Rival coaches on this past season’s The Ultimate Fighter television show, Griffin’s team beat up on Jackson’s team on a weekly basis. Now it’s time for Jackson to get some revenge while proving he is the best 205 pounder in the UFC.  

This is just Jackson’s second title defense since knocking out than champion Chuck Liddell over a year ago. With great wrestling skills, heavy hands and devastating body slams; “Rampage” is one of the most intimidating and feared fighters in all of MMA today. 

When asked why he started training for MMA, the champ replied, “So I could beat up folks without getting into trouble, and get paid for it.” 

Since entering MMA nine years ago, Jackson has fought some of the best fighters ever in the sport including: Liddell, Dan Henderson, Matt Lindland, Wanderlei Silva and Mauricio Rua. Despite having fought the “who’s who” of MMA light heavyweights, Jackson shouldn’t take this fight with the greener Griffin lightly. 

Griffin (+235) has been made the heavy underdog to dethrone Jackson (-295) by the handicappers at Sportsbook.com; however, this is a role he obviously relishes. After all, it was just about nine months ago when the former cop shocked the MMA world by defeating the aforementioned Rua by rear naked choke to earn a title shot. 

Don’t miss out on betting on the fastest growing sport in the country. With nine fights to choose from “UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin” promises to be an action packed card. 

Sportsbook.com Odds for UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin

• Quinton Jackson -295 vs. Forrest Griffin +235
• Patrick Cote +120 vs. Ricardo Almeida -150
• Gabriel Gonzaga -625 vs. Justin McCully +425
• Joe Stevenson -220 vs. Gleison Tibau +180
• Josh Koscheck -325 vs. Chris Lytle +250
• Jorge Gurgel even vs. Cole Miller -130

This evening, Saturday, June 28th, Filipino sensation Manny Pacquiao will take on World Boxing Council Lightweight Champion David Diaz. Fight fans are expecting an entertaining performance from two well established, champion boxers. Boxing odds at Bodoglife.com currently favor Pacquiao to take the belt from Diaz. Manny is getting 2/1 odds to win by decision and 5/7 odds to win by Knockout or Technical Knockout. Bodoglife.com is giving Diaz 6/1 odds to win by decision and 8/1 odds to win by Knockout or Technical Knockout.

Chicago born David Diaz brings a spectacular 34-1-1 record into this evening's fight. While Diaz is not necessarily known for his power, he does have 17 KO's to his credit. He will certainly look to take advantage of Pacquiao any way he can tonight. The former Olympian will need his entire arsenal to overcome the firestorm that Pacquiao will bring to the ring. Diaz's technical skills should serve him well, but he will also need to display ample doses of aggression. This may be a back alley brawl from the first bell.

The younger Pacquiao certainly does not lack experience. The WBC Super Featherweight Champ comes into the fight sporting a 46-3-2 record. "The Destoryer" is making the jump to lightweight class, but his previous weight class moves have not been an issue. Pacquiao consistently brings his trademark power and speed to the ring, and he will no doubt try to overwhelm Diaz in search of a knockout. It is his ferocity and willingness to do whatever is necessary that has him favored over the older Diaz.

Tonight should not be a disappointment for an anxious Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino crowd. This fight may help salvage a somewhat dismal year for boxing fans as the sport continues to see its balance of power shift to the lower weight classes.

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UFC 86 Jackson vs Griffin Betting Preview: two of the biggest names in the UFC today will finally get the chance to settle their heated dispute once and for all, Saturday July 5th 2008 from the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV.

After the UFC bought out Pride (thus, unifying the two largest MMA franchises in the world), not only has the level of competition risen, but the scales have also tilted in favor of Pride migrating fighters. BodogLife.com has the absolute best betting odds for UFC 86: Jackson vs Griffin. 

Light Heavyweight Champion, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, is the most prominent and most successful fighter to merge over from Pride. Meanwhile, the challenger, Forest Griffin, is a perennial fan favorite who has grown and developed his talents since his debut in the UFC’s reality series, The Ultimate Fighter.

These two fighters had the opportunity to coach against each other in The Ultimate Fighter 7, when their teams went head to head, and their dislike for one another, became a profound hatred. In this UFC 86: Jackson vs Griffin Betting Preview, Rampage Jackson is -260 betting odds favorite against Forest Griffin +200.

The Champion, Jackson, is so far undefeated (3-0) since transferring to the UFC. His first bout came in UFC 67, when he defeated Marvin Eastman by a way of TKO. His next bout came against former longtime Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck “the iceman” Liddell.

Liddell proved to be no match for Jackson’s striking power, as Rampage was once again victorious by TKO in only the first round at UFC 71.

Jackson’s next UFC victory came against an outstanding wrestler and fellow Pride fighter Dan Henderson.

Henderson was able to take Rampage the distance, but Rampage once again prevailed, this time by unanimous decision. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson currently has an overall MMA record of 27-6-0. Meanwhile his opponent, Forest Griffin, comes in with a still young 15-4-0 MMA record.       

UFC The Ultimate Fighter 7 Finale Results: some of tonight’s UFC on Spike TV fights were at times terrific, and at times a bit sloppy. But overall, Dana White and the UFC deliver once again a very good, and free, fight card: no controversial early stoppages, no lame prize ponies protected here, and best of all, no soft interpretations of what free MMA television should be; no matter how bloody or violent the bouts got. BodogLife.com has the absolute best coverage of tonight’s UFC The Ultimate Fighter Finale Results.

Evan Tanner didn’t know what hit him, but everyone else did. The question here should be: what didn’t he get hit with?

Tanner took: Flying knees to the head, array of elbows to the face (in several occasions), kicks to the face, jabs, uppercuts, left/right power hooks… you name it.

This bout went the distance despite Tanner taking serious punishment, as one of the judges must have been watching another fight. Still, Grove is the victor by split decision.

Evidently, those were The Ultimate wrong-odds, as Dollaway didn’t even get passed the first round. Amir Sadollah once again defeated CB Dollaway, by making him tap out in the first round due to an arm bar.

Diego Sanchez (-500) defeated Luigi Fioravanti (+350) by TKO. Sanchez won this excellent fight in powerful fashion: as a head kick staggered Fioravanti, followed by a knee to the face, and Sanchez finished him off by landing some devastating bombs.

Spencer Fisher (-220) defeated Jeremy Stephens (+180) by unanimous decison.

Matt Riddle (-240) wins his first MMA fight by defeating Dante Rivera (+190) by unanimous decision.