UFC 96

UFC 96 is a sporting event promoted by the Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts organization. The event took place on March 7, 2009, at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The main event featured Quinton Jackson defeating Keith Jardine in a unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27).

Quinton Jackson defeated Keith Jardine, unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Shane Carwin defeated Gabriel Gonzaga, TKO at 1:09 of round one

Matt Brown defeated Pete Sell, TKO at 1:32 of round one

Matt Hamill defeated Mark Munoz, KO at 3:53 of round one

Gray Maynard defeated Jim Miller, unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Tamdan McCrory defeated Ryan Madigan, submission at 3:35 of round one

Kendall Grove defeated Jason Day, TKO at 1:32 of round one

Jason Brilz defeated Tim Boetsch, unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Brandon Vera defeated Mike Patt, TKO at 1:27 of round two

Shane Nelson defeated Aaron Riley, TKO at 1:44 of round two

UFC 96 featured a main event between Quinton Rampage Jackson and Keith The Dean of Mean Jardine. Jackson is the former light heavyweight champion and is coming off an impressive one round knock out of Wanderliei Silva in December of 2008. Jardine came in as the underdog, but has scored victories in the past against UFC superstars Chuck Liddell and Forrest Griffin. The fight was considered a tune up for Jackson, who is next scheduled to fight in a mandatory bout for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship.UFC.com: UFC 96

• Nick name: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
• Height: 6'1"
• Weight: 205 lbs
• Record: 29 wins, 7 losses, 0 draws

• Nick name: Keith "The Dean of Mean" Jardine
• Height: 6'2"
• Weight: 205 lbs
• Record: 14 wins, 5 losses, 1 draw