MMA Fighters

Quinton Rampage Jackson Net Worth

Published

8 months ago

Oct 6, 2025

Net Worth:	$4 Million
Age:	47
Born:	June 20, 1978
Gender:	Male
Height:	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Country of Origin:	United States of America
Source of Wealth:	Professional MMA Fighter/Actor
Last Updated:	May 18, 2026

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Introduction

Quinton Rampage Jackson is an American former professional MMA fighter and actor with an estimated net worth of $4 Million

Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Rampage Jackson built his fortune as one of the best fighters in the world, competing in not just the UFC but also PRIDE and Bellator MMA. Rampage retired with a record of 37 wins and 12 losses, earning several million dollars. In recent years, like many other former fighters, Jackson has transitioned to YouTube, primarily as a host of the JAXXON podcast. Aside from fighting, Jackson is also an actor and has starred in dozens of films, including:

The A-Team
Never Surrender
Bad Guys
Death Warrior

This profile provides a detailed overview of Rampage Jackson’s career, including his disclosed earnings from the UFC and other ventures in which he has been involved.

Quick Facts

Typical base salary of between $250,000 and $400,000 per fight
Claims he earned $7 million from the Chuck Liddell fight (including PPV)
Launched the JAXXON Podcast in 2023 (307,000 subscribers)
Realized success outside of MMA through numerous acting roles

Early MMA Career

Quinton Jackson was often involved in street fights as a teenager and also turned to selling drugs on the streets. His father was a drug addict and suddenly disappeared when Jackson was 10. He didn’t return to Jackson’s life until he was 25 years old. Rampage was a wrestling champion in high school, where he befriended a mixed martial arts fighter. The two would exchange techniques and practice together.

Jackson befriended Jacob Noe at school and later trained with him to learn punching and kicking techniques to improve his MMA prospects. While attending Lassen Community College, Quinton excelled on the wrestling team until he was expelled after getting into a fight with a teammate. This led him to travel to Las Vegas to train with MMA star Lewis Rumble and later join the King of the Cage and Gladiator promotions.

Pride FC (2001-2006)

An opportunity to fight in Japan for more money led Jackson to leave Las Vegas and participate in Pride 15 against Japanese fighter Kazushi Sakuraba. Despite losing to Sakuraba, Jackson impressed the promoters and fans with his fighting style and agreed to fight under the Japanese Pride organization. He was invited to appear at Pride 17, where he defeated various opponents and heard about opportunities in Kickboxing.

Jackson knocked out his first opponent, Cyril Abidi, in the first round of a hotly contested fight, earning a well-deserved win. But the K1 rules and fights were not to his liking, and he decided to return to the sport he knew best, MMA, in 2003. With Jackson’s successful MMA title shot against Rocko Hammerhands, Henderson raised his profile in the sport, and he went looking for bigger targets.

In a closely contested 2003 match against one of MMA’s most celebrated fighters, Jackson defeated Wanderlei Silva by a split decision. Jackson’s split decision win was the start of a fierce rivalry between the two fighters as they traded wins and losses after multiple fights.

At the Pride Middleweight Grand Prix, Murilo Bustamante and Jackson clashed for the chance to meet UFC fighter Chuck Liddell in the semi-finals. Jackson beat both Bustamante and Liddell, securing a match against Silva in the tournament finals, where Silva won after the referee stopped the fight.

This defeat didn’t stop Jackson as he continued to fight in the Pride tournaments, beating Ikuhisa Minowa with a technical knockout before facing Ricardo Arona. He knocked out Arona, setting Jackson up for another crack at Silva, who knocked him out with multiple knee strikes.

UFC & Championship Glory

In 2007, Jackson joined Dana White, signing with the UFC, and in a defining career move, defeated Chuck Liddell to win the UFC Light Heavyweight Title. He was then appointed as a coach on “The Ultimate Fighter 7” and faced Forrest Griffin for the light heavyweight championship at UFC 86.

