More Fights Announced for UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin

by Bodog Beat News Ticker  |  April 10th, 2008

Quinton "Rampage" Jackson

Quinton "Rampage" Jackson will defend his belt against Forrest Griffin. (AP Images)

Matchmakers for the Ultimate Fighting Championship have announced more fights for UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin, scheduled for Saturday, July 5 in Las Vegas, Nev.

In the main event, UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (27-6) will defend his belt against challenger Forrest Griffin (15-4). The two fighters are currently appearing as coaches on the seventh season of The Ultimate Fighter.

Jackson is currently the -260 favorite to win in the Bodog Sportsbook while Griffin is the +200 underdog.

The undercard features the return of lightweight Joe Stevenson (33-8) following his loss to B.J. Penn (13-4-1) at UFC 80: Rapid Fire in January, where Penn defeated Stevenson by choke to win the lightweight belt.

Stevenson will face Brazilian Gleison Tibau (27-4), whose last UFC bout was a controversial decision loss to Tyson Griffin (11-1) at UFC 81: Breaking Point in February,

After tapping out Brock Lesnar (1-1) in his last match, former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir (11-3) will enter the octagon to take on Justin McCully (8-3-2). McCully has been out of action with an elbow injury since winning his UFC debut a year ago.

Other fighters on the card include The Ultimate Fighter stars Melvin Guillard (39-8-3), Josh Koscheck (12-2) and Jared Rollins (9-4).

Official Fights for UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin
Saturday, July 5, Las Vegas, Nev.

  • Quinton Jackson vs. Forrest Griffin
  • Joe Stevenson vs. Gleison Tibau
  • Frank Mir vs. Justin McCully
  • Melvin Guillard vs. Dennis Siver
  • Josh Koscheck vs. Chris Lytle
  • Tyson Griffin vs. Marcus Aurelio
  • Justin Buchholz vs. Corey Hill
  • Ben Saunders vs. Jared Rollins
  • Cole Miller vs. TBA
  • Steve Bruno vs. TBA

Bet on UFC odds in the Bodog Sportsbook.

All lines subject to change.

 

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