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Cole Miller vs. Jorge Gurgel (UFC 86)
This submission was not the most spectacular we’ve ever seen, but this was applied at the end of the 3rd round against an excellent Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. Both guys are slicker than oiled pigs and Miller was on the verge of losing his 2nd straight fight in the Octagon. Miller was being dominated for the entire three rounds and was on his way to losing again after a previous knockout loss to Jeremy Stephens.
He was able to use his length over the shorter and smaller Gurgel with :12 seconds remaining in the fight to slap on the Triangle Choke for the victory and to keep his contract alive in the UFC. Cole Miller is not a high profile fighter, but he came up big when his career needed it the most against a very unlikely opponent. Great submission under tough circumstances and at the right time…he gets our Sub of the Year.

The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) today issued the results of the drug tests performed prior to UFC 86: “Jackson vs. Griffin” at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, revealing that all eight fighters who were screened for banned substances tested negative.

Forrest Griffin, Quinton Jackson, Melvin Guillard, Justin Buchholtz, Cole Miller, Gabriel Gonzaga, Joe Stevenson and Patrick Cote were all among the fighters who were randomly selected to provide samples before their fights.

The tests are designed to deter fighters from ingesting performance enhancing drugs such as steroids and stimulants, as well drugs of abuse like marijuana, heroin, etc.

NSAC has adopted a new year-round drug-testing policy, which is perhaps the strictest of its kind in the sport.

In fact, the NSAC also tested Griffin and Jackson weeks out from the pay-per-view (PPV) event to ensure that fighters don’t “cycle” off of substances prior to their tests.

The tests were random — there was no other reason the fighters mentioned above were singled out.

However, Guillard has tested positive for cocaine in the past and Keith Kizer, NSAC executive director, has mentioned that previous failed tests will be a factor (among others) when it comes to deciding if a fighter should or should not be tested.

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Lacerations were the name of the game at UFC 86: “Jackson vs. Griffin” at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, this past weekend.

Or as Joe Rogan so eloquently put it in the fight between Josh Koscheck and Chris Lytle … a goat’s vagina.

The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) recently issued its medical suspensions for the pay-per-view (PPV) event that took place on Saturday, July 5, revealing that Forrest Griffin, Chris Lytle, Cole Miller and Justin Buchholz all got cut and will need to take some time off to heal.

It was also no surprise that former light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson will have to undergo a battery of tests on his left leg before he can return to action.

Here’s the complete list of injuries and their medical instructions:

Forrest Griffin –- The new champion must clear a right upper eyelid laceration with a doctor or there is no contest until September 4.

Quinton Jackson – “Rampage” must have his left knee, tibia, fibia and thumb x-rayed and cleared by an orthopedic doctor or there will be no contest until January 2, 2009. He will have to ride out a minimum suspension until at least August 5 and there is no contact allowed until July 27.

Josh Koscheck -– He will have to serve a minimum suspension until August 5 for undisclosed reasons.

Chris Lytle — Lytle will have to have his right eye lacerations cleared by a doctor or there is no contest until September 4.

Marcus Aurelio –- “Maximus” must have a possible left thumb ligament injury cleared by orthopedic doctor or he will be unable to compete until January 2, 2009. His minimum suspension (no contest) will last until August 5 and contact is prohibited until July 27.

Justin McCully –- “The Insane One” must have his left shoulder cleared by an orthopedic doctor or there will be no contest until January 2, 2009.

Cole Miller -– He must have facial lacerations cleared by a doctor or there will be no contest allowed until September 4.

Jorge Gurgel –- He must have his right tibia, fibia and elbow x-rayed and cleared by an orthopedic doctor or there will be no contest allowed until January 2, 2009.

Dennis Siver -– He is suspended until at least August 20 and there is no contest allowed until August 5.

Justin Buchholz -– He must have a scalp laceration cleared by a doctor or there will be no contest allowed until September 4.