His first-round Griffin knockout proved his status as UFC champion, but it didn’t last long as Griffin beat him in a closely contested rematch. While earning a reported $500,000 for his time in the UFC ring in 2010, Jackson sought bigger paydays.

Bellator MMA & Return to the UFC

It wasn’t until 2013 that Jackson left the UFC and joined Bellator MMA, debuting with a knockout victory over Joey Beltran. He then continued his winning form and impressed the crowds with another first-round knockout, this time against Christian M’Pumbu. He returned briefly to the UFC in 2014, taking on Fabio Maldonado and Muhammed Lawal, both of whom he beat, proving his continued top form.

After taking a brief break from Bellator, Jackson returned to Bellator MMA in 2014, signing a contract for a further five years. Throughout his final years in the MMA octagon, Jackson took on the toughest fighters, competing against some of the best newcomers in the sport. He continued to perform well until the end of his contract in 2019. Despite remaining competitive, he decided to retire while still in his prime.

During his career, Jackson secured 38 sensational victories and 14 losses after participating in a total of 52 professional matches. His notable achievements included 20 wins by knockout and 14 wins by decision, with four losses by knockout, demonstrating himself to be a resilient and striking powerhouse.

Fight Earnings

During the peak of his MMA career, Rampage often earned between $250,000 and $400,000 per fight. This included two of his Bellator fights: the first with Chael Sonnen at Bellator 192, and the second against Wanderlei Silva at Bellator 206. Each fight earned him a $300,000 purse.

In the UFC, he secured two $385,000 paydays, facing Silva again at UFC 92 and Keith Jardine at UFC 96. Against Wanderlei, Rampage earned $225,000 to show up, a $100,000 win bonus, and a $60,000 knockout bonus. The case was the same for his victory over Jardine, but instead of a knockout bonus, he secured $60,000 for Fight of the Night. Jackson also reportedly earned $250,000 from fighting Matt Hamill at UFC 130.

Chuck Liddell Earnings

Rampage previously claimed that he earned a total of $7 million for his fight with Chuck Liddell at UFC 71 in 2007. This was due to his shares of the pay-per-view revenues, which are typically not publicly disclosed. Jackson discussed the terms of the deal on his own podcast, the Jaxxon Podcast, in an interview with Bas Rutten.

Acting Career

Jackson’s career took a more artistic turn when he transitioned from MMA to Hollywood, debuting in the 2010 film “The A-Team.” Unsurprisingly, he portrayed the iconic role of B.A. Baracus, initially played by Mr. T in the 1980s television series. He went on to appear in other films, including “Miss March” in 2009 and “Fire with Fire,” released in 2012, starring Bruce Willis and Josh Duhamel. Jackson’s career included a variety of roles, including television shows such as the extremely popular “The King of Queens” with Kevin James in 2006.

Real Estate

In January 2006, Rampage paid $700,000 for a 1,440-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-bathroom home in Irvine, California. Prior to the purchase, Rampage had been living in Japan, and he purchased this home in the same year that he returned to the United States. His UFC career began a year later. In April 2023, Jackson sold this property for $1.25 million, almost double his original purchase price.

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Wanderlei Silva Net Worth

Wanderlei Silva was one of the biggest names in mixed martial arts during his career which included a lengthy and lucrative run as the Pride Middleweight Champion.

Published

3 months ago

Mar 3, 2026

John Mulder

Net Worth:	$18 Million
Age:	49
Born:	July 3, 1976
Gender:	Male
Height:	1.8 m
Country of Origin:	Brazil
Source of Wealth:	Professional MMA Fighter
Last Updated:	May 19, 2026

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Introduction

Wanderlei Silva is a Brazilian-American former professional MMA fighter with an estimated net worth of $18 Million.

Quick Facts

Allegedly earned $9.7 million during his UFC tenure
Disclosed fight purses typically ranged between $200,000 and $300,000
Sold his home in Las Vegas for $320,000 (2020)

Fight Earnings

Despite fighting 49 times during his professional career, there’s not a whole lot of information surrounding Wanderlei Silva’s individual fight earnings. Nonetheless, here’s what we know.

