Fighter Comparison
15-4-0
Climbed to 16-4 |
Pro
Record |
27-6-0
Fell to 27-7 |
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Climbed to 16-4 | Record After Fight | Fell to 27-7 | ||
+239
(Moderate Underdog) |
Betting Odds |
-259
(Moderate Favorite) |
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Challenger
Light Heavyweight |
Title |
Champion
Light Heavyweight |
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Nation
|
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Las Vegas
Nevada |
Fights out of
|
Irvine
California |
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29
+4 days |
Age at Fight |
30
+2 wks, 1 day |
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205.0 lbs
(93.0 kgs) |
Weigh-In Result |
205.0 lbs
(93.0 kgs) |
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6'3"
(191cm) |
Height |
6'1"
(186cm) |
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77.0"
(196cm) |
Reach |
73.0"
(185cm) |
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Xtreme Couture | Gym | Wolfslair Academy |
Bout Information
Event Poster
Fight Details
- Event: UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin
- Date: Saturday 07.05.2008
- Referee: Yves Lavigne
- Venue: Mandalay Bay Events Center
- Enclosure: Octagon
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 9 of 9)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
- TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
- Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
- Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
- Griffin Disclosed Pay: $310,000
- Jackson Disclosed Pay: $285,000
- Title on Line: UFC Light Heavyweight Championship
- Belt Before Fight: Held by Jackson
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