UFC 71: Liddell vs. Jackson 2
The poster for UFC 71: Liddell vs. Jackson 2
Information
PromotionUltimate Fighting Championship
DateMay 26, 2007
VenueMGM Grand Garden Arena
CityLas Vegas, Nevada
Attendance14,728 (13,224 paid)[1]
Total gate$4,304,000[1]
Buyrate675,000[2]
Event chronology
UFC 70: Nations Collide UFC 71: Liddell vs. Jackson 2 UFC Fight Night: Stout vs. Fisher

UFC 71: Liddell vs. Jackson 2 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The event took place on Saturday, May 26, 2007, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Background

The main event was the rematch between UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. At the time of the event, Jackson was the only fighter to have an unavenged victory over Liddell, which occurred at PRIDE Final Conflict 2003 by TKO.

The UFC announced during the broadcast of the card that the winner of the Jackson vs. Liddell bout will face PRIDE 93 kg and 83 kg Champion Dan Henderson.[1]

Mainstream sports media, especially ESPN, began extensive coverage of the UFC on this event. ESPN broadcast live the weigh-ins and post-fight coverage for UFC 71 on ESPNEWS.[3]

Alan Belcher replaced Eric Schafer for his fight against Sean Salmon due to an injury.

Results

Main card (PPV)
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Light Heavyweight Quinton Jackson def. Chuck Liddell (c) KO (punches) 1 1:53 [lower-alpha 1]
Welterweight Karo Parisyan def. Josh Burkman Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) 3 5:00
Middleweight Terry Martin def. Ivan Salaverry KO (suplex and punches) 1 2:04
Light Heavyweight Houston Alexander def. Keith Jardine KO (punches) 1 0:48
Middleweight Kalib Starnes def. Chris Leben Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 29–28) 3 5:00
Preliminary card
Light Heavyweight Thiago Silva def. James Irvin TKO (knee injury) 1 1:06
Light Heavyweight Alan Belcher def. Sean Salmon Submission (guillotine choke) 1 0:53
Lightweight Din Thomas def. Jeremy Stephens Submission (armbar) 2 2:44
Light Heavyweight Wilson Gouveia def. Carmelo Marrero Submission (guillotine choke) 1 3:06
  1. ↑ For the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship.

Bonus awards

After every UFC event, bonuses are given to fighters who perform well.

The bonuses for this event were $40,000 each.

  • Fight of the Night: Chris Leben vs. Kalib Starnes
  • Knockout of the Night: Quinton Jackson
  • Submission of the Night: Din Thomas

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 Doyle, Dave (2007-05-26). "Rampage fits the bill, drops Liddell in first". Fox Sports.com. Archived from the original on 2007-05-29. Retrieved 2007-05-26.
  2. ↑ http://mmapayout.com/blue-book/pay-per-view/
  3. ↑ Sherdog.com staff (2007-05-17). "Liddell-Jackson II Weigh-Ins Live on ESPNEWS". Sherdog.com.
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