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Jackson set to leave UFC for Hollywood

ESPN staff
May 9, 2011
Rampage Jackson appeared in the A-Team film during 2010 © Getty Images
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Rampage Jackson has confirmed he will walk away from the UFC when he lands his next big movie role.

Jackson, a veteran of 39 professional fights, appeared in the A-Team film during 2010 - one of several parts he has landed during a burgeoning acting career.

"Honestly, I've been known for keeping it real and I have to keep it real. As soon as movies start paying me more than I make to fight, I'm gone," Jackson said.

"It don't hurt to make movies. It don't hurt that bad. Everyday I train. Everyday I'm like, 'Man, I can't wait until I get another big movie.' I don't have the type of blood Randy Couture has. I give it up to him. I take my hat off to that guy, but I'm not that guy.

"I don't plan on fighting until I'm 40. And I'm not Chuck Liddell. I'm not coming to work inside the UFC office when I retire. That's not me. I'm an entertainer, I like making people laugh. I like doing movies, action moves and stuff like that. I might even try to be a comedian one day, who knows?"

Light-heavyweight contender Jackson fights Matt Hammill at UFC 130 on May 28, knowing that a victory leaves him close to a title shot.

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