Just a quick reminder: Fighters often return to action much quicker once doctors give them the green light. The lengthy suspensions are just a precaution in most cases.

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MMA Junkie has learned the recipients of the traditional UFC Fight Night bonuses. Forrest Griffin and Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson each earned a $60,000 “Fight of the Night” bonus for their 5 round war Melvin Guillard received $60,000 for “Knockout of the Night” after his 1st round KO over Dennis Siver. (Guillard’s KO was also the only (T)KO of the [...]

UFC 86 “Jackson vs. Griffin” takes place July 5 from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Highlining the event are The Ultimate Fighter 7 coaches Quinton “Rampage” Jackson taking on Forrest Griffin for the UFC light heavyweight belt.

Main Card

Quinton Jackson vs. Forrest Griffin (T)
Gleison Tibau vs. Joe Stevenson
Patrick Cote vs. Ricardo Almeida
Chris Lytle vs. Josh Koscheck
Tyson Griffin vs. Marcus Aurelio

Preliminary Card

Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Justin McCully
Corey Hill vs. Justin Buchholz
Cole Miller vs. Jorge Gurgel
Melvin Guillard vs. Dennis Siver

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UFC 86 Official Results

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (205) vs. Forrest Griffin (205)
Patrick Cote (185) vs. Ricardo Almeida (185)
Joe Stevenson (155) vs. Gleison Tibau (156)
Josh Koscheck (170) vs. Chris Lytle (170)
Tyson Griffin (155) vs. Marcus Aurelio (155)
Gabriel Gonzaga (249) vs. Justin McCully (236)
Cole Miller (155) vs. Jorge Gurgel (155)
Melvin Guillard (155) vs. Dennis Siver (155)
Corey Hill (155) vs. Justin Buchholz (155)

Stay tune to CageToday.com for UFC 86 results live starting at 8:30 pm EST.

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The official weigh-in event for UFC 86: “Jackson vs. Griffin” at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, is set to air online via streaming video at 7 p.m. ET.

Those who want to check it out in real-time should hit up UFC.com or Yahoo!Sports.com to catch the live feed. For those who miss it MMAmania.com will post up-to-the-minute results below.

Here are the official results:

205 lbs.: UFC Light Heavyweight Quinton “Rampage” Jackson () vs. Forrest Griffin ()
185 lbs.: Patrick Cote () vs. Ricardo Almeida ()
155 lbs.: Joe Stevenson () vs. Gleison Tibau ()
170 lbs.: Josh Koscheck () vs. Chris Lytle ()
155 lbs.: Tyson Griffin () vs. Marcus Aurelio ()
265 lbs.: Gabriel Gonzaga () vs. Justin McCully ()
155 lbs.: Cole Miller () vs. Jorge Gurgel ()
155 lbs.: Melvin Guillard () vs. Dennis Siver ()
155 lbs.: Corey Hill () vs. Justin Buchholz ()

*Note: Fighters are allowed to weigh one pound more than the division limit in non-title fights.

Remember that MMAmania.com will also provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night, which is slated to air at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view (PPV) from the Mandalay Bay Events Center on Saturday, July 5.

Of course, the latest quick updates of the prelim bouts will begin to flow earlier than that at around 8:30 p.m. ET.

It’s going to be a solid night of mixed martial arts action … check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC 86 coverage you can handle.

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Quoteworthy:

“… my game plan is to just finish the fight. I’ve never really had a game plan before. I’d just go in there, throw hands and go crazy. This time, I’m a completely different animal, I have a game plan, I’m going to follow it and not allow this fight to go to a decision. I can’t tell you too much about it, but for the first time in my career I have a game plan and will follow it. I hope it works, I’m not sure yet.”

Jorge Gurgel details his training and preparation with Matt Hume prior to his fight against Cole Miller at UFC 86: “Jackson vs. Griffin” at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 5. Gurgel has won three fights in five attempts inside the Octagon — all of those contests have gone to decisions. Prior to his arrival in the UFC he had 10 wins all via submission.