For Silva’s fight against Rampage Jackson at Bellator 206 in 2018, he reportedly earned $200,000, while Rampage earned $300,000. Regarding the UFC, Wanderlei typically earned a base purse of $200,000 per fight. This includes his bouts with Chris Leben at UFC 132, Cung Le at UFC 139, and Rich Franklin at UFC 147. He also secured a $70,000 Fight of the Night bonus against Cung Le, bringing his total to $270,000.

Those three UFC fights alone earned Wanderlei Silva approximately $670,000. While we don’t have specific figures for any of his other individual purses, Dana White has previously claimed that Silva earned $9.7 million during his tenure with the organization. This was in response to Silva’s claim that fighters were underpaid, and in response, Dana stated:

“You know how much money Wanderlei Silva has made since he’s been with the UFC? $9.7 million.”

Legal Issues & Lawsuits

Wanderlei Silva has been involved in several lawsuits during his career. In 2014, ahead of his scheduled fight with Chael Sonnen, Silva was subjected to a random drug test, which he refused. His attorney, Ross Goodman, claimed that the Nevada State Athletic Commission didn’t have jurisdiction to punish Silva for this incident. However, the claim was denied, and Wanderlei was banned from fighting in Nevada for life. He was also issued a $70,000 fine. In response, “The Axe Murderer” filed a lawsuit against the NSAC, though the outcome is unknown.

In 2015, Wanderlei landed himself in some legal trouble with the UFC over comments he made about the company. He published the following statement on his social media account (translated from Portuguese):

“I’ve made it very clear to you all that I will never again fight for this promotion, the U.F. Circus. Fixed fights – and I can prove it! I haven’t dropped the bomb yet. I haven’t said everything I know!”

In response, Zuffa LLC, the UFC’s parent company, filed a defamation lawsuit against the fighter. They sought initial damages in excess of $10,000 and varying amounts to be determined at trial. Silva ultimately retracted his remarks, and the dispute was settled.

Real Estate

In March 2009, Wanderlei Silva paid $180,000 for a 1,893-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-bathroom home in Las Vegas, Nevada. He sold this home for $320,000 in 2020, likely profiting just over $100,000. He also owns a home in his Brazilian hometown, splitting his time between the two houses while operating a training facility in Nevada.

Summary

Making it as a professional mixed martial artist for 2 years is hard enough, but Wanderlei Silva stayed at the top of the MMA world for 22 years. Though the back end of his career included a lot of losses, it also brought a lot of big paydays for the former Pride Middleweight Champion. Now a member of the Hall of Fame, the MMA fighter can enjoy retirement in Las Vegas and Brazil, knowing that his career was among the best.

MMA Fighters

Leon Edwards Net Worth

Leon Edwards went from being one of the best amateur mixed martial artists in England to a global sensation and champion in the UFC.

Published

3 months ago

Feb 9, 2026

John Mulder

Net Worth:	$1.2 Million
Age:	34
Born:	August 25, 1991
Gender:	Male
Height:	1.83 m
Country of Origin:	United Kingdom
Source of Wealth:	Professional MMA Fighter
Last Updated:	May 19, 2026

Introduction

Leon Edwards is a Jamaican-English professional MMA fighter with an estimated net worth of $1.2 Million.

Quick Facts

Earned just under $1 million from the Kamaru Usman trilogy

UFC Fight Purses

If you’ve read any of our other profiles on MMA fighters in the past, you’ll know that it’s not always easy to track a fighter’s earnings. In the UFC, fight purses are disclosed for one of two reasons. The first of which is when the fight takes place in a state that requires fight pay to be disclosed. The second is from lawsuits, since the UFC has been involved in several lawsuits with fighters over the years, in which numerous fight purses have been revealed.

Now, if a fighter’s pay is disclosed under state law, PPV shares don’t need to be listed. This leads many outlets to list different figures as they’re guessing a fighter’s PPV revenues.

With all that out of the way, how much has Leon Edwards earned during his UFC tenure?

