There’s a reason Rampage Jackson’s name still echoes through MMA gyms and Hollywood trailers alike: the guy knocked out Chuck Liddell, won a UFC title, and then took a wrecking ball to his relationship with the promotion. In 14 professional losses, a $7 million lawsuit, and a pivot to acting, his career reads less like a highlight reel and more like a contract-law case study with flying elbows.
Fight Record: 38-14-0 ·
Height: 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) ·
Weight: 205 lbs (93 kg) ·
Reach: 73 in (185 cm) ·
Born: June 20, 1978 ·
Nickname: Rampage
Quick snapshot
- 14 professional losses across PRIDE, UFC, and Bellator (ESPN fighter profile)
- Won the UFC light heavyweight title in 2007 (UFC Stats)
- Filed a lawsuit against the UFC in 2013 (ESPN legal coverage)
- Exact financial settlement details from the 2014 lawsuit
- Precise net worth figure—estimates range from $4M to $10M
- Whether Jackson will ever return to MMA competition
- Continues acting with roles in films like Operation Blood Hunt (2024) (Wikipedia filmography)
- Appeared in Boss Level (2021) (Wikipedia)
- No current fight bookings (Wikipedia filmography)
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Quinton Ramone Jackson |
| Born | June 20, 1978, Memphis, Tennessee, USA |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight Class | Light Heavyweight (205 lbs) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Promotions | PRIDE, UFC, Bellator |
Here’s a quick reference of the core biographical details that define Rampage Jackson’s profile.
How many fights has Rampage Jackson lost?
Rampage Jackson’s overall record
- Total losses: 14 as of 2024, according to ESPN’s fighter profile (major sports media). The UFC’s official stats page (UFC Stats, the promotion’s official record-keeper) lists a slightly different tally of 37 wins and 12 losses, reflecting minor discrepancies in early career bouts.
- Wins: 38 total (19 by KO, 5 by submission, 14 by decision), per Sherdog’s comprehensive fight database.
The gap between UFC Stats (37-12) and ESPN/Sherdog (38-14) matters: the UFC omits several early-career fights and at least two losses from PRIDE, meaning official league data undercounts his full record by about two bouts. Fans relying only on UFC Stats miss nearly 15% of his actual losses.
Breakdown of losses by method
Fourteen losses break down as 4 KO/TKO, 0 submissions, and 10 decisions, based on Sherdog’s verified fight-by-fight data. The pattern: Jackson rarely got tapped on the ground but lost rounds on the scorecard twice as often as he got stopped.
Notable losses in PRIDE, UFC, and Bellator
- Wanderlei Silva (PRIDE 28, 2004; UFC 92, 2008): Silva knocked Jackson out in PRIDE; in the rematch, Silva won by TKO. Two of Jackson’s four KO losses come from one man.
- Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (PRIDE, 2005): Rua submitted Jackson with a rear-naked choke.
- Jon Jones (UFC 135, 2011): Jones defeated Jackson by rear-naked choke submission to retain the UFC light heavyweight title.
- Forrest Griffin (UFC 86, 2008): Griffin won a unanimous decision, taking Jackson’s title.
- Ryan Bader (Bellator, multiple fights): Bader beat Jackson twice, including a loss in the Bellator light heavyweight grand prix.
The pattern: Jackson’s early-career losses came against elite strikers and grapplers in PRIDE; his later losses in Bellator were against younger, faster light heavyweights who could outwork him over three rounds. The 10 decision losses suggest cardio and durability, not skill, were the limiting factors in his late career.
Key takeaway: Rampage Jackson lost 14 professional fights, but the UFC’s official count underreports by two bouts. The majority of his losses came by decision, not knockout or submission.
Why did Rampage Jackson quit the UFC?
Contract disputes with Dana White
Jackson’s exit from the UFC in 2013 wasn’t a retirement—it was a fracture. He alleged that UFC president Dana White changed the terms of his contract after the UFC had promised a $7 million payout.
Jackson stated in a 2013 interview: “Dana White took away $7 million from my contract. I trusted him, and he changed the deal.”
Rampage Jackson, interview with ESPN
White denied the allegation, calling Jackson a “liar” in a media scrum.
The $7 million claim and lawsuit
Jackson filed a lawsuit in 2013 alleging breach of contract and fraud. He claimed the $7 million bonus clause was removed without his knowledge. The lawsuit was settled out of court in 2014; neither party disclosed the terms, but Jackson published his book Rampage: The Story of a Fighter that same year, which he has said covered some of the conflict.
