Rampage Jackson Arrest

Former Ultimate Fighting champion Quinton Jackson was arrested on July 15, 2008, after he attempted to flee the scene of a traffic accident.¹

Jackson was charged with hit-and-run driving, felony evading and reckless driving.²

Fast Facts

1. Full name: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
2. Arrested on July 15, 2008
3. Hit two cars, went over a center divider and went on the sidewalk²
4. One of the tires on Jackson's truck had blown out²
5. No one was injured in the accident²
6. Police reported that they do not believe alcohol to have been a factor²
7. Earlier in July Jackson had been upset by Forrest Griffin³

UFC Career

Quinton Jackson began training for MMA competitions in 2001.⁴ He signed with the UFC in 2006 and fought his first match with the organization in 2007.⁵

In 2007, he upset Chuck Liddell to win the UFC title in the light-heavyweight division.⁶ He lost the title to Forrest Griffin in July 2008.³

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