UFC 71
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mixed martial arts promotion |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Headquarters | Las Vegas , United States |
Key people | Dana White (President) |
| Products | Mixed martial arts events |
| Website | www |
UFC 71: Liddell vs. Jackson 2 was a mixed martial arts competition organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on May 26, 2007, hosted at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Background
The headline bout showcased a rematch between the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. Jackson held the distinction of being the sole fighter to have previously defeated Liddell, having secured a TKO victory at PRIDE Final Conflict 2003.
It was announced by the UFC that the victor would go on to challenge PRIDE's 93 kg and 83 kg titleholder Dan Henderson. Coverage by mainstream sports outlets, particularly ESPN, was expanded for this event, featuring live broadcasts of weigh-ins and post-fight discussions on ESPNEWS.
Due to an injury sustained by Eric Schafer, Alan Belcher stepped in as his replacement to compete against Sean Salmon.
Bonus awards
The following competitors were awarded $40,000 bonuses:
- Fight of the Night: Chris Leben vs. Kalib Starnes
- Knockout of the Night: Quinton Jackson
- Submission of the Night: Din Thomas