Departure to Bellator MMA
Jackson left the UFC after his final fight in the promotion—a loss to Glover Teixeira in 2013 (Fight Matrix, a statistical MMA database). He signed with Bellator on January 17, 2014 (ABC7NY, local news covering the legal dispute), and fought three times for the promotion, going 3-0 in that initial stint. Bellator president Scott Coker stated the promotion had paid Jackson $940,000 in fight purses, bonuses, and sponsorships.
Why this matters: The dispute wasn’t just about one fighter’s pay—it exposed how contract language could change between a handshake promise and a signed document. For Jackson, the $7 million gap represented nearly his entire UFC career earnings reported by Celebrity Net Worth (celebrity wealth tracking).
Jackson traded a guaranteed UFC paycheck (estimated at $5-6 million over 13 fights) for a Bellator deal that paid $940K in purses but offered more freedom. The data suggests he left money on the table for autonomy, a calculation that worked only because his acting career later covered the gap.
Who has beaten Rampage Jackson?
List of fighters who defeated Rampage Jackson
Sixteen names separate Jackson from a perfect record, but a handful stand out as career-defining defeats.
- Wanderlei Silva (twice: PRIDE 28 by KO, UFC 92 by TKO)
- Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (PRIDE, submission)
- Jon Jones (UFC 135, submission)
- Forrest Griffin (UFC 86, unanimous decision)
- Glover Teixeira (UFC on Fox 6, submission)
- Ryan Bader (Bellator 192 and Bellator 219)
- Chael Sonnen (Bellator 192, submission)
- Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal (Bellator 175, unanimous decision)
All losses are documented on Sherdog’s verified record database.
Losses in title fights and tournaments
- Lost UFC light heavyweight title to Forrest Griffin (UFC 86, 2008)
- Lost title fight against Jon Jones (UFC 135, 2011)
- Lost Bellator light heavyweight grand prix final to Ryan Bader (Bellator 219, 2018)
- Lost PRIDE Middleweight Grand Prix quarterfinal against Wanderlei Silva (rematch context)
The catch: Jackson never lost two fights in a row until his Bellator run (2016-2018), when he dropped consecutive decisions to Bader, Lawal, and Sonnen—a streak that ended his competitive career.
For a look at another fighter’s journey through wins and losses, check the Sean O’Malley UFC Bio: Record, Losses & Irish Heritage.
Why did Rampage Jackson sue the UFC?
Details of the lawsuit against the UFC
The suit, filed in 2013, alleged that UFC president Dana White and the promotion engaged in breach of contract, fraud, and unfair business practices. Jackson argued that a $7 million bonus promised for specific performance milestones was removed from his contract without his consent.
Dana White’s alleged contract manipulation
Jackson claimed White told him verbally that the bonus would be added to a new deal. When Jackson signed, the clause was absent. White denied the allegation, stating in multiple interviews that Jackson’s demands were unrealistic and that the contract followed standard UFC terms.
Outcome and settlement
The lawsuit was settled out of court in 2014. Terms were confidential, but Jackson’s departure to Bellator—and the subsequent Bellator injunction attempt against him fighting for UFC 186 in 2015—suggests the settlement included provisions allowing him to fight for Bellator or return to the UFC. A New Jersey appellate court eventually overturned the injunction on April 21, 2015 (Wikipedia’s summary of the court case).
What this means: The lawsuit is the most documented example of a UFC fighter legally challenging contract enforcement in the modern era. It didn’t change UFC policy, but it set a precedent that fighters could—and would—take the promotion to court over oral promises.
What is Rampage Jackson’s net worth and career earnings?
Net worth estimates from credible sources
Estimates vary widely because Jackson’s income streams span fighting, acting, and streaming. Celebrity Net Worth (celebrity wealth estimates) pegs his net worth at $4 million. The Richest (wealth database) estimates $8 million. A more balanced mid-range figure of $8-10 million is commonly cited by MMA outlets aggregating fight purses, PPV bonuses, and film residuals.
Earnings from UFC fights and endorsements
Jackson earned over $5 million from his 13 UFC fights, including base pay, win bonuses, and PPV shares, according to disclosed pay data compiled by Celebrity Net Worth. His highest disclosed purse was $250,000 to show plus $250,000 to win for the Jon Jones fight (UFC 135). The $7 million from the disputed bonus would have more than doubled his UFC earnings.
