Former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson celebrated Christmas in spectacular fashion this year, delivering on a promise he made to his youngest son years ago.
The 47-year-old MMA legend surprised Elijah ‘Rampage’ Jackson with a sleek black Audi R8, valued at approximately $275,000.
Jackson shared the heartwarming moment on X, posting a video that captured his son’s genuine disbelief. “My youngest son wasn’t expecting this Christmas gift,” the proud father wrote alongside the footage.
In the clip, Jackson leads Elijah into the garage where the supercar awaited. The young man’s reaction was priceless as he took in the sight of the high-performance vehicle sitting before him.
“Like I promised to you when you was a kid,” Jackson told his son, referencing a commitment he’d made long ago.
Elijah, whose mother is Jackson’s Japanese ex-wife Yuki Imoto, walked around the vehicle in amazement while his father offered some fatherly advice about the car’s capabilities. The protective dad reminded Elijah to exercise caution, noting the R8’s impressive speed before handing over the keys.
The particular model Jackson purchased features a powerful V10 engine and carbon-fiber exterior. According to automotive pricing guides, newer Audi R8 models can reach $275,000 or higher, while pre-owned versions typically start around $95,000 depending on specifications and features. The exact year and configuration of Elijah’s new ride remains undisclosed.
What makes this gift even more special is its increasing rarity. Audi officially ended R8 production in March 2024, meaning existing models have become particularly sought-after among automotive enthusiasts and collectors.
Jackson shares Elijah and daughter Naname Nakia Jackson with Imoto, and has three additional children from other relationships.
While many might assume Jackson’s legendary career across UFC, PRIDE, and other major promotions funded this generous gesture, the former champion recently revealed a surprising truth about his current income sources. During a recent livestream, Jackson made a remarkable statement about his post-competition earnings.
“I’ve only been streaming for eight months, and I’ve made more from streaming in eight months than I did in twenty-five years,” Jackson explained when asked to compare his past and present revenue. “One hundred percent. The sponsors work with me way more on broadcasts than my career.”
Jackson attributed this financial shift partly to viewership numbers. He noted that clips from his online content generate more views than his competitive bouts did. Since launching his channel on the platform Kick, he’s produced travel content, behind-the-scenes glimpses of his daily life, and collaborated with various online personalities including Sneako.
The former champion admitted that compensation from Kick, combined with having “two kids in college,” motivated him to commit fully to content creation. Without this new revenue source, Elijah’s dream car might have remained just a promise.