Early Career Purses

When Edwards joined the UFC in 2014, his first fight was against Claudio Silva at UFC Fight Night 56. At the time, he was reportedly under an entry-level contract paying $8,000 to show and $8,000 to win. He lost the fight by split decision, taking home $8,000. The following year, in April, Edwards knocked out Seth Baczynski with the first punch he threw, and the fight lasted just 8 seconds. Again, he received $8,000 to show up, plus an additional $8,000 for winning the fight. However, Leon also received a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus, which brought his total purse to $66,000. This worked out to $8,250 for each second the fight lasted.

Three months later, Edwards fought Pawel Pawlak at another UFC Fight Night and won the fight by decision. Again, he received $16,000 in total, including his win bonus.

Kamaru Usman Trilogy Earnings

Leon Edwards fought the former Welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman, three times, though there was a significant gap between their first and second matchups. Edwards lost the first fight in December 2015, earning just $17,500. However, for their rematch at UFC 278 in 2022, Leon secured a last-minute knockout from a headkick after struggling for the entire fight. He won the belt and reportedly earned $432,000, comprising:

Base purse: $350,000
Sponsorships: $32,000
Fight bonus: $50,000

Finally, reports suggested that Edwards earned in the region of $542,000 from his third and final fight with Usman.

Summary

Leon Edwards is one of the best rags-to-riches stories in the Ultimate Fighting Championship after tragedy struck his family at a young age. Edwards found his calling as an MMA fighter, cutting his teeth in England before becoming a global icon who earned a title fight.

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Frank Mir Net Worth

Frank Mir is one of the most decorated fighters in the history of the UFC heavyweight division, and has earned millions from fighting the biggest names in the sport.

Published

4 months ago

Jan 29, 2026

Dan Western

Net Worth:	$11 Million
Age:	46
Born:	May 24, 1979
Gender:	Male
Height:	1.9 m
Country of Origin:	United States of America
Source of Wealth:	Professional MMA Fighter
Last Updated:	May 19, 2026

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Introduction

Frank Mir is an American former professional MMA fighter with an estimated net worth of $11 Million.

During his MMA career, Frank Mir fought 32 times, predominantly in Bellator and the UFC, and often earned multiple six-figures per fight. The former UFC Heavyweight Champion retired with a record of 19 wins and 13 losses.

Fight Earnings

The last time Frank Mir fought was a boxing match against Steve Cunningham on the undercard of the Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren pay-per-view in 2021, which earned Mir $350,000. Before that, Mir only had one payday since 2018, and that came from his match at Bellator MMA 231 against Roy Nelson, with Mir getting the win to bring his record to 19-13.

Looking at his career earnings, Mir has had notable paydays, including $300,000 for his fight against Fedor Emelianenko and $395,000 for his fight against Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, which are his biggest checks.

Surprisingly, Mir earned only $185,000 for his two matches against Brock Lesnar, yet he has accumulated more than $4 million in career earnings across mixed martial arts and boxing. The Las Vegas native and former UFC Heavyweight Champion is estimated to have a net worth of $9 million when endorsements and salary are taken into consideration.

Endorsement Deals

In addition to his fight purses, Frank Mir also earned a substantial income from his sponsors. At the time, UFC fighters earned significantly more from brand endorsements. They were allowed to wear their own fight gear, displaying logos on their shorts and training shirts. They were also allowed to hold banners over the edge of the octagon displaying all their sponsors’ logos. However, this was eventually phased out by the promotion as it secured contracts with Reebok and, later, Crypto.com.

Regardless, here’s a list of all the known brands that Frank Mir partnered with:

Affliction Clothing
Bodybuilding.com
Envirotek
Harley Davidson
Hayabusa
MMAWarehouse.com
Nutrabolics

Summary

While the heavyweight division in the UFC may not receive the same level of attention as some lower weight classes, Frank Mir helped make it must-watch television. Mir became a star in the ring and was the longest-tenured fighter in UFC history, earning massive six-figure paychecks along the way. Now in his 40s, the former UFC Heavyweight Champion is able to ride off into the sunset after taking part in his last fight.