Best fights of Quinton Jackson
Over 20 years as a professional, Quinton Jackson has compiled a 38-14 (24) record, including nine title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Quinton Jackson KOs Chuck Liddell in their 2nd fight
On May 26, 2007 Quinton Jackson fought Chuck Liddell for the UFC light heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Jackson was 28 years old with a record of 26-6, and Liddell was 37 with a record of 20-3. Jackson was on a 4-fight winning streak and Liddell was on a 7-fight winning streak. Jackson stopped Chuck Liddell via KO in the 1st round. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
2. Quinton Jackson KOs Wanderlei Silva in their 3rd fight
On December 27, 2008 Quinton Jackson faced Wanderlei Silva in a light heavyweight bout. It was their third meeting. Jackson was 30 years old with a record of 28-7, and Silva was 32 with a record of 32-8-1. Jackson was coming off a loss, while Silva was coming off a win. Jackson stopped Wanderlei Silva via KO in the 1st round.
3. Quinton Jackson defeats Dan Henderson
On September 8, 2007 Quinton Jackson defended his UFC Light Heavyweight light heavyweight title against Dan Henderson. Jackson was 29 years old with a record of 27-6, and Henderson was 37 with a record of 22-5. Jackson was on a 5-fight winning streak and Henderson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Jackson won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Quinton Jackson defeats Muhammed Lawal
On May 17, 2014 Quinton Jackson fought Muhammed Lawal for the vacant Bellator Season 10 Tournament light heavyweight title. Jackson was 35 years old with a record of 34-11, and Lawal was 33 with a record of 12-3. Jackson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Lawal was coming off a win. Jackson won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Quinton Jackson defeats Matt Hamill
On May 28, 2011 Quinton Jackson faced Matt Hamill in a light heavyweight bout. Jackson was 32 years old with a record of 31-8, and Hamill was 34 with a record of 10-2. Jackson was coming off a win and Hamill was on a 5-fight winning streak. Jackson won via unanimous decision.
6. Quinton Jackson defeats Fábio Maldonado
On April 25, 2015 Quinton Jackson faced Fábio Maldonado in a heavyweight bout. Jackson was 36 years old with a record of 35-11, and Maldonado was 35 with a record of 22-7. Jackson was on a 3-fight winning streak and Maldonado was coming off a win. Jackson won via unanimous decision.
7. Quinton Jackson KOs Chuck Liddell
On November 9, 2003 Quinton Jackson faced Chuck Liddell in a middleweight bout. Jackson was 25 years old with a record of 18-3, and Liddell was 33 with a record of 13-2. Jackson was on a 6-fight winning streak and Liddell was coming off a win. Jackson stopped Chuck Liddell via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Quinton Jackson KOs Ricardo Arona
On June 20, 2004 Quinton Jackson faced Ricardo Arona in a middleweight bout. Jackson was 26 years old with a record of 20-4, and Arona was 25 with a record of 8-1. Jackson was coming off a win and Arona was on a 6-fight winning streak. Jackson stopped Ricardo Arona via KO in the 1st round.
9. Quinton Jackson defeats Keith Jardine
On March 7, 2009 Quinton Jackson faced Keith Jardine in a light heavyweight bout. Jackson was 30 years old with a record of 29-7, and Jardine was 33 with a record of 15-4-1. Both Jackson and Jardine were coming off a win. Jackson won via unanimous decision.
10. Quinton Jackson KOs Kevin Randleman
On March 16, 2003 Quinton Jackson faced Kevin Randleman in a middleweight bout. Jackson was 24 years old with a record of 15-3, and Randleman was 31 with a record of 14-5. Jackson was on a 3-fight winning streak and Randleman was on a 5-fight winning streak. Jackson stopped Kevin Randleman via KO in the 1st round.