Quinton Jackson Martial arts specialist Date of Birth: 20.06.1978 Country: USA

1. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson: A Biography
2. Early Career and Success
3. Transition to Acting and Personal Life
4. Legal Troubles
5. Legal Battle and Compensation

Quinton "Rampage" Jackson: A Biography

Quinton Ramon Jackson, more commonly known as "Rampage Jackson," is an American actor and martial arts specialist. He was born on June 20, 1978, in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Jackson discovered his passion for combat sports during his time at Raleigh-Egypt High School, where he showcased his skills and earned several state sports awards.

Early Career and Success

Initially, Jackson had aspirations of pursuing a career in professional wrestling after high school. However, he developed a strong interest in mixed martial arts during his college years. He gained popularity through the Japanese project Pride Fighting Championships (PFC), where his powerful throws and knockout victory over Ricardo Arona made him memorable.

In the United States, Jackson gained further recognition through his performances in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). After defeating Dan Henderson, the reigning PFC champion at the time, Jackson became the first fighter to hold championship belts in both UFC and PFC simultaneously.

Transition to Acting and Personal Life

Following his successful fighting career, Jackson ventured into acting and appeared as a coach on the reality show "Ultimate Fighter," where he faced Rashad Evans. However, he had to miss their scheduled UFC-107 fight due to his commitment to the film "The A-Team," where he played the role of B. A. Baracus alongside co-stars Bradley Cooper and Sharlto Copley.

Currently, Jackson resides in California and has four children. He previously separated from his wife, Yuki, in 2006 after paternity test results revealed that he fathered a child with another woman. However, they have since reconciled.

Legal Troubles

On July 15, 2008, just ten days after losing his championship title to Forrest Griffin, Jackson was arrested in Costa Mesa, California, for reckless driving. He was accused of causing multiple car accidents and attempting to flee the scene. During the police chase, Jackson drove his car on the wrong side of the road and on sidewalks. Despite one of his tires being shot, he continued to evade capture.

After a 72-hour detainment, Jackson was released. It was later revealed that he had not eaten or slept for the four days leading up to the incident, sustaining himself only on energy drinks. His extreme dehydration and exhaustion contributed to his erratic behavior. No drugs were found in his system.

Initially facing up to three years in prison, Jackson ultimately received a lighter sentence. On January 8, 2010, his charges were partially dropped, and he was sentenced to 200 hours of community service and additional restrictions.

Legal Battle and Compensation

One of the victims involved in the police chase, Holly Griggs, filed a lawsuit against Jackson. Griggs suffered a miscarriage after hitting the steering wheel in an attempt to avoid a collision. She is seeking $25,000 in compensation for emotional and physical damages.