More Fights Announced for UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin

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.