Update: UFC 86: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson vs. Forrest Griffin

UFC 86: JULY 5, 2008 IN LAS VEGAS
Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada

Weigh-Ins go just as planned and the main event for this card is set and features: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, the 205-Light Heavyweight Champion vs. Ultimate Fighter One Phenom, Forrest Griffin.

This is how the rest of the card stands now:

1. Josh Koscheck vs. Chris Lytle
2. Joe Stevenson vs. Gleison Tibau
3. Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Justin McCully
4. Tyson Griffin vs. Marcus Aurelio
5. Justin Buchholz vs. Corey Hill
6. Melvin Guillard vs. Dennis Siver
7. Ben Saunders vs. Jared Rollins
8. Jorge Gurgel vs. Cole Miller
9. Melvin Guillard vs. Dennis Siver
10. Chris Wilson vs. Steve Bruno
    

There are several matchups on this card that could lead to a major number one contender shot at various weight classes.

 Quinton "Rampage" Jackson vs. Forrest Griffin w/ the winner being number one at the top of the heap at light-heavyweight. Rampage on a six fight win streak, with wins over top fighters like Chuck Liddell and Dan Henderson. Griffin however, only on a two-fight win streak. One fight over Hector Ramirez and Shogun Rua. On the feet, Rampage has better power and defense w/Forrest having better technique. On the ground, Jiu-Jitsu is fairly even w/Rampage having the edge in wrestling. Expect a war from these two w/Forrest earning the upset via TKO and becoming the new champion.

Josh Koscheck vs. Chris Lytle w/ the winner being in the mix for title contention behind Jon Fitch and Thiago Alves. We very well could see the winner of this fight versus Alves. For Lytle, it would be a rematch of a loss he suffered to Alves at UFC 78. As of late, Koscheck is standing a bit too long on the feet as ate several kicks/punches from Dustin "Mclovin" Hazelett. Kos can't afford to do that w/Lytle who has above average standup and power. Lytle by TKO

Joe Stevenson is coming off a very rough submission loss to arguably the top mixed martial artist in the game, that being BJ Penn. Tibau is coming off a loss as well but to top lightweight Tyson Griffin at UFC 81. It will be interesting to see how both react to tough losses. Gleison Tibau by decision

Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Justin McCully: Gonzaga has dropped 2-straight fights since the Famous Head-Kick KO of Mirko Cro Cop and McCully last seeing victory over Antoni Hardonk. Joe Silva playing his cards right and giving Gonzaga a opponent that doesn't have KO power. Both opponents love to be on the ground. However, Gonzaga posseses KO power and McCully's standup looks terrible so expect a KO. Gabriel Gonzaga.

Tyson Griffin vs. Marcus "Maximus" Aurelio w/ the winner no doubt being in line for title contention. Tyson Griffin ground and pound decision style meets Aurelio's Jiu Jitsu style. Griffin is on a three-fight win streak and Aurelio being at two wins in a row. Aurelio is coming off a submission win over Ryan Roberts w/arguably the sweetest arm bar ever seen. The winner should be looking at Kenny Florian and Roger Huerta. Marcus Aurelio by submisson

 To this point this is how the main card stacks up. There isn't any huge names but solid names with interesting implications on the respected matchups. With the exception of Rampage and Forrest! Sit back and enjoy