The UFC has officially announced the complete card for UFC 96 which is set for the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, on March 7, 2009. The event also airs live on PPV.
UFC 96: Jackson vs. Jardine feature a light heavyweight showdown between top contenders Quinton Jackson and Keith Jardine.
Main event:
205 lbs.: Quinton Jackson (29-7) vs. Keith Jardine (14-4-1)
Main card (Televised):
205 lbs.: Matt Hamill (5-2) vs. Mark Munoz (5-0)
265 lbs.: Shane Carwin (10-0) vs. Gabriel Gonzaga (10-3)
155 lbs.: Jim Miller (13-1) vs. Gray Maynard (6-0)
170 lbs.: Pete Sell (8-4) vs. Matt Brown (8-7)
Under card (May not be broadcast):
185 lbs.: Kendall Grove (9-5) vs. Jason Day (17-7)
205 lbs.: Tim Boetsch (8-2) vs. Jason Brilz (16-1-1)
205 lbs.: Brandon Vera (9-3) vs. Mike Patt (12-3)
170 lbs.: Ryan Madigan (5-0) vs. Tamdan McCrory
155 lbs:: Aaron Riley (27-10-1) vs. Shane Nelson (11-3)