3. Quinton Jackson
Jackson is no angel, but that may very well be part of his appeal. With an entrance that includes a menacing glare, howling and a chain around his neck, “Rampage” became a fan favorite while competing in Japan for Pride Fighting Championships. After joining the UFC, the Memphis, Tenn., native promptly ended the title reign of perhaps the promotion’s most popular fighter at the time, Chuck Liddlell. Jackson did not remain champion for long -- he lost a unanimous decision to Forrest Griffin at UFC 86 -- but he did post notable victories over Dan Henderson, Wanderlei Silva and Lyoto Machida before his tenure with the Las Vegas-based promotion concluded earlier this year. Outside of the cage, “Rampage” has made headlines for his reprisal of B.A. Baracus in “The A-Team” remake, questionable interactions with female reporters and a high-speed chase with law enforcement officials.
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