Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson News

Fernando Quiles - November 20, 2024

UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans has revealed a boxing match with his old rival is being worked on. Fight fans who were glued to their screens during Evans’ heated feud with Quinton “Rampage” Jackson won’t soon forget their barbs on “The Ultimate Fighter.” The two collided in the main event of UFC 114 back in May 2010, and it was “Suga” who scored the unanimous decision victory.

Harry Kettle - July 10, 2024

Former UFC champions Quinton Jackson and Rashad Evans are aiming for a boxing showdown against one another later this year. As we know, Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson and Rashad Evans are two MMA legends in their own right. They’ve held world titles, they’ve competed against some of the very best, and they are superstars in the eyes of many. They’ve also collided in the Octagon before, meeting back at UFC 114 in May 2010. The fight, which came off the back of a season of The Ultimate Fighter, ended in a decision victory for Evans.

Josh Evanoff - June 17, 2024

Rampage Jackson has taken up for former UFC champion Conor McGregor in light of his recent injury. ‘The Notorious’ was slated to headline UFC 303 later this month against Michael Chandler. The bout was going to be his first, since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in July 2021. Nearly three years removed from that injury, Conor McGregor was set to return opposite ‘Iron’ in a welterweight contest.

Fernando Quiles - June 9, 2024

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson is backing Mike Tyson to defeat Jake Paul. Tyson vs. Paul was originally scheduled for July 20th, but “Iron” Mike had a health scare on a recent flight. As a result, the bout has been pushed back to November 15th.

Curtis Calhoun - May 23, 2024

Former UFC light heavyweight champions Rashad Evans and Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson could be on another collision course. Evans and Jackson clashed in what at the time was one of the most anticipated fights in UFC history at UFC 114. Their three-round headliner went the distance, with Evans earning a unanimous decision victory.

Cole Shelton - May 13, 2024

The boxing match between Rampage Jackson and Shannon Briggs is reportedly off. According to MMA reporter Drake Riggs, the boxing match between Briggs and Jackson will no longer be happening on June 1 in Qatar.

Cole Shelton - March 1, 2024

Rampage Jackson was paid a hefty amount for his UFC 71 title fight against Chuck Liddell. Jackson was fighting in just his second UFC fight, as the Las Vegas-based promotion bought his contract after he had one fight in WFA. In his promotional debut, he beat Marvin Eastman by KO to get a title shot against Liddell.

Fernando Quiles - February 14, 2024

Wanderlei Silva has responded to a challenge made by his old rival Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. The feud between Silva and Jackson certainly has its place in MMA history. Back in November 2003, “The Axe Murderer” stopped Jackson via TKO. In their second encounter back in late October 2004, Silva brutally knocked “Rampage” out with knee strikes. Both fights were held under the Pride FC banner.

Josh Evanoff - February 6, 2024

Former UFC champion Rampage Jackson has had many fighters on his podcast, but Ian Garry won’t be one of them. Starting last year, the former champion decided to start his ‘Jaxxon‘ podcast. Along the way, Rampage Jackson has interviewed many fighters, including names such as Gilbert Burns, Cain Velasquez, and more. One name that the former UFC champion wanted to speak to, is one Ian Garry.

Harry Kettle - February 6, 2024

Former UFC star Rampage Jackson has laid out his boxing plans following his upcoming showdown with Shannon Briggs. For years now, we haven’t seen Rampage Jackson compete in regular, active competition. However, starting on June 1, that looks set to change. The veteran is set to square off against Shannon Briggs in a grudge match that’s been building for a long time.

Josh Evanoff - January 31, 2024

It appears that former UFC champion Rampage Jackson will finally be boxing Shannon Briggs. The former UFC champion hasn’t been seen in action since a knockout loss to Fedor Emelianenko in late 2019. That bout was the last of Rampage Jackson’s deal with Bellator, and the company declined to re-sign him following the defeat. For a long time, it appeared that he was done fighting.

Harry Kettle - December 28, 2023

Quinton Jackson has admitted that he once cried in the UFC locker room – for a fight he didn’t even take part in. Over the course of his career Quinton Jackson, better known as ‘Rampage’, has been a fan favorite in mixed martial arts. Between his electric style and larger than life personality, he’s even been able to crossover into Hollywood.

Josh Evanoff - October 27, 2023

It seems that Shannon Briggs and Rampage Jackson will get to face off in the boxing ring after all. ‘The Cannon’ and the former UFC champion have teased a potential fight against each other for years now. In 2021, Shannon Briggs and Rampage Jackson even coached in the short-lived Triller Triad Combat, against one another. At the time, the two heavyweights stated that a fight between the two was on the books for 2022.

Susan Cox - October 4, 2023

Former UFC champions Frank Mir and Quinton Jackson are discussing the demise of PRIDE FC. PRIDE FC was folded into the UFC in October of 2007, marking the end of the organization.

Susan Cox - September 22, 2023

Rampage Jackson has revealed that Nate Diaz was suffering from a pinched nerve in his boxing match with Jake Paul. Nate Diaz faced Jake Paul in a professional boxing match, billed ‘Ready 4 War’, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on  Saturday August 5th.

Josh Evanoff - September 4, 2023

Former UFC light-heavyweight champion Rampage Jackson has confirmed his comeback fight. The fan-favorite has been out of the cage for nearly four years, last fighting in Bellator. In December 2019, Rampage Jackson traveled to Japan to face Fedor Emelianenko. In the main event of Bellator 237, ‘The Last Emperor’ easily scored a first-round knockout victory.

Josh Evanoff - July 17, 2023

Former UFC light-heavyweight champion Rampage Jackson doesn’t care much about the Hall of Fame. The former champion has been out of action since a December 2019 clash with Fedor Emelianenko. ‘The Last Emperor’ wound up scoring a knockout win over Rampage Jackson that night, finishing him in the first. That fight was the last bout on the latter’s contract, and he became a free agent after the Bellator 237 defeat.

Josh Evanoff - May 25, 2023

14 years later, Former UFC light-heavyweight champion Rampage Jackson admitted the door didn’t deserve it. The former UFC star famously coached The Ultimate Fighter 7, as well as the tenth season. That latter season was the most successful in the history of the show, especially in terms of ratings. Most of the tenth season’s success was thanks to the rivalry and trash talk between Rashad Evans and Jackson.