American · Memphis, Tennessee, USA · Born 20 June 1978American UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and one of the sport's biggest stars in the late 2000s, who won the title in his second Octagon appearance by knocking out Chuck Liddell.
A charismatic striker who rose to fame in Japan's Pride Fighting Championships before joining the UFC in 2007, Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson quickly became the promotion's biggest new star. In just his second UFC appearance, he faced Chuck Liddell, avenging a previous Pride loss by knocking him out in the first round at UFC 71 to win the Light Heavyweight Championship. Jackson's title reign made him the face of the light heavyweight division; he defended the belt by finishing Dan Henderson before losing it to Forrest Griffin in a controversial decision at UFC 86. He later reclaimed relevance with a first-round TKO of longtime rival Wanderlei Silva at UFC 92, a rematch of one of the most famous fights in Pride history. Jackson's persona — loud, engaging and always must-watch — made him a crossover star, appearing in films including The A-Team. His UFC run included high-profile fights against Rashad Evans and Jon Jones, and he remained a top light heavyweight contender for years after his title reign ended. Jackson later competed for Bellator and other promotions before retiring, closing a career recognized as one of the defining eras of light heavyweight mixed martial arts. He remains one of the sport's most memorable and colorful champions.
Winning the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship by knocking out Chuck Liddell in his second Octagon appearance
How They Played
Powerful striker with devastating slam takedowns from his wrestling background
Lasting Impact
One of the biggest stars and most charismatic champions of MMA's late-2000s boom period
American Athletes