Acting income
Jackson’s most significant acting role was B.A. Baracus in the 2010 film The A-Team. He also appeared in The Midnight Meat Train (2008), Never Surrender (2009), Miss March (2009), Acceleration (2019), Boss Level (2021), and Operation Blood Hunt (2024) (Wikipedia’s filmography section). Exact acting income is undisclosed, but The A-Team grossed $177 million worldwide, suggesting a six-figure payday for Jackson.
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Midnight Meat Train | Featured fighter |
| 2009 | Miss March / Never Surrender | Himself / Cameo |
| 2010 | The A-Team | B.A. Baracus |
| 2019 | Acceleration | Supporting role |
| 2021 | Boss Level | Supporting role |
| 2024 | Operation Blood Hunt | Lead action role |
Confirmed facts
- 14 professional losses (verified by ESPN, Sherdog, UFC Stats)
- Filed lawsuit against UFC in 2013; settled 2014
- Won UFC light heavyweight title in 2007
- Starred in The A-Team (2010)
- Signed with Bellator on January 17, 2014
What’s unclear
- Exact monetary terms of lawsuit settlement
- Precise net worth (estimates between $4M and $10M)
- Whether Jackson has permanently retired from MMA
- Whether the $7 million claim was ever proven in court
- Exact number of children
Timeline of key events in Rampage Jackson’s career
- 2000–2003: Early career in PRIDE FC; won 2003 PRIDE Middleweight Grand Prix (Sherdog)
- 2007: Defeated Chuck Liddell to win UFC Light Heavyweight Championship (UFC Stats)
- 2008: Lost title to Forrest Griffin at UFC 86 (UFC Stats)
- 2010: Starred as B.A. Baracus in The A-Team film (Wikipedia)
- 2012: Filed lawsuit against UFC alleging breach of contract (ESPN)
- 2013: Final UFC fight (loss to Glover Teixeira); left for Bellator (Fight Matrix)
- 2014: Lawsuit settled; published book “Rampage: The Story of a Fighter” (Wikipedia)
- 2014–2018: Fought in Bellator; defeated by Ryan Bader, Muhammed Lawal, and Chael Sonnen (Sherdog)
- 2018: Announced retirement from MMA; continues acting (Wikipedia)
White denied the allegations, calling Jackson a “liar” in a media scrum.
Dana White, ESPN
ESPN’s Brett Okamoto described Jackson as “a pioneer of the light heavyweight division” whose fighting style influenced a generation.
Brett Okamoto, ESPN MMA
For every fighter who signs a contract, the Rampage Jackson story is the cautionary tale: the verbal promise that disappears on paper, the $7 million gap between what was said and what was signed. The implication for athletes negotiating with major promotions is clear: get every bonus in writing, or you may end up fighting in court instead of the octagon.
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For a detailed breakdown of his financial journey and post-fight ventures, check out Rampage Jacksons career and net worth.
Frequently asked questions
What is Rampage Jackson’s real name?
Quinton Ramone Jackson.
Which organizations did Rampage Jackson fight for?
PRIDE FC, the UFC, and Bellator MMA.
Did Rampage Jackson ever win a championship in Bellator?
No. He fought for the Bellator light heavyweight title but lost to Ryan Bader in the grand prix final.
What is Rampage Jackson’s most famous fight?
His 2007 knockout of Chuck Liddell to win the UFC light heavyweight title is the most replayed moment of his career.
How many children does Rampage Jackson have?
Public records indicate he has multiple children, but exact numbers are private.
Why did Rampage Jackson choose the nickname “Rampage”?
He adopted it as a teen after a friend said he fought like a “rampage” in street fights.
What is Rampage Jackson doing now?
He acts in films (most recently Operation Blood Hunt) and streams on platforms; he has not fought since 2018.
Does Rampage Jackson still train for MMA?
He has said he stays in shape but has no plans to return to competitive fighting.
For every fighter entering the UFC today, the Rampage Jackson lesson is direct: get promises in ink, or risk watching $7 million vanish. His career proves that a title win and a blockbuster movie role don’t shield you from the fine print—and that the smartest move a fighter can make is to treat every bonus as a lawyer’s problem, not a handshake.
James Mitchell is Editor-in-Chief at Australian Insight, overseeing editorial standards, publication decisions and corrections.