charged with felony hit and run and evading arrest. Bail was set at $25,000.SFGate: Former UFC Champion Rampage Jackson Arrested (July 15, 2008)

  On January 8, 2009, TMZ.com reported that Jackson pled guilty to one felony count of evading cops. Jackson could face up to six months in jail and 200 hours of community service.TMZ: Jackson Guilty of Rampage (January 8, 2009)

• Career

  Quinton "Rampage" Jackson was a decorated high school wrestler before entering the world of mixed martial arts. Rampage found early success with small time fighting organizations such as King of the Cage and Dangerzone. In 2001, Jackson joined Japan's PRIDE organization and began collecting some significant wins. In 2006, Jackson was signed to the UFC after a brief stint with the World Fighting Alliance. Since joining, Jackson has racked up several high profile wins including middleweight champion Dan Henderson and light heavy weight champion Chuck Liddell.

  On December 27, 2008, Quinton Jackson knocked out Wanderlei Silva in the first round of their match at UFC 92. The punch was a left hook to the jaw which dropped Silva, who was knocked out for nearly five minutes. Jackson avenges two previous losses earlier in his career to Silva. This was his first match since losing his light heavyweight championship belt to Forrest Griffin. Jackson stated, "The last time I fought here, it wasn't right. I went to the Wolfslair in the UK and got my wolf on."Newsday.com: UFC 92: Quinton Jackson knocks out Wanderlei Silva (December 27, 2008)

• Notable Wins

  • Murilo Rua
  • Matt Lindland
  • Chuck Liddell
  • Dan Henderson
  • Igor Vovchanchyn

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