Quinton Ramone Jackson born June 20, , known by his ring name of Rampage Jackson , is an American mixed martial artist , actor , kickboxer , and professional wrestler. Due to his eccentric personality and aggressive fighting style, Jackson became a star in Japan during his tenure with Pride FC and following his move to the UFC , he helped pioneer MMA's growth into a worldwide sport.
Jackson is from Memphis, Tennessee and had a difficult childhood. He began selling drugs from a young age and was involved in many street fights.
His drug-addicted father disappeared when Jackson was only 10 years old, before returning to his life in Jackson had his first experience with combat sports as a wrestler for Raleigh-Egypt High School , enrolling at the school as a year-old freshman, where his career included All-State honors in his senior year after finishing fifth in the state tournament at pounds 86 kg.
Originally, Jackson intended to pursue a career in professional wrestling after graduating high school, but ultimately extended his amateur wrestling career at Lassen Community College in Susanville, California , before being expelled after a fight with a teammate. Impressed by the success of other wrestlers in MMA, Jackson decided to try his own hand at the sport. Jackson built up a record of 10 wins and 1 loss fighting for a variety of smaller scale American promotions, including King of the Cage , Gladiator Challenge and Dangerzone.
Jackson gained a reputation for lifting his opponents and slamming them to the mat. In , Japan's Pride organization marketed Jackson as a homeless person. Jackson captivated the Japanese fans with his exciting performance and also gained their respect and admiration for his valiant effort against the much more experienced Sakuraba.
