Quinton Jackson is a professional mixed-style fighter, actor and former wrestler. At the moment, he has participated in several championships and tournaments. Due to his eccentric personality and persistent fighting style, he becomes one of the most popular fighters in the MMA world.
Early life and education
The full name of the fighter is Quinton Ramon Jackson. He was born on June 20, 1978 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
Quinton had a difficult childhood. The guy’s independent life began with the sale of drugs, he often had to participate in street battles. While studying in high school, he acted as a fighter for his school team. After graduating, Quinton began an amateur career in wrestling at Lassen Community College in Susanville, California.
As an amateur, from 1999 to 2001 Jackson spent 11 fights, losing only one title fight to Marvin Eastman.
Professional career MMA
Quinton Jackson began his professional career in 2001 with a wrestling championship. In the debut fight in Pride, he went against veteran Kazushi Sakurab and lost to him in the first round (the opponent held a strangulation). The next fight against Alexander Otsuki on October 14, 2001 in the BattlArts vs. Championship the World ended with Jackson winning.
After that, he won several fights and championships. According to statistics, Quinton Jackson spent 19 fights in 5 years of performances in Pride, including two title ones that ended in his defeat. In total, during this period he lost only five fights, including Kazushi Sakurab.
In 2006, Quinton Jackson began her career at the UFC. His debut performance here was a fight against Marvin Eastman. The fight ended with Jackson winning by knockout in the second round.
Quinton is currently acting as a fighter for the Bellator MMA sports organization. During his career, he won 37 victories in 49 matches. His victories include 16 knockouts, 7 victories after surrendering the opponent and 14 victories by decision of the judges.
As a wrestler, Quinton Jackson showed his superiority in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) from 2013 to 2014.
Personal life
Quinton Jackson, a mixed-style fighter, currently resides in Irvine, California. He has four children: D'Angelo - from his first marriage, Raja - an illegitimate child, as well as Elijah and Naname Nakiya Jackson - from the second wife of Yuki. Quinton's first wife left him in 2006. This happened after a paternity test proved that Raja was his son. The girl could not forgive the betrayal.
Jackson was found to have low testosterone, which is why he had to undergo a course of replacement therapy. The fighter himself likes to watch football. He is a fan of the Everton FC team.
Actor career
Quinton Jackson can be called a successful actor. He starred in several television series and films. Currently, his track record includes more than twenty films and episodes in television series. Vigilante is his latest movie. The film was released in 2016.
Facts from life
Quinton Jackson is one of the most valuable MMA fighters. He has a great physique. Quinton's height is 6 feet and 1 inch, or 185 cm. Weight - about 116 kg.
His parents divorced when the boy was 8 years old. After that, he contacted drug dealers. Jackson signed on to become the first coach of the second season of the Ultimate Fighter series of realistic events.
Quinton Jackson wears a steel chain around his neck, has several tattoos, including the image of a black panther on his biceps. He has an interesting habit - before the fight, he howls like a wolf. Quinton is also known for dealing the hardest blow in the history of professional sports.
Jackson was able to defeat jiu-jitsu masters, representatives of Greco-Roman wrestling, Thai boxers, kickboxers and judo champions, using his entire diverse arsenal of punches. Quinton managed to achieve this level not only due to his catchy appearance and behavior, but also the talent of a fighter. His impressive muscles, tattoos made in the ghetto, and his reputation as a little strange person contribute to a frightening image.
Since 2004, Quinton Jackson has reduced the number of exits and slightly modified the street soldier tattoo on his right arm, supplementing it with the words rampage god`s street.
He drives a regular $ 200,000 monster truck. Quinton is often seen in clubs in Los Angeles, accompanied by attractive women. By his behavior, the fighter fully justifies the nickname Rampage, which translates from English as "rage, fury."