What is Quinton Rampage Jackson’s Net Worth and Salary?
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson is a mixed martial artist and actor with a net worth of $4 million. He has fought in Bellator MMA, UFC, and Pride FC, and has won the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship, Pride Middleweight Championship, and Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Tournament.
Known for his trash-talking and unique fighting style, Jackson has gained a reputation over the years.
Early Life and Education
Quinton Ramone “Rampage” Jackson was born on June 20, 1978, in Memphis, Tennessee. He grew up in a poor neighborhood, where he began selling drugs at a young age and frequently engaged in street fights. His father struggled with drug addiction, which added to the family’s challenges.
Despite these difficulties, Jackson showed promise as a wrestler in high school and developed his striking skills through karate. He later attended Lassen Community College but was expelled after a physical altercation with a teammate on the wrestling team.
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson’s Career as a Mixed Martial Arts Fighter
After leaving college, Quinton embarked on a career as a mixed martial arts fighter. He competed in smaller promotions before traveling to Japan to fight in Pride FC. Despite an early loss, Jackson impressed audiences with his aggressive style and went on to defeat fighters like Chuck Liddell and Wanderlei Silva in subsequent fights.
After a brief period with the World Fighting Alliance, Quinton signed with the UFC and captured the Light Heavyweight Title in 2003. He later joined “The Ultimate Fighter 7” as a coach and fought Forrest Griffin for the light heavyweight championship. Although Jackson knocked Griffin down in the first round, Griffin ultimately won the fight with a unanimous decision.
Jackson continued to fight in the UFC against opponents like Wanderlei Silva, Keith Jardine, and Lyoto Machida. He left the UFC in 2009 due to mistreatment but eventually returned to fight Rashad Evans and Jon Jones. After a controversial split decision win against Lyoto Machida, Jackson lost against Jones and Ryan Bader.
In 2013, Jackson moved to Bellator MMA and won against Joey Beltran, Christian M’Pumbu, and Muhammed Lawal. He briefly returned to the UFC in 2014 to defeat Fabio Maldonado before spending the next few years fighting in Bellator MMA. However, the organization did not re-sign him in 2019. Jackson’s record includes 38 wins and 14 losses, with 20 wins by knockout and 14 wins by decision.
Controversies Surrounding Rampage Jackson’s Inappropriate Behavior
Jackson has been involved in multiple controversies due to his sexually charged comments and behavior towards reporters. Some of these instances have even been considered as assault by many.
Reckless Driving and Hit and Run Charges
In 2008, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson was arrested for felony reckless driving and felony hit and run. He was apprehended after officers chased him. Jackson pleaded not guilty to all charges and was able to have his charges dismissed after completing 200 hours of community service.
Years later, in 2014, Jackson claimed that he was driving recklessly because he was trying to reach a friend’s house who was contemplating suicide.
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson’s Legal Battle Over Home
In 2017, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson found himself in a legal battle over his home in Orange County. He had originally purchased the residence in 2010 for $1.15 million in cash, but made the mistake of not putting his name on the title.
Instead, he listed the title under the name “Jazella,” which was the company of a business that his manager controlled at the time. When Jackson and his manager parted ways, he tried to have the title transferred to his name. However, his former manager allegedly decided to sell the property.
This led to Jackson filing a lawsuit in order to keep ownership of his own home. He fought in court to retain his property, which he had purchased with his own money.
